Software Development
Leading the Charge in Technological Innovation
Building Custom Software Solutions from the Ground Up
Since Contal’s inception, we’ve expanded into a multi-faceted organisation with a strong passion for innovation and technology. We develop and use in-house software across all of our projects, because that’s what we are all about. We’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology, ensuring we stay ahead in an ever-changing digital landscape.
We jumped on the digital revolution train early in the game and now deliver software solutions across a diverse range of sectors by addressing the specific needs and challenges of each.
Our approach, akin to the concept of the experience factory, is about building software from the ground up, resulting in tightly integrated systems, rather than gluing best-of-breed applications together.
A Legacy of Software Innovation
Contal has a strong foundation in revolutionary software development – from pioneering the first website that allowed users to compare and book domestic airfares, accommodation, car hire and vacation activities all on a single screen, to being the first company to set up a WAP browser that enabled bookings on mobile phones and releasing the very first travel app in the App Store.
As we’ve grown and diversified, we’ve embraced an internal software development process that addresses all business elements and requirements. This means we are present at every stage of the software development life cycle, allowing us to refine what we’ve built continuously through long-term involvement.
Collaborating with Industry Leaders to Drive Innovation
Strong Partnerships, Exceptional Solutions
We’ve built strong partner relationships with some of the best names in technology today. Our partnerships with these industry leaders are important to us and to our ability to provide a wide variety of proven technological solutions for business, corporate and client challenges. We are proud to work together with Amadeus and IBM in ways that allow our combined knowledge and resources to craft high-quality products and services.
Sectors We Develop Software In:
Travel
Property Management
Business Management
Hospitality
Vocational Education & Training
Software that takes care of everything – every aspect of business is covered
Business Management
Bringing all parts of business together, we’ve crafted a flexible and comprehensive solution to complex business management processes, no plugins required! Our all-inclusive enterprise resource planning system encompasses accounting, rostering, timesheets, payroll and more.
Our enterprise resource planning software can be accessed anywhere, on any device, allowing multi-disciplinary teams to work together seamlessly on a simple, single, user-friendly platform.
Apps
In the fast-paced digital world, businesses must extend beyond the traditional desk setup. Apps allow on-the-go access to information exchange from mobile devices, enabling effective management of remote operations.
We’re no stranger to app development – we kept the people at Apple on their toes by being the first company to have a travel booking app in the App Store back in 2009 (and built entirely in-house too!). We’ve developed apps for all phone platforms, including Blackberry and Windows phones (when they were a thing) and Android and iPhone.
Some of Our App Projects Include:
Building Automation
Our building automation system integrates with other technology to manage and control building infrastructure. Automations enhance building operation and efficiency, as well as improve occupant comfort and safety.
Our system shows performance analytics and has predictive features like anticipating needs and issues. We have subsystems based on predetermined algorithms and user preferences, where tasks can be scheduled to run automatically, in response to sensed human movement or explicit orders.
Our Automation Software Can:
Automate appliances using a combination of sensor- and internet-collected data, as well as individual pre-programmed preferences
Monitor energy and water usage by
Control access to and within buildings based on staff rosters and permission groups
Remotely control and monitor building status information including visitor access and appliances via a web interface
Real-time front door monitoring with video monitor captures sent to your mobile phone
Limit energy consumption by running lights at lower brightness levels or auto-adjusting cooling depending on outdoor conditions
Increase security with automated lights, blinds and other realistic simulation of human presence during vacation periods
Improve accessibility and security for older people, children and people living with disability with motion-triggered switching on and off of lights and locks, automated task scheduling and pre-programmed configuration changes that can run at the touch of a button
