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News Platform Website and Native Mobile App (Node.js & AngularJS)

Services Covered:

Website Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Media

Duration

10 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 March 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

AmNews

Kuwait

Project Summary

Sparx IT Solutions developed a fast-loading, secure and scalable website and native mobile app (Android and iOS) for an Arabic news platform to improve audience retention across Gulf countries. The team used Node.js and AngularJS to deliver the site and integrated category-wise navigation for better reading experience. The client reports increased newsreaders and improved retention following launch.

Key Challenges

Fix a slow-loading website to improve audience retention
Deliver a fast and accurate news interface tailored to an Arabic audience
Provide coverage and accessibility for Gulf countries and local audiences

Project Deliverables

Website (fast-loading, secure and scalable)
Native mobile app (Android and iOS)
Category-wise menu tabs integrated into the menu

Project Solution

The vendor rebuilt the client’s news website and delivered native Android and iOS mobile apps. They implemented a fast-loading, secure and scalable architecture using Node.js and AngularJS, created category-based navigation for improved reading, and ensured the mobile apps were compatible across Android and iOS devices. The team communicated via multiple channels and delivered per the client’s specifications.

Project Outcome

Increased number of newsreaders and improved audience retention
Faster, uninterrupted news reading experience due to a high-performance site and apps
Client satisfaction with delivered designs and features

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

Node.js
AngularJS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The Sparx IT Solutions team successfully integrated necessary functionality into both the website and mobile application. Sparx IT Solutions is willing to accept difficult tasks and manages to always deliver quality results.”
Abdullah Alrasheedi
Owner
Date: 08/01/2019