Aspired

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of Free Life Labs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company offers innovative and science-backed products and services to help our customers optimize their well-being.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• Increasing operational efficiency of our website by optimizing our existing ERP.
• This includes bridging the existing ecosystem with a new customer component.
• Logging additional tasks and automating certain task flows as well.

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Aspired were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

To optimize the capability of our ERP, enable our teams to automate workflows for increased productivity. The scope included the development of a customer external component that bridge the ERP with functions that werenot natively available. The Aspired team delivered on these objectives by developing a Java-based web application that connected to our ERP and extended our workflow to include additional steps in the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We saw measurable improvements in our wellness and fitness services. Yes, it achieved our goals.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Aspired operated on an Agile framework which aligned with our internal leads. They were responsive throughout our engagement, proactive on implementing feedback from our teams. Their team integrated well with our leads and provided transparency of work and testing.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Aspired was their ability to understand our unique needs as a wellness company and develop a custom solution that met all of our requirements. They were also very professional and easy to work with, making the entire process stress-free.

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

There are no areas for improvement that we could identify. Aspired exceeded our expectations in every way and delivered a solution that has had a measurable impact on our business.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Ferreira Build Power

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company offers a wide range of services from property and infrastructure management to maintenance and monitoring of building.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• Aspired provided IT Staff augmentation services for our construction industry.
• We hired them to improve our software development processes and enhance our IT infrastructure.

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

Online Search

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Aspired were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included providing us with highly skilled IT professional who could work with our existing team and deliver key deliverables such as updating our current IT infrastructure, ongoing support, and infrastructure management. Aspired was able to provide us with the right resources that met our requirements and helped us achieve our goals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Teams that relied on our internal systems, since the updates are able to perform their job in a much more efficient manner, which has increased our overall productivity. Our next goal is to minimize our operational processes that depend on 3rd parties - we hope this upcoming phase can help us work more cohesively.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management was exceptional. They were very responsive to our needs; they compared industry best practices to set internal operational standards and then enabled employees with improved workflow. So far, every challenge that we have presented them with they've come through.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

For us, it was their structured approach to analyse the potential issues alongside their impact on our operations and prioritized their work accordingly. Their dynamic flexibility in resource allocation, utilization, and assignment has been instrumental in our progress thus far.

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

We had a great experience working with Aspired, and we highly recommend their services. At no point did we feel their team was working against our goals, or impacted our performance negatively.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Joint General Manager & Company Secretary of JWH Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A construction and building group that provides both affordable and multi-million-dollar dream homes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• We hired Aspired to deploy a set of skilled resources to sustain one of our internal systems for our construction company.
• Support for our system while also optimizing the system wherever possible by streamlining our processes
• Improving communication between teams because that was rather siloed, and enhancing overall collaboration efficiency

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Aspired were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work with Aspired initially involved providing support and maintenance for our internal system in the construction industry. As our partnership progressed, we expanded the team to focus on optimizing the system and enhancing collaboration. 

Key deliverables included continual support and troubleshooting to ensure the smooth functioning of the system, streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort, implementing effective communication channels to break down silos and foster collaboration among teams, enhancing the overall system performance, reliability, and scalability, and regular progress updates, documentation, and training for seamless knowledge transfer and future maintenance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• I'd say we achieved a significant portion of what we were aiming for, in less than half of the time we thought it would take. The collaboration with Aspired led to improved system performance, streamlined processes, enhanced collaboration, positive user feedback, and a scalable team to support the system's sustainability and growth.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Our experience with Aspired's project management was highly satisfactory. While timelines occasionally shifted due to ongoing requirement changes, their team remained flexible and adapted quickly to meet our evolving needs. They consistently delivered items on time, and their responsiveness to our requests and concerns was impressive. The transparent communication ensured that we were always kept informed about the progress of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their adaptive team structure, flexibility, and open-minded approach to exploring the unknown for better outcomes were most impressive about them. Plus, they have a solid infrastructure for what they do.

