Dcastalia Limited

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am employed as Head of IT at Babylon Group. Babylon Group is a conglomerate that has been in the industry for more than three decades. The company has pioneered in the brilliance to innovate and establish a benchmark in the industry for ethical and sustainable apparel manufacturing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were excited to work with Dcastalia because of their exceptional expertise in web development across diverse industries. We needed someone knowledgeable about our services and organizational goals to create a website where clients could simply learn more about our organization.

SOLUTION

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

We made the decision to engage with Dcastalia Limited after having a comprehensive consultation, understanding their working style, and evaluating some of their work. Additionally, they came highly recommended to us.

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

The Dcastalia Limited website development team guided us through each stage of their process, from research and development to technical review and website implementation. The web development team did a fantastic job throughout the R&D stage with the help of our resources and knowledge, as well as their own in-depth internal study. We had a deadline for launching our website, and the Dcastalia Web team worked closely with us throughout to finish the project on time and without error.

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

There were three people on the team: two web developers and the account manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working with Dcastalia Limited has been a pleasure, and I'm satisfied with the results. The team has also met all of our expectations and project objectives in a timely manner.

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

Throughout our partnership, Dcastalia has consistently delivered work that I have been delighted with. The crew also met all of our needs and had the same vision for the project.

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

The most amazing thing we realized about Dcastalia is that they were able to provide the precise and dynamic website with the pertinent material we need. It is impressive how quickly they met each and every one of our needs.

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

We did not face any issues from the web development team. We are really pleased to see their professionalism in their specialties.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Creative Engineers LTD. (CEL) is a private limited engineering corporation with over 40 years of experience as Bangladesh's top provider of escalators and elevators. We are committed to shaping national infrastructures with professionals and cutting-edge technology, providing major contributions to the country's national urban growth. At Creative Engineers Ltd. I'm employed as a Marketing Executive.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We partnered with Dcastalia Ltd. to design and create a website for our company. We wanted a dynamic website that would provide information about our company, highlight all of our projects, business units, Schindler's products, and everything else that distinguishes us from the competitors.

SOLUTION

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

We have been doing industry research to find a website development company that will meet our requirements in design and develop a seamless website to flourish our business goals. We chose Dcastalia Dcastalia Limited to develop & design our company’s website because of their years of experience in this field and an impressive portfolio.

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

We partnered with Dcastalia Ltd. to design and build a website from the ground up for us because we needed a new website for the company to reflect a modern face. The website needed to be vibrant, with some animation and eye-catching visuals, to reflect our company theme. Furthermore, we requested separate sections to highlight the organization's business units, products, projects, and associated partners.

The website was designed using Adobe XD and was developed using the following technologies:

• Language: PHP
• Markup: HTML, CSS, SASS
• JavaScript Libraries: jQuery, Slick Slider, Light gallery, Image Preloader, Rellax JS
• Web Framework: Yii2 Framework
• UI Framework: Bootstrap, Font Awesome

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

The team comprised 5 members, which included an Account Manager, a Project Manager, a UI/UX designer, and 2 website developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working with Dcastalia, my organization and I have been satisfied to the fullest. Their deliverance of work is simply outstanding and they were aligned with every change which was given. Moreover, the team was aligned to each and every of our requirements and vision for the project from the beginning

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

They have followed an effective communication approach since the beginning. The process started with an initial kickoff meeting, weekly status updates, and follow-ups based on our feedback. Throughout the various phases of development, they made sure to provide us with updates and we were aligned with them as well to provide support from our end.

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

The distinctive and modern designs have truly set them apart in the website design and development companies in Bangladesh. The design team had as a process to lay out their modern perception to design our website in such a way that it’s truly different from others.

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

Although we had problems during the project, there was a brief communication gap because of problems on both ends, however it was simply resolved through several sync meetings with the whole team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

At Mir Akhter Hossain Ltd. i'm employed as an Electrical Engineer and Head of IT right now. In the infrastructure sector, we have been aiming for consistently high standards which define our quality of work. With its employees, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and financial institutions, we frequently uphold excellent working relationships.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We worked with Dcastalia Ltd. to plan and build a website for our business. We sought a dynamic website that would provide insights about our business, emphasize all of our projects, business segments, and everything else that sets us apart from the competition.

