Example scenario
Spreadsheet to web app
A team tracking orders across shared spreadsheets moves to a web application with roles, validation and audit history.
ORP-BOX · IT engineering
Software built box by box.
ORP-BOX designs and builds custom software, web applications and cloud systems as modular, well-tested components that are easy to understand, extend and maintain.
02 / Company
We are an engineering-focused IT company. We help organisations turn processes, ideas and legacy systems into reliable software — with clear communication and no unnecessary complexity.
03 / Capabilities
Core technology capabilities
01
Software
Purpose-built applications shaped around real operational needs.
02
Web
Fast, accessible browser applications and internal tools.
03
Cloud
Infrastructure designed for clarity, cost awareness and recovery.
04
Integration
APIs and data flows that connect the systems you already run.
05
Automation
Repetitive processes turned into dependable workflows.
06
Quality
Testing woven into delivery rather than bolted on at the end.
04 / Custom software
Built around how you actually work
Off-the-shelf tools rarely fit every process. We build custom applications that model your domain precisely — from data structures and business rules to user roles and reporting.
- ▪Domain modelling & architecture
- ▪Back-end services and data layers
- ▪Admin panels & internal tools
- ▪Modernisation of legacy systems
05 / Web application engineering
Fast. Accessible. Maintainable.
Responsive interfaces that work on phones, tablets and large screens alike.
Accessibility considered from the first component, following established guidelines.
Clean front-end architecture so new features don't slow the team down.
06 / Cloud
Cloud architecture & infrastructure
Infrastructure as code, sensible environments, observability and backup strategies — designed so your team understands what runs where, and why.
07 / Integration & automation
Connected systems, fewer manual steps
We design APIs, synchronise data between platforms and automate repetitive work — reducing copy-paste errors and freeing people for higher-value tasks.
08 / Quality
Reliable delivery is a habit, not a phase
- Automated tests
- Unit, integration and end-to-end checks matched to the risk of each feature.
- Code review
- Every change is read by another engineer before it is merged.
- Continuous integration
- Builds and tests run on each change to catch regressions early.
- Staged releases
- Changes move through environments before reaching production.
09 / Security
Security-conscious engineering practices
Security is treated as a design consideration throughout the lifecycle, not a final checkbox.
Least-privilege access
Secrets kept out of code
Dependency monitoring
Input validation & safe defaults
10 / Industries
Challenges we can help with
Retail & e-commerce
Catalogue management, order flows and inventory integrations.
Logistics
Tracking dashboards, routing data and partner system connections.
Healthcare-adjacent tools
Scheduling and reminder applications with careful data handling.
Professional services
Client portals, document workflows and internal tooling.
Education
Learning platforms and administrative systems.
Start-ups
Prototypes and first production versions built to grow.
11 / Process
A clear development process
- STEP 1
Discover
Clarify goals, users, constraints and what success should look like.
- STEP 2
Define
Agree on scope, architecture options and a realistic delivery plan.
- STEP 3
Build
Ship in small, reviewable increments with tests and demos.
- STEP 4
Verify
Check functionality, performance and security before release.
- STEP 5
Release
Deploy carefully, with monitoring and a rollback path.
- STEP 6
Support
Maintain, improve and evolve the system over time.
12 / Technology
Technology areas
TypeScriptReactNode.jsPythonPostgreSQLREST & GraphQLDockerKubernetesCI/CDInfrastructure as codeMobile appsObservability
Engineering principles
- 01Simple beats clever.
- 02Make it observable.
- 03Automate the repeatable.
- 04Document decisions.
- 05Leave the code better than you found it.
13 / Illustrative scenarios
What a project could look like
The scenarios below are hypothetical examples to illustrate typical work. They are not real client projects.
Example scenario
Connecting two platforms
An online store and an accounting system are linked through an API integration so invoices are created automatically.
Example scenario
Cloud migration
A single aging server is replaced with containerised services, automated backups and basic monitoring.
14 / Collaboration
Communication you can rely on
Regular updates, visible progress and honest conversations about trade-offs. You always know what is being built, what is next and where the risks are.
- ▪Shared roadmap
- ▪Regular demos
- ▪Written decisions
- ▪Clear points of contact
15 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of projects does ORP-BOX take on?
- Custom software, web applications, cloud infrastructure, API integrations, workflow automation, quality assurance and technical consulting. Scope is discussed individually for each inquiry.
- Can you work with an existing codebase?
- Yes. Work often begins with a review of the current code, infrastructure and documentation to understand what exists before proposing changes.
- How is a project estimated?
- Estimates are based on the agreed scope, technical unknowns and constraints. Where uncertainty is high, a short discovery phase usually comes first.
- Who owns the code that is produced?
- Ownership and licensing terms are defined in the project agreement before work starts.
- Do you offer support after launch?
- Ongoing maintenance and technical support can be arranged, covering updates, fixes and incremental improvements.
- How do we start a conversation?
- Send an email to [email protected] describing your goals, current situation and any constraints.