Artemis
Web Application Development, UI_UX Design, Cloud
Founded in 1992, Artémis SA is a pioneering Moroccan company in the field of legal information. With a documentary base of more than 11 million legislative, regulatory, and judicial documents, Artémis has accumulated 32 years of data collected from Moroccan public institutions. The company’s goal is to provide legal professionals and decision-makers with easy and fast access to these vital pieces of information, ensuring informed and legally compliant decision-making.
Artemis identified the need to modernize its technological infrastructure by creating a comprehensive platform that would make this immense database available while ensuring its continuous updating and accessibility through modern tools.
Project Objectives
- Creation of a centralized platform: A unique portal to access the entire legal document repository, including laws, decrees, rulings, circulars, jurisprudence, and more.
- Search optimization: Allow users to perform advanced searches with specific filters, such as full-text search, by date, document type, or jurisdiction.
- Multi-device accessibility: Develop a responsive web solution and a dedicated mobile app to allow 24/7 access.
- Data security: Ensure the protection of sensitive legal information and compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Scalable infrastructure: Anticipate future needs in terms of data volume and user base growth.
Challenges Encountered
- Managing a massive volume of data: Processing over 11 million documents with complex metadata and multiple formats required the implementation of powerful indexing engines and an optimized architecture for fast searches.
- Interfacing with external sources: Legislative and regulatory documents come from various sources, requiring smooth integration with external systems to ensure real-time automatic updates.
- Regulatory compliance: The platform had to comply with local and international data protection standards, particularly those related to sensitive information.
- High availability management: As a critical tool for legal professionals and decision-makers, the platform had to guarantee near 100% availability, with disaster recovery and automatic data backup features.
Implemented Solutions
1. Robust technical architecture:
- We opted for a modular, scalable, and extensible architecture capable of managing the current data load and anticipated future growth. The infrastructure is based on distributed databases and search indexing systems such as Elasticsearch.
2. Advanced indexing engines:
- Advanced search algorithms were integrated to enable fast searching through millions of documents. These engines use full-text search techniques, contextual filters, and auto-suggestion features to guide users in their searches.
3. Intuitive and responsive user interface:
- The user interface was designed to facilitate navigation through massive data volumes. We focused on user experience (UX), with dynamic filtering options and a clear visual presentation of search results. The platform is fully responsive, ensuring smooth use on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
4. Integration with ERP and external systems:
- APIs were developed to ensure seamless integration with external sources of legal and regulatory data, guaranteeing automatic updates to the database.
5. Powerful back-office and admin tools:
- A content management system (CMS) was developed to efficiently manage users, documents, and content updates. The back-office includes role and permission management features, ensuring granular access and data security.
6. Enhanced security:
- Advanced security measures, including SSL protocols, data encryption, and identity management systems (IAM), were implemented to protect sensitive user and document data.
Results Achieved
1. Massive adoption among legal professionals:
- Since its launch, the Artemis platform has become a reference for lawyers, judges, in-house legal counsel, and decision-makers in Morocco. It is used daily by thousands of professionals for quick access to critical legal information.
2. Productivity boost:
- Platform users report significant time savings in searching for and accessing legislative and regulatory documents. The indexing engines and user interface allow for smooth and fast navigation through millions of documents.
3. Secure and highly available access:
- The platform guarantees near-continuous availability with enhanced security, ensuring constant access to information without interruption.
4. Future-proof infrastructure:
- The platform’s modular architecture allows for easy integration of new features and adaptation to growing data and user needs. Artemis is now well-positioned to continue innovating for years to come.
Conclusion
The Artemis project is a prime example of a successful collaboration between DSI Conseil & Services and a client that is a leader in its field. Thanks to our technological expertise and a solution-oriented approach focused on scalability, DSI Conseil & Services has enabled Artemis to become an indispensable platform for legal professionals in Morocco. Our continuous collaboration since 2008 attests to the long-term success of this project.