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JobId: #1400773

CRM Update
Categories: Microsoft Windows,Database,Requirements,Operating Systems / Platforms,C#,Visual Basic .Net,SQL Server,Software Related (Includes Websites)
Posted By: sschade  (0 ratings)
Source: Rent-a-coder
Job viewed: 374 times
Bids Placed: 15
Start Date: 2010-04-30 09:51:08
End Date: 2010-05-14 09:41:42
Time Remaining:
Deadline: Please estimate in your bid
Current Phase: All funds have been escrowed. Waiting for work to be completed by worker.
Max Accepted Bid: Bidding is closed
Project Type:
Bid Type: Open Auction
Brief Summary:

CRM Software
The CRM solution is a .net 3.5 client/server CRM solution. 

Client:  The Client is a Windows forms application with some Janus Controls.  The local database is SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1.

Server:  The Server uses a SQL Server Express database.

Synchronization:  The clients synchronize with the server using Microsoft sync services and Windows Communication foundation.

Reporting: Devexpress XtraReports for windows forms & asp.net

Development Framework: CSLA, we want to get away from this.

Other: Visual Studio 2008

Objectives:

Performance: The software has performance issues.  When the number of records gets too large, the Client performs very poorly.  We want to create a CRM solution that is very fast in performance.

Smart Client: we want the client to be very smart leveraging clickonce, auto update, built to integrate with other applications leveraging web services...

Click Once: We want the software to install very efficiently with minimal complexity for the end user.

Auto Update: We want the client to auto update when new updates are available.

Microsoft Outlook Integration: We want a bi-directional sync of Contacts, Tasks and Calendar Items between CRM Software client db and Microsoft Outlook.

Reporting:  Must be re-designed

We encourage your suggestions on technology direction.  We would consider building the solution leveraging Windows Presentation Foundation.

We are looking for a long term partner to act as our primary development team. 



Requirements Interview Answers:
To help you bid more accurately, the buyer was interviewed about the requirements for this bid request. Below are their answers. Untitled Page
Bid request Type: What kind of work do you need done?
Software related (Includes desktop applications and internet websites)
Bid request Parts: What do you want the worker to do on this bid request?
Requirements: The worker will analyze the problem and propose a software-based solution to the problem.
Programming: The worker will take the requirements and translate them into the language of the computer (and test it).
User installation: The installer will move the software from the place it was created (which is called the development or QC environment) to where you will use it (which is called the production environment). The installer then tests the software to make sure that the installation was done properly and completely.
Req. Doc. Type: What kind of documentation do you want for this bid request?
Informal documentation - As the buyer talks back and forth about the bid request with the worker, those conversations become the requirements.Remember to communicate ALL of the details of your bid request on the Rent A Coder site. If you don't, and there is a dispute, then important details of the contract will not be documented and cannot be taken into account in arbitration. If you feel you MUST go offsite (for example, using the phone or IM) then afterwards post everything onsite and get the other party to post that they agree to those contractual terms.
Program Type: What kind of software should the worker create (and/or install)?
  • A desktop or server program: This software runs on a user's own PC/workstation, or on a server.
Desktop / server program info
Size of application: How many screens/forms need to be created/edited in this application?
Approximately 20.
Programming Language: What programming language(s) do you want your application written in?
I do know the language(s).
Languages(s):
  • C#
  • Visual Basic .Net
Misc. details: WE are open to your suggestions.
Operating system(s) What operating systems(s) do you want your application to work on?
I do know the operating system(s):
  • Microsoft Windows -- version(s): XP, Vista, 2007
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    Database: Will this bid request include a database?
    Yes, it does include a database.
    Details:
    • SQL Server -- version(s): Compact & express
    Misc. details: We are open to explore other db's such as My SQL or SQLite.
    Installation Program: Does the worker need to create an installation program?
    Yes AND the program will be installed on only a single computer.
    Legal: 1) I require complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done (so that I may modify it in the future).
    2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
    2a) If there are any server-side deliverables (intended to only exist in one place in the Buyer's environment) then they must be installed by the Worker in ready-to-run condition (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer).
    2b) All other software (including but not limited to any desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute) must include a software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer).
    3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased.
    3b) No part of the deliverable may contain any copyright restricted 3rd party components (including GPL, GNU, Copyleft, etc.) unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the worker's Worker Legal Agreement.
    Other Requirements:
    You will need to look at the existing code and make recommendations for improvements.  Please tell us your availability and qualifications.  Once we select a developer, we will require a Non-disclosure to share code with you.
     Categories:
    (Note: Like everything else on this page, these categories are part of the original contract for this bid request.)
    Microsoft Windows, Database, Languages, Requirements, Operating systems / platforms, C#, Other (Technology), Visual Basic .Net, SQL Server, Software related (includes websites)