Commodity Exchange Platform for Web and Mobile
Services Covered:

Industry
Financial Services
Duration
18 months
Budget
1M - 10M
Start Date
1 February 2017
Team Size
30+
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
76/100
Good
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Client
Trade Cloud Services
Project Summary
Volo built a cross-platform commodity trading platform (web, iOS, Android) for Trade Cloud Services, delivering the full product from scoping and technical requirements to backend, real-time chat, and cloud deployment. The vendor implemented .NET Core backend services, a complex chat system (MongoDB + SQL Server), and ensured cross-browser and mobile compatibility. The client praised the quality (noting an exceptionally low number of bugs), timely delivery, and ongoing partnership.
Key Challenges
- Lacked established infrastructure and organizational processes
- No internal development resources to build the platform
- Needed a flexible partner able to adapt to changing requirements and deliver web and mobile apps
Project Deliverables
- Web-based commodity trading platform
- Native iOS app
- Native Android app
- Backend services built in .NET Core
- Real-time chat system using MongoDB and SQL Server
- Technical requirements and security implementation
- Cloud deployment and monitoring setup
Project Solution
Volo scoped the project and produced technical requirements from provided prototype designs, then implemented security measures, cloud deployment, and ongoing monitoring. They developed the web application (HTML-based front end) and native mobile versions, built backend services using .NET Core, and engineered a real-time chat system using MongoDB with a SQL Server. Volo also ensured cross-browser compatibility across regions and supported iOS and Android devices, supplementing their team with outside specialists when necessary.
Project Outcome
- Volo built the entire platform and delivered high-quality work with an exceptionally low number of bugs.
- The team met most deadlines and maintained effective project management and communication via Slack, Jira, and Confluence.
- The client has continued an ongoing partnership and invested over $1.5 million to date.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Cloud
Tech Stack
.NET Core
MongoDB
HTML
iOS
AndroidMicrosoft SQL Server
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.88
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Volo proved capable of adapting to specific work methodologies. They’ve accommodated well to functional changes beyond their control while still producing a platform with an exceptionally low number of bugs. Their commitment to driving results continues to make them invaluable partners.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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