A custom mobile app for Newport News Shipbuilding ensures timely and engaging communication during a period of significant disruption.
The Challenge
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, faced a critical need to enhance communication with its vast workforce, especially during the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Relying on traditional methods like email and social media proved inefficient, with crucial information often getting lost in the noise. Furthermore, their existing internal communications app, built on a proprietary platform, was nearing obsolescence.
To overcome these obstacles, TechArk partnered with Newport News Shipbuilding to develop a new, custom mobile app, “NNS to Go,” designed to centralize and streamline communications, ensuring employees stayed informed and connected during unprecedented disruption.
The Solution
The “NNS to Go” app provides a dedicated platform for sharing company news, events, and leadership messages, all accessible through a user-friendly interface on iOS and Android devices.
- Push notifications enable the timely delivery of critical updates, while rich media integration enhances storytelling and engagement.
- Content scheduling capabilities allow for planned communication rollouts, and the ability to unpublish time-sensitive information ensures message relevance.
- Built with WordPress, Laravel, and native mobile development frameworks, the app delivers a robust and reliable solution tailored to Newport News Shipbuilding’s specific needs.
Launched on a strict deadline at the onset of the pandemic, “NNS to Go” proved instrumental in keeping employees informed and engaged, facilitating a sense of unity and connection during uncertainty and remote work. The app’s success underscores the power of custom mobile solutions in fostering effective communication and enhancing employee experience, especially during challenging times.