SOLUTION

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

Since we were previously affiliated with Dcastalia and were happy with their service. Thus, we chose them to develop & design our company’s website. They are one of the finest website development & design companies in Bangladesh and rich in experience.

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

We engaged Dcastalia to design and create a website from scratch for us because we wanted a new website for our business to present a contemporary face for the company. To reflect our corporate identity, the website needed to be lively with some motion and eye-catching images. Furthermore, we requested separate sections to highlight the portfolio, sectors, equipment, and associated partners of the organization. Additionally, with investor information it allows anyone interested to learn more about our business.

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

The team comprised 5 members, which included an Account Manager, a Project Manager, a UI/UX developer, and 2 website developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working with Dcastalia, I have been very much satisfied with their deliverance of work. Moreover, the team has been aligned to each and every of our requirements and vision for the project.

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

The project management approach used by Dcastalia was highly successful since they adhered to a set procedure for communication that included initial kickoff meetings, weekly status updates, and follow-ups based on our feedback. Throughout the various phases of development, they made sure to provide us with updates.

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

They have a charismatic approach for distinctive and sophisticated designs, which sets them apart from other website development companies in Bangladesh. The design team had the perception to design our website in such a way that set it apart from that of our competitors.

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

Although we had no problems during the project, there was a brief communication gap because of problems on our end.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the head of branding at MJL Bangladesh Limited. MJL Bangladesh Limited is the industry leader for all lube oil products in Bangladesh. It is the sole distributor of the global brand Mobil™, with a large-scale interlinked network of retail outlets and delivery service providers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted an improved front end implementation and a highly interactive and dynamic UX redesign for our main website that would enhance our customer conversion rates for all areas, by streamlining the purchase process across all our platforms and applications, to meet our business goals.

SOLUTION

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

We came across Dcastalia while researching top software development companies in Bangladesh. With their already impressive reputation and portfolio, the company won us over with their genuine effort in drafting out creative ideas and plans that would meet our objectives, and we decided to go ahead with them for our website project.

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

We required a robust information architecture with highly interactive UI sections on our website that exhibit contemporary design with a very smooth and satisfying user experience. Dcastalia conceptualized the project into defined measurable tasks and assigned them to the experts on their team.

From start to finish, from strategic analysis, user testing to QA, all the steps in the process were outlined, documented and shared with all stakeholders. The Ecommerce website was completed with cutting-edge technologies like, NEXT.JS, Redux, yiiframework, REST API, GSAP, HTML and more, to create a stunning, visually aesthetic high performing piece of technology.

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

Dcastalia had an entire team of skilled experts from designers to developers, dedicated to our project, but our main point of contact was the Project manager, who coordinated all tasks and was very responsive and available for communication with us through calls and meetings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Ecommerce portal is a high performing, sophisticated, robust and secure piece of technology that clearly portrays the stunningly refined and interactive UI/UX design and functionality. This portal is a perfect counterpart to our corporate website that Dcastalia developed as well. It also reflects the global brand presence that we wanted and has helped us in achieving our business goals.

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

Dcastalia utilizes the Hybrid Agile Management techniques to manage and execute their projects efficiently. We have found them to be very responsive and transparent in all their communications and have always appreciated their detailed and organized documentation of all modifications, discussions and decisions, keeping everybody updated and on the right track.

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

We were highly pleased with Dcastalia’s readiness to solve problems and their expert advice on the best possible options for meeting our goals. From issues related to features and functionality, to security and data migration and more, all were dealt with skilled professionalism combined with genuine dedication.

We found them highly reliable and dedicated to delivering the best outcomes. Their consistent performance with a very successful client portfolio, marks them as the leading software development company in Bangladesh.

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

Dcastalia has always been responsive and ready with the best ideas for our project. They incorporated our feedback at every step and delivered the most appropriate solutions. We were pleased with the outcome of our project and would like to encourage Dcastalia to continue with their excellent work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

At Bhaiya Group I'm employed as Deputy Manager and Brand & IT at the moment. In the land development industry, we are aspiring to provide the people with a livable and sustainable environment. We routinely sustain great working ties with the personnel, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and financial institutions of Bhaiya Group.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We worked with Dcastalia Ltd. to plan and build a website for our land development project Pine City Purbachal. We sought a dynamic website that would provide insights about Pine City Purbachal, emphasizing all of our katha’s, features & amenities, and all the other factors that make Pine City a residence of stability and serenity.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Dcastalia to develop our website due to their broad knowledge and abilities after viewing their previous work. We believed they would distinguish us from our competitors and create a vibrant website that would promote our ambitions.

