endorsedOngoing

Native iOS and SaaS Backend for Business Productivity App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Cloud Consulting and Services • API Development • Solution Architecture

Industry

Information Technology

10 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2016

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Meetzoo

Bristol, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Accedia developed a native iOS app with a SaaS backend running on AWS using Node.js and MySQL, inheriting and stabilizing existing MVP code and building a secure, multitier infrastructure. The vendor helped the client iterate rapidly, release the app to the App Store, and continue monthly feature releases, supporting the startup's product-market fit.

Key Challenges

Inherit and stabilize existing MVP codebase
Build a secure, multitier, and scalable AWS infrastructure meeting OWASP best practices
Deliver ongoing feature development and rapid iteration to reach product-market fit

Project Deliverables

Native iOS app
SaaS backend / collaboration platform
Node.js web services (API)
MySQL (Amazon RDS) database
Secure, multitier AWS infrastructure with N+1 redundancy
Web interfaces for password reset and email initiation

Project Solution

Accedia provided a technical architect and product design support, developed a native iOS frontend, and built a secure, multitier AWS backend using Node.js and Amazon RDS (MySQL). They implemented OWASP best practices, designed for scalability with N+1 redundancy and stateless application servers, and delivered supporting web interfaces such as password reset and email initiation pages.

Project Outcome

Released app to the App Store in April 2017
Monthly feature releases and rapid iteration supporting product-market fit
Positive user reception and high team productivity
Vendor acted as an extension of the internal team with direct daily communication

Platforms

Mobile
Cloud
SaaS

Tech Stack

Node.js
MySQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Accedia has helped iterate on the app quickly and establish product market fit. They’re a highly productive team that not only fixes bugs, but responds to user feedback and delivers new results consistently. Accedia is professional and efficient, and they act as an extension of internal teams.”
Paul Lewis-Borman
CEO Meetzoo
Date: 08/04/2017