Frontier engaged Coforge to develop a new version of MyFarm that would fully realise its potential as a secure, easy-access system that connected customers with their farm data.
To help Frontier make the most of MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform and speed up the development and launch of the optimised MyFarm, Coforge needed to seamlessly integrate MyFarm with a number of data sources using Anypoint Platform as the key integration layer.
To deliver key data-driven insights to farmers and employees using the Anypoint Platform, Frontier needed:
Standardised integration design and governance.
The application of best practices at API and platform levels.
To future-proof their investment through expert platform setup and configuration.
The development of in-house capabilities supported by expert training from Coforge and documentation.
The implementation of key integrations to connect internal and external data sources.
“MuleSoft’s Anypoint platform is another tool in our armoury to join up our diverse services and share our expert culture with customers,” said Paul Frost, IT Director, Frontier Agriculture
It was important to Frontier that this API model could be reused as they continued to build on MyFarm as a comprehensive customer platform. It also needed to mechanise ongoing and future initiatives, digital solutions and applications, and be the go-to portal for all of their digital services.
The first priority for Coforge was to review MyFarm’s existing platform setup and application network, and apply MuleSoft’s API-led architecture to maximise the value of the investment in the long-term.
Coforge worked directly with Frontier’s team to create and deliver on a roadmap of essential integrations, including the development of numerous APIs. Processes were also streamlined with agile/sprint methodologies so that the joint team was able to more quickly deliver on not only MyFarm, but other innovations like MyMarkets and MyCrop.
“The way that Coforge structures implementation works really well: in addition to the dedicated on-site people who you deal with day in day out, you’re further supported by a team of experts behind the frontline. You constantly benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the wider Coforge network,” Paul added.