iomico

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CTO of a consumer electronics company, launching a new product that incorporates cutting edge computer vision.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We lacked in-house expertise regarding embedded systems, computer vision on the edge and firmware development. We hired Iomico to guide us in the selection of the various hardware components, testing their capabilities and writing the shipping firmware for our product.

SOLUTION

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

Iomico had a strong track record of delivering high quality products and an ability to adapt and be flexible as the project took shape. They also had a strong reputation for taking projects all the way through the lifecycle which was a big bonus for us. Lastly they where open and honest throughout the process, which was a refreshing change from the 'yes men' we had also been considering.

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

Iomico started by creating a list of hardware requirements, so they could reach out into the supply chain and gather a number of samples of camera and embedded boards that could meet the projects needs. Next they thoroughly tested each option so we could finalise our hardware selection. Finally the firmware was developed over a number of sprints. They provided excellent documentation throughout the process, which helped keep everybody on the same page and ran daily calls with us to ensure alignment.

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

We had two core team members working day to day on the project, a firmware engineer with expertise in computer vision, alongside a project manager to ensure we remained on track. Other team members would join as and when required.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been delighted with the quality of work and their flexibility as the project evolved and will be keeping them onboard for the long term.

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

Project management has been great, with the team providing daily status updates, longer weekly catch ups, excellent documentation and have been very proactive in suggesting options to keep everything on track.

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

Their openness, honesty, and quality of work have all been absolutely outstanding. We really feel in control and at no point have felt in the dark.

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

I think we could have brought on additional resources earlier in the project, however thats more on us than on Iomico.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hatch manufactures custom electronics. We focus on custom Android products, but had a client request for an IoT product which we wanted to help with. I own Hatch.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire iomico?

Firmware and hardware development.

SOLUTION

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

Met in person. They understood the project. Offered a fair price. Seemed easy to communicate with and serious to work with.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Approve a BOM. Get schematics. Do PCB layout. Make prototype. Test prototype. Find and fix problems. Make another prototype. Work out bugs and optimize.

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

Project manager. Hardware Engineer Firmware Engineer Bluetooth Engineer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team has been very helpful and committed to providing a high level of care to the project. At first there were problems which created a delay, but the owner of Iomico stepped up and took responsibility. They've done a very good job following up after the initial problems. They have shown a high level of dedication and professionalism.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team was good about following timelines. We had a weekly call to go over status. The calls ranged from 10 to 60 minutes and were helpful. Iomico engineers created good documentation about the project which helped during the testing phase and onboarding new engineers.

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

The engineers were genuinely nice people, made themselves available, and knowledgeable.

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

Initial expectations misalignment led to a long delay, but they took responsibility, didn't charge more and did a great job on the second try. To me taking responsibility for mistakes is more important than avoiding mistakes. One is real and the other is impossible.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of an IoT solution company focused on fresh vending. The solution consists of a smart refrigerator powered by sensors and controlled via an android platform. The fleet is managed by a cloud native SaaS platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire iomico?

To develop a prototype of a computer vision system to augment the sensing capability of the refrigerator.

SOLUTION

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

We worked with iomico on a previous project, and we were pleased with their quality. We were introduced to iomico when they reached out to us with an introduction. After an evaluation of their capabilities and a visit to their facilities, we were comfortable that they would be able deliver on the projects.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

They are creating a prototype of a computer vision system to be retrofitted to our fridge. They determined ideal camera placement, lenses, number of cameras, and developed host controller software. They have achieved the milestones of detecting hand movement, and object enumeration. On the android side, they have developed a mqtt communication layer and are developing a driver interface to a new payment system.

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

A project manager, 2-3 people on the computer vision team, and 1 resource on the android development team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This project is still under development, but is tracking to the timelines.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have daily standup calls for the android development, and weekly calls for the computer vision project. We also use slack to communicate.

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

We're impressed by how their hardware and software skills blend well with each other. Their Operational Support System is ideal for our needs.

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

Initially, updates on the computer vision project were spotty. This has been addressed with weekly calls.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CEO of the Electronics Manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had serious challenges with software and hardware Linux development. The goal was to find the best software and hardware solution for our project, doing a great job in R&D.

SOLUTION

How did you select iomico and what were the deciding factors?

We found them in Google and considered them along with 4 other vendors. CEO of the company was very result-driven that helped us to make the right decision and choose Iomico as a partner.

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

- R&D hardware, with a very well organized optimized results - R&D software - Hiring specific specialists - Smart Networking etc

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

5+ people

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In our project, it is hard to count measurable results, but that was 100% what we needed.

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

The project management was absolutely outstanding, and they met all deadlines. Used Jira, Confluence, Google Services.

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

From the first days, the CEO and the team were fully involved in the project and were in love with it no less than us. This allowed us to get excellent results within a reasonable time frame.

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

I cannot say that this is a minus, but the company does not always have free specialists who were needed. Which is okay in general, good people are always busy with projects. At the same time, the CEO has always found opportunities for us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a company that provides IoT solutions for the Marine Industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are in the process of releasing a new version of our hardware that requires to handle efficient power management features. We hired Iomico for their expertise in low power IoT products to help design and develop a power management module for our product.

SOLUTION

How did you select iomico and what were the deciding factors?

We searched online on several platforms until we found Iomico. We had an virtual interview and chose them based on their past projects, experience with IoT products, their project management skills and cost.

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss the goals and objectives for the required module. After this meeting the team was able to provide us with different approaches on how to best manage power within the device. After few iterations they delivered a well documented module capable of automatically setting the device on different power saving modes.

