We transform ideas into software products.
Cogniteq is a professional software agency delivering custom solutions for SMBs and enterprises based in Europe, USA, Canada, and Asia. More than 90 Cogniteq software engineers have been contributing to the success of the clients’ products since 2005.
Cogniteq offers services in Mobile and Web software development, building enterprise solutions, UI/UX design, Quality Assurance, consulting, and staff augmentation. Our expertise encompasses (but not limited to) IoT product development, eLearning apps, AR/VR software, video broadcasting solutions, etc. Even though we are a full-cycle service company that provides turn-key solutions we can embark on the project development at any stage. Cogniteq objective is building a long-term partnership with our clients by helping them achieve their business goals. We adhere to our partners' processes and standards while undertaking proactive position in consulting and optimizing the project work.

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FullPlate - mobile app for restaurants
FullPlate is a COVID-19 compliant mobile app for restaurants and their clients. Our team was responsible for completely redesigning the app, developing the admin dashboard, and creating a plethora of new features.
FullPlate is available for iOS and Android platforms and is aimed at both B2B and B2C audiences.
The admin dashboard is a web application that helps food-service establishments run their business online. After creating a profile for their restaurant, they can add descriptions, update menus and prices, upload photos and reviews, etc.
The panel also functions as an order management system. Restaurant employees can log in through any device and manage user orders.
Our primary goal was to make the app as user-friendly for the B2C audience as possible. Users simply enter their current location in the app to view all the dining options available in the area and information about them. They can then choose the most suitable way of ordering their food: no-contact home delivery, take-out, or booking a table.
Today, the FullPlate app is a high-demand trending product that has hit the American market and won approval from both the public and the medical community.

Coffee Roasting Mobile Apps (IoT)
Our team developed two different coffee roasting IoT apps for iOS and Android platforms
The apps were built for IKAWA, a UK-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling two types of coffee roasters – high-tech professional and regular home machines. In order not to develop a similar functionality twice, our experts created a common app core with basic functionality (IKAWA Home version). The IKAWA Pro version includes some extra features.
Our key priority was to create the most convenient functionality for coffee enthusiasts who can customize the coffee roasting recipes exactly how they prefer. The apps allow setting very precise coffee beans roasting. Users can create their own roasting recipes by either putting points in the Roast Graph or prescribing the time and temperature for each point.
With our applications, IKAWA achieved a significant increase in sales revenue. Moreover, the growing popularity of IKAWA coffee roasters boosted the development of new versions of the machines.

StepUp Horse IoT App for horse monitoring
StepUp Horse is a unique app built by our team. It was developed for a startup that created an innovative device for horses. This solution is designed to monitor the vital parameters of these animals during training. It lets horse trainers track real-time data via their smartwatches and get access to training history, statistics, and data analysis right on their smartphones.
It is the first IoT solution for use with racehorses that includes the ability to track the horse’s breathing during training.
The app monitors 6 important factors: distance, training time, average speed, heart rate, breathing rate, and recovery time. This tracking is possible thanks to sensors in a wearable device placed around the horse's torso.
For convenient interaction with the app, users can create a personal account, add and delete horses, and indicate their important data, including breed, gender, and date of birth.
The app stores a lot of information related to training conditions (temperature, weather, wind, and humidity) and zones where the training took place, together with the time spent in each zone.

Chelsea FC Hospitality app
Cogniteq developers created an official mobile application for fans of the world-famous Chelsea FC.
The app for the guests of Chelsea FC has rich functionality that helps them plan their visit to the game at the stadium and also enhances their experience. The range of its features includes exclusive offers, travel assistance, match schedules, weather forecasts, profiles of all Chelsea players, the latest club news about matches, scores, and club events.
Users of the app also have access to a hospitality guide. This guide covers such issues as menu and wine list, information about the staff responsible for catering and hosting, guides on hotel rooms and business meeting halls, dress code and others.
The Chelsea FC Hospitality app has managed to gain thousands of satisfied users among both season ticket holders and guests of Stamford Bridge. After the app was launched, the club noted a significant improvement in the quality of guest care at their facilities.

