”MJØLNER WAS GREAT AT CONCRETIZING OUR NEEDS AND CREATED A SIMPLE AND USER-FRIENDLY SOLUTION.” Taiyo Jønsson, Project Manager, Berendsen
3rd Issue 2015
EDITORIAL
A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR ON ALL FRONTS 2015 has been a truly exciting year for Mjølner. We kicked
some of the stories, concepts, and tech trends that made
off January with more projects in the pipeline than ever
2015 a record-breaking year at Mjølner.
before. Projects that come from ambitious clients who understand that digital innovation is paramount when
Learn how we helped Berendsen create LightGuide
you want to become, or stay, a market leader.
Installation Tool, understand how you can make life easier for CFOs with Bankdata’s Mobilbank Erhverv, and read
The number of projects, clients, and partnerships has
what a smart grid can do to optimize the energy sector.
grown steadily throughout the year. I could not be more proud of the many business-boosting digital products we
As a tech fix, we bring you takings from our Xamarin
have made in close collaboration with our clients.
seminar with 100+ participants, and in closing, you can learn why Mjølner is such a great place to work.
On November 18, we made it to another record. We were awarded the title as Denmark’s second best IT workplace.
Best Regards,
Simultaneously, we made it to fifth place on the complete list of Denmark’s Best Workplaces in the SME category. Focused strategy work and putting our diversity first has led to a record-breaking year both financially and on the
above-mentioned lists. In this edition of Mjølner UPDATE, we present you with
Brian Gottorp Jeppesen, CEO
UPDATE Cover Photo: Courtesy of Berendsen Textile Service A/S
CASE
MOBILE INSTALLATION TOOL FOR BERENDSEN LIGHTGUIDE We helped Berendsen create a mobile installation tool for their intelligent washroom solution, LightGuide. The tool is a Microsoft Surface Pro app.
Superior Hygiene Levels with Intelligent Washrooms In order to get the software and user interface of the LightGuide installation tool up and running within a few weeks, Berendsen asked for our assistance.
By combining our strengths within software development, digital design, and UX, we created a digital solution
Mjølner’s skill set made the great software and user
that helps the service technician on the go. All within a
interface for the LightGuide installation tool possible. We
short time frame.
were impressed by the work they accomplished within the short time frame.
Berendsen is a leading European textile service company
- Taiyo Jønsson, Project Manager, Mats & Washroom, Berendsen
with more than 150 years of experience within the industry. It is present in 15 countries and sports more than
The digital solution LightGuide can be installed
16 lines of business.
everywhere and is particularly relevant for workplaces where good hygiene is a must, for instance within the healthcare sector.
LightGuide
Installation
Tool
enables
service
technicians to install intelligent washrooms that interact with the users and raise the hygiene level. A sensor placed near the toilet sends signals to the .
soap dispenser, the paper tray, and the sanitizer, and lights turn on accordingly. All to remind the users to properly wash their hands.
Improved Hygiene Levels with Intelligent Bathrooms
From Idea to On-Site Installation Tool Berendsen had four overall specifications for the LightGuide installation tool. It needed to be user-friendly and functional with a smooth design and, of course, it needed to be realizable within the time frame.
The Mjølner team was great at concretizing our needs
As the application is a Microsoft Surface Pro app,
and created a simple and user-friendly solution. When
the installation tool is mobile and service technicians
relevant, we will definitely use their expertise in future
can use it right on-site. With it, the workflow of installing
projects.
the intelligent washrooms is more time-efficient
- Taiyo Jønsson, Project Manager, Mats & Washroom, Berendsen
and easier than ever to carry out.
A Service Technicians’ New Best Friend
In Need of a Digital Solution?
With only a few hours of training on how to use
Brian Gottorp Jeppesen, CEO
the
has
brj@mjolner.dk
the potential to become the new best friend of
+45 41 95 36 26
application,
LightGuide
Installation
Tool
Berendsen Service Technicians.
1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Sanitize
Installing Berendsen LightGuide increases soap use with 35%.
Flashing light attracts the user’s attention to the next step in the hand cleansing process.
