System Development
Are you in need of streamlining and improving the internal and external processes within your company? Are you facing the challenge of integrating digital solutions that complement and enhance your existing systems? We have extensive experience in system development and can help you build the systems you need, regardless of complexity.
A system tailored to your needs
We build systems "under the hood" on websites but we also deliver other systems and apps in completely different technical environments. Together we find your best way forward. Digitalization is high on our customers' agendas and we ensure to stay ahead technically with a focus on creativity and innovation.
Book a meeting
In the meeting, we will go through your goals, current situation, and how we can assist you further with system development. No commitment required, of course.
This is how we work with system development
We often develop features for displaying products on the web, using data from the customer's business system. We also frequently deliver web shops, where data needs to flow both in and out of the business system. We are accustomed to collaborating with various IT system providers to ensure that communication with the business systems is robust and accurate. Since we are responsible for the entire solution - from the design of your website to the functions behind it - the development process becomes simple, straightforward, and efficient.
Customer needs in focus
We have many years of experience in advanced system development with a focus on usability and cost-effectiveness, so don't be surprised if we suggest a completely different solution than the one you had in mind. It is always you who decides, but we are more than happy to share our experience in building systems for various types of tasks - not only regarding the technical solution but also in creating usable and smooth processes around it.
Process and methodology
We are not fanatical supporters of any specific method or philosophy (Agile, SCRUM, etc.), but mix and borrow ideas from all sides on a case-by-case basis. Here, experience speaks - there is no single model that works for all projects, but the most important thing is to be adaptable to the situation.
There are those in the industry who scoff at older methods of software development (waterfall, for example) but don't forget that it was those methods that took humans to the moon. We are not ashamed to also take concepts and ideas from older methods - if they are relevant to your project. We do not compromise on quality but adapt to your specific needs.
We are at the forefront of technology
As experts in system development, we primarily use Microsoft.NET, MVC, WebAPI, SQL Server, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, and Angular.JS in our projects. However, our expertise extends beyond these technologies, which means we can adapt to a variety of technical platforms. This technical versatility may not seem directly relevant to you as a customer, but it is an important strategic advantage that ensures we can always choose the most suitable technology for your unique needs. Our focus is on working with services and products that are not only technically advanced but also have a strong and long-term competence base. This ensures that the solutions we offer are both sustainable and future-proof.
Are you in need of a tailored solution?
We put your needs in focus and develop a system that helps you streamline and save resources in a time that demands it.
DB Schenker
Together with DB Schenker, with whom Toxic has had a long collaboration, we have developed several apps. Here we present four of them.
Mitt lager
"A customer should be able to make a storage booking in 30 seconds" was the vision when the collaboration with Toxic and Mitt Lager was initiated. Simplification and improvement of the customer journey have permeated the entire project, in addition to reducing administration and manual handling of orders for Mitt Lager.
Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling
We at Toxic are proud of our long and successful collaboration with Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling, which we have had the privilege to work with since 2016. Together, we have created a modern website built in Umbraco, focusing on user-friendliness, attractive packaging of property information, and continuous improvements. Our joint work is characterized by innovation and sustainability, always with the users' needs at the center.
Integration to business systems
We have extensive experience in building integrations with existing business systems. We are experts in integrating Pyramid, Monitor, Jeeves, GARP, and Visma. However, we are flexible and have the capacity to work with a range of other systems as needed. In order to guarantee a seamless integration process, we need to be in contact with experts from your business system provider, already in the planning stage.
Example of system development assignments
- Integration of product information between business systems and the web.
- Integration with Umbraco CMS, Sitevision - our primary web publishing tools.
- Advanced e-commerce solutions with customer-specific prices and discounts.
- Integration with card payment solutions.
- Web-based product configurators, customized for use from computers, mobiles, and tablets.
Central control, local freedom: who decides what on the group's websites?
When many companies share a platform, new questions arise. Who gets to change what and which content should be managed centrally? Here we describe how corporations can organize editorial work so that it becomes both efficient and secure.
2min
Template or custom? Two paths for the corporation's websites
All companies in a group do not have the same needs. A smaller subsidiary may need a simple website that can be set up quickly, while a larger company may require a completely custom solution. In this blog post, we describe how groups can combine a common template with tailored solutions.