App for remote control of household appliances
EnvirON is an IoT iOS app for remote control of household appliances. The app is designed to be the best and easiest way to operate any device you might have in your home, including TVs, music systems, lights, kitchen appliances, door locks, wireless light switches, or remote controls.
The EnvirOn app allows people with disabilities to control all their smart home devices from an iPad or iPhone. The Cogniteq team ensured user convenience by developing a well-thought-out UI and the simplest possible control of the functionality.
The app uses Bluetooth to connect to hubs that link devices on a home automation network and control communications among them. Hubs provide seamless communication between iPhone/iPad and smart home devices. Users do need to purchase some special hardware to exploit the EnvirOn app; it requires at least the EnvirOn Hub.
EnvirOn does not require Wi-Fi to work. That means the app can be used anywhere, for instance at schools, healthcare institutions, etc.
EnvirOn has become one of the best disability-friendly apps and has helped the company to bring EnvirOn Hub hardware to the disabled assistive devices market.

Live streaming app for iOS and Android
Cogniteq built a live TV Android and iOS streaming app for broadcasting on-demand videos and live streams.
We created this app for Daystar Television Network that is a US-based Christian TV network. The main thing that makes Daystar different from a portal with internet television is the way content is delivered to the user. In the app, the signal is shaped at the place where the event is taking place.
For broadcasting on-demand videos in our app, we used standard components: MPMoviePlayer and AVPlayerViewControlle. They can easily play MP4 files via the indicated HTTP URL.
Daystar also provides the possibility to record and re-watch any videos, as well as to return to the most interesting moments chosen by editors and other users. Moreover, we integrated a system of copyright protection into the app
As a result, we can observe a significant growth in Daystar’s unique users per month. The app offers the highest quality of video and functions without interruptions.

IoT application for smart GPS dog collars
Our experts managed to build a highly functional and easy-to-use mobile iOS/Android app for smart GPS dog collars.
Users can see the location of their dogs and all their motions on the map in real-time. The application detects the distance traveled, speed, and direction of the dog's movements.
The app allows for setting goals for the dog's daily exercise and helps control activity levels to improve the pet's physical fitness.
To track the pet, the Dog Tracker Nano app uses a GPS tracking unit attached to the pet's collar. The tracking unit constantly shows the dog's speed and whereabouts via a satellite navigation system, accurately synchronizes the exact time, and transmits information through GSM operators' channels to the database server.
We also arranged a small library for the Dog Tracker Nano app equipped with a graph-maker to allow users to visualize their dog’s data in beautiful charts.
Today, the application is widely used by pet owners to monitor their dogs and helps to raise interaction between dogs and owners to a new level. Our client noticed a dramatic increase in Dog Tracker Nano customer loyalty and a significant increase in demand for smart GPS dog collars and a growth in sales.

Electric vehicle charging stations app
Our team secured an order from the USA-based company COYERO, Inc. for an e-charging app project.
The e-charging app is intended for use by electric vehicle drivers. With the app, users can find the nearest available charging stations and parking lots, monitor their vehicle’s charging status, check charging prices, etc.
When we joined, the e-charging app was already in the active development stage. As part of COYERO's core development team, we were responsible for building a set of new features for the e-charging app, for both iOS and Android. We were also tasked with developing the necessary functionality for the charging station controller.

Power Metering Apps for Cyclists
Cogniteq had a task to develop four IoT apps for Android and iOS intended for cyclists.
We built two new Android apps based on the old one, improved its design and created two separate apps for iOS users. For Android applications, there was an important requirement to leave the core of the old code and separate its contents into a library for reuse.
The apps are able to recognize the sensor, connect it to a mobile phone via Bluetooth, receive data from the strain gauge, store data locally in a special format, synchronize data with the server.
The apps also enable users to calibrate the sensor and check for bootloader and firmware updates. Some versions of the app provide the possibility to register a user. The server side interprets the data and generates visuals and reports.
