CARS is a premier provider of aftermarket automotive training, offering a comprehensive range of services to companies across Canada and the United States. To stay at the forefront of industry innovation, CARS selected Saphera Software to develop a cutting-edge, cloud-based Administration Portal and an advanced Learning Management System (LMS). The new platform, designed with both scalability and user experience in mind, empowers CARS to deliver a seamless online training experience to their customers. Through the portal, users can access a variety of essential features, including CARS’ Technical Assistance Center (TAC), where they can receive expert support and guidance. The system also integrates CARSability, a robust tool for conducting skills gap assessments, ensuring that users can identify and address their training needs effectively. Additionally, the portal supports live broadcasts, enabling CARS to engage with their audience in real-time, further enhancing the learning experience. This all-in-one solution positions CARS as a leader in the automotive training industry, providing unparalleled access to resources and education for their clients across North America.
School Start is a proudly 100% Canadian-owned and operated school supply company. Beyond offering a wide range of office supplies online, School Start provides a unique platform where teachers can create customized school kits, which parents can easily purchase to ensure their children are fully prepared for school. This all-in-one solution simplifies back-to-school shopping, making it convenient for families across Canada. To support School Start’s mission, Saphera developed a sophisticated, fully integrated system that includes a robust back-end administration platform, a comprehensive warehouse management system, a full-featured CRM, and a custom e-commerce site. Our advanced technology enables School Start to efficiently create and manage school kits, process online orders, and streamline shipping operations. The warehouse management system is equipped with crash carts and tablet integration, allowing for quick and accurate order fulfillment, ensuring that School Start can continue to meet the needs of teachers, parents, and students with precision and ease.
Stoeger is Canada’s exclusive importer and distributor of Beretta’s commercial, law enforcement, and military products. In addition to Beretta, Stoeger exclusively distributes a prestigious lineup of brands, including Benelli, Sako, Tikka, Chapuis Armes, Franchi, Uberti, Steiner, Burris, Norma, and BDT. When Stoeger approached Saphera, their goal was to create a specialized website primarily focused on supporting Beretta’s warranty services, with a small e-commerce component dedicated to selling overstock merchandise no longer available in retail stores. Saphera rose to the challenge by developing a tailored, high-performance website that not only met Stoeger’s initial needs but far exceeded expectations. The platform was so effective that Stoeger’s sales experienced unprecedented growth, transforming what began as a modest resale site into a fully-fledged e-commerce powerhouse generating millions in sales. As the site’s success continued to expand, it evolved to include sophisticated integrations with Stoeger’s JD Edwards and Salesforce systems. We also developed custom software to support part sales, enhance warranty services, and facilitate a host of other critical business functions. Today, Stoeger’s online presence stands as a testament to the power of strategic innovation and seamless integration, solidifying their leadership in the Canadian market.
CrawlerBox is Saphera's state-of-the-art monitoring system, designed to ensure the reliability and performance of servers, websites, and blogs. This sophisticated solution utilizes a network of software "drones" strategically distributed around the globe, providing comprehensive monitoring capabilities that go beyond simple uptime checks. CrawlerBox excels at tracking system uptime, but it also offers powerful tools for collecting performance benchmarks, enabling a deeper understanding of system efficiency. The platform generates detailed reports on system stability over time, giving users the insights they need to maintain optimal performance and quickly address any issues. With CrawlerBox, businesses can rely on continuous, global monitoring to safeguard their digital assets, ensuring they remain online, responsive, and secure.
First Class Planners (FCP) is a leading provider of school planners, serving educational institutions across Canada since 2012. Renowned for quality and reliability, FCP has become Canada's premier choice for school planners, delivering millions of planners to teachers and students nationwide. To support FCP’s operations, Saphera developed a sophisticated, custom software platform that seamlessly handles every aspect of their business—from order processing to product assembly and shipping. Our comprehensive solution includes an advanced backend administration system, robust order management tools, production management software, and integrated shipping and customer support features, ensuring FCP can efficiently meet the growing demands of educational institutions across the country.
NAPA Automotive offers a comprehensive training portal for members of the NAPA Excellence program, providing access to online training from a variety of third-party providers. Saphera has been the trusted partner for integrating these diverse training systems into NAPA’s portal on multiple occasions, working with LMS platforms such as LMS365, PeopleFluent, Intellum, and others. Our team has successfully enabled seamless transitions for NAPA customers from their portal to third-party training providers via Single Sign-On (SSO) and other advanced technologies. Beyond the initial integrations, we are committed to continuously monitoring and refining these systems, ensuring they remain efficient and up-to-date, and providing NAPA with reliable and scalable solutions over time.