2min
After the listing: how to manage the IR website in everyday life
The listing day is just the beginning. Then come quarterly reports, annual meetings, press releases, and changes in management, year after year. An IR website that was ready on time but is difficult to manage quickly becomes a burden. In this blog post, we go through what the IR year usually looks like and what makes management easy.
2min
New company in the group: how the web will be set up without starting over
Every acquisition raises the same question: what do we do with the website? Without a common foundation, the answer is often a new web project from scratch. Here we describe how a common platform makes it faster and cheaper to connect new companies.
2min
IR-webb in two languages: therefore, the investor information needs to be available in English.
Foreign investors own a large portion of the shares on the Swedish stock exchange. For them, the English IR website is the company's face to the outside world. Yet, the English version is often thinner or less updated than the Swedish. Here we go through why language matters and how you can keep both versions up to date.
2min
Can the group's companies share a web platform and still maintain their brands?
When a group wants to consolidate its websites, a common concern is that the companies will lose their identity. However, a shared platform does not mean that all websites have to look the same. Here we explain how multiple brands can share technology and features while still having their own expression.
2min
This is how you keep the corporate governance section of the IR website up to date: Content and update procedures
The corporate governance section of the IR website is often the one that is updated the least frequently and therefore becomes outdated the easiest. At the same time, this is where investors and analysts look for information about who is in charge of the company and how. Here we go through what content is usually available and how it can be kept updated.
3min
Ten companies, ten websites: when is it time to consolidate the group's websites?
In many corporations, each company has its own website, built at different times by different agencies in different systems. It works for a while, but over time the websites become expensive to manage and difficult to overview. Here we go through the signs that it is time to consolidate the websites and what the corporation gains from it. As an example, we explain how Toxic and Industrireklam consolidated the Weland Group's companies into Weland Light, a common template in Umbraco where changes are rolled out to multiple websites simultaneously.
3min
On the way to the stock market: this needs to be on the web by the listing day
Before a listing, the checklist is long. The website often ends up far down, even though it must be ready and accurate on the same day the stock starts trading. Here we go through what the website needs to be ready for at the listing and how you can plan the work so that it doesn't become a bottleneck.
2min
Multiple facilities, one web platform: how to simplify everyday life for the editors
At many destinations, the hotel, restaurant, ski resort and campsite each have their own website, developed independently over time. The result is duplicated work for content editors and a fragmented experience for guests. In this article, we explore what happens when multiple websites are brought together on a single platform and how Isaberg Mountain Resort approached the challenge.
3min
5 reasons why large organizations and associations choose Umbraco as a CMS
Many large organizations and associations are using CMS solutions that have become too expensive, too complex, or simply no longer fit the business. Editors struggle with things that should be simple, and the technology begins to set limits on what the organization can do. After working with organizations such as LRF, the Tenants' Association, and several sports federations, we see some recurring reasons why the choice often lands on Umbraco CMS.
3min
Why more and more companies are digitizing their B2B sales and how it works
Many B2B companies still receive orders via email, phone, or through their salespeople. It often works well at first, but as the number of customers and order volumes grow, it becomes difficult to keep the information updated and the process becomes too time-consuming. This is one of the most common reasons why more B2B companies are now taking the step towards their own e-commerce platform. In this post, we will go through how orders are often handled today, what problems it creates, and how a digital platform changes the picture.
3min
Umbraco + AI: What exists today and what is on the way?
To say that AI development is progressing at a frightening pace may not be sticking your neck out directly. New models are coming almost every day, and the development does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. But how can one implement and benefit from it in Umbraco? We will clarify that in this post!
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Therefore, you should stop stressing about your AI ranking.
The question arises everywhere: “How do we rank in ChatGPT?” It's a good question because AI search is starting to become an important channel for digital marketing and no one wants to risk falling behind. But before you hire someone who promises to “optimize your AI ranking,” you need to know something. There is no real ranking.
2min
That's why you are losing customers in your B2B trade - and what you can do about it.
In B2C e-commerce, the purchasing experience often revolves around inspiring and enticing. In B2B, it's the opposite. Customers already know what they want, they have probably ordered it before and want to do it again – as quickly and smoothly as possible. Yet, it is surprisingly common for B2B stores to be built with the same logic as consumer retail. This creates unnecessary friction, frustrates customers, and leads to manual work that no one really has time for. So, what does a truly smooth purchasing experience look like in B2B?
3min
When do organizations need to rebuild or redesign their website?