As a result, TeamZWATT reported a significant growth in strain gauge sales. The development of the applications also made it possible for the company to launch new lines of products under its brand-name.

Chopra - large-scale educational website
Our task was to develop an educational web portal from scratch.
For chopra.com, our experts built functionality to publish educational videos on meditation and stress relief. Users can watch them on-demand. Moreover, the administrators of the portal have the possibility to update masterclasses and online training sessions.
All these online events are available in the Self-care section. Users can view what programs they have already finished, study what they can get from new masterclasses, and enroll in the events that seem interesting.
The experts who organize these masterclasses can create new types of such programs and events, add descriptions, and testimonials from participants.
We developed the design and functionality for a comprehensive blog and enriched it with a great number of sections, categories, and tags.
The system allows users to pay for participation in online classes thanks to the integration of the portal with the payment system. Buying a masterclass, each user also gets access to the exclusive library of ideas/content from globally-renowned experts.
The portal has become one of the most popular websites of this kind in the world. Millions of users enjoy its capacities and get their education online.

Mobile banking app for a major Kazakhstan bank
Having robust expertise in FinTech, Cogniteg developers built a mobile banking app for a major Kazakhstan bank.
Our experts designed features that allow users to make payments, top up the balance of Altyn cards, transfer money from a card to a bank account or any other card. The app makes it easier to move money between Altyn cards and externally linked ones: a user needs to enter CVV / CVC codes.
The app also provides 24-hour access to accounts, account histories, and transactions, bills and mortgage payments, international money transfers. Via the app, it is possible to open accounts and deposits, to issue loans and credit cards.
Thanks to reliable tools of authentication including verification by SMS code, fingerprint, and ID scan, the introduction of one-time passwords to confirm transactions and the use of the 3D Secure technology, we achieved complete data protection
The Altyn-i app became the first mobile banking app in Kazakhstan. Money transfers have become simple and fast.

Online learning platform Teleseminar
Our team built a large eLearning platform that has iOS, desktop, and web app versions.
The online learning platform contains a great number of video seminars for those who are interested in getting professional knowledge in different spheres.
All the versions of the platform have such features as honesty detection to prevent users from cheating, copyright protection, user authentication and multi-language support.
When a course is completed, a user gets a certificate. Our experts also integrated a payment service to allow users to pay for courses directly on the platform.
In addition, we developed a separate desktop application for professors to upload video lessons and tutorials that they prepare for students.
The company got a full-fledged app, which led to increased customer loyalty and acquiring new customers. The application is becoming increasingly popular among Belgians. The platform already contains hundreds of training courses and their number is growing.
Reviews
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Web Development for Computer Software Company
"The guys dealt well with all the tasks, and their communication was good."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am an CTO at the computer software company
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
We were looking for a company that would help us with web development.
How did you seleCogniteq and what were the deciding factors?
The Cogniteq expert contacted me via LinkedIn some years ago but at that time we didn’t have any projects that we could work together on. When we were looking for a development team this year, we were considering 3 variants, including Cogniteq and one company that we had worked with before.
We provided our existing code to Cogniteq and received a lot of comments on how it could be improved, and what could be done in another way. We liked the approach that Cogniteq had and what they offered to us and decided to start our cooperation.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We had a web app and wanted to introduce some changes to facilitate data analysis.
How many people from the Cogniteq team worked with you, and what were their positions?
The team from the side of Cogniteq included 1 front-end developer, 1 back-end developer, 1 Project manager, 1 QA specialist, 1 Account Manager
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
All our requirements were fully met and the platform was enriched with all the necessary features.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
In general, the interaction that we had with Cogniteq was a very pleasant one. Everything was quite good. Even despite the fact that we had a rather long project, there was a holiday season and some specialists had vacations, everything was okay. The guys dealt well with all the tasks, and their communication was good.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
We are very happy with the quality of the software that Cogniteq developed for us. Of course, there were some very small issues but there are always. But I could give 9 out of 10. Yes, maybe not 10 but very-very close to it. We are absolutely satisfied with what we got. And we think that we will definitely work with Cogniteq on some new projects as well.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Actually, there is only one point that I can mention here. I think we were missing a bit of communication. The guys went a bit too far without talking to us and it was difficult to keep on track. I wish we had had more communication, maybe some daily updates on what had been done and what would be done the next day.
