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Connected-Car SaaS and Mobile App Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design • Website Development • Software QA and Testing

Industry

Automotive

Duration

38 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 May 2013

Team Size

30+ Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Zubie

Charleston, United States of America

Project Summary

10Pearls developed the UX, mobile applications (iOS and Android), and a DHTML-built SaaS web service platform for a connected-car startup, delivering a backend software layer to collect and analyze telematics data. The engagement supported an aggressive launch and contributed to the client becoming the second most prominent connected-car provider in the U.S. and maintaining a four-star Amazon rating. The vendor provided flexibility across UX, engineering, backend, and QA as requirements evolved.

Key Challenges

Aggressive four-month timeline to launch a consumer-facing product
Needed to develop the entire software stack and mobile applications to complement existing hardware

Project Deliverables

UX for mobile app
iOS mobile app
Android mobile app
Custom SaaS web service platform
Backend software layer to collect and analyze car device data

Project Solution

10Pearls built the full software stack to collect and analyze data from car devices and delivered mobile apps and a SaaS web service to present location, activity, and driving-behavior information. They began by developing the mobile UX, then developed iOS and Android apps and used DHTML to construct the custom SaaS web platform. During peak development they staffed up to 30 people, coordinating daily with 5–6 onshore contacts and supporting offshore engineers as needed.

Project Outcome

Grew to be the second most prominent connected-car provider in the U.S.
Achieved a monopoly position in Germany
Maintained a four-star rating on Amazon
Delivered adaptable project management and flexibility that supported evolving startup needs

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

iOS
Android
HTML
JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“10Pearls’ work helped the company maintain a 4-star rating on Amazon and rise to second in the U.S. industry for car-connected providers. They seamlessly blended a full portfolio of services which didn't falter amidst scope changes, and their respect for client needs was exceptional.”
Navin Ganeshan
Chief Product Officer
Date: 11/17/2017