Biz4Group LLC

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a senior software development manager of a company that provides integrated cloud applications and platform services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Biz4Group LLC?

We wanted an IoT app with Bluetooth capability for a smart transportation system. We also needed a partner to help us gather and work with the data from the app.

What were your goals for this project?

The ultimate goal of the project was to make a revolutionary transportation system managed by IoT.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found them on Google and verified a few references before selecting them.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Biz4Group integrated hardware to their software and delivered a complete solution that let us track the trucks, including a well-designed mobile app. The system included sensors that provided real-time data about humidity and temperature inside the truck trailers.

What was the team composition?

They assigned a group of five developers to our account, including a team leader.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Biz4Group created innovative designs, which made our admin app simpler to use and easier to navigate. We’ve received positive feedback from numerous end users on the UX/UI of the apps.

They’ve done a great job and followed through on their promises. We’ve had a great experience with them. As we grow bigger and bigger in the IoT space, I hope that the partnerships we create with other tech firms would be as solid as the one with Biz4Group.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Biz4Group is the most responsive company that I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Their open-door policy greatly contributed to the project’s collaborative experience. They always welcomed and encouraged our input, and they never hesitated to offer their suggestions. In addition to the biweekly meetings, we kept in touch daily via email.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were serious about their work, but they also understood the importance of a fun work environment. Their excitement was infectious, and they maintained the same level of motivation throughout the entire project.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a solutions architect at an information company. I work with a variety of departments to provide solutions for their projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group?

We needed a small company to help us create a smart IoT solution. We wanted a scalable application that we could implement into our company’s internal operations.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We began the engagement with an idea of what we wanted to build. After a discussion with the Biz4Group team, we translated our vision into a physical product. We decided on a smartphone app that can track our transports and a corresponding web interface that lets our administrators manage the backend of our service. Their team designed and built all of the software solutions.

What is the team composition?

Our initial point of contact was the founder and CEO of the company. Then, we worked with a team of designers and architects to complete the solutions.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group?

After first meeting at a conference, we met with their team and liked the presented ideas. We reviewed their company profile, which detailed some of the IoT solutions they had completed in the past. We were confident that they could deliver our product.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $300,000 on the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from May­–December 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re pleased with the application’s adoption rate and users report that the system is easily managed. Each deliverable has proven to be a valuable investment.

How did Biz4Group perform from a project management standpoint?

Although we were located in different areas, Biz4Group was always available to talk over the phone, hold a web conference, or communicate through Zoom. We met in person on several occasions to discuss any specific requirements that needed additional clarification. Overall, it was a seamless process. We tracked their service and deliverables through our own project management tool and there were no delays.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The Biz4Group team was very technically skilled and showed a high level of enthusiasm in their work. With their experience in the IoT field, they were able to recommend several good ideas that we included in the application. It’s clear that they know what they’re doing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Because the IoT space is constantly evolving, Biz4Group should continue to learn the latest industry technologies and strategies.

Any advice for potential customers?

I definitely recommend clients consider them for IoT solutions.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical leader of engineering at a computer networking company. I make all the technical decisions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

We wanted to develop an iOS and Android app, which required a lot of technical expertize.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our iOS and Android app. It’s a fleet monitoring system that provides a lot of data, such as: how much traffic is running, the capacity in use, what the load on the system is, if we need to take any action, or any other action for load balancing. We can look at the past data about the performance and we can study the future—whether we need to upgrade to more ports or more core density.

We also needed a lot of networking done because the system is all based on the networking domain. The developers had to understand that domain too. We've just finished one module with them and may have them again. They gave us free support as well. In the past, we've ended up paying a lot of maintenance costs to other companies.

What is the team composition?

There were eight or nine people. Even their manager was a technical guy who could do the work as well.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

We searched online for an IoT company and found only a handful. Biz4Group understood our requirements very well. Rather than giving us a business proposal, they gave us a demo.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2018 until May.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality was amazing and the speed of delivery was superb. The project was supposed to be done in four months and they finished on time.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

Usually, when I hire vendors, I end up doing a lot of project management and having to ask for the status. However, they were on top of the team and provided me the status before I could ask them. We used email, Skype, and Webex. The communication was really good and much better than I expected.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re adaptive in terms of the way they learn the technologies, the new work, and then deliver.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t know if they could handle a large project because they have a small team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the senior manager of a hotel chain’s central reservation system’s IT division.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

We needed a service application. Since we have real-time e-commerce services, we wanted an optimized tool that could improve overall performance. We’re always trying to find innovative tools or solutions that mean less general maintenance on our end.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a service app for our central reservation systems e-commerce functionality. The goal of the product is to sell our properties, add inventory, complete reservations, and get customer feedback. Essentially, it’s like selling our properties and capturing the reservations, plus giving availability information to customers.

What is the team composition?

I worked with their subject matter expert, as well as their technical leads. They also introduced me to their offshore team, who I later interacted with also.  

