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Security Suite: Android & iOS Apps with Admin Panel and Website

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Duration

4 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2018

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

66/100

Good

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Client

ProtectApp LLC

Las Vegas, United States of America

Project Summary

NMG Technologies was contracted to build a suite of security apps (Android and iOS), an admin panel, and a marketing website for a security-focused client. The apps were intended to include Bluetooth beacon–based indoor location services and emergency contact features. The engagement began in November 2018 but was terminated in March 2019 after multiple functional and security issues, including connectivity problems, an inoperative admin panel, and a security breach that compromised a Plivo account.

Key Challenges

Develop a suite of security apps for religious institutions.
Lack of sufficient development resources to complete the project.

Project Deliverables

Android app
iOS app
Admin panel
Marketing website
Integration of Bluetooth beacon–based indoor location services
Emergency contact and police response tracking tools

Project Solution

NMG Technologies developed Android and iOS security apps and built an accompanying marketing website and an admin panel using Bootstrap and Laravel. The apps were intended to support indoor location services via Bluetooth beacons manageable from the admin panel and include emergency tools to contact local police departments and track response times. The client had one point of contact at the vendor; the engagement began in November 2018 and was terminated early in March 2019.

Project Outcome

Inoperative admin panel, unusable apps, and an incomplete website.
Android app unable to store login information or connect to Bluetooth beacons.
iOS app has limited functionality and intermittent connectivity issues.
Beacon IDs were incompatible with the admin panel, preventing configuration.
The app was hacked and the Plivo account was compromised due to security vulnerabilities; development was halted.
Vendor withheld server access without payment, causing additional losses and unresolved issues.

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Bootstrap
Laravel

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“NMG Technologies set high expectations but did not live up to their promises. There were several issues with Bluetooth connectivity, data security, user navigation, and missing features. Several development errors couple with unprofessional customer service led to an unfulfilling partnership.”
Donald Bishop
CEO
Date: 03/28/2019