Hybrid Mobile App

Navatech Solutions developed a hybrid mobile application to extend enterprise field operations onto a modern, cross-platform mobile experience. Designed to integrate seamlessly with an existing ColdFusion-based backend, the solution delivered offline-first capabilities, real-time data synchronization, and secure session management — all without requiring a costly re-platforming effort.

Challenge

Enterprises relying on legacy backends face critical challenges when moving to mobile-first strategies:

• Legacy Compatibility: Modern apps must connect to ColdFusion APIs without disrupting existing systems.
• Scalability & Performance: Apps need to serve large distributed field teams with reliable data sync.
• Offline Operations: Field agents often work in low-connectivity environments.
• Cost Efficiency: Rewriting backend systems entirely is expensive and disruptive.

The objective was to build a scalable hybrid mobile solution that modernized user experience while extending the lifecycle of existing ColdFusion infrastructure.

Solution

Navatech Solutions engineered a React Native-powered hybrid mobile app with robust backend integrations.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform Development: A single codebase running on both iOS and Android for faster deployment.
• Offline-First Design: Local storage and intelligent sync mechanisms ensured field agents could work uninterrupted without connectivity.
• ColdFusion Integration: Direct API integration with legacy backend, preserving existing business logic.
• Real-Time Data Sync: Secure session management and background synchronization kept records up-to-date.
• Enterprise Security: Authentication, role-based access, and encrypted data storage for compliance.

Impact

• Modernized Mobile Experience: Field agents gained user-friendly tools aligned with modern app standards.
• Operational Continuity: Enterprises extended the lifespan of their ColdFusion systems while enabling mobility.
• Cost Savings: Avoided expensive re-platforming through intelligent hybrid integration.
• Scalability: Designed to support expanding user bases and future feature rollouts.

Technologies Used

• React Native: Cross-platform mobile app development
• ColdFusion: Legacy backend integration via APIs
• Local Storage & Sync Frameworks: Offline-first capabilities and session management