Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Project Manager Onjection solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd, and what were your goals?

We had Apporio Infolabs help us transition to infrastructure-as-code and take advantage of their expertise in DevOps. Their service has made it much easier to automate processes and deploy software from start to finish. It has solved a lot of issues that were previously encountered.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were looking to simplify our operations so that we can improve over the development cycle. We heard DevOps technology can be helpful. After some research on the interest we find out about Apporio, we consulted them and finds out about their expertise in this field and decided to go with them.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

In our organization, we have adopted DevOps for use.

1. To keep tabs on Team's Achievements in terms of User stories and Allocation of duties.
2. Implementing best practices in code storage and establishing a streamlined process across development, deployment, and testing to ensure the success of projects from start to finish is incredibly beneficial.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Currently consists of two members. We have a Senior DevOps engineer, and a Senior Software Engineer on board.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

In the past, setting tasks, determining scope, and achieving completion used to be a hassle for teams. However, this problem has been successfully resolved with the help of various software solutions. Furthermore, you can even integrate with other software programs and deploy them effortlessly - a big plus.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They use skype and google meet for communication purposes.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their work culture is very nurturing for both their clients and employees.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None, so far

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of Webparex.com, we are a shipping/logistics service aggregator. We are in the business to help eCommerce business simplify their shipping solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd, and what were your goals?

Finding the right shipping service provider is not easy for an eCommerce business. Especially if the business is small and trying to scale. We wanted to build a platform, where online sellers can find the best shipping partner for their business. Our goal was to build a platform where our client can browse through all the options of shipping service provider and select the one that offers the best value service.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Apporio Infolabs suggested us to build a platform, from where users can manage their delivery/logistics options. And we named it Webparex. They have already worked on a project like ours in the past that gave us some confidence to work with the company.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Team Apporio build the platform for our business from base. They worked on the design and development all together and made sure that the solution is simple to use by even by someone who does not understand technology very well.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

There were 4 people working on my project. A project head, 2 developers and a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We are able to launch early and since then we have gained 500+ new clients. We got what we were hoping for.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We live in the same city, so we did some office visits. however, due to pandemic, majority of our coordination was done through online means. Skype and google meet.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their team is very easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

The project was finished in a month, something that we were not expecting. We are happy, thus no complaint or feedback.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and president of the company Future Generation Enterprise.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

We needed someone to provide us with mobile app development.
 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We have two projects with Apporio. One is for the development of a mobile security app, and the other is a taxi solution like Uber.

What is the team composition?

The project manager is Mani (Assistant Project Manager), and we work with about 10 people, including Shilpa (Senior Project Manager), Apoorva (Software Test Engineer), and Atul (iOS App Developer).

How did you come to work with Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

I used to work on a cruise ship so I have a lot of friends in India, and one of them recommended Apporio.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $9,000 on the development of the two projects.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started our partnership in August 2019, and we’re going to continue working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

The solutions that they’ve provided us have been working perfectly, and we’re going to launch our products by next month.

How did Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?

They managed the project well. They’re prepared and they solve all problems that come up in the process. Additionally, I think they have great customer service.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Working with Apporio has been one of the best things we’ve done since the pandemic started. We're very impressed with how they're always there to help us with our needs on both projects. We hope to continue working with them for many years to come.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be great if they take the timeline into consideration, since we both have conflicting time zone issues. I would like it they can have 24/7 personnel assigned to our project, or somebody that will be able to assist us at all times. Other than that, everything is fine.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My advice would be just to work with them. They have a great team, excellent customer service, and they’re very honest. They always reply on time, and are always looking for solutions to problems. Apporio is one of the best companies I’ve worked with so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hello ... I am the owner of a taxi services app in buenos aires argentina and it is close to its launch

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

The taxi app was created 1 year ago and it has not been updated, since then we have no internal programmers so we need to subcontract for its updates.

What were your goals for this project?

The main objective of this project is to provide our customers with the greatest simplicity and ease of installation and use of it.

SOLUTION

How did you select Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

Search online about mobile applications referred to taxi find 2 options that had what I was needing to extend my work. They present me their demo and apporio infolabs convinced me with their instruction and training proposals with the app. And above all your payment proposal ..

Describe the project in detail.

At the moment of hiring they took several essential points of my project for ios and android, sharing demos and illustrations of each points requested, demonstrating efficiency and responsibility in their updates offered.

What was the team composition?

Initially, we were assigned a project manager and a programmer to assist us as a permanent point of contact. During the project we have observed the participation of more developers who specialize in each area of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I still have no way to demonstrate project results because it has not been launched on the market.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

In reality the workflow was very effective. We were connected via skype and whatsapp calls by phone at least 1 time a week, fulfilling the deadlines of the team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive experience I've had from this provider is their patience and dedication in helping their client.

Are there any areas for improvement?

What we have been able to observe is that they comply with what they offer and from our side we have no problems.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

MyRide is a taxi hailing app! The idea is to provide a means to get to one’s destination hustle free and with all the ease! I am a co founder for the company and also act as the managing director

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

We hired them to develop the app and also customize it according to our needs and user requirements

What were your goals for this project?

