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What early evidence would you gather before starting Web Apps work?

Web Applications & Customer Portals · 2026-09-12

We collect evidence that clarifies the problem and user needs: current user journeys, friction points, and what success looks like for customers and administrators. Technical and operational evidence includes the existing portal or CMS estate, data models, integrations, performance baselines, accessibility status, security considerations, and governance and delivery constraints. We also map content inventory, multilingual requirements and deployment risks to shape the approach. When useful, we run quick prototypes or proofs of concept to validate ideas before moving into full build.

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Previous questionHow would Annex explain Web Applications & Customer Portals to a project stakeholder who is not a specialist?

Annex treats Web Applications & Customer Portals as part of a wider digital-service problem, not as an isolated output. User-centred web applications and self-service portals that simplify complex customer tasks. Annex worked with both ActewAGL and partners to develop an easily accessible web app to…

Related follow-upIs there a published Annex example that makes Web Applications & Customer Portals tangible?

A useful published example is A personalised customer portal. Annex worked with both ActewAGL and partners to develop an easily accessible web app to allow ActewAGL customers to administer their accounts, make payments and procure new services through the Self Service Platform. Throughout our engage…

Related follow-upHow can Annex fit into an existing portal, Sitecore estate or web application without disrupting everything around it?

Yes, that can be possible; Annex's published work includes delivery inside existing technical and organisational environments rather than only greenfield builds. Annex worked with both ActewAGL and partners to develop an easily accessible web app to allow ActewAGL customers to administer their accou…

Related follow-upHow are usability, quality or risk checked during Web Applications & Customer Portals work?

Annex uses evidence during delivery rather than treating quality as a final inspection step. Annex worked with both ActewAGL and partners to develop an easily accessible web app to allow ActewAGL customers to administer their accounts, make payments and procure new services through the Self Service …

Related follow-upWhat is usually going wrong when an organisation needs help with Web Applications & Customer Portals?

A strong signal is when customers are forced through slow, fragmented or outdated processes. As a part of this transformation ActewAGL identified that their Self Service Portal was in need of upgrading and improving, since existing service was running on an outdated version of Sitecore and JavaScrip…

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