endorsedOngoing

Cloud Messaging Platform Rebuild for Telecom Startup

Services Covered:

Website Development • Software Product Development

Industry

Telecommunications

Duration

138 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 February 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Dublin, Ireland

Project Summary

Django Stars redesigned and rebuilt a cloud-based integrated messaging platform for a telecom startup, migrating the system from .NET to Python and adding new B2B-focused features. The engagement began in February 2015 and remains ongoing, with the vendor managing development and continuing to deliver new functionality. The platform supports a sizable user base and the MVP has been received well.

Key Challenges

The existing system had multiple issues and had been sidelined for some time.
The client needed to rebuild the platform from scratch and refocus it for B2B objectives.
The client sought a strategic partner with experienced developers and commercial expertise to take the project from idea to full implementation.

Project Deliverables

Rebuilt cloud messaging platform (migrated from .NET to Python)
New B2B feature set and functionality
Ongoing feature development and support

Project Solution

Django Stars analyzed the existing system, proposed a new architecture, and rebuilt the platform from scratch—migrating it from .NET to Python. They implemented new features to shift the product from a text-message-focused B2C tool to a B2B messaging service, and have continued to add strategic features. The client had two project managers involved while the vendor managed delivery with a five-person team; collaboration used Skype, Dropbox, and email.

Project Outcome

The overhauled platform supports over 18,000 registered users.
The MVP has been received well in pitches.
Django Stars delivered the requested features despite some delays.

Platforms

Cloud
Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

Python
.NET

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Through demonstrated technical skills and thoughtful iterations, the overhauled platform now supports over 18,000 registered users. Project deliverables consistently exceed specified requirements and responsiveness isn't an issue.”
Anonymous
Founder & Product Owner
Date: 04/06/2017