Comprehensive Solutions
RIFT is a hollistic solutions provider, with expertise across the full range of skills required to succesfully deliver complex solutions. From artificial intelligence, product development, user experience, software engineering through to hardware prototyping or computer networking, RIFT has what it takes to make your next project a success.

Our Services

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

RIFT excels in harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to transform data into actionable insights and innovative solutions. Our team leverages cutting-edge technologies, including our NoiseWhale engine, to provide services ranging from data analysis to the development of intelligent systems that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Whether it's optimizing natural resource exploration, enhancing government services, or driving marketing strategies, RIFT's AI expertise is tailored to push the boundaries of what's possible, making us the ideal partner for businesses seeking to leverage AI for competitive advantage.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Processing and analyzing big data from diverse sources (images, signal, text, time series, from both qualitative and quantitative sources), enabling the development of sophisticated AI and machine learning models tailored to specific business needs.
  • Predictive modeling and trend analysis, offering businesses a competitive edge through foresight and strategic planning.
  • Realtime unsupervised anomaly detection.
  • Application of the latest academic AI research to industry projects, ensuring that solutions are at the cutting edge of technology.
  • Use of public and proprietary models for deep data analysis, specializing in presenting complex information in easily understandable formats for decision-makers.
  • Modification of AI frameworks, such as TensorFlow, incorporating new components to enhance performance and capabilities.
  • Handling noisy data, working in real-world environments where data quality is not a garuntee.
  • Ingesting and leveraging big data for AI applications.
  • Supervised and unsupervised models.
  • Predictive modelling, classification, anomaly detection.
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Data Engineering and Big Data

At RIFT, we specialize in Big Data and Data Engineering solutions that unlock the full potential of your data. Our approach to Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and reporting reveals untapped insights, while our big data processing, warehousing, and distributed computing technologies ensure that your business can handle data at any scale. With our expertise with data-driven pipelines, we empower organizations to make informed decisions based on comprehensive analyses and reporting, positioning RIFT as your go-to provider for data engineering excellence.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Mastery in Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and machine-learning driven EDA, and reporting to unveil hidden insights within vast datasets, paving the way for informed decision-making and strategic business planning.
  • Provision of cutting-edge solutions for managing and extracting value from big data, including the implementation of data warehousing, distributed transactional databasing, and federated database systems to handle large-scale data processing efficiently.
  • Design and execution of software solutions tailored for en-masse processing of historical data, facilitating the discovery of new insights and the enhancement of business intelligence efforts.
  • Expertise in deploying Tableau, PowerBI, and custom dashboard solutions, specializing in transforming complex data sets into accessible, understandable visual representations for various stakeholder needs.
  • Utilization of cloud-based data lakes for large-scale ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) operations, enhancing data storage, processing, and reporting capabilities.
  • Comprehensive experience with various big data technologies and platforms, ensuring the ability to handle data of all shapes and sizes, from hundreds of terabytes of image data to optimized, real-time stream data collected via advanced sensor networks.
  • Focus on connecting with, tracing, and reconciling data across a multitude of sources, employing a wide array of tools and methodologies to define and extract meaningful reporting data, thereby eliminating silos and enhancing overall data governance.
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Reporting

In the realm of digital transformation, insightful and actionable reporting stands as a cornerstone of strategic decision-making. RIFT's Reporting services are tailored to distill complex data into clear, precise, and visually engaging reports that drive business intelligence and operational improvements. Leveraging advanced tools like Power BI and Tableau, our expertise spans from dynamic data visualization to in-depth analytics, ensuring stakeholders can easily interpret and act on the data presented. Whether it's streamlining forecasts, enhancing operational visibility, or uncovering hidden trends, RIFT empowers your organization with custom reporting solutions that illuminate the path forward. Entrust your reporting needs to RIFT and experience the power of data transformed into strategic assets, paving the way for informed decision-making and sustained business growth.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Creation of custom dashboards that present complex data in an easily understandable format, enabling informed decision-making processes.
  • Expertise in connecting with, tracing, and reconciling data across multiple sources to define meaningful reporting datasets.
  • Advanced use of cloud data lakes for large-scale Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) operations, optimizing data availability and report accuracy.
  • Programmatic creation of reports and utilization of numerous connectors in Power BI to seamlessly integrate diverse data sources.
  • Utilization of serverless technologies in Azure, such as Functions, Synapse, and Databricks, to enhance reporting capabilities and efficiency.
  • Deployment of dynamic query evaluation and advanced data modeling techniques in reporting tools to ensure data integrity and relevance.
  • Implementation of custom Power BI visuals and development of reports that can be easily adopted with minimal training required, enhancing user experience.
  • Strategic consideration of project requirements, including cost, concurrency, availability, and licensing, to deliver optimized reporting solutions.
  • Development of repository systems with controlled access for improved data governance and reporting transparency.
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Web and Software Development