To come up with the best taxi hailing app in the region; that is SADC region in Africa

SOLUTION

How did you select Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

We search for app developers online and enlisted a few to do the project and Apporio passed the search

Describe the project in detail.

We submitted a requirement specification for the project and Apporio responded with what could be done and the possibility of what features the app could have

What was the team composition?

Apporio have a team leader and members who were assigned to us and since the project was custom tailored we kept close communication till the final product was delivered and we still keep that door open for the support and ongoing customization to the app

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We started out with around 50 users and in 4 months we got 10000 users of the app and now after some few updates we stand at more than 1800 drivers and 13000 users of the app and the numbers keep growing

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Of course the project had its own delays due to unforeseen issues but overall the team was great and responded on time and delivered the milestones as stipulated and outlined

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a robust team to attend to arising issues, they listen and understand any delays from our end e.g. with regards to payments, they are ready and willing to work on any suggested upgrade or update to the app

Are there any areas for improvement?

Yes we seek to introduce more services on the app aside hailing a taxi; parcel delivery and food deliveries

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company provides risk management services to companies and individuals for the prevention of impaired driving. We offer coverage-based programs for employers, owners of bars/restaurants, events and individuals that chauffeur them home with their vehicles.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd, and what were your goals?

Apporio worked with us to design, spec and build a custom software platform that included two mobile apps and a dispatch control panel. We used this software to run our logistics and dispatch operations.

SOLUTION

How did you select Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd and what were the deciding factors?

We selected Apporio based on a number of factors including:

• their proven experience building mobile, on-demand applications with similar functions to our needs
• the initial consultation process gave us confidence in their understanding of our business.
• the level of professionalism throughout the vetting process - competitiveness with pricing
• flexibility with design, styling, and feature buildout
• speed of turnaround and communications

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The project started with a detailed scoping of the workflow needed to run a dispatch, consumer and provider application.The development process was iterative for about 6 months. We made significant scope additions along the way and collaborated on testing in real time.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Apporio provided a primary team of 5 members that included a project manager, iOS developer, Android Developer, web developer and tester. There were a number of people who helped support the development that are not included.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Apporio built one of the first of its kind platforms to provide DD services to the general public. The platform was launched and adopted by thousands in the general public and companies offering our services to employees

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Apporio was quite flexible with style and we used a number of tools to communicate frequently including Skype, WhatsApp, Trello, email and video conferencing.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Most impressive was the ability for Apporio to quickly adjust to the changing needs of the business. Our vision for the end product changed along the way as we learned what worked and what didn't. Apporio was able to pivot quickly and help us solve for the answers. They were very engaged in sharing ideas that would make our platform better.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Companies can always do things better and Apporio was open to our feedback along the way. At one point, we struggled with communication gaps and the company switched personnel around to help with the gaps.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Izycab. A taxi company based in senegal. We have our own fleet of vehicles a mobile app for booking normal rides and airport transfers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

We hire Apporio before the launching of our company in the purpose to develop a taxi app like uber in android and iOS for our business.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to launch a high quality app with international standards in terms’of design and functionalities. it was a first in our country and a great innovation in the taxi business.

SOLUTION

How did you select Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

we searched on the internet for a company to develop our solution. our choice was already made on india during this research. So we came across Apporio's site and then we watched the demos of their solutions on Youtube. that convinced us.

Describe the project in detail.

The solution was a mobile application already developed by apporio and which could be customized. So we got in touch with the team who provided a specifications booklet that perfectly matched our needs. Then we started the exchanges via email and Skype for the progress of the project.

We shared our logo and paid google account with Apporio and they started the customization. We have had regular Skype meetings on the status of the project. At each stage they sent us builds to test and give them feedback. At the end when all things was ok, we provide our Apple and Google developers accounts and they deployed the apps.

What was the team composition?

In the Skype group, we had the project manager, developers (Android, iOS, backend), designer, QA tester. The exchanges was essentially with the project manager but sometimes developers used to ask directly questions if they don’t understand some points in our feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The App is very successful in the first months. We had our firts clients (individuals and companies) and media like newspapers and television are starting to take an interest in our projects and we have done a lot of interviews.

We have raised funds and increased our fleet of vehicles and recruited even more drivers. The government gave us the license for the airport shuttles, which until now was held by one company.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communications were easy between us and the apporio team. it was mostly done on Skype and sometimes phone calls to clarify particular things. Every week we received builds to test and give our feedback that we send directly to the skype group. The fixes were made and we were getting more builds to check again and confirm.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was just impressed with how Apporio mastered his product and knew how to handle it to suit the customer's needs. Their products were constantly improving and with every new version, they would innovate functionality and design.

On the human side, the relationship had gone beyond that of business and I have visited Apporio's offices in India 3 times since then. they are super nice team.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Improvement is significant everywhere and I see a lot of evolution at Apporio on the organizational side since the beginning of our collaboration. it's been 4 years now and they continue to manage the maintenance and evolution of our application.

