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Case Study

MyECERDC

The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) is a statutory body established under the East Coast Economic Region Development Council Act 2008 (Act 688). It is responsible for driving and overseeing the implementation of the ECER Master Plan, which covers Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Mersing in Johor. Known for its strong governance, ECERDC prioritizes digital transformation and innovation to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact regional development.

Objectives

1. Modernize the legacy system into a browser-compatible, scalable cloud application.
2. Establish secure, real-time integration with the on-premise SAP ECC 6 using ABAP and VPN.
3. Implement SSO through Azure Active Directory for centralized access control.
4. Digitize and unify multiple core functions including ESS, HR, Finance (excluding accounting), Investor Management, e-Correspondence, e-MMA, and HSE.
5. Ensure full data migration from legacy systems, including structured and unstructured files.

Challenges

ECERDC’s legacy in-house system was developed using outdated technologies, making it incompatible with modern browsers and limiting its scalability. Several modules particularly Investor Management, lacked a clear, structured process flow, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in operations. Integration with the on-premise SAP ECC 6 system posed a significant challenge, requiring custom ABAP programming for real-time data exchange. Additionally, because MyECERDC is hosted in AWS, establishing a secure connection to the on-premise SAP required site-to-site VPN implementation. The project also demanded integration with Azure Active Directory for seamless single sign-on (SSO). On top of that, data migration involved reconciling different database structures and migrating large volumes of SQL and media data such as PDFs and images.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Our Solution

Expertise in Laravel, Livewire, React Native & AWS Architecture

Serojatech is highly experienced in delivering scalable enterprise solutions using Laravel and AWS cloud services, with a strong foundation in secure integration and modular system design.

Accelerated Delivery

What could typically take 12–18 months was successfully delivered in just 8 months, covering development, integration, and complete data migration.

Strong Integration Capability

Our team handled real-time integration with on-premise SAP ECC 6 via custom ABAP programming and site-to-site VPN, while also enabling SSO through Azure AD.

5. Proven Government Track Record

Serojatech has delivered secure, scalable systems for other government bodies, with a consistent focus on results, compliance, and performance.

FEEDBACK

“Serojatech exceeded our expectations in both speed and quality. Their team navigated complex challenges from integration with our on-premise SAP system to unstructured data migration with professionalism and deep technical knowledge. The MyECERDC system is now a core platform driving digital transformation across our operations.” - Dato' Ragu A/L Sampasivam, Chief Operation Officer, ECERDC.

“The upgrade to the new MyECERDC system has been a major improvement for our Investor Management unit. Previously, we struggled with fragmented data and unclear workflows. Serojatech worked closely with us to understand our real needs and translated them into a system that is both practical and powerful. Their ability to streamline our processes and provide real-time insights has made a significant difference in how we support investors today.” - Mohamad Faris Bin Mohamad Sabarudin, Senior Manager, Investor Management, ECERDC

OUTCOMES/LESSON LEARNED/IMPACT

Outcomes

1. A fully cloud-hosted MyECERDC platform with seamless real-time SAP integration. 2. Implementation of secure Azure AD SSO for user authentication.
3. Streamlined workflows across HR, ESS, Finance (non-accounting), Investor Management, HSE, and more.
4. Centralized repository for e-Correspondence and e-MMA modules, improving documentation traceability.
5. Full data migration completed with preserved integrity and accessibility.
6. Successful deployment and go-live in just 8 months.

Lesson Learned

Close collaboration and proactive engagement with multiple departments were essential for navigating unclear process flows and legacy challenges. Breaking down the development into phases allowed for early validation and smoother adjustments. Serojatech’s agile approach and willingness to adapt helped overcome integration, migration, and stakeholder alignment issues, ensuring successful delivery within an ambitious timeline.

Impact

The new MyECERDC system has transformed ECERDC’s digital operations. It provides a scalable cloud platform that supports real-time integration with SAP, centralized access via Azure AD, and streamlined workflows across critical departments. With all modules now unified in one system, ECERDC benefits from improved coordination, faster decision-making, and better data integrity. The successful implementation not only modernized their digital infrastructure but also laid the foundation for future cross-agency integrations and data-driven development.

CONSTRAINTS

1. Legacy System Architecture
The old system was not browser-compatible and lacked a unified structure, creating limitations in usability and migration planning.

2. Incomplete Process Flows
Several modules, especially Investor Management, did not have a well-documented process, requiring workshops and iterative discovery with stakeholders.

3. Complex Integration Requirements
Real-time data synchronization between AWS-hosted MyECERDC and on-premise SAP ECC 6 required secure VPN tunneling and custom ABAP logic development.

4. Challenging Data Migration
Differing database schemas and large volumes of media files (PDFs, images) made data mapping and migration a technically intensive task.

5. Stakeholder Coordination Across Multiple Departments
Aligning feedback and requirements across divisions introduced delays, especially for modules with overlapping responsibilities.