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

We worked directly with 2 people, a project manager and a senior developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After testing our hardware with the power manager module loaded we saw a 60% decrease in power consumption and an increase in battery life.

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

We had daily stand-ups with video calls to discuss any potential blockers and updates. This meetings helped us understand if there were any delays or additional requirements to allow for a smooth execution of the project. We also used slack for quick communications.

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

Their quick execution and knowledge on the required task were impressive. They provided detailed documentation about the project and they have been extremely responsive throughout the whole project.

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

Not for noe. Their execution has exceeded our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of firmware and hardware development at an Austrian company with around 120 employees. We make GPS trackers for pets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with iomico?

We looked for external help to develop the firmware architecture of our GPS trackers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our development team was small, and we had an existing firmware that was completely outdated and not future-proof. We decided to create a new firmware architecture, which would become the new frontier for our existing tracker. 

Their team has worked on the implementation of different technologies. They have experts in different areas who have contributed to the overall project. We have an app for end-users, and they have also helped a little with its development. 

What is the team composition?

We have changed the number of people according to our needs, and we started with six people. Currently, we have eight partners. 

How did you come to work with iomico?

I wasn’t part of the project when management chose to work iomico, but I know that it was a valuation process of various companies like iomico. In the end, they were chosen.

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested somewhere around the €100,000–€250,000 (approximately $120,000–$300,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working in October 2019, and the development is still ongoing but in the final phase. We are planning on ending our partnership around June 2021. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I can't give feedback about the development, because we don't evaluate the developers from iomico separately from our own developers. The only evidence I have is how fast we’re able to get issues fixed.

How did iomico perform from a project management standpoint?

At the beginning of the development, one of our iomico partners took care of the management. However, the experience wasn’t that pleasant, and we saw some parts that needed improvement, so we took over. We have integrated them into our section so we can manage the Slack channels that they are involved in. We use emails mostly for invoices and the rest is through our ticketing tool based on Jira.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I can't really compare them to anybody else. However, I can say that we really like them because of their excellent communication, eagerness to solve problems, and ability to find solutions.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I honestly can't think of anything to improve. We had some issues with the holidays, but everything was solved swiftly. We are happier because they're here.

Any advice for potential customers?

Learn how to integrate them into your workforce as if they were an internal guide. That way the development team is really part of the team. We see them as one team and they are involved in every meeting that is relevant to the project. We also recommend taking over the project management and planning.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Co-Founder of DigiPlan in Austria. We develop and distribute a plan takeoff software for the construction industry that saves up to 80% time for creating a construction offer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Iomico helped us to upgrade all project dependencies to the latest versions which included 2 major version updates of the core UI/MVVM library. They also helped us to do some code refactoring required to add new features.

SOLUTION

How did you select iomico and what were the deciding factors?

Iomico was able to provide people with sufficient experience in that area. Also they adapted quickly on the required needs and were able to source new people if required.

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

The scope of work was to identify all outdated libraries of the project and to plan an upgrade strategy for each one. Also creating documentation for the platform was part of the scope.

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

2 People from Iomico worked with us: 1 Senior Developer, 1 Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was completed on time and on budget. We were also able to do improvements/refactoring of the existing codebase that was not planned at the beginning.

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

We had weekly sync calls. We used a mixture of Google spreadsheet + Gitlab projects to coordinate the tasks. For communication we used Slack. They were very responsible we got answers very quickly.

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

Most impressive was the ability to quickly source people for a wide range of technologies.

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

The developer's English skills were a bit rusty but with the PM it was no problem at all.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the Executive of Scentiment, a smart home scenting technology company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with iomico?

We needed help building an app and comprehensive IoT capabilities for our smart home scenting devices.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

iomico has developed our iOS and Android native app, backend server architecture, and firmware for our device. The team has handled the entire development process.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with two teammates from iomico.

How did you come to work with iomico?

We found iomico on Clutch and chose them because they had high ratings and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with iomico in March 2026, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

iomico has identified and fixed blockers and pain points for scalability and bugs in our app and firmware. As a result, we've seen improved app performance and connection stability, including reduced crash rates.

How did iomico perform from a project management standpoint?

iomico delivers on time and within budget. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

iomico is a very strategic and thorough team. They plan and execute really well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of Renew World Outreach

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A non-profit christian ministry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Implement HDMI Support for our device
• Add a new board to the yocto project

SOLUTION

How did you find iomico?

Online Search

Why did you select iomico over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• excellent service

How many teammates from iomico were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They delivered a linux driver for the lontium hdmi chip that supports video and audio, and is customized to our board.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The driver for the hdmi was implemented and delivered

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

Project management was able to handle the project as the scope of the work expanded, and we learned more about the project. They were very responsive and did a good job keeping us on track toward implementing the goal.

What was your primary form of communication with iomico?

Virtual Meeting

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

High level of integrity of leaders. Excellent communication. Excellent level of skill. Very responsive

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

We were unable to predict how challenging the hdmi feature would be to complete. This is not something easy to foresee, so I'm not sure what we could have done better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Nextivity Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Nextivity provide wireless coverage solutions including cellular repeaters, boosters and routers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Implement features and improve the reliability of an Open-WRT based wireless router.

SOLUTION

How did you find iomico?

Online Search

Why did you select iomico over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from iomico were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Iomico provide design and development services for the BSP for an OpenWRT device.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Iomico delivered design documents and software executables.

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

Iomico utilized Jira and Confluence to define and track goals.

What was your primary form of communication with iomico?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very easy to work with and eager to meet contract objectives.

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

N/A