5.0/5
(3 reviews)
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William Brown / Senior Consultant - Brown Consulting
Verified
Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
Project summary: We engaged them to build a comprehensive solution addressing our core operational challenges and growth objectives.
The level of professionalism and technical excellence this team brought to our project was remarkable. They managed a complex, multi-stakeholder engagement with ease, kept all parties aligned, and delivered a product that has already exceeded our KPIs. Their attention to detail, willingness to go the extra mile, and genuine care for our success made this one of the best vendor relationships we have had in years.
PROS
Strong engineering skills, clear and consistent communication, flexible and collaborative approach
CONS
None — every aspect of the engagement exceeded our expectations
Project TypeMobile App Development
IndustrySports & Fitness
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationOct 2024 – Sep 2025
Questions & Answers
Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a Senior Consultant-led organisation operating in the Sports & Fitness sector. My role involves overseeing strategic technology decisions and vendor partnerships. We have been growing steadily and needed a trusted partner to help us scale our digital capabilities.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our primary challenge was modernising our Sports & Fitness operations through Mobile App Development. Legacy systems were limiting our agility and we needed a solution that could scale with our growth ambitions and integrate with our existing infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They delivered a comprehensive Mobile App Development engagement covering requirements analysis, solution architecture, full-cycle development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support. The scope was well-defined and executed without scope creep.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their demonstrated expertise in Mobile App Development and a strong portfolio of Sports & Fitness projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Exceptionally well. They ran a structured discovery process, asked insightful questions, and produced a detailed requirements document that captured nuances we hadn't even articulated ourselves. That foundation made the entire project smoother.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. We had a dedicated project manager, weekly status calls, a shared project board, and same-day responses to queries. There were no surprises — risks were flagged early and resolved before they became issues.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, the project was delivered on the agreed date and within budget. Their estimates were realistic and they managed scope carefully, flagging any potential changes before they impacted the timeline or cost.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Significant. Since go-live we have seen measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction scores have risen, and the solution has already paid back a substantial portion of the investment. The team built something we are genuinely proud of.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their genuine investment in our success. They didn't just execute a spec — they brought ideas, challenged assumptions, and cared about the outcome as much as we did. The quality of the codebase and documentation also stood out.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely and without hesitation. We have already referred two colleagues, and we are actively scoping the next phase of work with them. They are our go-to partner for Mobile App Development projects going forward.
Best technology partner we have ever worked with
Nathan Clarke / Investment Director - UK Ventures Ltd
Verified
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
Project summary: We engaged them to build a comprehensive solution addressing our core operational challenges and growth objectives.
The team demonstrated exceptional technical depth throughout every phase of the project. Communication was proactive and transparent — we always knew exactly where things stood. They challenged our assumptions constructively and suggested improvements that made the final product significantly better than our original spec. Delivery was on schedule, the code quality was outstanding, and post-launch support has been prompt and thorough. We could not have asked for a better partner.
PROS
Excellent communication, high-quality deliverables, on-time delivery, proactive problem-solving
CONS
Initial onboarding took a couple of extra days, but the team hit full stride very quickly
Project TypeE-commerce Development
IndustryGovernment & Public Sector
Project Cost$10,000 to $49,999
DurationMay 2025 – Dec 2025
Questions & Answers
Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a Investment Director-led organisation operating in the Government & Public Sector sector. My role involves overseeing strategic technology decisions and vendor partnerships. We have been growing steadily and needed a trusted partner to help us scale our digital capabilities.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our primary challenge was modernising our Government & Public Sector operations through E-commerce Development. Legacy systems were limiting our agility and we needed a solution that could scale with our growth ambitions and integrate with our existing infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They delivered a comprehensive E-commerce Development engagement covering requirements analysis, solution architecture, full-cycle development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support. The scope was well-defined and executed without scope creep.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their demonstrated expertise in E-commerce Development and a strong portfolio of Government & Public Sector projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Exceptionally well. They ran a structured discovery process, asked insightful questions, and produced a detailed requirements document that captured nuances we hadn't even articulated ourselves. That foundation made the entire project smoother.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. We had a dedicated project manager, weekly status calls, a shared project board, and same-day responses to queries. There were no surprises — risks were flagged early and resolved before they became issues.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, the project was delivered on the agreed date and within budget. Their estimates were realistic and they managed scope carefully, flagging any potential changes before they impacted the timeline or cost.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Significant. Since go-live we have seen measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction scores have risen, and the solution has already paid back a substantial portion of the investment. The team built something we are genuinely proud of.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their genuine investment in our success. They didn't just execute a spec — they brought ideas, challenged assumptions, and cared about the outcome as much as we did. The quality of the codebase and documentation also stood out.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely and without hesitation. We have already referred two colleagues, and we are actively scoping the next phase of work with them. They are our go-to partner for E-commerce Development projects going forward.
Outstanding service and exceptional results
Kevin O'Brien / CIO - Atlantic Tech
Verified
Mar 01, 2023
Mar 01, 2023
Project summary: The project demanded deep technical expertise and a thorough understanding of our business domain.
Exceptional work across every dimension. The team understood our complex requirements quickly, asked the right clarifying questions, and delivered a solution that exceeded what we thought was possible within our budget. Project management was tight, communication was excellent, and the quality of the codebase is something our engineers have praised repeatedly. We are already scoping the next phase with them.
PROS
Outstanding code quality, thorough documentation, smooth knowledge transfer, excellent post-launch support
CONS
Initial onboarding took a couple of extra days, but the team hit full stride very quickly
Project TypePOS System Development
IndustryEvents & Event Management
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationDec 2024 – Mar 2025
Questions & Answers
Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a CIO-led organisation operating in the Events & Event Management sector. My role involves overseeing strategic technology decisions and vendor partnerships. We have been growing steadily and needed a trusted partner to help us scale our digital capabilities.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our primary challenge was modernising our Events & Event Management operations through POS System Development. Legacy systems were limiting our agility and we needed a solution that could scale with our growth ambitions and integrate with our existing infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They delivered a comprehensive POS System Development engagement covering requirements analysis, solution architecture, full-cycle development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support. The scope was well-defined and executed without scope creep.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their demonstrated expertise in POS System Development and a strong portfolio of Events & Event Management projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Exceptionally well. They ran a structured discovery process, asked insightful questions, and produced a detailed requirements document that captured nuances we hadn't even articulated ourselves. That foundation made the entire project smoother.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. We had a dedicated project manager, weekly status calls, a shared project board, and same-day responses to queries. There were no surprises — risks were flagged early and resolved before they became issues.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, the project was delivered on the agreed date and within budget. Their estimates were realistic and they managed scope carefully, flagging any potential changes before they impacted the timeline or cost.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Significant. Since go-live we have seen measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction scores have risen, and the solution has already paid back a substantial portion of the investment. The team built something we are genuinely proud of.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their genuine investment in our success. They didn't just execute a spec — they brought ideas, challenged assumptions, and cared about the outcome as much as we did. The quality of the codebase and documentation also stood out.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely and without hesitation. We have already referred two colleagues, and we are actively scoping the next phase of work with them. They are our go-to partner for POS System Development projects going forward.
Company Info
Founded
2003
Employees
50 - 249
Hourly Rate
$150 - $199
Client Rating
5.0/5 (3 reviews)
