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Mobile App Development for Colombian Navy

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Duration

12 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Colombian Navy

Bogota, Colombia

Project Summary

FOONKIE MONKEY handled end-to-end development of a mobile app for the Colombian Navy, building native Android and iOS versions with messaging and emergency-reporting functionality. The app helped connect the population to the Navy, supported the institution’s communications strategy, and was praised for its modern, visually appealing design and use of up-to-date technologies.

Key Challenges

Need to get closer to the population as part of a communications strategy
Active regional conflicts and drug trafficking made providing a greater sense of security a priority
Requirement to provide a communication channel and emergency reporting for remote/outskirt areas

Project Deliverables

Mobile app for Android and iOS
Messaging feature for citizen communication
Emergency reporting tool for maritime and river incidents
Informational content explaining the Navy's mission

Project Solution

FOONKIE MONKEY designed and developed a native mobile application for Android and iOS that explains the Navy's mission, provides informational content, enables citizens to send messages to the institution, and includes an emergency-reporting feature for incidents at sea and on rivers. The team assigned around five members and led development across roughly one year.

Project Outcome

The app materialized the Navy's communications strategy and provided a direct channel for the population to communicate with the institution.
The product helped guarantee people's security on the ocean and positioned the Navy as an innovator in Latin America.
The vendor delivered a modern, visually appealing, and adaptable app using current technologies.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app helps better connect with the population and is visually appealing as well. FOONKIE MONKEY’s youthful team helped get things going by turning vague ideas into something tangible. Their use of the latest technologies ensured the product’s durability and adaptability for the future.”
Anonymous
Former Communications Chief
Date: 07/23/2018