Intelivita

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of a company that’s creating an app parents and teachers can use to teach children from the ages of 2-11 about mindfulness.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We were preparing to pitch our business concept to investors and needed a partner to develop a basic prototype of our app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Intelivita developed a basic prototype for our app so we could show potential investors what it could look like on various platforms. Our idea centers on an app that distributes massive open-source video content.

We gave them wireframes of how we wanted it to look and the team contributed ideas as well. They designed the final layout for the solution using Marvel tools.

We hired a different third-party vendor to produce an animated video to integrate into the prototype. Intelivita integrated the video into platforms where it was compatible.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Oliver (Managing Director, Intelivita).

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

I found Intelivita through a freelance platform where I read positive reviews of their work. They had a fair hourly rate for building prototypes and their timelines worked well with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than less than $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2019 for under a week.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was a basic prototype but for the money and timeline, we couldn’t have asked for better.They met our extremely tight deadlines; we literally had to present the prototype to investors 4–5 days later.

In light of our limited timeline and budget, we couldn’t have asked for a better deliverable. They completed the prototype in under a week. Despite its simplicity, we were pleased that the prototype met our expectations.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was a strength we saw from the managing director, who served as our point of contact. He excelled at communication and stayed in constant contact via phone, text, and email. They rapidly supplied us with everything we needed right on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

For the budget and time we provided, Intelivita truly went the extra mile for us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The prototype was quite simplistic from a design perspective, so UX design might be a skill they could strengthen. To be fair, though, we gave them very limited time to complete the project.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They communicate effectively and hit deadlines. The managing director took the time to understand what we wanted. I suggest using them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a freelance team producer at ITV Broadcasting, a broadcast media company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

My company wanted to create an escape room experience that mixed cyber and physical elements. We needed help developing and designing a web application that would be a central part of this experience.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

My team provided the Intelivita team with design assets of how we wanted the app to look. We walked them through some of the key elements that we wanted. For instance, there would be facilitators handling each escape room, so the web app needed to be user-friendly. Intelivita took this information and created the web app from scratch. They integrated different features, like prompt elements and a timer.

What is the team composition?

Our main contact was Oliver (Managing Director, Intelivita). He answered any questions we had about the scope of the project. We also engaged with Tuhin (Co-Founder, Intelivita), who addressed our feedback and updated us on progress. During run-throughs of the app, we contacted Tuhin if we had any questions or noticed issues, which he fixed.  

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

I found Intelivita online. They had great reviews and a lot of working experience, and they offered the services that we needed. When I called Oliver, he was very helpful and willing to work within our tight timeframe.

How much have you invested with them?

My company spent less than $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place in May 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The feedback from my team has been very positive.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

We did several dry runs of the app, and Intelivita responded to our feedback and made any changes we requested quickly and efficiently. They managed the project incredibly well and made our tight deadline a priority; they even worked on weekends to make sure they could meet it.

Base camp was our main form of communication. I also spoke with Oliver over the phone; if my team had any questions after an internal meeting, I knew I could call him.

What did you find most impressive about them?

When we approached Intelivita, we weren’t entirely sure of what we wanted. After providing them with a description of how each escape room experience was going to pan out and a general overview of the look and feel we wanted, they understood our needs and what we were looking for. Intelivita took our ideas and brought them to life. The team ensured that the look and feel of the web app were consistent.

They also helped us to understand how the web app would work. Since we planned to bring the escape room experience across the country, they explained that what they were creating would be available as a URL. The team provided insights, suggestions, and clarifications to ensure my team’s comprehension. They asked us questions in many areas that we hadn’t thought of, which helped us work out the smaller details we would’ve otherwise overlooked. For example, they asked us whether, when users need to enter certain answers into the app, the words should be uppercase or lowercase. Also, they suggested making the URL password-protected, so that not just anyone could get into the web app.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I can think of. They were really helpful throughout the whole process.

Any advice for potential customers?

Our teams had several discussions early on over email and phone about what we were looking for. We made sure we were on the same page, which helped us get to this endpoint where we’re all happy.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of an app development company. We’ve built apps and platforms for about eight years.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We needed to build a meditation application for one of our clients. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Intelivita provided development support for the web version of a mobile application—our team did the main app separately. The web app offers users a survey to collect feedback. It then sends users sample meditation tracks to try when they are studying and under stress. 

Intelivita helped in all areas of design, testing, and delivering. We gave the team an outline with sketchy images. They then put it together in their format which we agreed to and went ahead with. They also recommended what technology to use and built the web app in HTML and PHP.

What is the team composition?

Oliver (Managing Director, Intelivita) was our main point of contact. 3–4 members of the team worked on the project.

