endorsedOngoing

Phone-as-a-Service Web Platform Development

Services Covered:

Website Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

133 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 July 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Italy

Project Summary

Startup Development House developed the front- and back-end of a phone-as-a-service web platform from a provided graphic prototype and contributed to design and specifications. The vendor helped define features, delivered the product using Ruby on Rails and React, and fixed initial bugs. The client sold the platform shortly after completion but plans to handle ongoing maintenance internally for speed. Project timing and scheduling were a noted area for improvement.

Key Challenges

Develop a new product without involving excessive internal resources
Control development costs while building the product

Project Deliverables

Frontend application
Backend application
Product revisions and specifications
Design work in the specifications phase

Project Solution

The vendor helped define features and refine the product when the client began development without a clear process or final cost. They converted a provided graphic prototype into working software, took charge of product revisions, defined specifications, and provided backend and frontend development along with some design work. The implementation used Ruby on Rails and React.js and involved around five resources from the vendor's team. The engagement included specification support, development work, and defect fixes.

Project Outcome

High-quality code and product development capabilities were delivered
Initial bugs were identified and fixed by the vendor
The platform reached market and was first sold three months after delivery
Vendor partners provided strong project management and domain knowledge

Platforms

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“All initial bugs in the software were fixed by Startup Development House, but future maintenance will be handled internally for purposes of speed. The team was unable to meet some deadlines, but their partners are excellent and knowledgeable project managers.”
Michele Barbagli
CIO
Date: 02/06/2017