endorsedOngoing

Native Mobile Messaging App Development

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

119 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 September 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Dallas, United States of America

Project Summary

Experion partnered with the client to build native iOS and Android mobile applications, the supporting backend portal and real-time messaging features using an agile two-week sprint cadence. They also provided QA/testing and technology/hosting strategy recommendations. The client reports increased development velocity, cohesive teamwork, accurate estimates, and adherence to original budgets despite change requests.

Key Challenges

Needed an experienced development partner for native iOS and Android apps (and consideration of Appcelerator)
Anticipated high user volume with potential uptime redundancy and concurrency issues
Required an agile, responsive team and clear hosting/technology strategy

Project Deliverables

Native iOS app
Native Android app
Backend portal
Real-time user messaging feature
QA and testing (two-week sprint cycles)
Technology strategy and hosting recommendations

Project Solution

Using an agile methodology with two-week sprints, Experion built native iOS and Android applications and a backend portal, implemented a real-time messaging feature, conducted QA/testing, and provided technology strategy and hosting recommendations. They advised the client to move from an Appcelerator approach to native builds and addressed uptime, concurrency, and scaling concerns as they arose. The engagement included ongoing periodic communication and responsive development support.

Project Outcome

Velocity of development increased
Team cohesion and communication improved
Deliverables aligned with original budget and scope
Accurate projections and estimates despite change requests

Platforms

Mobile
Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The team is cohesive and the app’s velocity has increased. Experion provides accurate projections and estimates, and stays close to original budgets and timelines in spite of change requests. Their communication and development skills are strong, and they are honest about their core capabilities.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 02/01/2018