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

Generally, when we look for vendors to work with, we look at companies who have implemented similar types of solutions for hospitality vendors. In this case, we came across Biz4Group LLC. They work with other large organizations, which we thought was a good thing, and decided to approach them. I also reached out to other site managers on LinkedIn to get their input and received positive feedback.

Then, we met with Biz4Group LLC to better understand what they could deliver and how they could help us. They presented us with options, but were flexible, so we asked them to create a proof of concept for us. They completed a successful POC, which aligned 40%–60% with our requirements, so we moved forward with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them from April 2016–February 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Compared with our previous solution, there’s significant improvement—not only because of their optimized coding, but also the innovative tools they selected and implemented for us. There was a lot of maintenance with our previous tools. We don’t have many maintenance costs at all now; they have helped us significantly.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We were impressed by their project management. They worked more as a partner than a vendor and took complete responsibility. From inception to transition, everything was transparent. Plus, I was part of their meetings as they started to execute on the plans.

Before starting, they detailed exactly what they were going to deliver and what we could expect. They provided regular status updates, which we appreciated.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re committed to success and responsible. Their ability to innovate also impresses, but the way they committed, took responsibility, and acted as a partner was key.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It is a dynamic world with many options. They might consider looking for even more state-of-the-art tools to use in future projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief executive officer of a tech consulting company. We do federal and commercial contracting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group LLC?

We needed development help for a highly complex app. We needed it professionally developed and managed.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed an enterprise application for one of our clients. They used Microsoft .NET, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, and BusinessObjects. They are also engaged in several smaller projects.

What is the team composition?

We started with two developers but have gradually ramped up to over 20. Given the complexity of the project, they appointed two project managers.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group LLC?

We needed a highly professionally company, and their team fits that criteria. We personally interviewed their developers before giving them the project.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $1 million-$2 million so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2014 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’re good to work with. As soon as we engaged them, they started interacting directly with the business owners and my end client to get a more complete understanding of the project goals and specifications.

How did Biz4Group LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We were using more than one project management tool when we started development. In the middle of the project, we used Team Foundation Server (TFS) for managing the projects. We followed the agile methodology and all aspects of the project were hosted on TFS.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They started delivering the code solutions directly to my end customer.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There were some day-to-day challenges due to the complexity of the task. We had 20+ developers working at their office and 20+ developers working onsite as well. Considering the nature of the project, they did fairly well. We had to request that they change their hours a bit and they were flexible. Overall, it was a great experience minus the day-to-day challenges.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a partner at Touchstone Technology Consulting OPS, a management consultancy that specializes in digital processes, SAP, and back office technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Biz4Group?

We didn’t have enough in-house resources for various mobile development projects. Specifically, we needed solutions for on-demand technology services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They use Java, HTML, and HTML5 for mobile and infrastructure development. Additionally, they’ll use other open-source codes. We launched one project on Service Symphony, an on-demand home services app.

What is the team composition?

We have upwards of 10–12 people at any one time, including one designer. Their project manager interacts with my project manager.

How did you come to work with Biz4Group?

We looked for vendors with a professional and rigid operation. Their teams – from leadership all the way down – were all quality, professional, and experienced.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $50,000–$60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Work started in 2015 and is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Biz4Group is scalable for any project. If they can identify solutions, they will deliver them. The team has made several suggestions that have enhanced scopes and resulting functionalities. They’ve been very helpful for tools we have less experience building.

How did Biz4Group perform from a project management standpoint?

They have a robust team that uses the same methodology as we do. They execute our requirements and specifications efficiently and within budget.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Deliverables are their sole focus. They don’t rely on marketing glitz and glamour to earn business. Biz4Groups is efficient and effective.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of Auction Platform Design

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Auction Website

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Biz4Group LLC to accomplish?

• Design an auction website. Everything from the home page to the intricate details of filters and listings

SOLUTION

How did you find Biz4Group LLC?

• Online Search
• Deep research and vendor analysis

Why did you select Biz4Group LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• While interviewing I was most comfortable with Biz4Groups skillset and interaction

How many teammates from Biz4Group LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Biz4Group was hired to bring an auction platform vision to life. This initial phase was to build that vision in Figma to ensure satisfaction and they did an amazing job! From building a home page to each of the intricate details of a product listing, search filters, and shipping and much more, the Biz4Group team delivered results that really got me excited on what's to come. I think the best part was that we had meetings once or twice a week to ensure the vision was on point, and I think they did a great job of hand holding and asking the right questions for someone who didn't know much about this side of the project. I 100% plan on using this team in the next phase of development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This was all about bringing a vision to life that is different than a typical website and that would also excite people when they visit. Certain aspects of the vision were very detailed and specific. There were two measurables. Delivering a website design that looks like the best in the industry, and one that's designed for simlicity and ease of use. Biz4Group delivered beyond expectations on both! 

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

The Biz4group team always delivered on time. Our meetings were essentially to go over what was completed and discuss next steps. All steps were communicated clearly and I was given access to the Figma design in order to make comments along the way. My comments were addressed and explained by the following meeting.

What was your primary form of communication with Biz4Group LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I think the Biz4Group has a very wide range of technical ability and they were able to forsee future needs based on my vision and were able to ask questions I would never have thought of. That shows a wealth of experience.

