APPNWEB Technologies

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the owner of a company in Belgium. We are primarily a company that looks for other companies that need to be digitalized, need help with digital marketing and online advertising, and assistance getting websites and mobile applications.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPNWEB?

A client that I was working with required a website that was complex in nature and out of my scope. I needed to outsource the development to someone.

What was the scope of their involvement? 

The project was to develop a web application. On the backend, they used PHP. They used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the frontend.

The idea of the application was to create a tool for people to come together and work on a common issue in their society, country, and neighborhood. Essentially, it would allow people to write something about their thoughts and then act on that thought. Those actions included polling, surveys, petitions, and marches.

What is the team composition?

I would sometimes talk to the project manager and sometimes to the team or developers. We didn’t necessarily have a dedicated project manager for this project.

How did you come to work with APPNWEB?

As I am from India, I knew them from before and went directly to them.

How much have you invested in them?

I have spent around 12,000 euros [$14,250].

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked on this project from January to October of this year and the work is ongoing.

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

It was really difficult to find a developer locally at the price I needed. In them, we found really good value for money. Apart from that, the team and the work were both good and overall my client is happy.

How did APPNWEB perform from a project management standpoint?

I didn’t find it to be very professional. I had worked with other companies where we have used a lot of project management software. Initially, they told me they had one, but we never ended up using it. We mostly communicated through emails and Skype conversations, which was very smooth. Anytime I wanted to contact them, they were available.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most valuable thing has definitely been the value for money. Apart from that, they perform accordingly. I did not have to explain things to them over and over again, which was good.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They were not proactive in using newer technologies. From our side, we were not technical enough to advise them on what we wanted to use. They definitely need to update themselves on the frontend. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are very old and basic, while in the world of React and Angular. 

When it comes to the backend, they need to update to Node.js or something more upcoming. This was a shortcoming which we can see now. However, apart from that, the work they have done has been good and there is no problem with it.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a courier company that uses technology to enrich the delivery experience.

For what projects/services did your company hire APPNWEB?

APPNWEB built everything we use to run our business.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a highly automated, end-to-end delivery system that prioritizes the customer experience.

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for a company who had the ability to deliver quickly while providing high quality. Rather than a provider of services, we wanted a partner.

Describe the project in detail.

They built a mobile app for drivers, a mobile app for customers, and a web portal. They also developed our website, including the backend monitoring and tracking system. For example, they automated the tracking of parcels and put all the information in the hands of our customers. These solutions were all built from scratch.

What was the team composition?

The team consisted of 5 individuals: 1 PHP developer, 1 Android developer, 1 iOS developer, and 2 project managers.

What outcomes or results can you share that demonstrate progress and/or success?

Since we use technology to change the way the industry is functioning, we enjoy excellent market recognition. We are known for our customer app and the quality of our service.

How effective was the project management?

They were very effective. They quickly implemented solutions that would have taken larger firms with more money double the time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed by their willingness to push the boundaries of what could be accomplished and how quickly it could be done. APPNWEB suggested some of the best ideas for our projects.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

Always aim high, and APPNWEB can deliver.