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

There were no significant areas of concern with Aspired's performance. The only aspect that required some learning was understanding how their model effectively caters to companies like ours. However, once we grasped its functionality, we found it to be a valuable and beneficial approach. Overall, our experience with Aspired was smooth and positive.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of G. L. Minibuses

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company offers transportation for sporting events, school trips, airport transfers, family trips, stag and hen parties.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• Delivering a user-friendly experience, enabling customers to effortlessly book rides.
• Tracking their vehicles in real time and enjoying a seamless payment process
• Creating a cutting-edge omnichannel app that would revolutionize our transportation services

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

Referral

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Aspired were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included developing a mobile app for transportation and a separate web app for business. Key deliverables were intuitive UI/UX, iOS and Android development, ride booking, real-time tracking, secure payments, backend integration, testing, documentation, and support. Gamification elements added location-specific engagement, such as challenges, rewards, and personalized recommendations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The project was a remarkable success, showing tangible outcomes that demonstrated progress and achievements, such as: 
  • A significant surge in app usage and an expanded customer base for ride bookings. 
  • Delighted customers praising the app's user-friendliness and reliability. 
  • Streamlined operations, enabling swift responses and efficient transportation management. 
  • Boosted productivity and cost savings by minimizing manual tasks and paperwork.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They used what we called an agile approach. Throughout my journey with them, they were always quick to respond to my questions, address my concerns and even clarify their approach in terms of the potential pros and cons of one option vs the other, which was greatly helpful to us. Yes, the timeline was met.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed with their ability to adapt and apply themselves to a solution and execute that solution.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Aura Games Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a small independent games development provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• We hired Aspired to help us meet our studio's growing demands for game development
• We needed an assist in delivering high-quality games to our players and ensuring timely releases.

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Aspired were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Aspired to take on the exciting challenge of designing and developing a captivating new game for our game industry. Their scope of work encompassed every aspect, from initial concept and detailed game designs to implementing innovative game mechanics, coding, and creating stunning graphics. Thorough testing ensured a flawless experience, leading to a successful launch. The key deliverables were an immersive game that delighted players with its captivating visuals, engaging gameplay, and seamless performance on multiple platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The project with Aspired yielded impressive results, demonstrating significant progress and success. We observed a noticeable increase in user engagement, with a growing number of active players and positive reviews. The game received excellent ratings and exceeded our revenue targets within just a few months of launch.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Aspired's team consistently delivered items on time and demonstrated a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. They addressed our needs, provided updates regularly, and were receptive to feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Aspired was their dedication to delivering top-notch quality in every aspect of the game development process. They paid meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every element, from the game mechanics to the graphics, was polished and of the highest standard. Additionally, their ability to understand our vision and translate it into an exceptional gaming experience set them apart. We greatly appreciated their open communication and ability to adapt to changes efficiently.

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

Can't think of anything. Our experience was pretty good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that advances medical innovations and distributes medicines that advance wellness.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• Building a robust IT infrastructure
• Streamlining our IT processes
• Enhancing our data securing measures

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Aspired were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of the work included a wide range of IT services, including software development, database management, network infrastructure design, and data security enhancements. Some of the key deliverables included the development of a new electronic health records system component, the implementation of a secure and data backup and recovery solution, and the redesign of our network infrastructure to improve performance and reliability.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The measurable results from the project were significant. We were able to improve our IT processes, reduce downtime, and increased productivity. Our new electronic health records system has significantly improved patient care and has streamlined our clinical workflows. Additionally, the data security enhancements have helped us further solidity data protection.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Aspired's project management was excellent. They delivered items on time and were always responsive to our needs. Their project manager kept updated on the progress of the project, and was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What we found most impressive about Aspired was their ability to understand our unique needs and developed a custom IT solution that was tailored to our organization. Their team was highly skilled and dedicated to assuring our project was a success.

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

They are perfect.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of LeewayHertz

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build innovative AI solution for startups and enterprises.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• Development of premier play-to-earn blockchain game
• Appeal to a broad audience and drive revenue for our studio

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Aspired’s team?

Aspired provided a team of 12 resources covering creative roles, developers, manual and test automation QA personnel, DevOps, and our project leads.

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope included a multi-phase launch for our game across the web, initially and later followed by a mobile version, a primary and secondary exchange for NFT-powered in-game collectibles, and future plans for an implementation of a DAO (the DAO mobile version is out of the scope for phase one release).We came ton aspired with what we had prepared for the game world; our game lore and high-level goals and expectations.