RIFT's Web and Software Development services offer comprehensive solutions across the full stack, with dynamic web and desktop applications, boasting secure and responsive designs, to engage users or drive conversions. Our proficiency in the Microsoft ecosystem ensures seamless integration and security, tailored to your business needs. Whether you're looking to modernize legacy systems or build from the ground up, our expert team is equipped to deliver scalable, robust web applications that power your business forward.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Expertise in developing robust .NET web applications, utilizing frameworks such as MVC, WebForms, and WebAPI, ensuring versatile and scalable solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Advanced capabilities in both front-end and back-end development, employing a variety of technologies and frameworks to deliver comprehensive, user-friendly web applications tailored to meet business requirements.
  • Strong proficiency in relational databasing and NoSQL data solutions, enabling sophisticated data management, storage, and retrieval systems that support complex web applications.
  • A security-first approach to web development, adhering to the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (MSDL) guidelines to ensure applications are resilient against threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Specialization in full-stack development across multiple programming languages and platforms, including C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, and SQL, providing a broad range of development services from conceptualization to deployment.
  • Experience in cross-platform desktop development using .NET Core, creating applications that offer seamless functionality across various devices and operating systems, enhancing accessibility and user engagement.
  • Implementation of modern web technologies and practices, such as MVC architectures, Single Page Applications (SPAs), and Web Sockets, to build dynamic, responsive, and interactive web experiences.
  • Highly effective DevOps practices and tools for efficient deployment and management of web applications, including on-premises and cloud deployments, with a focus on automation to enable continuous integration or continuous delivery.
  • Proficient in creating sophisticated user interfaces and experiences (UI/UX) using advanced front-end technologies and frameworks, ensuring that applications are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.
  • Ability to leverage cloud infrastructure and services for web application development, including Azure and AWS, to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance, while optimizing operational costs and resources.
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Cloud Computing and Infrastructure

Leverage the cloud's scalability, reliability, and efficiency with RIFT's Cloud Computing and Infrastructure expertise. Specializing in Azure and AWS, we guide businesses through migration, configuration, and support, ensuring your cloud infrastructure meets the highest standards of performance and security. Our expertise in cloud-based solutions transforms IT landscapes, enabling agility and innovation. Choose RIFT to unlock the full potential of the cloud, optimizing your operations and setting the stage for future growth.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Extensive experience with cloud platform migrations, enabling businesses to transition to cloud-based solutions seamlessly, enhancing scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Specialization in configuring cloud-based network infrastructure, providing solutions that improve disaster recovery, network security, and visibility, using platforms like Azure and AWS.
  • Design and implementation of cloud-focused strategies that leverage the infrastructure of leading cloud services to boost business operations, ensuring high availability and scalable solutions.
  • Integration of cloud security measures, following best practices and frameworks to protect data and applications in the cloud, ensuring compliance and data privacy.
  • Experience with a wide range of cloud technologies and services, including Azure based SQL Servers, Blob Storage, Functions, App Service, Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Cosmos DB, and more, enabling tailored cloud solutions that meet specific business needs.
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Security

In today's digital landscape, security is paramount. RIFT adopts a security-first approach across all software development and network configurations, incorporating robust security measures from the ground up. Our services extend to IDS / IPS configuration, Azure Information Protection, and comprehensive security strategies aligned with the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle. With RIFT, you can trust that your digital assets are protected by state-of-the-art security practices, keeping your business resilient against evolving cyber threats.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Utilization of Azure Services for enhancing network security, including the deployment of Azure Information Protection and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), offering comprehensive solutions for protecting sensitive information and managing device security.
  • Experience in the design, configuration and integration of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), providing businesses with advanced capabilities to detect and mitigate potential security threats to their networks.
  • Implementation of a comprehensive security approach that encompasses both software development and network architecture, aiming to safeguard against evolving cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Engagement in security-focused research and publications, contributing to the broader knowledge base in the field of cybersecurity and network security, and demonstrating a commitment to advancing security practices and solutions.
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Embedded Systems and Hardware

