IT Services

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) has been a pioneer in integrating creative technologies into healthcare, environmental, and communication solutions. In 1984, HNCL collaborated with Pacific Oceans Sciences to develop the first computerized oil spill prevention and management program. As a development partner with IBM, HNCL was the first company in Western Canada to develop a multimedia application called “Window on the Fraser River – community engagement and environmental application” in 1990. In 1994, as a partner with Motorola, HNCL developed the first kiosks on BC Ferries utilizing radio modems. This technology is currently used for monitoring petroleum pipelines. In 2014, HNCL developed a zero-footprint web-based DICOM viewer as part of a radiologist validation and certification system.

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) has over 40 years of experience in developing software applications and systems integration. Our extensive technical experience, precise methodology, project management skills, and quality assurance enable us to work with our clients to produce cost-effective, user-friendly software applications and system solutions that meet a variety of challenges. From simple solutions to complex ones, HNCL applies a proven methodology that converts your ideas into solutions.

Quality assurance

Quality assurance is an integral part of our software development process. We follow a set of processes and practices that aim to ensure high product quality. Our quality assurance team works closely with our clients to identify their needs and explore different approaches using a multidimensional model to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions. We establish proper processes, perform root cause analysis, ensure documentation quality, perform audits, and provide training to our team members. We also monitor non-functional requirements and automate testing wherever possible. Our testing activities include smoke tests, scenario tests, exploratory tests, and regression tests. By following these practices, we ensure that our solutions are of the highest quality and meet the unique needs of our clients.

Software Development Life Cycle

We follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model, which is a process used to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software. The SDLC model consists of several phases, including planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Each phase has its own set of activities and deliverables that are designed to ensure that the software meets the requirements of our clients and is of the highest quality. By following the SDLC model, we are able to deliver software solutions that are reliable, scalable, and secure.

Our Services

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) has a team of experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in computer engineering and science. Our team works with a creative group of graphic and animation designers to transform your ideas into effective solutions. We use tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, and many other authoring programs to produce integrated solutions in a timely fashion using the most up-to-date technologies.

We focus our application development on healthcare solutions, environmental management, and training fields to utilize our team’s expertise in these areas. Our services include:

Conceptual design and requirement analysis
System design and integration
Architecture design
Data Analytics
IT Consulting
Software development
Web applications development

IT Skills

C# .Net, ASP.Net MVC, .Net Core MVC, ASP.NET Web API, REST
CSS3, HTML5, Bootstrap, Kendo UI, Transact-SQL, Razor
JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, Knockout, TypeScript, SignalR
JSON, AJAX, and XML
Entity Framework
Microsoft SQL Server, MS Access, and SQLite
Database migration and auditing
Microsoft Azure and IBM Bluemix
HTTPS, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML

Data security

Data security is a critical aspect of our software development process. We follow a set of processes and practices that aim to ensure high data security. Our quality assurance team works closely with our clients to identify their needs and explore different approaches using a multidimensional model to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions. We establish proper processes, perform root cause analysis, ensure documentation quality, perform audits, and provide training to our team members. We also monitor non-functional requirements and automate testing wherever possible. Our testing activities include smoke tests, scenario tests, exploratory tests, and regression tests. To ensure data security in software development, we follow best practices such as encryption of all data in transit and at rest, password hashing to secure passwords, input validation attacks, buffer overflow attacks, unvalidated redirects and forwards, and continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities. By following these practices, we ensure that our solutions are of the highest quality and meet the unique needs of our clients.

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions that cater to a wide range of industries. Our portfolio includes highly complex healthcare management applications that incorporate Artificial Intelligence for decision support, big data analytics, encryption, reports generation, and e-forms. We have also developed e-commerce applications, customizable Learning Management Systems, and simple public information responsive websites. Our solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and are tailored to their specific requirements. The following are some of our solutions:

Learning Management System

HN Consultants has developed a customizable Learning Management (E-Learning) and Events Management System. The program is currently used by a number of public and private organizations. The main Features of the system:

Courses and Events registration.
Learning Management System - for the administration, documentation, tracking learning progress, and reporting of training programs, and training content. Reports are exported to Excel files.
Authoring tools – user friendly interface for adding courses, quizzes, and events.
Certification – Issuing certificates upon the completion of courses and quizzes.
Notification – Email notification to training administrator of users’ registrations and completion of courses.
Digital Content Asset Management – Video, slide presentation, and Flash file format.
Integrated Payment Processing.

Web Applications

HNCL has extensive expertise in developing Internet strategies and solutions that ranges from simple website to complex business management and E-Learning application, our services include:

Web design
Graphic design
Site analysis
Search Engines Optimization (SEO)
Advanced multimedia techniques
Responsive Design
Web Hosting

Content Management System (CMS) - HNCL has developed a proprietary CMS component that is integrated in the overall development of websites. It provides features that are needed to maintain the website such as content editing, adding dynamic pages, digital content management, and SEO optimization.

Interactive Vacation Planning Guide

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) developed the Vacation Budget Forecast, an interactive, touch-screen sales tool for Intrawest Resort Ownership Corporation. Before developing this tool, HNCL analyzed the sales process and identified how multimedia technology could be used to increase both the sales and credibility of destination resorts. The successful implementation of standardizing the sales process dramatically increased sales, and the program’s reliability has eliminated the need for ongoing technical support.

British Columbia Tourist Info-System

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) developed a touch screen kiosk application for the BC Ministry of Tourism that was installed on board BC Ferries. HNCL collaborated with IBM Canada and Motorola to develop a unique wide area multimedia networking system using radio modems through the Internet to maintain and update application contents. HNCL also developed special software for automatic touch screen calibration and system monitoring to ensure minimized downtime. HNCL developed a reporting system to monitor usage of the system and identified areas of user interest.

Real Estate Marketing Systems

HN Consultants Ltd. (HNCL) was a pioneer in developing interactive touch screen multimedia systems to assist in marketing real estate projects during the pre-construction phase. The system incorporated digital audio and video with 3D animation to provide users with information about the project and its main features, including location and amenities. Through a unique mortgage analysis module, the system utilized the power of computer processing to allow users to analyze and calculate payment options and view the increased equity in their investment.