When working with someone, the first thing I assess is "can I work with this person". You need good people to work with, that know how to communicate, can take constructive criticism, that are working towards the bigger picture, and I found that with this team from beggining to end. If you ask me, that's the most important and impressive thing about this company.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Biz4Group LLC could have done differently?

None at all. I was very happy with my experience from beginning to end. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of Forefront Intelligence Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Forefront is an AI-powered research assistant designed for academic scholars. It enables users to explore over 250 million scholarly works, including research papers, news articles, and social media content. With Forefront, users can seamlessly search, save, and organize materials into collections, while leveraging advanced AI capabilities like summarization and content generation to accelerate their research workflow. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Biz4Group LLC to accomplish?

• Develop an AI powered research-based platform “Forefront”.

SOLUTION

How did you find Biz4Group LLC?

Upwork

Why did you select Biz4Group LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• US-based operations

How many teammates from Biz4Group LLC were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Biz4Group was responsible for creating a custom AI-powered research-based platform tailored to our business needs. The scope of work included:

·       Understanding and documenting our business requirements.

·       Designing a user-friendly interface and workflow for the chatbot.

·       Developing and training the AI Tool using Generative AI technologies to handle a wide range of menu items.

·       Conducting rigorous testing to ensure the AI Tool accuracy, reliability, and security.

·       Providing training and documentation for our team to manage and update the chatbot as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes include successful content aggregation of research papers, news and RSS feeds from multiple renowned providers such as OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, EuropePMC and other sources. And the ability to perform AI actions on them with ease.

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

Biz4Group demonstrated excellent project management throughout the development process. They consistently met deadlines, communicated clearly, and were responsive to our needs. They were proactive in addressing any issues that arose and ensured that the project stayed on track and within scope.

What was your primary form of communication with Biz4Group LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about them was their deep understanding of AI technologies and their ability to translate our business needs into a highly functional chatbot. Their commitment to delivering a high-quality product, combined with their proactive communication and flexibility, made them stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Biz4Group LLC could have done differently?

Can't think of any

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of an IT company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help websites protect and monetize their content

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Biz4Group LLC to accomplish?

• Build a Proof-of-Concept

SOLUTION

How did you find Biz4Group LLC?

Online Search

Why did you select Biz4Group LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Owner Business Acumen

How many teammates from Biz4Group LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) for us to validate an AI-driven bot mitigation and monetization platform by implementing advanced bot detection, blocking mechanism, and an API-based monetization feature. The company helped us evaluate the technical feasibility of bot detection techniques, identified false positive risks, helped us explore monetization models, and defined key KPIs to assess the platform’s effectiveness.

Milestones:

 Compared detection effectiveness across different environments

• Created and tested a redirection logic and bot mitigation mechanism function consistently across different CDNs.

 • Implement API-based access control and dashboard

The team also documented and provided detailed insights into bot traffic sources, detection accuracy, and system performance impact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We set up milestones that were reviewed and compensated after completion. Five milestones starting with meeting kickoff and ending with documentation submittal (competitive intel, workflow videos, etc.). 

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

Biz4Group LLC was very attentive, detailed, transparent, and professional during the time we worked together. The team was available for additional meetings and correspondence when either side needed more clarity on expectations. The milestones were met on time, emails were responded to promptly, and top management was involved during the project, checking in periodically. 

What was your primary form of communication with Biz4Group LLC?

Virtual Meeting

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

The ease at which the team was able to grasp our business and provide ideas on how best to approach the technical side. The owner who I initially reached out stayed in touch during the project. In the beginning, this provided us with comfort that the project would be a success. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Biz4Group LLC could have done differently?

No areas of improvement to mention. We will be using Biz4Group again and would advise anyone else to do the same. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Menu Mingle

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

MenuMingle is an AI-driven platform revolutionizing food discovery 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Biz4Group LLC to accomplish?

• Finalized scope and performance metric

SOLUTION

How did you find Biz4Group LLC?

Online Search

Why did you select Biz4Group LLC over others?

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

How many teammates from Biz4Group LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of the MenuMingle PoC is to develop and validate two AI-powered features aimed at enhancing food discovery and chef content engagement:

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes included a 30%-40% reduction in the time our team spent while creating menus and menu items. The tool successfully handled complex queries with high accuracy, leading to improved outcomes.

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

Biz4Group demonstrated excellent project management throughout the development process. They consistently met deadlines, communicated clearly, and were responsive to our needs. They were proactive in addressing any issues that arose and ensured that the project stayed on track and within scope.

What was your primary form of communication with Biz4Group LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Biz4Group was their deep understanding of AI technologies and their ability to translate our business needs into a highly functional chatbot. Their commitment to delivering a high-quality product, combined with their proactive communication and flexibility, made them stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Biz4Group LLC could have done differently?

While the overall experience was highly positive, there is always room for improvement in streamlining the handover process to our internal team. Providing more extensive training or a more detailed user manual could have made the transition smoother. And clarity on pricing