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Native iOS & Android App Development for Ikano Bank

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • iOS Application Development • Android Application Development

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

8 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 March 2020

Team Size

16-20 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

68/100

Good

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Client

Ikano Bank

Russia

Project Summary

Umbrella IT delivered native iOS and Android applications after taking over development from a previous vendor. They investigated and resolved existing problems, executed the client’s original vision, and used native technologies to finish the project. The vendor provided creative solutions, remained flexible to scope changes, and delivered on time while establishing metrics and a product roadmap to track progress.

Key Challenges

Take over development after a previous vendor failed to meet the client's needs.
Resolve existing problems and deliver native iOS and Android apps according to the original plan.
Navigate a lengthy tender process and comply with regulatory requirements.

Project Deliverables

Native iOS app
Native Android app
Product roadmap
Project metrics

Project Solution

Umbrella IT dove in to understand and resolve the problems left by the previous vendor, then used native iOS and Android technologies to complete development and deliver according to the client's initial plan. They staffed the effort (about 20 people initially; an ongoing team of one analytic designer, a project manager, one developer, one architect, and two QA testers) and worked within the regulatory tender requirements. The engagement ran from March 2020 to November 2020.

Project Outcome

Met all expectations and delivered on time.
Provided multiple solutions and addressed issues left by the previous provider.
Established metrics and a product roadmap to track progress.
Maintained transparent communication and managed scope changes effectively.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Umbrella IT came up with creative solutions to address challenges and executed them while keeping the client’s vision in mind. As a result, the client is very happy with the final product. They were flexible and accommodated changes throughout the engagement but still managed to deliver on time.”
Kirill Vinogradov
Head of Digital
Date: 02/11/2021