 They were responsible for creating a game concept and logic that aligned with our goals and vision, developing the game mechanics, creating the graphics and sound effects, building the smart contracts and tokens, and testing the game to ensure it was bug-free and ready for launch.

 The key deliverables included a fully functional web game that was available for players to play, token creation as well as primary and secondary trading platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Our community loves the game, and the game has since become one of our primary sources of income. So we're happy with what we achieved with the first release.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Throughout the process, we never felt off-target or uninformed, even though we incorporated more than a few3 changes in the game. Instead, they kept the process transparent and proactively communicated any potential delays allowing us to adjust our marketing and outreach activities accordingly, which was very helpful.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

It was their work culture that impressed us the most. They were present-minded, focused, and very responsive to all aspects of the game.

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

Not really. The existing formula worked well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of BritGrocer Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Food and beverage distribution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• We hired Aspired to give us their best developers to build an app for us.

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

Online Search

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Aspired’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Firstly, we were initially impressed by the app sample we found online, but Aspired's team exceeded our expectations with a superior prototype of their own. From there, they executed their plans with precision, leaving no detail overlooked.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• We were thrilled with the end result Aspired delivered, which exceeded our expectations. The app was developed impeccably, functioning smoothly and without any glitches. Its user-friendly interface is simple to navigate without any crashes. We were also impressed with Aspired's excellent time management skills, delivering the project on time.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They provided us with a better prototype than the one we found online, and they effectively communicated with us throughout the project, always keeping us informed on deliverables and ongoing activities. They were always available on Slack and Zoom.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Despite not being part of the original agreement, Aspired's commitment to delivering the best version of our product was truly impressive. They reorganized internal resources and gave us access to additional roles to ensure our success. Along with their expertise, they brought efficiency and strong values to the table.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & COO at SmartSites of SmartSites

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online appointments with digital marketing agency services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aspired to accomplish?

• Software development

SOLUTION

How did you find Aspired?

Online Search

Why did you select Aspired over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Aspired’s team?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We needed to assemble a dedicated delivery team for an ongoing project, and Aspired came highly recommended. I reached out to them, and they were able to put a team of 7 skilled resources in no time. Throughout the year-long engagement, the team consistently delivered high-quality work and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Aspired to any company in need of reliable and efficient IT services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• We were able to solve all issues and accomplish the goal of the project as they addressed all the necessary point and helped us on schedule.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Throughout our collaboration, the team at Aspired consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and commitment to achieving our goals. They were dedicated to delivering on objectives and consistently contributed innovative ideas. We feel fortunate to have found a reliable team that remained committed even during the most challenging times, and we are very satisfied with the results of our partnership over the last year.

What was your primary form of communication with Aspired?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by how well Aspired understood our service goals and vision. They quickly grasped our ideas and started coming up with helpful suggestions that proved instrumental in our service's success. Not only did they start the project on time and within budget, but they also identified and addressed issues promptly. Overall, it was a smooth and efficient collaboration, and we appreciated their dedication to our project.

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

There's none.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Tech lead at a thriving online community of health and fitness enthusiasts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Aspired, and what were your goals?

We hired a few app developers and a devops engineer from Aspired to help us build our app and to monitor its performance and maintain it to ensure its compatibility with newer OS versions.

SOLUTION

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

We had previously worked with them on a few projects and we were happy with the quality of work they produced. Therefore we decided to work with them again.

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

They surveyed the project and showed us a prototype to get the final draft finalised. Then they started working on the app and asked us for feedback on every step of the way. Their team took the project through several stages - from ideation to conceptualization and final phase out.

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

A group of 5 people worked on our project and we were mostly in communication with the project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app was completed well before time and we liked its interface. The beta users found the app to be easily navigable and appreciated its look and feel. We saw no glitches on the app - it runs seamlessly round the clock. It has been consistently improved in performance thanks to their timely updates.

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

They were highly efficient in communication and kept us in the loop. They've completed the project on time while staying flexible in terms of accommodating our several change requests.

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

They made sure that we were satisfied with the project and went through any number of edits to make sure the app turned out how we wanted it to be. Their professionalism, proactiveness, and timely communication make them stand out from other companies.

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

Not that we can think of anything. We would definitely work with them again in the near future.