Docbox is one of Switzerland’s leading eHealth platforms. It connects doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, insurers, and software providers – with over 13,000 registered users and a market reach of around 60% of Swiss physicians.
Key features include ePrescriptions, eReports, appointment scheduling, emergency shift planning, and sales rep planning – making Docbox a vital digital tool in the medical field.
A monolithic system under pressure
The platform was over 16 years old, running on a monolithic architecture built with WebObjects. As a result, it faced:
Performance bottlenecks in daily use
Difficult and slow development cycles
High maintenance costs
Outdated tech stack and vendor lock-ins
At the same time, the platform had to stay fully operational for thousands of users – turning modernization into a high-stakes balancing act.
Microservices: Modular, robust & future-Ready
Consulteer led the step-by-step migration from a monolithic system to a modern microservices architecture – without interrupting operations.
Technology highlights:
Frontend: Rebuilt using Angular for a responsive and modern UI
Backend: Re-implemented in Java with the Spring Boot framework
Services: Spring Cloud modules for scalable microservices
Data: Flexible, modular storage via MongoDB
Integration: Seamless connection to existing modules like eAppointment, ePrescribing, SAP, and more
The architecture was designed to allow for gradual integration, real-time data synchronization, and continuous delivery – without disruption to the user base.
Stable, integrated & ready to scale
The new system architecture delivered clear benefits:
Increased stability and performance
Faster feature development through modular components
Significantly reduced maintenance effort
Smooth integration of new services and third-party tools
Future readiness for regulatory and functional expansions
Centralized platform reporting across all modules
The result: a more stable, cost-efficient, and scalable platform – built for the needs of today’s healthcare professionals and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
