Binary Mango

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

G8 Ventures is a technology consultancy and digital business based in Spain. We work with different clients in the digital area, like big enterprises looking for new ways to make money in the digital world. We work with banks, beer distributors, furniture distributors, and so on, helping them undergo the transformation process from being analogic to digital companies.

I’m the managing partner of the company, and my partner is the founder and CEO of the company. I get involved with a lot of projects, directing them from beginning to end.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binary Mango?

My goal was to find a partner on the technology side of product development. We were developing a marketplace for a Mexican furniture company. This was a very large project from a technological standpoint, so we wanted to have the support of a company that focuses specifically on that area, or at least has more abilities than we do, to help us with the client and be on top of it from beginning to end. We needed counsel on the best ways to implement new digital products and develop the entire marketplace. One of the main requirements was for the marketplace to handle a large number of orders and products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We handled all UX design in-house, but we consulted with Binary Mango to see whether there could be better technological strategies or other ways to execute the UX. Some things changed, but we basically did the design in-house, and then we hired Binary Mango for the development of the product. We had consultancy sessions every week to discuss anything we hadn’t thought of while doing the design. 

Binary Mango built the platform on Magento 2. The site has a lot of features, including 3D product visualizations. Binary Mango implemented smart 3D technology so that clients can see and place our products within their own spaces.

What is the team composition?

I’m in direct contact with three of them, including Jacob (CTO, Binary Mango), a developer, and a project manager that helps us achieve goals on time. I’m not sure if more people are working in the background.

How did you come to work with Binary Mango?

My partner and I were looking for developers for this project, but we couldn’t find a very good price-quality ratio locally. I knew Jacob from my hometown, and I knew Binary Mango had done a lot of cutting-edge work. We preferred hiring them over a team we weren’t familiar with, which might not have worked out as well.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost so far is 53,000, either euros or pounds (approximately $59,000–$69,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

The overall project started in February 2019, we began talking with Binary Mango in March, and we officially started once we were ready with the design. Our work together is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Binary Mango helped us build the platform in a better, more efficient way. The feedback so far has been amazing. The client came to us for the idea and the technology part. They didn’t know Magento 2 at all; they have a development team for other brands of theirs, but they didn’t have access to this level of knowledge. The team at Binary Mango knows this product very well. It’s been amazing for the client, and they’re very happy.

How did Binary Mango perform from a project management standpoint?

The process is accurate and very good, which is reassuring to me. Jacob is always available, which is something we value a lot. We’ve been using Slack and Trello a lot with them.

We handle project management in-house, so we didn’t need a lot of help organizing what we were doing or when we’d be developing different functionalities. The challenge is taking care of unplanned things, and I’m very happy with that specifically. Projects such as this can be stressful, and the hardest part is managing unexpected situations. Their responses to different problems we’ve encountered have been amazing; they respond to new problems very quickly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The fast response is the most important thing for me. They’ve always been available and willing to fix things. We plan a lot of things ahead of time, but handling things that weren’t planned is the hardest part for everyone involved. Time and again, they’ve responded fast. They’re willing to do anything to make the client happy. Also, their quick response times don’t take away from how great they are at development. They’re very good, and they understand cutting-edge technologies. It was important for us to find a good developer, but their willingness to do everything well and respond fast has been outstanding. It’s not something I usually encounter.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have anything specific. They’re based in Miami, and the time difference was a bit hard to deal with in the beginning. Since Jacob came back to Spain, I haven’t felt that at all.

I don’t have any negative things to mention. We’ve had a very good experience so far, and we haven’t had any issues at all. I feel very happy.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s important to have a clear understanding of what the product is from the beginning. It’ll help them find the best technologies. In my case, we had a long consultancy in the beginning, and we were very clear about what we wanted to do, so it was very easy for them to suggest the right technology.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the general manager of Forest Travel, a full flight and luxury travel agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binary Mango?

We needed to develop an application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binary Mango built a client-facing native app for both Android and iOS devices. Users can log in to the app and book flights. We worked closely with our internal web design to create a color scheme, but the Binary Mango team handled most of the design and all of the development.