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

We hired Dcastalia to design and build a website from the ground up for us because we needed a new website for our project and to present Pine City in a modern light. The website needed to be animated with numerous motion and eye-catching visuals to convey our mission & vision for Pine City. We also asked for distinct sections to highlight the katha, the project's planning, and the features and facilities.

The visitor should be able to easily find all the information and enjoy their experience on the website, was our goal. The website was designed using Adobe XD and was developed using the following technologies: Language:

• PHP Markup
• HTML
• CSS
• SASS
• JavaScript
• Libraries
• jQuery
• Slick Slider
• Light gallery
• GSAP
• Image Preloader
• Rellax JS
• Scroll Trigger
• Web Framework
• Yii2 Framework
• UI Framework
• Bootstrap
• Font Awesome

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

The team comprised 5 people– a project manager, an account manager, a UI/UX developer, and 2 web developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team met all of our needs and produced a stunning website while staying on schedule. The account manager was excellent at communicating with us and comprehending all of our needs.

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

The project management approach used by Dcastalia was highly successful since they adhered to a set procedure for communication that included initial kickoff meetings, frequent status updates, and follow-ups based on our feedback. Throughout the various phases of development, they made sure to provide us with updates.

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

Dcastalia stands out among the newer website creation firms because of their years of experience. They have succeeded in becoming recognized by some of the top businesses in Bangladesh as a reliable service provider in the software development industry.

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

Although we had no problems during the project, there was a small communication gap due to challenges on our end.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Assistant Manager of the IT department at Green Multimedia Limited. We are a relatively new organization currently in the testing phases, but we aim to launch soon and become a top multimedia company that entertains the masses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking for a software development company to help us build an internal app. Our channel will host a quiz show where participants can win amazing prizes by answering fun trivia questions. We needed the app to monitor and maintain the questions and answers for the show and keep track of the activities.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Dcastalia because of previous work relations. We had worked with their team before and were very happy with their services, so we were eager to proceed with them.

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

For this project, we requested the Dcastalia team to develop a quiz Android app with 3 separate user interfaces. The first interface is for the Director to monitor and control the full quiz including the questions and answers, as well as to check the activities of the presenters and participants. They would have full access to the app’s database. For this app development, Dcastalia utilized Android Native, OOP Java, Socket IO, Yii2, MySQL, and REST API.

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

The team comprised 4 people, including the Project Manager, QA, and app developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were quite satisfied with Dcastalia’s work as they delivered on time and created a product that perfectly matched our requirements. Overall, our team was satisfied using this app during the production of the show.

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

The project was handled quite smoothly, and communication was clear and concise from their end. Dcastalia arranged a few meetings to properly discuss the scope and progress of the project. Aside from meetings, ongoing communication was carried out via messaging apps and the team shared all important documents via email. They handled communication in a clear and transparent way and kept us in the loop throughout the project life.

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

The best thing about Dcastalia is that they exceeded expectations and delivered a product that went above and beyond what we hoped for. Thanks to their team of experts, we received a high-quality app that is fully functional and runs very smoothly, with all the features we asked for.

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

We were quite satisfied with the end result and have no complaints.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Senior Executive at Credence Housing Ltd. Credence Housing Ltd. started its journey with the vision to create iconic landmarks to dot the gleaming skyline of Dhaka city. We strive to create innovative establishments with the latest tools and techniques in modern architecture and technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a website for our company, so we contacted Dcastalia to create it for us. We needed a nice website to demonstrate our capabilities and provide details about our company.

SOLUTION

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

We found Dcastalia online after seeing one of their projects. We were inspired by their capabilities and knew they were the right team for us.

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

The team was assigned to design and develop a website from scratch using popular software tools like Google Font API, jQuery, PHP, and Bootstrap. They kicked off the project with a round of meetings to understand our needs and the brand identity we wanted to portray and got to work accordingly. Dcastalia utilizes a combination of Agile and Waterfall techniques, which helped expedite the project's completion.

