Staff Augmentation for Hogarth Worldwide DAM
Services Covered:

Industry
Advertising & Marketing
Duration
89 months
Budget
Confidential
Start Date
1 July 2013
Team Size
11-15
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
79/100
Good
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Client
Hogarth Worldwide
Project Summary
STX Next provides staff augmentation to Hogarth Worldwide, working on the client’s digital asset management (DAM) system using JavaScript, React, and Python. The vendor supplies software developers, QA engineers, and a delivery manager and works in Scrum with two-week sprints to deliver features. The engagement began in July 2013 and is ongoing; the partnership is described as collaborative, with improved team morale and consistent feature delivery.
Key Challenges
- Maintain and evolve an aging digital asset management (DAM) system into new versions
- Obtain staff augmentation resources to support maintenance and feature development
Project Deliverables
- Software features implemented in JavaScript, React, and Python
- QA engineering and testing
- Allocated development team with a delivery manager
- Two-week sprint-based feature releases
Project Solution
STX Next supplied an 11-person (soon 12) development team — software developers, QA engineers, and a delivery manager — to augment the client’s in-house team and maintain and evolve their legacy digital asset management system. They implemented features using JavaScript, React and Python and worked in Scrum with two-week sprints to deliver completed features. The client retained responsibility for production deployment and environment maintenance.
Project Outcome
- Improved cadence of delivering constant features and value to stakeholders
- Regular assessment of sprint goals every two weeks
- Significant improvement in team happiness and morale
- Close partnership with STX Next acting as a unified team
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
JavaScript
React.js
Python
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The longstanding partnership between STX Next and the client has been largely successful, with the two teams working together as one to consistently meet targets. They’re knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to success.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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