What is the team composition?

Jacobo (CTO, Binary Mango) was my main point of contact. He acted as the project manager in coordinating everything, but I believe he also was involved in quality control or development: he knew a lot about what was being done.

How did you come to work with Binary Mango?

I’ve known Jacobo for a long time. He used to work with my brother at a business intelligence company; they later split, and Jacobo started Binary Mango. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place in 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everyone absolutely loves the app. I think it’s one of the best pieces of technology ever developed. It was a true direction changer for our clients in our market.

How did Binary Mango perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was fantastic. One of the things I liked about working with Binary Mango is that their timelines were super on point. They did a good job of managing expectations about timelines. Whenever we had to change the timing, they updated the schedule expectations to prevent misunderstandings.

We had an Asana page to record tasks and to-dos, but I’m horrible about updating project management tools. We mostly communicated with Jacobo over email or the phone.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The last thing I want in a third-party vendor is an order-taker company that does exactly what I ask them to do. Binary Mango looked at the problems I faced and used that to propose a better solution than what I’d thought of. I have no experience in app development, so relying on their expertise to do something better saved us a lot of back and forth.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Honestly, I can’t think of anything—I had such a great experience.

Any advice for potential customers?

Let Binary Mango guide you. They really know what they’re doing to find the perfect solution. They’re creative and critical thinkers who understand how to make a solution that goes beyond something that’s pretty and what the client asks for. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing partner of a marketing agency. We have a bit more than 50 people, and we work with large brands in Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binary Mango?

We’ve worked with Binary Mango a lot. I believe this collaboration was specifically for an augmented reality project for one of our larger clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binary Mango helped us develop the front- and backend and the whole concept of the application. The main idea came from our agency but they basically came up with the whole concept and UI/UX wireframing and later designed the entire experience and frontend.

The application was for the sales team of Duracell, enabling them to place exhibitors in the application using AR and show those to supermarkets and big shops. Companies like Duracell basically buy spots in supermarkets to sell their batteries. The sales team uses the app in shops across Latin America to showcase how the exhibitors are going to look in those places.

What is the team composition?

I’m involved with the agency, but not to a great level of detail. I believe there were 3–4 people from Binary Mango involved. I always talked to Jacobo (CTO, Binary Mango) who was managing everything. They have a very confident team and they deliver.

How did you come to work with Binary Mango?

We have a lot of resources and a lot of provider databases. We probably started working with their account manager. I had a lot of contact with him since this is an important project for us, but I don’t remember how we found them.

How much have you invested with them?

This was a mid-sized project, so the engagement with Binary Mango was probably between $10,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I think this project started in 2016 or 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Binary Mango is very detail-oriented, which is the main thing I love about them. If they commit to a date, they deliver on it, and there’s not a lot of back and forth usually. Jacobo has a lot of criteria; he’s not just a normal developer. He really a business and marketing mindset, which leads to quality graphics, ideas, and code.

How did Binary Mango perform from a project management standpoint?

They typically deliver before the dates they give us and Jacobo handles project management pretty well. We trust them as a company, so there’s no problem at all for them to talk to the client. They work with us and we have a team of project managers from the agency who actually deliver the project to the client. Binary Mango is also in the front and we’ve had client meetings together with them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have a lot of common sense. Binary Mango isn’t the typical team just take our orders. They’re always proposing new ideas and are very business- and marketing-oriented.

Another thing I like about them is that whenever they give us a date, they’ll be on time. Binary Mango is the type of team that delivers on its promises. They’re very punctual with their deadlines.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’s difficult to negotiate deadlines with them sometimes. I think that plays in their favor, but as the client, it’s sometimes difficult for me to agree on one date. They’re not flexible in this sense. If I tell them that I want something delivered in one or two weeks, they’ll tell me it’s not possible and that it’ll be three weeks. We’ve had some hard times trying to negotiate with them, but that plays in their favor because they’re always on time when they tell us a date. Agencies like ours need things to be rushed and fast sometimes, but we always end up working with them because they deliver.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients should let them think; they’re good at that. Binary Mango is not the type of company that needs to be told exactly what to do in terms of colors, UX, and so on. If they have a brief with the objective, they’ll propose what the client needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Tax Specialist of SEAT, SA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Company dedicated to the manufacturing of automobiles and other related vehicle

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binary Mango to accomplish?

