Utilities Consumption IoT Backend, Web & Mobile Development
Services Covered:

Industry
Utilities
Duration
15 months
Budget
Confidential
Start Date
1 June 2016
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
78/100
Good
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Client
Nudge Systems
Project Summary
Algoworks developed the backend server, website and iOS/Android mobile apps that serve as the backbone for an IoT utilities-consumption product, enabling real-time data collection and analytics. Their work met performance requirements, had a relatively low defect rate, and the team communicated and responded quickly to issues. The client began engagement in 2016 and the engagement was ongoing at the time of the review.
Key Challenges
- Integrate sensor data collection with a reliable back-end and apps
- Provide reliable real-time data processing and delivery (users receive updates every ten seconds)
- Deliver the backend, website, and smartphone app as the product's critical backbone
Project Deliverables
- Backend server
- Website (placeholder/stealth)
- iOS mobile app
- Android mobile app
- UI/UX design assets
Project Solution
Algoworks developed the client's back-end server capabilities, the website (a placeholder while the company remained in stealth mode), and smartphone apps on iOS and Android. They defined and implemented requirements, contributed design suggestions for the user interface, and built a real-time data measurement system that collects data every second and transmits updates via the hub to users approximately every ten seconds. They also set up project management and communication processes (Basecamp, weekly standups, GoToMeeting/Skype) and provided platform and cost-model recommendations.
Project Outcome
- Work met performance requirements for the backend, website, and smartphone.
- The number of defects was relatively small for such a complex project and Algoworks fixed issues quickly.
- Algoworks held schedule and cost and supported full system testing beginning Dec. 2016.
- Vendor provided platform recommendations and cost models to support scaling.
Platforms
Mobile
Web
Tech Stack
iOS
Android
Basecamp
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Algoworks did an excellent job developing the core backend of the system. They were flexible with changes and caught and fixed bugs quickly. Their work had a low bug rate and Algoworks communicated well.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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