At that time I was very busy with some other projects and when I wanted to track the process, it was not easy to understand what was going on. But I think that it can be easily improved in the future.
the project
Mobile App Development for IT Company
"It was absolutely comfortable to work with Cogniteq because their communication was clear and very friendly."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Active in the secondment of IT specialists for over 20 years. In recent years, we have developed further, whereby we now accept, execute, staff, monitor and deliver software projects in accordance with pre-agreed quality and planning standards. As a Business Resource Manager I'm responsible for finding the right IT specialist for projects and monitor/manage software projects. In addition to our specialism in ICT, we would like to contribute to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
We didn't have our own mobile development team at the time, so we were looking for a company to partner up with to develop a mobile app for us.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
The sales manager contacted me. After chatting, we had a call and discussed the details. And there was a click. The communication was very pleasant and productive. We got all the information that we needed. We had a very good feeling, so we decided to try to work together. It was not only the first time we decided to work with Cogniteq but also the first time we started cooperation with a team from Belarus. But as we have excellent results, I believe that in the future we will continue our work with Cogniteq.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The team developed for us a mobile app for iOS and Android. The design was done by a design team from a company based in The Netherlands, but all the development was done by Cogniteq.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
One Android developer, a iOS developer, a web developer, a Project Manager, a QA and an Account Manager.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The project is still ongoing. However, we have already done a few tests and presented our app to some customers and received their feedback. They seem to really like the idea of the app and have shared with us their thoughts about what can be added to make it better. I hope that when the app is fully ready it will be used by some large companies and agencies which will be very good for us.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
In general, everything was good. We mostly communicated via Skype (chats and calls). The way of working at Cogniteq is different from what we are used to in the Netherlands. We are accustomed to get questions back regarding features to make sure the acceptance criteria of user stories are correct. The Cogniteq team is more straightforward, they aren't asking many questions and if they do they're usually asked by a project manager. But that’s the issue of approaches.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
It was absolutely comfortable to work with Cogniteq because their communication was clear and very friendly. We've found a good way to work together.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Cogniteq is definitely a company to partner up with again in the future. I think an improvement would be to ask more questions to make sure every feature is clarified enough and to ensure that both sides have a clear understanding of what needs to be build. This will not only help Cogniteq but also the company requesting their help. Due to the language and distance barrier it can be more challenging sometimes to understand each other than in the case when we work face-to-face. The above will help in these situations. I believe that it will help all of us work faster and spend less time on getting things clear.
the project
Web & App Dev for Product Development Agency
"The communication has always been extremely professional, yet personal and uncomplicated."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are an international product development agency. We build beautiful and intuitive mobile apps and web-apps for our clients. I am co-founder and CEO.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq?
Being an agency, we are subject to a varying project workload that is not always predictable. For this reason we work with external partners (like Cogniteq) to provide burst capacity to plug into our teams, during high-demand periods.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to get top notch software engineers, under flexible terms, that we can plug in and out of our projects. To augment our existing teams.
We have the project leadership in-house (both on the product and the technical side), and we never outsource that part, but are often short-handed on the software engineer side of things.
How did you select Cogniteq?
We follow a process that is initially rather liberal, in the sense that we do small trial projects with many vendors. Based on our experiences, we then double down with those partners that we made the best experiences with.
It was the same with Cogniteq, we hired them for a small low-stakes project, and were impressed with their performance, so grew it from there. We'll continue to do so.
Describe the project in detail.
We onboarded Cogniteq's software engineers into the team, and kicked it off like any other project. We discussed the customer goals, the technical and budgetary constraints. We planned the work.
And then we follow an agile software development process. Our in-house staff owns project leadership, and Cogniteq provided us with additional engineering firepower.
