endorsedOngoing

Networking App Development with Bluetooth Beacon Integration

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • API Development • Digital Product Engineering

Industry

Software Development

Duration

119 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 September 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Imobisoft

United Kingdom

Project Summary

BrainMobi handled backend development for a cross-platform professional networking app that uses Bluetooth beacons to surface nearby company information at events and provided branding and marketing advice. The app launched its first version after about six months, earned positive feedback, and gained successful usage by major organizations including the NHS.

Key Challenges

Build a professional networking app to connect companies and attendees at events
Overcome internal manpower and time constraints by outsourcing backend development
Implement Bluetooth-beacon-based detection to identify nearby companies and retrieve information

Project Deliverables

Backend and API development
iOS mobile app
Android mobile app
Bluetooth beacon integration
Branding and marketing strategy/advice

Project Solution

BrainMobi handled the backend and API development while the client focused on the frontend, collaborating to build Android and iOS versions of an enterprise networking app. The vendor also advised on branding and marketing and implemented Bluetooth-beacon-based functionality to identify nearby companies and retrieve their information; team collaboration used Slack, Skype and Asana.

Project Outcome

Positive user feedback and successful usage by the NHS at major events
Enabled event organizers to manage room occupancy and direct users flexibly
Typical iOS bugs were resolved promptly
First version launched after about six months and the project secured further contracts

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app earned excellent user reviews and landed successful contracts with major national organizations. BrainMobi distinguished themselves with their accessible communication, quick response times, and professional approach. They invested additional effort to ensure outstanding results.”
Syed Byhaqi
Director of Operations
Date: 09/21/2017