Briefcase: Transforming raw data into actionable business intelligence

Every hour, we process and structure over 20GB of unstructured data, transforming raw information into valuable insights that empower corporate decision-makers. In an era where real-time intelligence is critical, our solution for Briefcase.news ensures businesses stay ahead by delivering curated, high-impact news briefings in record time.

About
BRIEFCASE

Briefcase.news provides companies worldwide with highly relevant, timely news updates that help them make informed decisions. The platform continuously monitors over 2,500 media sources, analyzing vast amounts of data to surface critical insights. When news has the power to influence stock prices, corporate reputation, and strategic moves, speed and precision are non-negotiable. Briefcase.news delivers its reports within 15 minutes after news publication, ensuring that clients receive the most relevant updates when they need them the most.

The Challenge: Speed, Scale, and Relevance

The complexity of building an effective media monitoring system goes beyond simply aggregating news. We faced several key challenges when designing the solution for Briefcase.news:

Data Variety and Volume - Managing data from over 2,500 news sources meant handling diverse formats, languages, and structures at scale.
Storage Efficiency - Processing over 20GB of data per hour required a cost-effective and scalable approach to data storage.
Seamless Integration - The system had to work effortlessly with existing APIs from multiple media outlets while maintaining speed and accuracy.
Real-Time Processing - Ensuring that relevant news was identified, analysed, and delivered within minutes required robust infrastructure and intelligent automation.

The
Solution: A Scalable and Intelligent Data Ecosystem

To meet these challenges, we built a powerful, end-to-end solution that supports the entire lifecycle of media monitoring - from data collection to real-time insights delivered via multiple channels.

Advanced Data Processing & Analysis

We designed an automated pipeline that ingests and processes data from hundreds of sources, indexing it in the ElasticSearch cluster for fast retrieval.
News articles and reports are analysed for sentiment, relevance, and category classification, allowing Briefcase.news analysts to generate precise summaries.
The final content is distributed through email briefings, Slack notifications, push notifications, and a dedicated web and mobile platform.

Scalable Data Storage & Archiving

A dedicated MongoDB database in cluster mode was created to efficiently store the continuously expanding archive of news summaries.
This system optimizes search performance, making historical data easily accessible for analysis and trend tracking.

User-Centric Web & Mobile Application

We developed a seamless, intuitive platform where clients can browse, search, and customize their news briefings.
The interface is designed to ensure quick access to the most relevant updates, whether on desktop or mobile.

Key features and innovations

Intelligent In-App Dashboard A central dashboard allows clients to analyse various metrics, such as content volume, sentiment trends, and media reach.

Real-Time Anomaly Detection The system continuously monitors for anomalies, such as unexpected spikes in coverage or sentiment shifts, ensuring news stays relevant and accurate.

Personalized Briefing Customization Clients can tailor their news briefings based on industry, keyword preferences, or specific companies, ensuring they receive only the most relevant updates. A powerful search function allows users to quickly locate the exact information they need.

The Impact: Faster, Smarter Decision-Making

By transforming massive volumes of unstructured data into structured, actionable intelligence, our solution for Briefcase.news enhances corporate decision-making, mitigates risk, and provides a competitive edge. With real-time insights delivered seamlessly through a cutting-edge platform, businesses can stay informed, react quickly, and make strategic decisions with confidence.

The future of media intelligence is here - and it’s powered by data, speed, and smart technology.