endorsedOngoing

Ongoing Development & News Feed Integration for Global Media Company

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Media

Duration

13 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 December 2016

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Itransition provides ongoing development and maintenance support for a global media company, expanding features on existing B2B and B2C platforms and exploring new digital properties. They implemented news-feed integrations and supported cloud and CMS infrastructure; the client values their affordability, transparent communication, and ability to work independently across distances.

Key Challenges

Need for a cost-effective retainer model to provide monthly development hours
Existing external partners were too expensive and the client required dependable ongoing technical assistance
Desire to explore new digital properties while maintaining and improving current B2B and B2C platforms

Project Deliverables

Maintenance and development for existing B2B and B2C platforms
Google News, Apple News and Facebook News feed integrations
App exploration and prototyping work
Cloud infrastructure and custom Google CMS support (AWS/Azure)

Project Solution

Itransition provided ongoing retainer-based development assistance: fixing technical errors, advancing functionality for existing B2B and B2C platforms, and exploring other digital properties including app exploration. They rolled out Google News, Apple News, and Facebook News feeds and supported cloud/CMS infrastructure using Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure alongside a custom Google CMS. The engagement included a business partnership manager, a project manager, and three to four developers and is organized with weekly updates and monthly reports.

Project Outcome

Reduced development costs compared with previous external vendors
Saved the client time by managing technical details and earning the client's trust
Regular weekly updates and monthly reports ensured transparency and efficient task turnover

Platforms

Cloud
CMS
Web

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Their affordable rates helped cut dev costs. Despite geographical distance, concise scheduling and communication makes Itransition a dependable partner. They’re able to work independently, and their in-depth knowledge and skill set provides peace of mind.”
Anonymous
Head of Operations
Date: 01/09/2018