ICT Ignite - Cyber Security for Inventory/Sales Management Software

The main goal of this project is to plan, implement, manage, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of user data and systems for AgSights' bioLinks application. bioLinks is an Inventory and Sales tracking solution for Canadian agricultural businesses. Working with bioLinks' Lead Full-Stack Developer, Learners will have the opportunity to apply their skills to contribute meaningful recommendations and improvements to bioLinks' CyberSecurity practices across a wide-range of infrastructures. bioLinks includes two web-applications written in Python and React, an iOS application, and an integration with WordPress/WooCommerce for e-commerce that communicate via extensive APIs. We also have integrations with popular payment processing and accounting softwares.

Creative Strategies to Market web-based Agricultural Solutions.

Our organization is interested in investigating new marketing solutions to implement that are budget-friendly and realistic to improve our reach to potential clients to grow sales.This project may include, but is not limited to:Investigate AgSights current marketing strategy & areas of improvementIdentify & determine marketing channels for various customer segments (i.e. age demographics, industries)Identify key communication strategy & marketing material to capture client interest for web-based solutionsStrategies to grow awareness and following of our not-for-profit and its solutions.The final project deliverable is a report including highly detailed research, analysis, and actionable marketing recommendations. Final deliverables from this course will be used to assist our sales and marketing teams to improve our sales approach and to generate new marketing material & strategy to draw our client prospects interest and grow sales.

Creative Website Re-design to Market Agricultural Software Solutions.

AgSights is a member cooperative with headquarters in Elora, Ontario that has been in business since 1993. We focus on bridging intelligence among producers, retailers, and consumers to bring 3 core values to agri-food businesses and their products; integrity, trust and value. As a not-for-profit, AgSights works to design, build and support innovative software solutions stemming from our customer’s needs.Project Scope:Our organization is interested in improving our digital marketing through initiatives that are budget-friendly and realistic to improve our reach to potential clients to grow sales.This project may include, but is not limited to:Facilitate updates and advancements to our current WordPress websiteImprove website & company SEOBlog posts & client toolsIdentify & determine marketing channels for various customer segmentsIdentify key communication strategy & marketing material to capture client interest for web-based solutionsStrategies to grow awareness and following of our not-for-profit and its solutionsThe final project deliverable we would expect is a fully functional, easy-to-use, updated website that is launched with improved SEO and client material, along with any actionable marketing recommendations. Final deliverables from this course will be used to assist our sales and marketing teams to improve our sales approach and to generate new marketing material & strategy to draw our client prospects interest and grow sales.

Enhancing User Experience of an Inventory/Sales Management Solution

AgSights is a not-for-profit member co-operative that enabling data capture and integrating data across the supply chain are critical to increasing the efficiency and sustainability of Canadian Agriculture. We provide tools and services that make it easier for members to capture and use data in their operations.The software solutions we offer include: bioTrackPlus, a herd/flock management application for livestock (beef cattle, sheep, goat and bison) producers; bioLinks, an inventory-sales tracking solution designed for agricultural businesses; and ProcessorLinks a collaboration to increase the efficiency of booking harvest space for livestock.bioLinks is out inventory-sales tracking software. It will be launched in Fall 2023 and our goal in this project is for learners to help improve the user experience of this platform to ensure a successful launch. bioLinks is a python-based web application with a Microsoft SQL database, that also includes API integrations to a mobile application and WooCommerce multi-site store. In the beta testing phase we have received feedback from existing clients that we would like to incorporate into the launch to better suit their needs such as:Modifications to user interfaces, which are displayed using the datatables libraries, so users can efficiently view the data that is important to them. Including, improving the column selector, allowing users to customize the data the layouts of screens to suit their needs.Minor updates to increase consistency and usability of user interfaces (i.e., consistent column names, adjustments to css, order that data is displayed).Improvements to page loading and general performance to improve the user experience.Improvements to the user interface of the WooCommerce online store (e.g., improving sorting and filtering of products, payment gateway integrations, flexibility of the store for different clients).In this project, learners will work together to review and prioritize client beta testing feedback, and then develop and implement a plan to address the small wins that can improve overall user experience in the short term.The learners in this project will contribute to a successful and smooth launch of the new platform. This will help AgSights to better meet the needs of existing clients and provide more value to new clients. The enhancements will help increase the ease of use of bioLinks for clients, supporting small to medium sized businesses in increasing their production efficiency, reducing staff work load and improving overall profitability.