The hand sanitizer completes the 3-step hand cleansing process recommended.
Follow the light Berendsen LightGuide The Washroom of Tomorrow
PRODUCT
“
When relevant, we will definitely use Mjølner’s expertise in future projects. Taiyo Jønsson, Project Manager, Mats & Washroom, Berendsen
TECH
100+ EVENT: GO MOBILE WITH C#, VISUAL STUDIO, & XAMARIN On October 8, we hosted a Xamarin event for 100+ participants. We saw presentations by Xamarin Evangelist Mike James, Xamarin’s Test Cloud team, and our own Xamarin user.
At the seminar, the participants learned how to leverage their existing .NET and C# skills to create iOS, Android, and Windows apps in Visual Studio with Xamarin. In addition to allowing you to write your apps in C#,
Mike James stopped by on his way back from GOTO in
Xamarin lets you reuse existing .NET libraries and share
Copenhagen. His presentation included an introduction to
your business logic across iOS, Android, and Windows apps.
Xamarin and specific code demos.
Watch Videos from the Seminar Karl Krukow and Rasmus Kromann-Larsen from Xamarin’s
If you did not make it to the seminar, or if you just need
Test Cloud team followed Mike with insights about their
a recap, we have made sure that you will not miss out on
set-up and gave us a test demonstration.
the insights.
To finish it all off, our own Xamarin user, Frederik
We have made two videos from the Xamarin seminar
Winstrup Johansen,
that will get you up to date with everything Xamarin.
shared
his
experience
with
Xamarin. Watch Mike James, Karl Krukow, and Rasmus Kromann-
C#, Visual Studio, and Xamarin Xamarin enables C# developers to become native iOS, Android, and Windows mobile app developers overnight.
Larsen’s presentation at: mjolner.dk/?p=9739.
CONCEPT
A GRID CONCEPT A SMART DAY IN LIFE: FOR THE TECHNICIAN ENERGY SECTOR SERVICE Solving real world problems with modern technology is a cornerstone in inventing new business models and It is clear to us that the industrial sector can benefit hugely from services. In close collaboration with partners in the energy sector, we created a concept that solves one of IoT and Big Data . This is our take on a service tool concept. the biggest challenges in the energy sector today: Knowing when to produce, buy, and sell energy. No product or company is the same, but it is clear to us, that many could
Forecasting Power Consumption
benefit from the same basic service tool. The illustration outlines how the The concept is a smart grid that lets energy providers forecast the consumption of all households tool eases and optimize a service technician’s workflow. on their grid. By collecting data and controlling specific appliances in households, energy providers are able to trade and utilize energy more sustainably. 1. The day starts with an overview of task, using an app at home. Using 2. GPSpredictive guides theanalytics Service Technician on data from to the theright gridwarehouse. combined with relevant external data, e.g. weather, makes it possible to prescribe the right action 3. Sensors make it easy and fast to drop-off or pick-up the right components. at the right time automatically.
4. Easy remote control, touch screens, and predictive service and maintenance Connecting solutions supports Providersa smooth and Consumers workflow through at the manufacturing Smart Appliances facility. The households choose one of three consumption level packages to follow, 5. Completed tasks are report directly to HQ while on the go. Economy, Normal, or Luxury , and give the energy provider access to smart appliances 6. A management accordingly. dash Thisboard allowswith the energy analyzing provider capabilities to regulate allows the households’ administrators, compliant management, smart devices. and technicians to work togehter. The This service households tool allows save manufacturing money and help companies the energy to become provider more save agile, on the avoidenvironmental too much timecost. at the Theoffice, energy achieve provider a fast caninformation tune the amount flow, andof power becomeprovided proactive according on the basis to the of households’ real-time data current and visibility. energy needs All while and optimize saving time energy and trading. costs.
CASE
MOBILE BANKING FOR THE CFO ON THE GO Through technical expertise, cooperation, and a partnership built on trust, we developed Bankdata’s Business app Mobilbank Erhverv for iOS and Android. A banking app for CFOs on the go.
