# Ban Technologies

> Boutique software development studio delivering enterprise-grade solutions with startup agility. Senior-led team with 30+ years combined experience building enterprise systems, multi-tenant SaaS platforms, and mobile applications. Based in Croatia (EU), serving worldwide. Founded by Dubravko Ban (Technical Lead) and Sandra Ban (Product Lead).

- Company: Ban Technologies d.o.o.
- Location: Velika Gorica, Croatia (EU)
- Website: https://ban-technologies.com
- Contact: hello@ban-technologies.com
- Languages: English, Croatian

## What Ban Technologies Does

Ban Technologies is a boutique software studio that builds custom enterprise software, mobile apps, and IoT platforms for businesses that need senior-level engineering without the overhead of large agencies. Every engagement is led by a founder-level architect with 15+ years of experience, supported by a network of specialized engineers, designers, and DevOps experts engaged per project.

The core differentiator is architectural rigor combined with startup speed. The team has deep enterprise backgrounds (ERP ecosystems, multi-tenant SaaS, complex relational data modeling) but operates with the agility of a small studio: direct communication, no junior handoffs, weekly demos, and a focus on outcomes rather than billable hours.

## Team

### Dubravko Ban — Co-Founder & Technical Lead
15+ years building enterprise systems, from database architecture to cloud deployment. Specializes in backend development, database design, system architecture, DevOps, and team leadership. Has designed multi-tenant SaaS platforms with 100+ business domain entities, complex relational data models, and scalable backend architectures.

### Sandra Ban — Co-Founder & Product Lead
Background in IT project management, QA, and service delivery. 15+ years in enterprise business systems with director-level leadership in ERP environments. Ensures every project runs smoothly, meets requirements, and delivers real value. Experience spans public and private sector software ecosystems, digital transformation initiatives, and cross-domain business logic design.

## Services

### Custom Software Development
Tailored solutions built to exact specifications. Backend APIs, admin dashboards, database design and optimization, third-party integrations, multi-tenant SaaS architecture, and authentication/authorization systems. Primary technology stack: .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL.

### Mobile App Development
Cross-platform apps for iOS and Android from a single Flutter codebase. Offline-first architecture with local database sync, native performance, push notifications, camera/GPS/sensor integration, and full App Store and Play Store deployment.

### IoT & Real-Time Systems
Device monitoring and telemetry, real-time data streaming via SignalR and WebSockets, predictive analytics and alerting, route optimization algorithms, interactive mapping with Leaflet, and background processing services.

### MVP & Prototype Development
Production-ready MVPs with scalable architecture from day one. Rapid iteration, investor-ready demos, user feedback integration, launch support, and post-MVP roadmap planning. Not throwaway prototypes — code that scales.

### System Modernization
Legacy system assessment, migration planning and execution, performance optimization, security hardening, documentation and knowledge transfer, and gradual rollout strategies. All without disrupting ongoing operations.

## Engagement Models

- **Fixed Scope**: Clear deliverables, timeline, and price. Best for MVPs with clear requirements, defined budgets, or first-time collaboration.
- **Flexible**: Adaptable scope with prioritization as you go. Best for complex or evolving requirements, ongoing development, R&D phases. Most popular model.
- **Retainer**: Reserved capacity at predictable monthly cost with priority access. Best for ongoing maintenance, continuous development, long-term partnerships.

## Portfolio

### InTakt — Operations Platform for Manufacturers & Installers
All-in-one platform unifying sales, projects, warehouse, and procurement. Automates workflows from offer creation through project execution to invoicing, eliminating manual data entry across disconnected tools.

**Key results:**
- 10–20 hours per week saved on manual work
- 99%+ inventory accuracy
- iOS and Android mobile apps with offline support
- Real-time margin visibility across all projects

**Technology:** .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, ASP.NET MVC, Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Flutter, SkiaSharp, Docker, Azure DevOps, Serilog, Seq, Zoho Mail, Ory Hydra/Kratos

**Technical highlights:**
- Unified operations: CRM, project management, work orders, warehouse, and procurement in a single platform
- Automated document generation: offers, invoices, delivery notes, and procurement documents generated from templates
- Mobile parity: full-featured Flutter app with offline support, barcode scanning, and speech-to-text
- Real-time analytics: project margins, inventory turnover, ABC analysis, and procurement tracking updated instantly

### Juzee — Smart Vending Operations Platform
IoT platform providing real-time visibility into vending machine fleets. Live machine status, predictive restocking based on consumption patterns, optimized service routes, and proactive issue detection before machines go offline.

**Key results:**
- Live machine visibility across entire fleet
- Predictive restocking needs
- Optimized service routes
- Proactive issue detection

**Technology:** .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, ASP.NET MVC, Bootstrap 5, Chart.js, Leaflet, SignalR, Background Services, WebSockets, Docker, Serilog, Health Checks, Zoho SMTP, OpenStreetMap

**Technical highlights:**
- Real-time fleet monitoring: live machine status, inventory levels, and transaction data via SignalR
- Predictive analytics: consumption pattern analysis and demand forecasting to prevent stockouts
- Route optimization: intelligent scheduling and geographic clustering for efficient field operations
- Intelligent alerting: multi-severity alert system with escalation rules and trend detection

## Technology Stack

**Backend:** .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL
**Frontend:** ASP.NET MVC, Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Chart.js, Leaflet
**Mobile:** Flutter, SkiaSharp
**Real-time:** SignalR, WebSockets, Background Services
**DevOps:** Docker, Azure DevOps, Serilog, Seq, Health Checks
**Integrations:** Zoho Mail, Ory Hydra/Kratos, OpenStreetMap

## Experience Across Industries

Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare, Education, Retail, IoT

**System types built:** Enterprise SaaS, Inventory Management, Mobile Apps, Real-time Dashboards, API Platforms, Admin Panels

**Technical domains:** Multi-tenant Architecture, Database Design, Authentication/Authorization, DevOps & CI/CD, Performance Optimization, Legacy Modernization

## Values

- **Craft**: Clean, maintainable code. Every line written with intention, every architecture decision considered carefully.
- **Honesty**: Transparent communication. If something won't work, we say so early, not after months of development.
- **Partnership**: Your success is our reputation. We invest in outcomes, not billable hours.
- **Focus**: Fewer projects, more attention. No junior handoffs, no split focus. Your project gets full commitment.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://ban-technologies.com/): Company overview, value proposition, portfolio preview, process, and comparison
- [Services](https://ban-technologies.com/services): Detailed service offerings with features, engagement models, and technology stack
- [Portfolio](https://ban-technologies.com/portfolio): Case studies with challenges, solutions, technical highlights, and results
- [Portfolio: InTakt](https://ban-technologies.com/portfolio/intakt): Full case study of the InTakt operations platform
- [Portfolio: Juzee](https://ban-technologies.com/portfolio/juzee): Full case study of the Juzee IoT vending platform
- [About](https://ban-technologies.com/about): Team bios, delivery model, values, and experience
- [Contact](https://ban-technologies.com/contact): Contact form, email, and project inquiry

## Optional

- [Homepage (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr): Croatian version of the homepage
- [Services (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr/services): Croatian services page
- [Portfolio (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr/portfolio): Croatian portfolio page
- [About (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr/about): Croatian about page
- [Contact (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr/contact): Croatian contact page
- [Privacy Policy](https://ban-technologies.com/privacy): Privacy policy and GDPR compliance
- [Terms of Service](https://ban-technologies.com/terms): Terms and conditions
- [Privacy Policy (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr/privacy): Croatian privacy policy
- [Terms of Service (Croatian)](https://ban-technologies.com/hr/terms): Croatian terms of service