What the hackathon covered:

• Building a personalised messaging application using the EgoSMS API
• Collecting user input (name and phone number) and validating phone numbers
• Sending automated personalised SMS messages
• Project planning and management using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Creating project timelines and managing limited resources
• Team collaboration and problem-solving under time pressure
• Presenting solutions to a panel of judges

Outcome of the hackathon:
Participants gained hands-on experience building real-world applications, working in teams, managing projects, and delivering solutions under pressure, while applying both technical development and project management skills in a simulated industry environment. Top-performing teams walked away with gifts and internship opportunities.

Technical training for biometric installers and system integrators on integrating biometric devices with HR systems and SMS platforms using Pahappa Middleware.

What the training covered:

• How biometric devices integrate with software systems
• Using Pahappa Middleware for biometric integrations
• Synchronising attendance data to HR systems
• Integrating SMS notifications using EgoSMS
• Real-time attendance data flow and automation
• Integration setup, configuration, and troubleshooting

Outcome of the training:

Participants learned how to connect biometric devices to HR systems, automate the synchronisation of attendance data, and enable SMS notifications using Pahappa Middleware.