Building Enterprise-Grade Web Components

In the competitive telecommunications industry, delivering seamless digital experiences through modern web technologies is crucial for business success. When VodafoneZiggo, the Netherlands' leading telecom provider, needed to unify their business portal experience using web components, they turned to Passionate People's expertise. Here's how our consultant Sander helped improve their B2B digital presence by leveraging the power of custom elements and shadow DOM to create reusable, framework-agnostic components.

The Client Challenge

VodafoneZiggo's B2B division serves thousands of businesses across the Netherlands, providing essential services from internet connectivity to employee telecommunications and network management. Their One Entrance portal allows business customers to manage these services efficiently through a web interface.

However, they faced a significant technical hurdle: their Salesforce-based component had a distinctly different look and feel from the rest of their platform. For business users managing their telecom services, this created a disconnected experience that needed addressing.

Meet Sander

As a seasoned consultant specializing in React and web components, Sander brought fresh perspectives to VodafoneZiggo's technical challenges. His expertise in modern web technologies, particularly in bridging different technical ecosystems, made him the perfect fit for this unique project.

Project Overview

The project focused on harmonizing VodafoneZiggo's B2B portal experience, specifically targeting the disconnect between their main portal and Salesforce environment. Working within their enterprise context, Sander developed innovative solutions that respected existing technical constraints while delivering modern functionality.

Technical Innovation Made Simple

Imagine having devices with different plug types that need to work together seamlessly. Sander's solution acts like a universal adapter, allowing VodafoneZiggo's modern web components to function smoothly within their Salesforce environment. He achieved this by creating a system that packages React components in a way Salesforce can understand and use.

Think of it as creating a translation system: when someone speaks two languages, they can help two groups communicate effectively. Similarly, Sander's solution helps VodafoneZiggo's different technical systems "speak" to each other seamlessly.

Working with VodafoneZiggo

One fascinating aspect of this project was how it challenged common web development assumptions. While most modern websites prioritize mobile responsiveness, VodafoneZiggo's B2B portal focuses on desktop users, reflecting their business customers' actual needs. This practical approach demonstrates how enterprise solutions often require thinking beyond standard practices.

The collaboration highlighted the importance of understanding enterprise constraints. Rather than pushing for trendy solutions, Sander developed a system that worked within VodafoneZiggo's existing technical ecosystem while bringing modern capabilities to their platform.

Looking Forward

This project exemplifies a growing trend in enterprise software development: the need to create cohesive experiences across different technological ecosystems. As more organizations face similar challenges of modernizing their digital presence while maintaining existing systems, solutions like those implemented at VodafoneZiggo become increasingly valuable.

Ready to Transform Your Enterprise Platform?

Is your organization struggling with similar challenges? Whether you're looking to unify disparate systems, modernize legacy applications, or create seamless enterprise experiences, our team at Passionate People can help. Our consultants specialize in finding elegant solutions to complex technical challenges while keeping your business objectives front and center.

Contact Passionate People today to discuss how our consultants can help bridge your technology gaps and create more cohesive digital experiences for your users.