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

They initially reached out to us to collaborate more on our ongoing workload. We were trying to pick the right project to begin our relationship with and then work out how we can collaborate on a more regular basis going forward. This project seemed to be the right fit.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around £10,000 (Approximately $12,900 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them from February–April 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have received positive feedback on the platform and what Intelivita has delivered. People have found the app intuitive to use.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

The project went smoothly. Intelivita managed every step well. They were in constant communication, and they hit every milestone and deliverable. We used Slack, Skype, and at times, direct phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Intelivita delivered on time and quickly ironed out any small obstacle we might have had. Their communication was fantastic. The project came to them last-minute with stringent timelines and a lot of pressure on the team. Intelivita still managed to deliver.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think so. That would be unfair considering how well they delivered and communicated throughout the project.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust in what Intelivita is telling you; they know what they are doing.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of Simply Solve IT, a managed IT services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We needed support for a complex project for one of our clients, so we hired Intelivita to help us with software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Intelivita developed a web application that we have migrated over to a few systems across several different technologies. The team primarily programmed the app using PHP and CodeIgniter. Just recently, they added a .NET framework app to bridge a critical gap. Our project required them to cover a wide range of technologies.

They provided all of the software development the project required. Whenever we send them a new requirement, they amend and change the product as needed. At this point, they have re-coded the entirety of our existing system.

What is the team composition? 

We’ve worked with about six people from Intelivita. Mainly, we interact with Oliver (Managing Director, Intelivita) and Dhaval (Co-Founder, Intelivita). Both of them assembled the team that works with us.

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

After struggling quite a bit with our search for a software development and hosting provider, we found Intelivita online. The managing director seemed to truly understand our needs. He asked all the right questions. Based on our initial interactions, we felt like they would be a good match.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since November 2018. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Intelivita delivered a software package that met all of the requirements for our client. We’ve received excellent feedback on the deliverables. Our client enjoys using the system they built. 

We’re currently working out some issues, but the team from Intelivita comes back with solutions quite quickly. They understand the importance of fixing pilots and testers as fast as possible so that we don’t lose the client’s interest. 

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management has been very smooth. We mainly communicate over Skype, and usually call or message them roughly hourly. 

I can task Intelivita with virtually any issue, and they’ll get it fixed without asking for too much support. Other companies I’ve worked with have asked so many questions that we might as well have just done the job ourselves. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Intelivita genuinely understands our client’s needs, even though they are incredibly sophisticated. All our other past vendors required detailed explanations, yet still gave us excuses when they couldn’t deliver. With Intelivita, we simply tell them what we want, and they ensure it gets completed correctly. They thoroughly understand both the model and the process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing they need to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure your requirements are clear. I would have no hesitation in recommending Intelivita. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of a telecommunications firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

I needed help with app development as I don’t have any software developers in-house.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re developing my iOS and Android apps. It’s an online nutrition and exercise-based application that provides consultancy for our subscribers.

It’s ongoing development and they implement new features as needed. I provide them with the design and structure, and they bring it to life. They deliver everything exactly how I envision it to be.

What is the team composition?

For the database and backend, I work with one person for iOS and one for Android. There are sometimes more people as needed and some of those people change. I’m worked with at least eight people so far.

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

I checked out many developers online and chose to work with Intelivita.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent £60,000 (approximately $79,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in 2015 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It took about a year to deliver the app—after six months of development, it was tested before going on the market to be sure everything was working fine. I realized that the design I provided wasn’t good enough, so I decided to make some improvements.

We’ve just released the latest version and the users are very happy—this version is much better. I believe in this project which is why I invested a lot and Intelivitia really did a good job.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

The project management is good. If it wasn’t, I wouldn’t have been working with them for so long. I’m very happy with them as we understand each other, communication is always good, and everything is going smoothly. We communicate via Skype and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m very happy working with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I initially thought they were slow because the first version took a long time to complete, but I’ve not had experience with other developers to compare. I would like them to be a bit faster.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

No.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Nelson, a startup in its early stages. It’s an app that offers various services for tenants. Similar to an online concierge app, it will organize bills, request cleaners, and other specialized services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

I needed an app prototype to demonstrate for potential investors and clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I provided Intelivita with basic concepts. So far, their team created different screens as artwork and a clickable prototype to mimic my vision. The cross-platform application will be for iOS and Android.

What is the team composition?

My primary contact is Oliver (Managing Director, Intelivita).

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

I found Intelivita on PeoplePerHour, a freelance website. I went through their portfolio and various work descriptions and contacted Oliver from there.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent only €200 (approximately $251.95 USD) so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Intelivita in December 2018, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re at the proof of concept stage at the moment and haven’t received any concrete data. I’ve shown a few people the prototype, and they’ve been impressed with the artwork, but there are a few screens that need to be completed. That work will be discussed over the next few weeks. I’ve been extremely pleased with Intelivita so far.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management has been efficient. The communication we’ve had has been first class. Oliver responds immediately, and as the work has progressed, he continues to be professional and forthcoming. We communicate mainly through email and the PeoplePerHour platform.

What did you find most impressive about them?

In only a limited time, Oliver has continued to impress me with the quality of his services and communication. Even over Christmas, he was responsive outside of the office.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t fault them on anything they’ve done so far.

Any advice for potential customers?

Customers need to be clear and concise with their needs and objectives.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I own a branding and web design agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We needed help developing a transportation app from scratch for one of our clients. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Intelivita designed and developed a native mobile app for iOS and Android from scratch, including the UI/UX, requirements, and wireframes.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two project managers. 

