The Challenge
From offline operations to real-time insight
Operating on a legacy MS-Access and VB.net offline system, this leading banking & finance company in India faced critical roadblocks in data transfer and centralized reporting. With over 2,000 branches spread across the country, and many in areas with poor connectivity, transferring the latest transactional data to the central office was a persistent challenge. MIS reports reached senior leadership with delays, impacting both operational visibility and regulatory compliance.
What Was Needed?
A smarter, scalable way to stay in sync
- Bi-directional synchronization of data between branch and central servers
- Seamless transfer from local MS-Access databases to a central MS-SQL Server
- Real-time data availability, without relying on strong internet connectivity
- A horizontally scalable solution that required zero user intervention
- A platform built on standard internet protocols that could handle high transaction volumes without performance loss
Our Approach
Stability first. Scale always.
We engineered a distributed, cross-platform synchronization solution capable of maintaining seamless data flow—even over unstable or low-bandwidth internet connections. With a focus on hands-off reliability, the system automatically synchronizes data between each branch and the central office, eliminating the need for manual uploads or intervention.
Tech Highlights:
- Frontend: C#.NET-based Windows service + tray icon app
- Backend: ASP.NET web services
- Databases: MS-Access (branch), MS-SQL Server (central)
- Footprint: ~1TB of data, 2,000+ branch locations
- Connectivity: Designed to perform on poor network conditions
The Outcome
From month-end guesswork to day-end clarity
The impact was immediate and measurable. Senior management, previously reliant on delayed month-end reports, now had access to actionable data by the end of each day. By anticipating real-world infrastructure constraints and aligning technology with field realities, the solution not only worked—it scaled without friction.
What Changed?
From lagging reports to live visibility
- Reporting cycles reduced from monthly to daily
- Zero manual steps for data sync across 2,000+ branches
- Reliable operations across low-bandwidth environments
The Big Picture
Scaling without sacrifices
This transformation wasn’t just about syncing databases—it was about syncing decisions. By turning data delays into real-time visibility, the client unlocked faster responses, better governance, and stronger oversight across thousands of locations. It’s proof that when technology meets on-ground realities, scale doesn’t have to come with compromise.
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