Reporting Platform for the Local Municipal Government of Canada

Azati developed a robust reporting platform consisting of interconnected applications to automate the equipment depreciation reporting process for a municipal government in Canada. The solution simplifies the reporting tasks for engineers, reducing manual effort and enabling real-time data analysis.

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624

average number of daily processed depreciation reports

4.7 sec

average form submission-to-server confirmation time

12.3 MB

average size of daily offline data packets stored per engineer

All Technologies Used

React
React
React Native
React Native
MongoDB
MongoDB
Java 8
Java 8

Motivation

The municipality faced time-consuming manual reporting, inconsistent data from multiple templates, and difficulties tracking equipment depreciation across departments; the goal was to develop a platform that automates data collection, standardizes reporting, and provides municipal engineers with accurate, real-time, interactive reports, reducing manual effort and improving decision-making efficiency.

Main Challenges

Challenge 01
Incomplete and Evolving Requirements

The customer had only a high-level vision of the reporting platform, with many business rules, workflows, and field-level specifications missing or undefined, causing ambiguity and blocking early development progress; to address this, Azati established an iterative requirements-clarification workflow with weekly discovery sessions, rapid prototyping, and continuous validation to refine requirements in parallel with development.

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Challenge 02
Lack of Standardization in Reporting Templates

The municipality used dozens of evolving depreciation and inspection templates, each differing by department and equipment type, leading to inconsistent data and frequent rework; Azati resolved this by implementing a dynamic form builder with template versioning, centralized rule management, and instant live updates that eliminated dependency on developers for template modifications.

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Challenge 03
Need for Reliable Offline Functionality

Engineers operated in remote locations with unreliable or absent internet connectivity, making online-only tools unusable and causing delays and data loss; Azati addressed this challenge by building an offline-first mobile architecture with encrypted local storage, continuous auto-save, and a conflict-free synchronization engine that reliably restored data to the server once connectivity returned.

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Challenge 04
High Report Volume and Performance Constraints

The municipality required the system to handle hundreds of reports per day while maintaining fast response times and preventing bottlenecks during peak hours; Azati solved this by designing an optimized data pipeline on MongoDB with incremental synchronization, background queue processing, and performance-tuned data indexing to ensure stable and scalable operations.

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Our Approach

Agile Development and Discovery Phase
Azati initiated the project with agile discovery to clarify unclear requirements, translating real engineer workflows into technical specifications. This approach ensured rapid adaptation to frequent changes and maintained transparency with stakeholders.
User Flows, Wireframes, and Rapid Prototypes
The team created detailed user flows and interactive wireframes to validate UI logic with engineering teams. Multiple prototypes were tested early, ensuring that the final product met usability expectations and field operation constraints.
Development of Mobile and Web Applications
A cross-platform React Native app was developed for iOS and Android engineers, while a React-based web interface was built for administrators. Both apps were integrated into a central backend with secure storage in MongoDB.
Offline-First Architecture and Automation
Offline data persistence, incremental synchronization, automated report generation, and a dynamic form builder were implemented to fully automate the reporting cycle and reduce human error.

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Solution

01

Cross-Platform Mobile Applications

The system includes Android and iOS mobile apps for municipal engineers to collect data on equipment depreciation directly in the field. The apps support offline functionality, allowing users to fill forms even without network access and synchronize data automatically once the connection is restored.
Key capabilities:
  • Native Android and iOS support
  • Offline data collection and synchronization
  • Navigation between form sections
  • Preview of filled forms before submission
02

Web Admin Interface

A web interface allows administrators to manage the reporting ecosystem, including users, form templates, and report templates, providing full control over the workflow and data integrity.
Key capabilities:
  • CRUD operations for users
  • CRUD operations for form templates
  • CRUD operations for report templates
  • Management of form submissions and data review
03

Dynamic Form Builder

Administrators can create, edit, and manage forms dynamically using the form builder. This ensures that templates remain up-to-date with municipal requirements and reduces dependence on development support.
Key capabilities:
  • Intuitive template creation and editing
  • Real-time updates to mobile and web apps
  • Customizable sections and fields
  • Template version control
04

Form and Report Management

The platform manages all forms and reports in a centralized manner, tracking drafts, sent forms, and in-process submissions, ensuring that no data is lost and all reports are delivered accurately.
Key capabilities:
  • Draft, in-process, and sent form tracking
  • Automated synchronization for offline submissions
  • Real-time visibility of form status
  • Integration with reporting templates for standardized output
05

Automated Notifications

Once a form is submitted and received by the system, automated email notifications are sent to relevant stakeholders, keeping all parties informed of updates and pending actions.
Key capabilities:
  • Automated email sending after form submission
  • Configurable recipients for notifications
  • Real-time alerts for critical updates
  • Integration with both mobile and web workflows

Business Value

50 engineers freed from routine manual reporting: Automated workflows eliminated paperwork, enabling staff to focus on priority tasks.

624 reports processed daily: The platform handles high-volume reporting with consistent performance.

16-week delivery: Azati delivered the entire system in record time while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.

Improved reporting accuracy: Offline sync, automated checks, and dynamic forms reduced human errors and improved data integrity.

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