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Windows & macOS Executable Development and Research Partnership

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Desktop Application Development • Software QA and Testing
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Industry
Industry

Information Technology

Duration
Duration

17 months

Budget
Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date
Start Date

1 October 2003

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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78/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapEvanston, United States of America

Project Summary

Mercury Development partnered with a software startup to develop complex Windows and Mac executables and low-level libraries integrated with the client's protocol. They built a prototype quickly, managed budget and milestones, and delivered reliable products supported by vigorous QA and ongoing collaboration.

Key Challenges

  • Develop new software processes and executable programs
  • Validate feasibility through rapid prototyping under tight budget constraints

Project Deliverables

  • Windows and macOS executable software
  • Low-level libraries integrated with the client's protocol
  • Prototype / initial version delivered under a capped budget

Project Solution

Mercury Development built complex Windows and macOS executable software and low-level libraries that integrated with the client's protocol. They produced a prototype within about a month, capped the initial budget, and then delivered a successful first version followed by milestone-based development and cost management.

Project Outcome

  • Deliverables were reliable due to rigorous QA, reducing the client's integration testing burden
  • Long-term, productive collaboration with regular communication via chats, email, GitHub, and Jira
  • Successful translation of research into functional products with reasonable timelines and costs

Platforms

  • DesktopDesktop

Tech Stack

  • C++C++

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Their deliverables are reliable thanks to vigorous QA testing. They are communicative, flexible, and willing to evolve to meet changing needs. They turn research into functional products and provide reasonable timelines and budget options.”

Anonymous

Owner

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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