Software engineering
A new IT generation
The digital transformation is significantly impacting software development. To keep pace with the fourth industrial revolution, a sound engineering science has emerged, which differs from traditional programming through its methodological approach and in-depth knowledge of the various processes and tools.
Successful software engineering
We are passionate exponents of individual software. We realise digital solutions from initial idea to successful market launch with commitment and dedication and a sense of job satisfaction.
We incorporate the latest methodological findings into our work and choose the technologies that are best suited for your project. Our quality standards and close collaboration based on mutual respect are further factors that ensure that your software solution adds up not only in the general sense but also in the details.
Innovation workshops
From idea to business case. The innovation workshops provide a forum for us to develop business ideas with you relating to technological and methodological trend topics.
Innovation Workshops
We are at home in all specialist areas
We recruit the best graduates from various universities and provide them with intensive advanced training. This means we always have a pool of top experts at our disposal, who are well-versed in your special field.
For example, we understand all key programming languages such as NET, Angular, C# and C++, F#, Java, Python, Scala, Type Script and Embedded GNU/Linux Deep Insight, our project managers are competent in both a traditional and agile environment, while specialist teams provide professional support in domains such as requirements engineering in accordance with IREB and quality assurance in accordance with ISTQB. When it comes to experts, bbv has both feet firmly in the future.
Roland Achermann
IoT solution for more digital B2B services
More digital services for greater customer loyalty: Komax Connect offers customers new insight online into the productivity of their Komax machines. Komax customers can use the IoT solution to access new digital services, thereby strengthening customer loyalty and paving the way for Industrie 4.0. bbv supported Komax in developing its cloud platform from integrating their machines to visualising the data.
Success StoryTobias Rölz, Vice President Global IT & Digital Business, Komax
bbv got our IoT solution off the ground very quickly. The vast expertise from networking of machines to evaluation in the cloud was impressive.
Agile software modernisation in the publishing sector
Open, flexible and fit for the future: bbv supported mms solutions ag in modernising its publishing systems. The new and attractive solution offers customers of mms solutions a greater choice of services for modern multi-channel communication and is optimally equipped for future enhancements.
Success StoryZero-bug policy – An amusing project empirical report
The entertaining empirical report looks at a project that threatens to fail under the pressure of too many bugs. By switching to a zero-bug policy, error mountains were successfully dismantled and the motivation of the developer teams – which had hit rock-bottom – was restored. Almost as an aside, we learn many details about what a zero-bug policy involves.
Booklet
Poster on agile project management with bbv
This printable poster in PDF format contains the relevant processes, bulleted key points and important interdependencies that are especially relevant in bbv’s view for implementing agile projects. Simply pin on the wall to have all key aspects quickly at a glance always.
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Software Development Quality Map
The map covers more than 80 topics in relation to software quality, arranged figuratively in eight countries. Readers can follow the orange route or explore the countries under their own steam.
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Practical cheat sheet on clean code principles and implementation
The best method for making the fewest possible errors in developing software is to write clean program source code or clean code. The clearly laid out and densely packed two-page cheat sheet offers developers numerous tips, lists, tricks, do’s and don’ts as well as practical instructions so that their code stays as clean as possible.
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Booklet: Application lifecycle management (ALM)
This 52-page booklet explains what is meant by application lifecycle management and which open source tools support stakeholders and the team in the development process. The booklet then looks purposefully at Microsoft tools that can help with ALM. The report is rounded off by personal experiences from bbv experts.
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Booklet: Developing Modern UI apps for Windows 8
This approx. 50-page booklet addresses the basics of Windows Store applications, which were introduced with the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system and the associated Windows Store. They are referred to as Modern UI apps. These apps go hand in hand with new operating concepts (such as touch operation and device orientation), tools and development frameworks.
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Development of an IoT dashboard for cable car systems
Smooth operation and safety for ski resorts: The SisControl solution from Sisag offers customers the latest data and projections for their installations at a glance so that they can respond quickly to unforeseen events. Thanks to an agile development approach and modern cloud technologies, Siscontrol was up and running at the customer site in just a few months.
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Booklet: Agile software development for embedded systems
Implementing agile principles for developing embedded software remains a challenge. This 30-page booklet summarises the experience of bbv Software Services with hardware-related development of software, in particular, and provides embedded developers with ideas and tips for their “agile everyday”.
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Poster on cloud-native applications 2.0
Applications that only run in the cloud are called cloud-native applications (CNA). This poster clearly shows the special advantages of this solution approach and cites numerous component providers who can deliver modules for these apps. It also explains the principles of CNA and offers a definition of different cloud application maturity levels.
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Booklet: Overview of the new C++ standards C++11 to C++17
This 70-page booklet is intended for software developers who want to get to grips with the new C++ standards. It provides an overview of the new, modern functions and language extensions of the object-oriented language, which should and can make life easier for software developers.
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Coffee-as-a-Service
Thermoplan uses Microsoft Azure cloud to manage data for its smart coffee machine.
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Developing and testing mobile cross-platform apps faster with Xamarin
Abraxas Informatik AG developed the Tell Tax app for the Canton of Valais. This app is used to digitalise tax documents quickly and securely. bbv helped the customer to set up the new development platform in Xamarin and test the app, and also trained the employees.
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New control platform for handling robots on the RTOS platform
EROWA AG is the leading manufacturer of high-precision tooling solutions for machine tools. bbv developed the control platform for the mid- and high-range segment of handling robots as a single hardware and software unit. The new custom solution was ready for exhibition at a trade fair after just ten months.
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