Bankdata’s clients had a need for an app exclusive to
Bankdata is an IT organization with more than 650
Mjølner’s expertise, diversity, and knowledge about our
employees. It delivers digital banking solutions to 11
organization made the process of developing Mobilbank
Danish banks, e.g. Sydbank and Jyske Bank. The 11 banks
Erhverv smooth and agile. The positive feedback from the
constitute the owners of Bankdata.
users is a testimonial to Mjølner’s ability to develop solid
the business clients. Therefore, Bankdata asked us to develop a mobile banking solution that could function as a management tool for busy CFOs.
digital banking solutions. On June 18 2015, Bankdata released the app Mobilbank
- Thomas Nis Westergaard, Project Manager, Bankdata
Erhverv for iOS. Since then, they have received very few complaints from its many users, which indicates the high
Getting a Clear Overview of Tasks
quality of the app.
Bankdata had made an extensive analysis of users, as preparation to our development of Mobilbank Erhverv. For
Bankdata released the app for Android this fall. We believe
instance, they interviewed the future users of the app to
the Android users will be as happy with the app as the iOS
gain insights about their needs.
users are. This gave us a great starting point for developing an app
A Management Tool for the busy CFO
that fullfills the users’ expectations.
With Mobilbank Erhverv, the business clients of the 11 banks can check their accounts and approve payments
One of the features of Mobilbank Erhverv is ’Approve
when they are on the go.
Payments’. It only shows the payments that the users
have a mandate to approve, and therefore allows a clear
partnership built on skills and trust.
overview of tasks. Our continuing partnership with Mjølner is valuable to our This differs from Netbank Erhverv where you see all the
business. We are impressed by their work and have already
company’s payments that need approval.
started new Mobilbank Erhverv projects together. - Thomas Nis Westergaard, Project Manager, Bankdata
Technical Expertise, Cooperation, and Trust We have a long-term mobile development contract
Great cooperation and our insight into their organization
with Bankdata that manifests itself in a continuing
and solutions had a great impact on the project’s success.
AWARD
EXCITING PROJECTS & GROWTH MAKE MJØLNER A GREAT WORKPLACE We have just been awarded the title as Denmark’s
above-mentioned lists. According to our CEO, this
second best IT workplace. Simultaneously, we made it
is no coincidence:
to a fifth place on the complete list of Denmark’s Best Workplaces in the SME category.
What really made a difference this year is the fact that we have even more exciting projects where the
Behind the nomination of the best workplaces in
employees really have the chance to use their skills
Denmark is the organization Great Place to Work. Each
and grow. Attracting new clients and interesting
year, they thoroughly examine and evaluate workplaces
projects is a joint accomplishment. It creates pride, a
in more than 50 countries.
sense of community, and trust in a workplace like ours. We have never achieved better financial results, and
2015: A Record-Breaking Year
our employees have never been happier – This, I am
This year’s position is the best since Mjølner’s first
immensely proud of.
participation back in 2007. Focused strategy work has led to a record-breaking year both financially and on the
- Brian Jeppesen, CEO, Mjølner Informatics
On this years’ lists, our employee satisfaction brought
Mjølner: A Great Place to Work Historically
us two positions ahead in the competition of being Denmark’s best workplace across all lines of business.
2015 2013
There are many reasons why Mjølner is a great place to
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work. I believe that the most important thing is that
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time and resources are spent on improving our skills.
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I have some of the most talented colleagues in the
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industry, and that means I am constantly challenging
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my skills. As a dad of small children, it is also important
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that balancing work and private life is possible. To me, that is invaluable. - Chris Piechotta, Software Developer, Mjølner Informatics
Denmark’s Best Workplaces (SME category) The IT Industy’s Best Workplaces
MOBILE INSTALLATION TOOL FOR BERENDSEN LIGHTGUIDE 100+ EVENT: GO MOBILE WITH C#, VISUAL STUDIO, & XAMARIN A SMART GRID CONCEPT FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR MOBILE BANKING FOR THE CFO ON THE GO EXCITING PROJECTS & GROWTH MAKE MJØLNER A GREAT WORKPLACE
Mjølner Informatics A/S
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