endorsedOngoing

SaaS Platform Stabilization and Rebuild for BriefingSource

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • UI/UX Design • Data Engineering • Big Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Industry

Software Development

92 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 January 2012

Team Size

11-15

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

EchoVision LLC

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

GoodCore Software stabilized and rebuilt a beta SaaS product (BriefingSource) for EchoVision LLC, delivering two major iterations and developing a third. The vendor stabilized the original platform, executed a ground-up rebuild (version two) on a LAMP stack hosted in AWS, and is building version three on React with a mobile-friendly interface and big data features. Their work resolved major issues, prevented client loss, and contributed to sustained company growth while maintaining strong cross-time-zone communication.

Key Challenges

Stabilize a buggy beta SaaS platform that regressed when patched
Prevent continued regressions and systemic issues introduced by prior vendor patches
Revamp and rebuild the platform for long-term maintainability and to support expanded features for enterprise clients

Project Deliverables

Stabilized existing SaaS platform
Version two ground-up rebuild of the product
Version three rebuild using React and newer technologies
HTML5 browser application
Mobile-friendly responsive interface for v3
Big data features for enterprise clients
AWS-hosted infrastructure
Design requirements and UX deliverables

Project Solution

GoodCore stabilized the client’s unstable beta platform and maintained the existing version while redesigning and rebuilding the product from the ground up for version two. They migrated hosting to AWS for the LAMP-based v2, led design requirement work, and later began building version three using React with a mobile-friendly, responsive interface. The vendor also implemented big data features for larger clients and provided ongoing year-round development and support.

Project Outcome

Stabilized the product and prevented client loss and potential legal ramifications
Directly contributed to company growth and sustained success of BriefingSource
Improved communication and project management compared to prior vendor, with high availability despite time zone differences
Supported hosting and functionality for over 50 clients, including Fortune 100 companies

Platforms

Web
Mobile
Cloud

Tech Stack

HTML
React.js
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“GoodCore Software resolved major issues with the first version of the product, leading to sustained growth for the business. Despite a time zone difference, the team is flexible and present in discussions with users of the platform. Their ability to provide innovative solutions sets them apart.”
David Walford
CEO & Managing Member
Date: 09/13/2019