CBTW APAC

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of Twintech

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Konnect xD is at the forefront of innovative Digital Thread technology solutions, optimizing project lifecycle with cutting-edge software applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CBTW APAC to accomplish?

• Develop Custom Software Solutions: Our primary objective was to create tailored software applications that meet our unique business requirements, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
• Enhance Cloud Infrastructure: We aimed to leverage CBTW's expertise in cloud consulting and systems integration to optimize our cloud strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness in our operations.
• Improve Application Management and Support: We sought to establish robust application management practices, ensuring that our software solutions are well-supported, regularly updated, and aligned with our evolving business needs.

SOLUTION

How did you find CBTW APAC?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select CBTW APAC over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Referred to me

How many teammates from CBTW APAC were assigned to this project?

12

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

An integrated team of Twintech personnel and CBTW project team members are responsible for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the KonnectxD platform, ensuring its continuous improvement and alignment with the Twintech’s technical and business requirements. 
Full-Stack Development 
Front-end: Implementing and maintaining the user interface using React.js, HTML, CSS, and 3D engine processors.
Back-end: Developing and managing server-side logic using Node.js with Express and Mongoose frameworks.
Infrastructure & Cloud Services 
Identity & Security: Integrating Azure Active Directory for authentication and access control. 
Data Streaming & Processing: Utilizing Confluent Kafka for change data capture (CDC) and real-time streaming. 
Database Management: Supporting MongoDB (Atlas) for NoSQL storage and PostgreSQL for relational data storage. 
Cloud Hosting: Deploying and managing the platform on Azure Cloud Services. 
Agile Development & Continuous Improvement 
Implementing new features, enhancements, and optimizations based on CLIENT requirements. 
Fixing bugs and technical issues to maintain platform stability. 
Supporting ongoing updates and releases following Agile methodologies. 

Key Deliverables

Core Platform Development – Building and maintaining core features, UI components, and integrations. 
Feature Enhancements & Updates – Continuous development of new capabilities and optimizations. 
Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements – Identifying and resolving software issues to ensure reliability. 
Data Integration & Streaming – Managing real-time data processing using Kafka and database services. 
Security & Authentication Setup – Implementing secure access management with Azure Active Directory. 
Deployment & Cloud Infrastructure Management – Ensuring seamless hosting and scaling on Azure. 
Technical Documentation & Code Reviews – Providing structured documentation and maintaining code quality. 
Support for Additional Client Requests – Assessing and accommodating extra development needs as feasible.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

By providing top-tier software development, scalable architecture design, and effective project management, CBTW played a pivotal role in establishing Konnect xD as a groundbreaking EPC project management platform. From idea to full-scale deployment, the partnership successfully delivered an enterprise-grade solution that transforms how EPC firms manage complex industrial projects.

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

10/10

What was your primary form of communication with CBTW APAC?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have rigorous processes for each department.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of hipages Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

hipages is Australia's leading online marketplace connecting trusted tradespeople to homeowners, whilst helping digitally transform the trade industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CBTW APAC to accomplish?

• Partner to help provide software engineering capability to build out our products for tradespeople, homeowners and internal team members

SOLUTION

How did you find CBTW APAC?

Referral

Why did you select CBTW APAC over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from CBTW APAC were assigned to this project?

20

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

This is an ongoing arrangement where we build product delivery teams in conjunction with CBTW. These teams actively participate in our collaborative team environment, to deliver web, backend and mobile software - for both sides of our marketplace as well as for our internal users.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful continued delivery of product in collaboration with our Australian teams

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

The teams worked with ours closely with project management handled more from our teams. The teams deliver on time and are active in working with us to understand our user's requirements and needs, suggest improvements where necessary - a real product thinking mindset.

What was your primary form of communication with CBTW APAC?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the people they employ, their approach to being a part of our business, not just delivering code, but really understanding what we need, what's required and what our end user's problems/needs are. 

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

None