iOS and Android SDK Redevelopment with Liveness Integration
Services Covered:

Industry
Software Development
Duration
2 months
Budget
Confidential
Start Date
1 March 2016
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
74/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
STX Next was contracted to add features to an iOS SDK and was later retained to develop an Android version. They integrated an Israeli-developed "Liveness" anti-spoofing library into the iOS SDK and provided iOS development, Android developers, QA support, and security consultation. The client praised the team's high-quality code, effective project management, responsiveness, and regular communication (daily discussions and weekly reviews). The engagement began as a short collaboration and was ongoing at the time of the review.
Key Challenges
- Move the SDK from version one to version two within a short, month-long engagement
- Implement anti-spoofing (liveness) to prevent photo-based authentication attacks
- Deliver missing features quickly despite changing requirements
Project Deliverables
- Updated iOS SDK (v2) with additional features
- Integration of Liveness anti-spoofing library into the iOS SDK
- Android version of the SDK/app
- Quality assurance and testing support
- Security consultation
Project Solution
STX Next provided a one-person iOS development resource (managed by a team leader) to implement required features and upgrade the SDK from v1 to v2. They integrated an Israeli-developed "Liveness" anti-spoofing library into the iOS SDK and incorporated it into the app flow. The vendor also supplied a couple of Android developers and a QA specialist, and began consulting with a security expert. The team worked via weekly sprints, used Atlassian JIRA and GitHub for project management and code collaboration, and communicated daily with the client.
Project Outcome
- Initial iOS initiative completed successfully
- High-quality code and timely deliverables with only minor, understandable delays
- Improved communication and responsiveness with daily discussions and weekly reviews
- Preparing to release the new platform version to clients
Platforms
Mobile
Tech Stack
iOS
AndroidGitHub
Jira
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.75
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“STX Next successfully completed the initial initiative testing. The team provides high quality code, effective project management, and is timely on deliverables. They are responsive and communicate regularly, clearly, and effectively with daily discussions and weekly reports.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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