endorsedOngoing

SaaS Platform Web App & Integrations (PHP → Node.js)

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development • API Development • Application Integration

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

113 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 March 2017

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Dallas, United States of America

Project Summary

Computools was engaged to develop a web-based SaaS platform that integrates and aggregates thousands of third-party applications into a single unified user interface. The vendor rewrote legacy PHP components in Node.js and built integrations for emails, CRM, digital asset management, product information management, and workflow systems. Since Computools' involvement the platform's monthly users grew from 30,000 to 70,000 and the client is preparing a large onboarding.

Key Challenges

Integrate thousands of potential applications into a single unified platform.
Combine disparate systems (emails, CRM, digital asset management, product information management, workflows) under one consistent interface.
Manage rapid team ramp-up and ensure sufficient business analysis to onboard developers effectively.

Project Deliverables

Web application (SaaS platform)
Integrations connecting emails, CRM, DAM, PIM, and workflow systems
Migration/rewriting of legacy PHP codebase to Node.js
Unified user interface that abstracts underlying CRMs

Project Solution

Computools developed and extended a web-based SaaS platform using PHP and Node.js, rewriting legacy PHP components on Node.js. They built and managed integrations to connect emails, CRM, digital asset management, product information management, and workflow systems into a single, consistent user interface. The vendor supplied and ramped a team (over 12 members) to support development, onboarding, and ongoing feature work.

Project Outcome

Monthly active users increased from 30,000 to 70,000.
Prepared to onboard 600,000 users in two weeks.
Increased option rate and new features built by Computools improved platform engagement.
Client reports strong delivery, communication, and expresses recommendation to continue the partnership.

Platforms

Web
SaaS

Tech Stack

PHP
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Since Computools' involvement in the project, the platform has seen a significant bump in users, with even more scheduled to be onboarded in the coming weeks. Their talented team of developers is accommodating, communicative, and overall excellent at what they do.”
Anonymous
CTO
Date: 09/13/2017