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

We had communications with the project manager, but there was a team of designers and developers working on the website as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website looked great. They made it exactly as we hoped and fulfilled all our requirements.

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

Dcastalia was proactive with their communication and routinely provided updates via emails and other text channels. We also had a few meetings and phone calls to discuss how to proceed at different stages.

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

Their portfolio is excellent. They have a long history of operations and have worked with many high-profile clients. They provided consistent performance with their projects through the years, which was highly appreciated.

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

We were okay with how they completed the project, so we don’t have any feedback.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Professor Department of Mass Communication and Journalism University of Dhaka

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Hired Dcastalia Limited to develop a personal, blog type website through one of my friends. The goal was to have a simple, highlt functional, ease of use website to store my write ups and other academic works.

SOLUTION

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

Was highly refered by my friend who has the exposure to work with the vendor. Fastest and seamless delivery of the project were key determining factors.

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

As I run throgh a tight academic schedule, i delegated my friend to look after the project. It's a highly customizable wordpress site. Bilingual- both English and Bengali, which was one of the major challenges to solve. Lots of other technical nuances are embedded to make it user friendly and easy to operate.

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

1. Project manager and chief designer 2. Client support executive 3. System engineer 4. Testing team

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A nice landing page Minimalist design Fantastic support team

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

Excellent.

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

They're innovative and they have nice client support.

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

Should focus for large scale, international, high impact projects. In-house training. Aim big.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Plan International Bangladesh is a development and humanitarian organisation which works all over the country to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Designation-IT Coordinator

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Dcastalia to design and develop a database system that would record and track sanitation and hygiene data from different parts of Bangladesh. Our primary goals were to digitize complex manual data collection processes, recording survey information through online forms and generating the entire report in one page.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Dcastalia based on a very positive recommendation from a professional source. They have a well-known reputation for their work ethic and processes. They’re strong in providing documentation and they have a good methodology, and their work is cleaner and more efficient.

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

Projects steps: - Understanding the problems of previous reporting mechanism

• Carrying out thorough research to create an effective solution
• Creating a structure to incorporate all the elements
• Designing and developing a fully digitalized database application

Key deliverables:

• Graphical comparison report with multiple filter options
• Database specifications document
• Entity-Attribute lists

Data definition lists Technologies:

• Html5
• SASS
• Google Chart
• PHP Yii2 framework

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

There was a team of one project manager and one senior developer from Dcastalia.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been able to produce high quality reports using the database system and take actionable decisions based on those reports. The reports produced successfully reflected the impact of our surveys.

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

The workflow was very simple, the resources were managed by official emails, and I had weekly calls with the project manager to discuss progress.

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

I believe the most impressive thing with Dcastalia was that: They took the time to understand what we really wanted to achieve and also they undertook the challenge in a compressed time period, which was very impressive. In general they were very helpful and they made us feel appreciated as a client.

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

No, I don't think of any improvements right at this moment. ; very satisfied with the services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Unique Group (UG) is one of the largest conglomerate and foremost diversified business entities in Bangladesh. Its journey started in the early 1980’s, and over the years, it has diversified into many new business sectors in order to meet the needs of the stakeholders, while contributing significantly to the economy. Md. Mominul Haque General Manager Business Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Castalia had been referred to us through a professional network. We hired them for website design and website development for three of our group’s concerns. They are: Borak Real Estate Unique Tours and Travels and Unique Eastern.

SOLUTION

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

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We were referred to Dcastalia through a professional network due to their extensive portfolio. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

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

Scope of work: They listed the requirements Project Research was conducted They showed us the prototypes and wireframes They took our approval for the website design and went to the development phase After the Development phase and Quality Assurance, the websites were deployed.

Technologies used: Design HTML CSS + Back end Front end Mobile version + Data entry QA + Bug fixing

Deliverables: Work proposal Project documentation Completed website CMS documentation

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

In total, we worked with the project manager, senior developer, designer and Quality Assurance specialist for each project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Dcastalia is good at communication; we’ve never experienced any difficulties. They always respond within 24 hours, and they go directly to the point. They have been very professional throughout the process.

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

They’ve delivered all the projects on time and within budget.

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

What I find most impressive is their timeliness and attention to detail. They know exactly what we ask for, even when our explanations could be sub-par.

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

Even though there had been issues regarding the implementation of changes but finally they overcame them.