Many organizations use their website for many years without major changes. This is rarely a problem in itself – a website does not need to be rebuilt just because it is old. The problem arises when the technology, content, or visitors' needs have changed more than the website has managed to keep up. It is not always easy to see where the line is between "this we can fix" and "this requires us to rebuild from scratch." Here are four signs worth taking seriously.
3min
Where the ridge meets the sea – the story of Norrvikens trädgårdar
There are places that do something to you even before you understand why. Norrvikens trädgårdar on the Bjäre Peninsula is one such place. Here, where Hallandsåsen meets the sea and a favorable microclimate allows the impossible to bloom, a man's vision has lived on for over a hundred years; through storms, crop failures, changes of ownership, and a period of decline that almost became the end – but it did not.
Common problems on large websites and how they can be solved
The larger a website grows, the harder it becomes to manage – both for those who visit it and those who work on it every day. What was once a clear structure with a few sections becomes, over time, hundreds of pages, countless subcategories, and content that has been added in batches over several years without a common plan. The result is rarely noticeable all at once; instead, it sneaks in until one day the visitor can no longer find what they are looking for, while the editor no longer knows where something should be. Now we will go through some of the most common problems on large websites and what usually tends to solve them.
3min
Why system integration is important in e-commerce
Many companies that sell through e-commerce do not work in a single system, but many work in several at the same time. The business system handles orders, inventory, and finance, the CRM manages customer relationships and the sales process, and the e-commerce platform is what customers actually encounter. If your systems do not communicate with each other, much of the work ends up being about moving information manually between them, and that is rarely where time should be spent.
2min
That is why many organizations choose to switch CMS
A CMS, a content management system, is the tool an organization uses to publish and update content on its website. Most organizations chose their CMS a long time ago (often five, ten, or fifteen years ago) and have since built upon it year after year. Over time, it becomes harder to live with the choice one once made. Licenses become more expensive, editors find it increasingly difficult to work in the system, and what once felt flexible starts to feel like a hindrance. Let’s go through some of the most common reasons organizations choose to switch CMS and what they often want to achieve with the change.
3min
What is required of a good IR website?
Trust is what determines how a publicly traded company is perceived by investors, analysts, and shareholders. Much of that trust is built or lost on the web. An IR website (Investor Relations) is the place where investors, analysts, and shareholders turn when they want to understand how the company is doing and where it is headed. For a publicly traded company, the website is not just a communication channel; it is part of how the company fulfills its information obligation to the market. If an IR website is difficult to navigate or lacks the right information, it costs more trust than one might think. In this blog post, we will therefore go through what an IR website actually needs to contain and what distinguishes a good IR website from one that is just there out of obligation.
4min
Frequently asked questions about system development
System development involves designing, building, and maintaining digital solutions that streamline the company's internal and external processes. This can range from integrations with business systems to developing web applications, customer portals, or completely customized systems that support your specific business.
System development can help you to:
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Streamline workflows through automation
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Reduce manual work and the risk of errors
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Improve the customer experience through smart digital tools
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Integrate existing systems for a more cohesive IT environment
We have extensive experience in creating solutions that streamline both internal and external processes, regardless of complexity.
We have experience in developing a variety of systems, including:
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Customer portals to simplify customer communication
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Business system integrations with ERP, CRM, and PIM
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E-commerce solutions with customer-specific price lists and discounts
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Web-based product configurators
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Internal tools for resource and project management
We tailor the system to your business needs!
It depends on the complexity of the system. A simpler integration may take a few weeks, while more extensive system development can span several months. We work agile, which means we deliver features in sprints, so you can start using parts of the system earlier in the process.
The cost varies depending on:
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The scope and complexity of the system
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Integrations with other systems
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Need for special features
After an initial needs analysis, we can provide a more accurate quote. Often, it is more cost-effective than using standard solutions that are not tailored for your specific business.
No, that's not necessary. We guide you through the entire process, explain technical details in a simple way, and ensure that you understand which solutions are best suited for your needs. The most important thing is that you can describe the challenges and goals you have for your business.
We use best practices for secure coding, conduct thorough testing, and implement security measures such as data encryption and authentication. Additionally, we provide ongoing support to keep the system secure and updated over time.
We offer support and maintenance to ensure that the system continues to function optimally. We can also assist with:
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Further development of new features
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Integrations with new systems
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Performance optimization and security updates
We want to be a long-term partner for your digital development.