endorsedOngoing

Edge Server IoT Development for Laser Systems

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Engineering & Manufacturing

Duration

95 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 September 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

ALLTEC

Germany

Project Summary

Droid Technologies provided a single developer to work on the edge-server component of an IoT system for a laser-marking company while the client migrated services to the cloud. The developer is integrated into the client's virtual, Europe-distributed team and participates in agile, sprint-driven development. The engagement is ongoing and the client reports positive collaboration and strong technical fit so far.

Key Challenges

Connect all products to a cloud service
Develop an IoT edge-server component for laser systems
Provide external development support while the in-house team migrates to cloud infrastructure

Project Deliverables

Edge server component for laser systems

Project Solution

Droid Technologies provided a developer who worked on an edge-server IoT component for the client's laser systems using C++. The vendor resource is integrated into the client's virtual team, participates in regular team meetings, and collaborates within an agile, test-driven process. The client retained responsibility for the cloud server development in-house while outsourcing the edge component to the vendor.

Project Outcome

Ongoing development with positive collaboration
Developer successfully integrated into the client's team and participates in regular meetings
Strong technical fit and effective agile/test-driven collaboration

Platforms

Cloud

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.25

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The project is still ongoing, therefore, there are no solid metrics to provide other than the collaboration has been a positive one so far. Their developer is integrated with the in-house team and has all the right expertise for the project.”
Jörn Frank
Project Manager
Date: 02/13/2019