endorsedOngoing

Water Distribution Monitoring Portal and Mobile Apps

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Agriculture

Duration

94 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2018

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Ireland

Project Summary

Aplana developed Android and iOS apps (React Native) and a web portal with a Google Cloud backend to help farmers monitor water distribution systems for dairy cows. The cloud backend is complete and the apps are in final adjustments following positive beta testing with about 10 field customers. The team worked in two-week Agile sprints and communicated via Skype and a Jira-style board throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

Build mobile apps and a web portal to manage the water distribution system for dairy cows.
Replace a previously unsatisfactory offshore development partner and transfer development responsibilities to a new vendor.

Project Deliverables

Android and iOS mobile applications
Web portal
Google Cloud backend

Project Solution

Aplana took over full development responsibilities and built Android and iOS applications using React Native along with a web portal backed by Google Cloud. They delivered the cloud backend and progressed the mobile apps to near-release, operating in two-week Agile sprints and communicating via Skype and a Jira-style board.

Project Outcome

Cloud backend completed.
Apps nearing release with positive beta feedback from about 10 customers.
Effective Agile process with two-week sprints and consistent communication via Skype and Jira.

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

React Native

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Aplana Software Services successfully delivered practical solutions that have received positive feedback in early rounds of beta testing. The team is thoroughly communicative and manages multiple tasks with ease. They contribute conceptually when necessary to enhance the product’s final quality.”
Stephen Begley
CTO
Date: 04/10/2019