On some projects, Cogniteq provided a single engineer, on others the entire engineering workforce was from Cogniteq.
What was the team composition?
Our squads typically have a project lead and an overall technical lead. In multidisciplinary projects that involve usability, design, mobile, backend, etc. we typically delegate some technical leadership to these domain-leads (e.g. backend-lead).
Cogniteq's engineers typically filled the engineer role (working under the direction of the overall technical lead, as well as the domain-lead). Although sometimes they also filled the domain-lead role.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
With the help of Cogniteq, we can flex our engineering capacity very rapidly. This provides a huge boost to our productivity and our ability to deliver within our quality and timeline expectations.
Some projects would have simply been impossible without Cogniteq's help.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
It's been great. Cogniteq is flexible, which is important because each project is unique. So far, we've always been able to find a modus that works well.
When we needed to make changes to the workflow, we were always greeted with great understanding and willingness to work with us. This has made a big impact to us.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They have a seemingly endless pool of quality software engineers. We sometimes joke that they have a cloning machine that they are keeping a secret. They must be doing something right with regards to the talent they attract and their company culture.
Aside from the quality engineers, our point of contact is very friendly, helpful, understanding and dedicated to genuinely helping us. Communication is excellent and they never drop the ball.
Any criticisms, or request for improvement are always met with a positive attitude and implemented. This makes coordination a pleasure. The communication has always been extremely professional, yet personal and uncomplicated, which is one of the biggest compliments I can give.
On the engineering side, their team members are very dedicated and hard-working. Even though they are not directly employed by us, they really care for our projects, which is fantastic (and rare).
Are there any areas for improvement?
Building software is a challenging business. No project is ever perfect. What matters is the attitude, the trust and h
ow we deal with honest feedback. Cogniteq's engineers are technically very good. And on the rare occasion that there are issues, they are resolved quickly and amicably. After all, there is a reason why we are still working together intensively after all these years.
The one area that I would single out for improvement would be the verbal English skills of the engineers -- some of Cogniteq's engineers speak perfect English, others are a little less practiced.
It's not really an issue, because we are always honestly informed upfront with regard to the level of English proficiency that we can expect. But if there is one wish I can make, then it would be to invest in English in way way or another -- through training courses, or by making English the official company language also for internal communication, etc.
And I realise that this might be an unfair criticism because if we really wanted native English speakers, then we should go looking for UK/US-based agencies.
So on balance, given the culture/mentality, engineering quality and rates, we found a real sweet-spot with Cogniteq that we are very happy with.
the project
Mobile App Development for Software Company
"The team needed just 2 months to create a high-quality, feature-rich application."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a Managing Director at a computer software company.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
The task for Cogniteq was to develop a cross-platform mobile app that would provide access to key information about players at a soccer academy. It was crucial to make the application as easy-to-use as possible.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We usually hire external developers when we do not have the necessary expertise. Earlier, we already communicated with Cogniteq and we knew what expertise their team has. That’s why when we got this project that presupposed the development of a mobile application, we decided to ask Cogniteq to help us.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The app was built using the React Native technology. It is an application for coaches that has a row of different and technologies used. features for recording players’ enrollment and graduation data, saving each attendees's personal information and scheduling training in the calendar.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
The team included 4 specialists: 1 React Native developer, 1 Project Manager, 1 QA specialist, 1 Account Manager
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The app underwent multiple testing and can be already used by sports schools.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We were fully satisfied. And we are already considering variants to continue our cooperation with this team.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
We were impressed with the excellent quality of the mobile app. The team needed just 2 months to create a high-quality, feature-rich application.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Actually, we didn’t notice any problems at all. The project was not large and the team easily dealt with all the tasks and managed to build a product that fully met all the requirements.
the project
Web & Mobile App Dev for Digital Bookstore Tech Agency
"Our cooperation with Cogniteq exceeded our expectations."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the CTO of a company that provides a customizable platform for selling books, ebooks and audiobooks on the web, iOS and Android, as well as options for monetization of previously published media content.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq?
