(Last Updated On: January 30, 2025)
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L’Assurance Mutuelle des Fabriques de Québec (AMFQ) – Modernization of the UniPaas application to Magic xpa

Discover how Edi2Xml, a sister company of Namtek Consulting Services, modernized the software of L’Assurance Mutuelle des Fabriques de Québec by upgrading the application to enhance performance, security, and operational efficiency.

AMFQ – L’Assurance Mutuelle des Fabriques de Québec

L’Assurance Mutuelle des Fabriques de Québec (AMFQ) is a mutual insurance company known for its commitment to providing preventive and personalized insurance services to religious organizations across various regions of Québec.

Founded in 1853, AMFQ was established to address the lack of interest from private insurers in covering religious institutions located outside major urban centers. Since then, it has evolved into a key player in protecting the property and rights of Québec’s religious organizations.

Governed by Québec’s Insurers Act and registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers, the mutual company upholds values such as openness, collaboration, prevention, and respect.

Recognizing the need to modernize its operations to better serve its members and meet increasing demands for performance and compliance, AMFQ partnered with Edi2Xml.

This strategic initiative aims to transform its technological infrastructure, strengthening its ability to provide reliable, tailored, and sustainable insurance services.

AMFQ is committed to ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality service for its members, supported by a skilled team and cutting-edge technological tools that safeguard the long-term sustainability of its mission.

Edi2Xml is a sister company of Namtek Consulting Services, founded in Montreal in 2000.

While this project was fully executed by Edi2Xml, it reflects the collective expertise of both companies.

Specializing in EDI integration and IT solutions, Edi2Xml led the modernization of L’Assurance Mutuelle des Fabriques de Québec’s UniPaas application, while Namtek Consulting Services focuses on compliance services and other business solutions.

Before Edi2Xml’s intervention, AMFQ was using an application built on UniPaas, a rapid development platform for creating and deploying cross-platform applications.

While effective at the time of its implementation, this solution had become outdated in meeting the current market demands. The main challenges included:

  • Limited performance due to an outdated version of IBM DB2 OS.
  • Rigid business processes that made it difficult to adapt to new requirements.
  • The need for long-term technical support to prevent disruptions in critical operations.
  • Limited collaboration capabilities due to available resources, restricting the organization’s adaptability.
  • Reduced human resource availability, which constrained the team’s ability to manage technical and operational challenges effectively.

Edi2Xml designed and implemented a comprehensive strategy to meet AMFQ’s needs, including:

Application Upgrade

  • Complete migration of the application from UniPaas to Magic xpa 3.x, a modern platform offering advanced capabilities such as complex process management, rapid cross-platform application development, and better integration with existing systems.
  • Improved performance and optimal flexibility to support evolving business needs.
  • Establishment of a robust environment to ensure compatibility and operational continuity.

IBM DB2 Upgrade

  • Upgrading IBM DB2 OS to the latest version.
  • Optimizing database performance for better information flow management.
    (This OS upgrade for AS400 was fully executed by a third-party provider, with minimal assistance from our team.)

Business Process Customization

  • Configuring custom processes in Magic xpa to align with AMFQ’s unique business requirements.
  • Introducing tailored workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time.

The modernization of AMFQ’s IT infrastructure delivered tangible results that significantly enhanced their operational efficiency and their ability to meet the expectations of their members.

Improved Performance

  • The upgraded systems substantially reduced the execution times of critical tasks while increasing the overall reliability of business processes. This contributed to a smoother user experience for both AMFQ employees and members.

Increased Flexibility

  • By adapting key processes in Magic xpa, AMFQ can now quickly respond to specific requests from its members. This flexibility created new opportunities to customize services and improve customer satisfaction.

Security and Compliance

  • With up-to-date infrastructure, AMFQ benefits from a high level of compliance with regulatory standards and better protection of sensitive data. This enhances trust among their members and partners.

Rigorous Development Practices

  • The introduction of structured and rigorous processes in the development of solutions strengthened operational efficiency. This methodological framework ensures higher levels of precision in project planning and execution, reducing potential errors and improving predictability. As a result, the modernized systems deliver superior quality and optimized risk management, boosting overall confidence in their use.

Continuous Rigorous Support

  • A continuously structured support system has been implemented to ensure the long-term sustainability and performance of the modernized systems. This approach includes a strict methodology emphasizing the importance of essential and rigorous support to maintain stability and effectively respond to AMFQ’s evolving needs. This methodology goes beyond regular maintenance, providing proactive assistance to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact critical operations. It ensures long-term stability and peace of mind for AMFQ, offering a reliable and systematic framework to address future needs.

L’Assurance Mutuelle des Fabriques de Québec selected Edi2Xml for our in-depth expertise in system integration and modernization.

Our ability to work with cutting-edge technologies such as Magic xpa and IBM DB2, along with our tailored approach to meet the specific needs of our clients, were key factors in their decision.

Additionally, our reputation as a sister company of Namtek Consulting Services, combined with our experience in similar projects, strengthened their confidence in our ability to deliver a reliable and effective solution.