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Seamless Bespoke Software Takeover & Ongoing Development

e2e - Salvar Market

Vehicle Auction site, National Vehicle provider

Seamless Bespoke Software Takeover & Ongoing Development for SalvageMarket.co.uk

Sector.

Automotive Salvage & Auctions

Product description.

Bespoke Software Takeover, Ongoing Development & Support

Technologies.

  • .NET 8
  • RESTFUL API
  • 3rd Party API Integration
  • React 16
e2e's company logo

The challenge.

Existing partnership no longer supporting growth and efficiency

e2e is a national vehicle salvage operator that provides services to a network of automotive salvage companies. Their flagship platform, salvagemarket.co.uk, enables e2e’s clients – including insurers, fleet operators, and vehicle dismantlers – to list vehicles for auction. These auctions are then accessed by end customers such as salvage buyers, repair specialists, and recyclers. The platform is central to e2e’s operations, acting as the digital bridge between their clients and the wider salvage marketplace.

e2e’s relationship with their existing software development provider was no longer aligned with their needs – technically, culturally, and commercially. This mismatch meant:

– Slow backlog progress: Key updates and features were delayed.

– Inefficient collaboration: Communication and delivery cadence were inconsistent.

– Missed KPIs: Improvements in UX and conversion rate were stalled.
Given the platform’s importance, e2e needed a partner who could handle:

– A full software takeover without downtime.

– Seamless knowledge transfer from the outgoing provider.

– Ongoing improvements through Agile sprints.

– Reliable long-term support for mission-critical uptime.

The solution.

Seamless takeover enabling continuous improvement and enhanced performance

ioSTUDIOS approached the takeover with two clear goals: ensure operational continuity for e2e’s clients and create a stronger foundation for ongoing improvements.

This meant conducting a deep technical review, establishing a clear knowledge transfer process with the outgoing provider, and planning the switchover to avoid any downtime for active auctions.

Once the takeover was complete, ioSTUDIOS accelerated backlog delivery through Agile sprints, prioritising features that improved the auction experience for both sellers and buyers.

The engagement included:

– Technical onboarding: Senior Technical Leads reviewed all codebases, integrations, and architecture.

– Collaborative handover: Worked closely with the existing provider to ensure no loss of operational knowledge.

– Zero-downtime switchover: Executed a seamless go-live at an agreed date and time, with uninterrupted auctions for sellers and buyers.

– Agile sprint delivery: Increased backlog velocity, delivering enhancements that
improved usability and conversion rates.

– Support & Maintenance SLA: Provided rapid response to any technical issues, protecting both e2e’s and their clients’ operations.

The result.

Zero downtime takeover driving faster delivery and improved auction performance

The takeover and subsequent Agile delivery gave e2e a partner who could respond quickly to technical needs and deliver continuous improvements. This renewed momentum allowed e2e to enhance the auction experience for their clients and, in turn, their clients’ buyers. Importantly, the switchover was invisible to the marketplace – auctions continued without disruption, maintaining trust and sales performance. Key outcomes included:

– Zero downtime during takeover, ensuring uninterrupted auctions for all users.

– Improved backlog velocity, delivering critical features and enhancements faster.

– Better auction user experience, leading to stronger buyer engagement and increased sales conversions.

– Reliable support coverage that protects the daily operations of both e2e and their network of clients.

e2e continues to work with ioSTUDIOS under a Support & Maintenance SLA, covering bug fixes, preventative monitoring, and regular enhancements. Agile sprints remain in place, allowing the platform to evolve in response to industry needs and ensuring salvagemarket.co.uk stays competitive for both sellers and buyers.

The team at ioSTUDIOS are good at what they do. They provide a friendly, customer focused service that seeks to deliver the best outcomes it can for the customer. They have a solid design, development & implementation approach aligned with professional staff and a “can do” attitude. When required, I have found them to be quick to respond to changing priorities and get the job done. A great company to work with.

GRAEME BEAMSON

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