RIFT is unique among vendors, offering hardware and software solutions, with in-house support for Embedded Systems and Hardware solutions. We offer specialized services from software development for embedded systems, to FPGA development for speed-critical applications and distributed sensor networks. Our expertise in microcontroller programming and hardware design ensures your projects benefit from high reliability and real-time performance. Whether you're building consumer electronics or industrial automation systems, RIFT's tailored solutions elevate your hardware capabilities, ensuring your projects are not just completed, but transformed.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Comprehensive design, build, and testing services for the full system, including circuit design and chassis requirements, providing a turnkey solution for embedded systems projects.
  • Advanced microcontroller programming capabilities, with a focus on high reliability and real-time systems, leveraging extensive experience in AVR and FreeRTOS among other platforms.
  • Expertise in FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) development for applications where processing speed is critical, offering both VHDL and Verilog programming to meet high-performance needs.
  • Implementation of IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, leveraging LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) technology for wide-area connectivity, enabling remote monitoring and control of devices in challenging environments where traditional wireless systems may not be viable.
  • Development and deployment of remote sensor networks, utilizing a mix of IoT technologies including LoRaWAN, to collect and transmit data across vast distances with minimal power consumption, supporting applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning.
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Networking and SDN

Transform your network infrastructure with RIFT's expertise in Networking and Software Defined Networking (SDN). Our proficiency with OpenFlow and advanced controller applications, including P4 development, allows us to design flexible, efficient, and secure software defined networks. Whether optimizing for performance or security, RIFT is your ideal partner for deploying innovative networking solutions that meet the demands of today's digital world.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Specialization in Software Defined Networking (SDN) applications, providing flexible, efficient, and secure networking solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern digital environments.
  • Development of advanced controller applications using platforms like Onos and other leading SDN controller frameworks, enhancing network management and operational efficiency.
  • Advanced P4 development capabilities for programming packet processors, offering unprecedented control over data plane behaviors.
  • Utilization of SDN for enhancing disaster recovery and network availability, leveraging the programmability and flexibility of SDN to design resilient network architectures that minimize downtime and data loss.
  • Expertise in deploying low-power, wide-area network (LoRaWAN) solutions, facilitating long-range communications at a low power consumption, ideal for IoT applications and remote sensor networks.
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User Experience and Human-Computer Interaction

At RIFT, we believe that a superior User Experience (UX) is the cornerstone of successful digital products. Our approach to UX and Human-Computer Interaction design focuses on understanding and optimizing every interaction between your users and your software. By applying a mix of qualitative and quantitative metrics, including heuristic analysis and AB testing, we ensure that our solutions are not only usable but delightful. Choose RIFT to craft experiences that resonate with your users, driving adoption and satisfaction.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Emphasis on creating superior user experiences (UX) that ensure the successful deployment and utilization of digital products, focusing on the seamless interaction between users and technology.
  • Application of a comprehensive suite of qualitative and quantitative metrics to analyze and optimize user interactions, including heuristic analysis, UX benchmarks, System Usability Scale (SUS) scoring, and A/B testing.
  • Integration of advanced human-computer interaction (HCI) principles in the design of interfaces where appropriate, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of user interactions with applications and systems.
  • Utilization of design walkthroughs, pluralistic walkthroughs, and cognitive walkthroughs as part of a rigorous UX design process, ensuring that all aspects of the user experience are considered and optimized.
  • Refinement of software solutions based on thorough UX analysis results, employing techniques such as heuristic evaluation and cognitive walkthroughs to identify and address usability issues.
  • Expertise in crafting engaging and intuitive user interfaces (UI) that facilitate easy navigation and interaction, thereby enhancing user satisfaction and engagement levels.
  • Leveraging the latest in design trends and technologies to create responsive and adaptive designs that provide a consistent user experience across a wide range of devices and platforms.
  • Commitment to the principles of inclusive design, ensuring that digital products are accessible to users with a wide range of abilities, thereby promoting wider adoption and satisfaction.
  • Continuous evaluation and iteration of user interfaces based on user feedback and performance data, ensuring that the UX remains relevant and effective in meeting user needs over time.
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Specialised Technologies

From the realm of virtual and augmented reality, through to blockchain and smart contract development. RIFT can guide your business to success in specialist development areas.
Use Cases and Applications
  • Virtual reality development with Unreal Engine, and UX/HCI support
  • Augmented reality development, and UX/HCI support
  • Advanced human computer interface design
  • Private blockchain deployment
  • Blockchain smart contracts with solidity
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