• Develop a centralized platform for communication between sales and fiscal departments.
• Ensure clear task management, deadlines, and proper documentation storage.
• Mitigate fiscal risks by facilitating effective tracking and quantification of potential issues.

SOLUTION

How did you find Binary Mango?

Referral

Why did you select Binary Mango over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Binary Mango were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have requested the services of Binary Mango to develop a platform that centralizes communication between the various sales areas and the tax department of our company. This tool will enable a clear and detailed view of the tasks, deadlines to be met, as well as the proper management and storage of the necessary documentation to comply with tax regulations. 
The main objective is to mitigate the fiscal risks that could arise due to the lack of documentation, while facilitating an efficient follow-up of pending or overdue tasks and an agile quantification of fiscal risks.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Through the platform, we maintain clear and effective communication with the sales areas, which has allowed us to optimize tasks and reduce the hours spent on non-value-added activities. This allows us to focus on more efficient tasks with the confidence of having fiscal risks under control.

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

Binary Mango's commitment to the development of the platform was exceptional. The remarkably user-friendly interface increases task efficiency and ensures robust tax risk management. The team demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and provided us with valuable insight. In particular, Binary Mango always met deadlines, reflecting their excellent project management.

What was your primary form of communication with Binary Mango?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their effective communication, quick understanding of our needs, valuable input of ideas, and consistent adherence to deadlines.

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

Our experience with Binary Mango was quite positive, and we don't have any specific areas for improvement to highlight. They met our expectations effectively, and the project was executed smoothly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of Gelt

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mobile application that offers a loyaltie program at FMCG and retail.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binary Mango to accomplish?

• Develop a product.
• Improve UX and UI

SOLUTION

How did you find Binary Mango?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Binary Mango over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Binary Mango were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We trusted Binary Mango to develop a new product, their team showed exceptional professionalism, providing innovative solutions that transformed the UX of our application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Weekly project deliveries.

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

During the development, new requirements arose from our client and they knew how to give us the best solution for it and even delivered the results ahead of the roadmap.

What was your primary form of communication with Binary Mango?

Virtual Meeting

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

I was impressed by their professionalism and responsiveness.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder of Fundspace. At Fundspace, we’re simplifying the way property developers secure funding for their projects. We help developers navigate the ever expanding lending marketplace, get funding decisions faster and reduce up front lender fees all from their smartphone.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Binary Mango?

Build an iOS and Android app.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal with the Fundspace app is to essentially make short-term property finance more accessible for all types of developers and help streamline the application and underwriting processes, whilst giving the developer more flexible options when it comes to fees.

SOLUTION

How did you select Binary Mango?

I came across their work on LinkedIn

Describe the project in detail.

The apps various features gives developers the ability to easily communicate, exchange information and request updates in realtime directly with their selected lender outside of the industry norm 9 - 5 parameters. Better communication means faster decisions and a better borrower experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app development is ongoing but so far all test builds have been impressive.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Good communication through WhatsApp and Asana

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their communication and development approach has been impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not yet

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the director of a medical supply company and used Binary Mango to create an app to help stop the spread of covid-19.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a geo location app that looked good and worked across the globe - Binary Mango were able to provide this in record time - literally.

SOLUTION

How did you select Binary Mango and what were the deciding factors?

They under promised and over delivered in every way. In terms of the app creation, technology, location, look, feel, design and implementation.

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

We needed an app that would allow super users to mark up when a covid19 case was found and other regular users would be able to see their proximity to the filed covid19 case.

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

We had three developers and a designer, all coordinated by Jacobo.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As already provided above.

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

We utilised slack.

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

As above.

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

No, Binary Mango excelled in every way possible.