The Challenge: Data Chaos in a Spreadsheet World 

• Manual inefficiency: Excel sheets were never meant to handle 300+ interconnected systems. Updating them was slow, confusing, and time-consuming. 
• Data inconsistency: Duplicate or missing entries often led to errors and wasted effort across departments. 
• No central visibility: There was no way to visualize how applications interacted with servers or databases. 
• Lack of validation: No controls existed to prevent wrong or incomplete data. 
• Integration gap: The Change Control system worked in isolation, causing delays and data mismatches. 
• Scalability issues: As Farm Bureau’s portfolio grew, managing, reporting, and auditing became unmanageable. 

Farm Bureau needed a smarter, modern CMDB that could centralize, standardize, and automate application management. 

The Solution: A Centralized, Web-Based Application Catalogue 

Farm Bureau’s partnered with our team to design and implement a custom-built CMDB— a web-based repository serving as the single source of truth for all application-related information. 

This Application Catalogue brought together every piece of critical data — from application ownership, vendor details, and hosting servers to dependencies, support levels, and connected databases — all under one unified platform. 

Key Features Delivered 

✅ Centralized repository: All application data stored and managed from one platform. 

🔄 Real-time synchronization: Seamless integration with the Change Control system to keep data current. 

⚙️ Field-level validation: Prevented incorrect or duplicate entries, ensuring data integrity. 

🔍 Excel-like search and filters: Familiar, easy-to-use interface with advanced filtering options. 

🧩 Dependency visualization: Clear diagrams showing how applications connect to servers and databases. 

📊 Reporting and dashboards: Real-time insights into application health, ownership, and dependencies. 

🔐 Role-based access control: Protected sensitive data and maintained governance. 

🕒 Audit trails & version tracking: Complete traceability for every update and change. 

The platform was built using a scalable, secure architecture, designed to support MFB’s expanding portfolio for years to come. 

Results: From Manual Maintenance to Intelligent Management 

The shift from Excel to a dynamic, web-based Application Catalog was a game changer for Farm Bureau. 

🚀 Seamless migration: All existing Excel data migrated without loss. 

⚡ Faster updates & fewer errors: Automated validations drastically reduced manual effort. 

👥 Improved collaboration: Centralized visibility meant teams could finally work from the same source of truth. 

🔄 Integrated ecosystem: Real-time updates from the Change Control system kept everyone aligned. 

📈 Data-driven decision-making: Dashboards and dependency maps provided clarity on application health and impact. 

🧭 Enhanced governance: Complete audit trails and version control reinforced accountability and compliance. 

With this transformation, Farm Bureau successfully turned its application inventory chaos into a structured, intelligent ecosystem — improving efficiency, accuracy, and business decision-making. 

Our Expertise That Made It Possible 

• Application Portfolio Management: Designing scalable repositories that replace manual systems with automated, auditable platforms. 
• Custom Web Application Development: Building secure, responsive, and intuitive enterprise apps with Excel-like data handling.  
• System Integration: Connecting internal tools like Change Control, CMDB, and service management systems through API-based integration. 
• Reporting & Visualization: Delivering dynamic dashboards and visual dependency maps for deeper insights. 
• Agile Delivery: Implementing features in sprints to achieve quick wins and continuous feedback. 
• Security & Compliance: Enabling data accuracy, role-based access, and audit-ready systems for governance. 

 Impact Summary 

✅ Centralized application management
✅ Reduced manual effort by over 60%
✅ Improved data consistency and visibility
✅ Enhanced decision-making with visual dependencies and dashboards
✅ Faster audits and compliance reporting 

Conclusion 

What started as a challenge of managing hundreds of spreadsheets evolved into a success story of digital transformation and governance excellence.
With the Application Catalog, Farm Bureau now enjoys a complete, real-time view of its application ecosystem — empowering its teams to make informed decisions, drive efficiency, and stay future-ready. 

Customer Testimonial 

“I want to give a HUGE kudos to the Enkaytech team. When we started running security scans, I had complete confidence in their capabilities—and that confidence led me to volunteer our application for the process. 

Our first scan on June 12 surfaced nearly 35 dependency issues and a similar number of code-scanning findings. Thanks to the team’s expertise, focus, and commitment to quality, the latest build has brought us down to just one total issue. 

The progress has been outstanding, and it truly speaks to the strength of Enkaytech’s application management and security practices.” 

— Mike 
IT Manager, Farm Bureau