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Cross-platform Mobile App & Backend for IoT Edge Device (Relayr)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

3 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 May 2017

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Relayr

Berlin, Germany

Project Summary

Future Mind improved the app architecture and developed cross-platform Android and iOS mobile applications plus a backend service to interface with an IoT Edge retrofit kit. The work was completed on a tight schedule (May–Aug 2017), delivered on time with strong API design and a subsequent 6-month warranty for bug fixes. Client feedback on reliability and API structure was very positive.

Key Challenges

Need to design and develop a mobile application to interface with an IoT Edge device
Very tight timeframe for delivery (only a few weeks for initial milestones)
Requirement for well-structured API and reliable backend communication

Project Deliverables

Cross-platform mobile applications (Android and iOS)
Backend service enabling communication with an IoT Edge device
App architecture and API design
6-month warranty period with immediate bug-fix support

Project Solution

Future Mind refined the mobile architecture and built both Android and iOS apps plus a backend service from scratch to interface with an IoT Edge device used as a retrofit kit for household appliances. The vendor delivered strong API design and implemented the backend communication layer for two mobile applications, working under a fixed-bid engagement and a strict, short timeline.

Project Outcome

App delivered on time within the tight May–Aug 2017 schedule
App proved overall reliable with a 6-month warranty for immediate fixes
Internal cloud engineers praised the API design as exceptionally well structured
Client reported high speed of work and interest in future collaboration

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Despite the extremely tight timeframe, delivery was on time and any bugs were immediately resolved. Feedback on the app has been excellent, the Future Mind team's API work being particularly inspired.”
Peter Hasenstab
Project Manager
Date: 11/13/2017