Every year a brand new version comes out and we benefit from updates. I have noticed that they are more and more responsive and the developers who have been there since the beginning have also evolved a lot in skills and experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the President of Aidi inc, a company that is specialized in building innovative business solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd, and what were your goals?

Over the years my company was struggling in finding a third-party development company that have the capacity and the dedication to secure the development of new business concepts from scratch with a reasonable cost. Our goal was to be able to sub-contract the development with keeping the direct supervision and the constant direct involvement throughout the development cycle.

SOLUTION

How did you select Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd and what were the deciding factors?

I came across one of Apporio's IT products on Flippa website from there I got in touch with Mr. Keshav -the owner of the company- to go through an extensive exchange about my company needs and his company capacity... After few meetings, expectations were set on both sides.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We designed a custom-made multi-services solution that includes mobile/desktop website, a dynamic backend & iOS/Android Apps. The project took off with providing the specification and the concept design template, the production was focused on the development of the user web interface and the backend.

The complexity of the solution and the need to integrate custom-made estimates formulas for 12 different type of services took about one year of extensive cycles of development & testing as our solution is unconventional with new concepts that forced us to go through lots of changes, trials and errors.

Within the following 6 months we were able to have a fully working alfa version of the iOS and Android Apps.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A hand full of resources were needed throughout the cycles of the solution development, a side from the senior project manager. Apporio secured a frontend web developer, a backend web developer, an iOS developer and an Android developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The run test of the solution was successful and led to reshape our offers to our customers, it also led to increase our service capacity and efficiency, in short, the access to our services is easier and cheaper more than ever. The full deployment is pending on increasing our ground labor force, our going to market plans were disturbed by the ongoing pandemic.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

The delivery time seemed to be longer than originally estimated by my company but after realizing the complexity and the technology limitations that thought cleared away as we adjusted our expectation to more reasonable delivery dates.

The communication was mainly secured via Skype group calls, Trello and direct communication/collaboration as I had the opportunity to visit Apporio’s offices twice so far.

Mr. Kashev personally supervised the arrangement for my accommodation, plans for tourist city discovery on the personal side of my visits. On the professional side, I benefited from a fully equipped office for myself and my team.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Seriously, the dedication, commitment and for most the passion to adjust to the ever-changing requirements throughout the whole production cycle… They allowed me to invent, change my mind and re-invent again!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We had some hiccups in testing at first due to the complexity of the solution but things go better as the developers got the full understanding of the system.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operation Manager of a limo services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Limo services 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd to accomplish?

• Best limo services in Jordan

SOLUTION

How did you find Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

Online Search

Why did you select Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

What was the scope of their involvement?

The scope of work was supposed to include a complete accounting and management system, which included:

• Application for passengers and drivers: To track trips and facilitate communication.
• Site for managing trips and drivers: To manage the fleet and schedule trips.

Key Deliverables:

• Customized application for passengers and drivers.
• Administrative site for managing drivers and trips.
• Implementation of requested modifications and adjustments.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Describe the impact this engagement has had on your business.

Despite six months of development, only simple features covering less than 1% of the requested functionality were delivered. The project did not meet any significant milestones or deadlines, demonstrating a lack of progress and success.

How was project management handled?

• Delivery Timeliness: They did not deliver items on time, consistently missing deadlines.
• Responsiveness: Their response to needs was inadequate, with long delays and minimal progress.
• Communication: Communication was poor, with promises unfulfilled and a lack of transparency.
• Professionalism: They lacked professionalism, as evidenced by their inability to meet the project requirements and their repeated requests for further payments despite incomplete deliverables.

What was your primary form of communication with Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd?

Email or Messaging App

Is there anything that the vendor did well or that you would consider a strength?

There was nothing impressive or unique about this company. Their inability to meet deadlines, lack of professionalism, and failure to implement the requested features overshadowed any potential strengths. The only notable aspect was their initial communication and willingness to accommodate visits, but this did not translate into actual project success.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd could have done differently?

• Adherence to Deadlines: Improve project management to meet set deadlines.
• Professionalism: Enhance professionalism in fulfilling client requests and maintaining transparent communication.
• Customization Capability: Ensure that the ability to make requested modifications is present from the start.
• Client Satisfaction: Focus on delivering promised features and avoiding unnecessary delays or requests for further payments without substantial progress.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Project Head at Appokart (Shopify Mobile App Builder).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apporio Infolabs Pvt Ltd, and what were your goals?

Initailly Appokart was a Shopify website builder. However, as the trend started to shift to use of mobile apps in e-commerce we were looking for someone to help us target this challenge.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We are looking for app development companies on Google that's where we found them.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Apporio helped us creating an easy to use mobile app builder that allows people running their e-commerce site on Shoppify can turn their site into a mobile app. Their team helped us create a platform that our customers are loving.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3 people were working

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We have crossed 100 downloads, and results are visible.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

It was efficient. We communicated over Skype and email mostly. Sometimes over google meet as well.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Quick and efficient response.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Not really