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

A friend of mine who had worked with them before introduced us.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about $30,000 in the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

They worked on the app from April–August 2018 and we're in talks with them about starting on a few more projects in the near future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Intelivita delivered a high-quality app that our client was very happy with overall. We had very few edits to make, because they pretty much nailed it on the first try.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

They were great. Compared to other vendors I've worked with, they're much more autonomous and proactive. They were also very responsive to our needs and communicative throughout. We mostly kept in touch through Skype and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I didn't have to micromanage their work at all; I could trust that they'd get everything done in a timely manner. They also provided valuable feedback and input along the way to help us improve the final product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything to be honest.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m one of the partners of New Haven Café.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We’d been running on word of mouth only and decided to have a website developed.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed and designed our website. They were so helpful because I’m not a technical person, so they took me through the process and told me what would work and what wouldn’t. They went over the menu several times and corrected anything they missed, or I missed. They showed me a draft and got my opinion, then we changed a few things.

What is the team composition?

I worked with Oliver (Managing Director, Intelivita) and one other person.

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

A customer recommended them and told us that Intelivita could take our business to the next level.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–September 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was perfect and I was really happy with the results. I told them it was brilliant, and I was very pleased. We’re very excited about the website; to see my business online is fantastic.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very organized, to the point that they organized me. We met in person at the beginning and then we used email and phone to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were so helpful and their ideas are brilliant.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. I’m very happy with what I got.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give them your ideas and then listen to the feedback. They’re very clever.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the technical director of Eat2Earn. We’re a revolutionary online food ordering platform that offers a reward system for both the customers and the restaurants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We’d already developed our website, but we needed help creating the corresponding mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Intelivita worked directly with the web developer and myself in regards to what we were looking for in an app. Utilizing HTML on the Rack framework, they built a cross platform app for iOS and Android devices. A lot of the work they’ve done to date is making our core site visible in an app, using tokenization and basic APIs. They're going to work with us for the next couple of years as we design a more in-depth API.

The main feature is the five level reward system, which has a double-sided structure. There are five levels of rewards for both customers and restaurants. We give back half of the fees we collect per order through the reward system. It's a unique idea in the industry. Typically, only customers get money back on the order. A lot of the other online food companies are forcing the restaurants to give discounts or money back in order to attract users to their platform. By giving money back to the restaurants, we’re attracting more providers to our platform and actually allowing them to make a profit.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with two members of their team.

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

I found them through a Google search. I went with them because they were the most proactive out of the six companies I considered. Most were slow to respond and didn't seem to have any drive to do the work. The ones I did speak with were pushy. The conversations I had with Intelivita were more human. They wanted to know what we wanted to do, what we needed, and how they could help.

How much have you invested with them?

The initial quote, which I thought was very reasonable, was £7,000 (approximately $9,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in May 2018 and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our iOS app was published on the App Store just last week. So far it's been well-received. I think the concept—getting money back—is most popular. There's been no negative feedback to date.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team is very efficient. They put in a lot of effort to staying in touch and keeping me updated. I'm a huge proponent of WhatsApp as the best tool to use during project development. My main contact at Intelivita wasn't a big fan, but he did agree to use it. It makes it very easy for me to contact him directly. I really appreciate that he was willing to change his normal way of doing things to fit what I wanted.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They really try to help, and they’re very honest. What we originally wanted probably wouldn't have been approved for the App Store. Rather than take our money and submit it to the App Store knowing it would get knocked back, they gave us advice about what would be accepted. Their guidance is invaluable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It's not really a negative, but we were disappointed that some additional features ended up being out of our budget and couldn't be done.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company compares bookie (gambling bookmaker) sign-up offers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Intelivita?

We didn't have any experience in creating a mobile application. We were totally clueless and needed to find someone who knew what they were doing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We went to Intelivita with the idea of an app that’s a checklist of the different sign-up offers from bookmakers in the UK. They advised us to get a design made first. They also helped us with who we needed to contact and how to best get what we wanted from the designer. Then we passed all the information to their developer.

It’s a pretty simple information app so it wasn’t a complicated development process. They created the app for iOS, which was our requirement. We’re going to use them to do an Android version when we're ready.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two members of their team.

How did you come to work with Intelivita?

We put a proposal on the PeoplePerHour freelance website. They responded with a brief. We also looked at their portfolio and their website. We felt that they were the right firm to do the project.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around £2000 ($2835 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2018 and the app launched in March 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is live in the App Store but there's still some glitches. We didn't know certain elements would be required by our clients who use the app. They’re working to make those updates now. In general, the reviews of the app are positive. The design is clean and the flow allows good user interaction. They're happy with what we've produced.

How did Intelivita perform from a project management standpoint?

The team’s been helpful with the whole process of making the app live in the iTunes App Store. They've guided us and explained the whole process.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Everyone we dealt with was helpful and responsive. They really dedicated a lot of time to helping us, which we really appreciate.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't really think of anything. I think it's the first time they dealt with the requirements for gambling commissions and bookmakers. Moving forward on the next app, now they know what needs to be included.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear with your brief. They’re helpful and happy to help answer any questions you have, so don't be scared to ask.