We needed help in mobile and web development
How did you select this agency and what were the deciding factors?
As a rule we get a lot of emails/LinkedIn requests from nearshoring development companies. Even though many of them feel spammy, certain companies (like Cogniteq) are good at standing out. We decided to choose Cogniteq because of the short lead time and high competence of developers.
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
We needed to speed up the work on the mobile application and web platform, so we needed additional resources.
Describe the recruitment process in detail.
After briefing the account manager on our project, their team quickly provided what they thought to be the most suitable candidate. In both cases, we were happy with the proposed developer and went with them after the initial interview.
Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?
We has previously hired a different web developer to work on the web project, but decided to terminate the agreement due to lack of progress. Cogniteq's web developer delivered the entire first iteration of the project in the time it took the previous dev to set up the basic framework. We were very happy with the efficiency shown by Cogniteq's team.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
I really liked the communication with the team. The guys always responded quickly and as a rule, I got all the necessary information.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Our cooperation with Cogniteq exceeded our expectations. Having talked to nearshoring companies in several European countries, lead times are fairly long and offer few benefits over using traditional recruiting solutions. Cogniteq, on the other hand, were able to find excellent candidates at short notice and with minimal friction.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Some miscommunication arose from the fact that one developer's level of English wasn't very high. Overall, this led to far fewer problems than one would expect, however.
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Web Dev for Software Development Company
"We had absolutely positive impressions for them."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the CEO of a software development company.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
We needed help in web development.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
The Cogniteq specialist contacted me via LinkedIn. We carefully analyzed the portfolio of the company, the technologies that they work with and realized that we are very similar in the way we develop our solutions. So, we decided to have a look at how we could cooperate with the Cogniteq team.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We worked with Cogniteq on 2 projects already where we needed assistance in our development efforts.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We have our in-house software developers and from the side of Cogniteq we worked with 1 Senior .NET developer.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Everything was great. We received the necessary help in development. One of the projects is already at the stage of customer testing. And as for the second one, we are already finishing up our final testing. So, thanks to Cogniteq we managed to meet the schedule.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Though it was our first experience of working with an outsource company in such a way, we absolutely like it. All the set tasks were fulfilled perfectly.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
We had absolutely positive impressions for them. And we will definitely turn to Cogniteq in the future when our team will be overloaded with work and we’ll need staff augmentation.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Actually, I can say that there weren’t any things that we can classify as problems. But we noticed that we should pay more attention to documenting some complicated aspects related to business logic, for example,more in detail. If something is not clearly stated in specification, we usually verbalize it. But probably because of a language barrier, we should have initially stated complicated things in the documentation. However, it didn't affect the time frames of the projects. Everything was okay and it was just a kind of learning experience for us.
the project
Mobile App Dev for Digital Agency
"Cogniteq has a great can-do attitude and won't shy away from any task."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Im the owner and CEO of a digital agency in Sweden. We build apps and web solutions for clients mainly in the nordic countries.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
Our client needed an iOS and Android app. To be able to meet the need faster than we could deliver ourselves we hired Cogniteq as app developer sub-contractors and built the backend ourselves.
How did you select Cogniteq and what were the deciding factors?
We searched for outsourcing partners in Europe and Asia and created a shortlist of a handful of companies. From these we hired Cogniteq based on their past projects, broad skillset and references.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We discussed the project with PMs at Cogniteq and explained that we needed to be in daily contact with the developers ourselves. We believed that to be the best way to get results fast in a dispersed team. Cogniteq had no objections to this and the communication with the developers was very smooth.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
A project manager, one iOS developer and one Android developer.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The client loved that we were able to deliver on time, on budget and according to requirements.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
We needed to manage the project with our own tools for issue management, repositories, and communications tools. Cogniteq were on board with this from day one.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Cogniteq has a great can-do attitude and won't shy away from any task. Apart from the project described here, we have used them for many other projects as well. They are always able to help quickly which is much appreciated.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
The deliveries from time to time contained bugs but being developers ourselves we know that is part of the game. Cogniteq always corrected the bugs swiftly when reported.
the project
Web Dev for IT Consulting Company
"I enjoyed the communication with developers and I learned a lot about the code from them."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
CEO in a company operating in strategic and technological consulting and web application development.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
Web development services for several projects. My goal was to find an trusty partner to work with
How did you select Cogniteq and what were the deciding factors?