The Den Athletics is Durham's leading CrossFit fitness club, known for its comprehensive range of services, including bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, endurance training, gymnastics, plyometrics, and functional fitness workouts. Committed to community engagement, fun, and fitness, The Den Athletics has rapidly gained recognition in Durham’s fitness community. Since launching their new website with Saphera, they have solidified their position as a premier CrossFit gym, becoming a household name for fitness enthusiasts in the region.
Maracle Press is one of the largest printing companies that create Student Agendas for elementary schools across North America for both public and catholic schoolboards. Saphera was asked to take over the development of the custom Student Planner software that manages Maracle’s printing process. Timing was key and were able to quickly and effectively modify the software and extensively test it in time for Maracle's next printing cycle.
CARS is a premier provider of aftermarket automotive training, delivering an extensive array of services to companies across Canada and the United States. With a strong commitment to advancing industry standards, CARS sought to elevate their online presence as part of a broader initiative to overhaul their entire system. To support this vision, CARS engaged Saphera to design and develop a state-of-the-art corporate website, marking the first phase of their comprehensive system revamp. Recognizing the importance of aligning with CARS’ cutting-edge technology, Saphera engineered a custom solution built on the .NET Core framework, utilizing Kestrel and NGINX for optimal performance and scalability. The new website also features a RESTful API component, integrated to facilitate seamless future content integration and expansion. This robust platform not only enhances CARS’ digital footprint but also positions them for continued growth and innovation in the automotive training industry.
Canadian Tire Corporation needed a seamless integration of their staff training programs with in-store incentive rewards to enhance employee engagement and performance. Partnering with CARS Training and Genumark, Saphera was tasked with integrating CARS' custom aftermarket training courses into the Canadian Tire University platform. Our solution enabled Canadian Tire employees to effortlessly access training and earn rewards through Genumark's incentive system. By delivering this advanced integration, we not only streamlined the learning and rewards process but also contributed to Canadian Tire’s commitment to fostering a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
Lord Simcoe Place stands as the premier destination for professional business rentals in Downtown Oshawa. This distinguished property offers not only sophisticated business suites but also features Studio 57, a cutting-edge shared office space tailored for entrepreneurs. Additionally, Lord Simcoe Place now proudly introduces Spa 57, a specialized beauty and wellness suite offering esthetician, health, and wellness services. Experience the perfect blend of professionalism and modern amenities at Lord Simcoe Place.
Wagz on Wheelz is a Mobile Grooming business that focuses on bringing stress-free dog grooming directly to your doorstep. With over 28 years of professional grooming expertise, Wagz on Wheelz has evolved from managing and teaching in large grooming salons to creating a personalized, mobile service that comes directly to your home. The custom website we developed for Wagz on Wheelz showcased the company's commitment to delivering exceptional care and comfort for every dog and how dedicated they are to providing a stress-free and convenient grooming experience for dogs of all ages, particularly seniors and those with anxiety.
Surface Space is one of Saphera's most complex projects and is aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions on a global scale. Using advanced AI technologies and Big Data, we’re developing algorithms that integrate with map systems to produce greenhouse emission calculations for homes, neighbourhoods and cities. This data is then made available to 3rd parties using a cloud-based API.
The Jelly Bean Daycare website was an exciting project where we unleashed our creativity. We focused on a child-friendly design with bright colors and joyful images, while ensuring the back-end was fully SEO optimized. Within a month of launching, Jelly Bean ranked #1 in organic Google listings for daycares in the Woodbridge area and quickly filled the school’s capacity.
Infinite Healing is a Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic in Oshawa, Ontario. Facing fierce competition from 24 other chiropractors in the area and struggling to attract new patients, Infinite Healing turned to Saphera for a solution. We were tasked with creating a website and launching an SEO campaign to help them stand out in a congested local market. Through close collaboration with their team and strategic on-page SEO and social media engagement, the new site quickly rose to the top position for Oshawa chiropractors, filling their patient capacity soon after launch.
Genumark was tasked with enhancing the value of their incentive programs by integrating them with training providers, allowing participants to earn rewards based on completed courses. In collaboration with Saphera, we successfully integrated our incentives API with the CARS custom aftermarket training library and Canadian Tire’s user accounts. This integration enabled Canadian Tire staff to seamlessly earn in-store rewards for their training achievements. Thanks to Saphera’s innovative development approach, the project was completed ahead of schedule, showcasing our ability to deliver high-impact solutions efficiently.
New Image Fitness Studio is a leading provider of personal training and boot camp services in the Durham region. To help promote and grow this small business, Saphera was tasked with creating a new WordPress website that would effectively showcase their offerings and attract new clients. Since the site’s launch in 2017, New Image Fitness Studio has consistently ranked at the top of local Google search results for both Personal Training and Boot Camp services, significantly boosting their online visibility and client base.