The sales manager of Cogniteq found me on LinkedIn. After closer communication, we managed to find a good model to organize our work. That’s how our common journey began.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We had several projects that the Cogniteq team worked on. And while one of them supposed the development from scratch, the second project was already built by other developers. So, the Cogniteq experts had to understand the way we developed the software, its architecture and code. Though it was not very simple, the team managed to do it and fulfill all the tasks that we had for them.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
2 web developers (Yii2 developers ), 1 PM, 1 QA, 1 Account Manager
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The work that Cogniteq did was really appreciated by me and my customer. And I have really no problem with the software delivered by the team.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
I really like the communication with all the experts at Cogniteq. The guys always responded quickly and I got all the necessary information.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I am very happy that I’ve chosen Coqniteq to work with. I like the way the team works, I like the support and that the team quickly responds to inquiries. I enjoyed the communication with developers and I learned a lot about the code from them. I have only positive impressions and I will definitely contact Cogniteq in the future when I will need their help.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Actually, everything was great. But there was one period when the team was too busy on other projects and we had to work without their support. However, it was a very short period.
the project
Web App Dev for IT Outsourcing Company
"They were very professional and very flexible."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are an IT consultancy and Development company, specialized in the outsourcing business.
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq, and what were your goals?
We needed a reliable partner for the development of a website for one of our clients. Our client is an actor casting agency with a lot of internal processes and interactions with the many stakeholders like actor agencies and film producers. The goal was to design and develop a web application to support overall casting process.
How did you select Cogniteq and what were the deciding factors?
We got in contact with Coqniteq, visited their offices, talked with their managers and developers and got a very good impression of their expertise and professionalism.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
There was a good project description including diagrams for the processes. Based on that they implemented a website design with sitemap and graphic mockups. After refining the design, we planned the implementation in an agile way and stuck to that until the project was finalized and approved by the customer.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
The team consisted of: 1. a product owner 2. two full stack developers 3. a tester 4. a devOps engineer
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The website covered most of the client's processes in a semi-automatic way, leading to a higher work performance.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
The project was implemented using Scrum, Jira was used as project management tool, Confluence was used as documentation platform. Dropbox was used to share files with the client and between the team.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were very professional and very flexible, in that way we were able to react very quickly to any impediments and stick to our plan.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Not really.
the project
iOS & Android App Dev for Career Platform Startup
"The Cogniteq-team is competent, proactive, flexible and they show great dedication to the project."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Co-Founder of software startup Dotpin - career path software and platform
For what projects/services did your company hire Cogniteq?
Development mobile application for iOS and Android.
What were your goals for this project?
Develop MVP.
How did you select Cogniteq?
They were recommended to us by a business relation.
Describe the project in detail.
Dotpin is a new and innovative career path application that helps you find your career path with the help of your network and AI.
What was the team composition?
Project manager, account manager, iOS developer, Android developer, backend developer, data architect, product owner, UI/UX designer.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Available in Q2/Q3 of 2021 in the Apple Store & Google Play Store.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was effective and efficient and the communication was great. Their feedback about how each solution affects the cost and quality was very helpful to us as a startup. We have a great relation with Cogniteq: it feels like we are one team. The MVP was delivered within time and budget.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The Cogniteq-team is competent, proactive, flexible and they show great dedication to the project. They also take pride in their performance. And most of all: they are incredibly kind! We look forward to working with them on the next phase of the development.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Can't think of any.
Exhibiting unmatched development skills, Cogniteq worked hard to exceed the needs and requirements of the internal team. The client commended their team for providing a seamless platform. They demonstrated a smooth workflow through effective communication and a collaborative approach.