Crantia Technologies

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of the educational platform iLearn IAS.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

We decided to develop an online platform because of COVID-19.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Crantia Technologies created a proposal based on our requirements, and we started the development from there. The platform was built on the CodeIgniter PHP framework with an HTML frontend. They built it to include a student section and an admin panel, too. 

The platform is finished, but we’re planning more features for it, as well as developing a mobile version. Crantia Technologies will also provide digital marketing services once the platform is launched.

What is the team composition?

I was in contact with two people from Crantia Technologies. I shared all the details with the project manager, and I was also in contact with the developer, once the work started.

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

We’d developed a website with them a long time ago. We got quotes from other companies as well, but Crantia Technologies had the best proposal and they understood our requirements.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost of the platform was around $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Crantia Technologies between June–December 2020 on the platform, but we’ll continue using their services after the site is launched.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform they developed is working perfectly. The frontend is user-friendly, too. 

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything was managed through Google Sheets, and they gave us frequent updates. Crantia Technologies split the project into 3–4 milestones, and they gave us demos after each one.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They understood what we were looking for and were good in terms of development.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, everything has gone fine, so far.  

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Crantia Technologies did well on our platform, so I don’t have any specific advice. I’d definitely recommend them to others.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager of Radianz, a design-build firm. We’ve been in the industry for the past 20 years. In 2019, we were awarded two awards for the best design-build firm in South India.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

We were looking for someone to rebuild our website and our corporate structure. All we had was a single-page website. We wanted to be able to completely showcase what we do.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Crantia Technologies developed our website using WordPress. They also did the UX/UI design. The website the vendor created includes a chat function. Overall, everything we needed was integrated with the website. 

We’re not selling any products on our website. Instead, we’re concentrating fully on the services we offer. The team also developed customized designs that followed our requirements.

What is the team composition?

Our main point of contact is Vijith (CEO), but we also collaborate with their graphic designer and developer.

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

We found them through a Google search. I also collected references from my friends. After doing research, we shortlisted a couple of teams and checked their portfolios. In the end, we chose Crantia Technologies because they were also from our hometown.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Crantia Technologies’ output went live last month. We got a professional, simple, and elegant website. The team’s service is excellent. They faithfully followed timelines and achieved all milestones.

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

From the start, they were really helpful, answering all our calls. There were 4–5  instances where we met in the office to discuss our requirements. At that time, they also did mockups. After the mockups, we proceeded to the finishing stages. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication skills are the most impressive thing about them. With their outstanding deliverables, we didn’t have to rework many things in terms of look and design.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Crantia Technologies did everything we wanted. There’s nothing I’d have them improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with Crantia Technologies.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of iLearn IAS, a learning program for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) students who are looking to take the civil services examination (CSE).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

We needed someone to develop our platform, which would ideally be in tune with current affairs.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a web platform for us and extended their support for maintenance. The platform contains news updates for all students. I gave them requirements regarding how I wanted both the design and the backend to look. They worked to deliver upon those specs. Now, we’re considering giving them another project.

What is the team composition?

I’m in contact with a project manager who delegates tasks to designers.

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

We’d worked together in the past and had had a great experience. When this project came up, we contacted them early.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together between April–September 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They provided excellent designs, and the new platform is very user-friendly. Our students have provided excellent feedback regarding the navigability of the site.

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They sent us email updates and shared information via Google Docs. The project manager provided reports of project progress and task completion. They delivered in a timely manner.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve been very happy with how accessible the backend has been. We were given a separate, administrative login, and so the backend has been exceptionally easy to manage.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we really didn’t have any issues.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Just explain what you want to them. They’ll quickly understand your needs and will address them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of my digital marketing firm, Sproutbien LLP, and we are specialised in online marketing that includes but not limited to, search engine optimisation, search engine marketing, social media optimisation and marketing, email marketing and online PR.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Crantia Technologies?

We had to develop a professional website for our company, that provided great user interface and user experience.

What were your goals for this project?

To develop a website with a goal to attract leads and enquiries and provide information in a simple yet elegant manner.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Got to know about him via social media (Linkedin) and got to know that he is into this business. I saw his portfolio and was genuinely impressed.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Currently, I have assigned them with website development and basic onpage search engine optimisation. Website is now complete and uploaded to https://sproutbien.com/

What was the team composition?

Team consisted of 2 web developers, one graphic designer and one tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With a website that met our needs at hand, the number of our online leads and enquiries has surpassed the leads acquired via other online and offline channels.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

He had contacted me for advice on some digital marketing activities via social media and came to know that they develop websites. Saw their portfolio and with no further thoughts, I decided to give the work to him and I must say that the work was purely professional!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their commitment to the work and their willingness to reiterate any number of times according to our requirements.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not any at present.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We operate in the oil and energy field. I’m the operations and sales manager of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

Their team designed and developed our domestic and international websites.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Crantia developed our profile website based on our idea.

What is the team composition?

I was in contact with 2–3 people from their team.

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

We found them through a Google search and were impressed by their reputation, so we decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

$5,000–$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Crantia in November 2019, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I and my team are happy with their work. We don't have specific metrics to share, but we’ve been 100% satisfied.

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They consulted us and they had a great approach. Their communication skills helped us to stay on track throughout the whole project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m very much satisfied with Crantia. They’re customer-oriented and always put your core business needs first.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't believe there is anything specific I wish they had done differently

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Alam Al Mohallab, a general contracting firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

I needed to increase my online presence to reach new customers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They revamped our existing website.

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact was the project manager, but there were two additional team members who also worked on the project. 

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

We approached several companies and created a shortlist based on each vendor's portfolio and approach. Crantia Technologies came out as the best option. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $5,000-$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together from September-December 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They stay updated with the latest technologies, which was beneficial for us.

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was good. They responded very well to our queries and had a very cooperative team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their quality and response time is impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they covered all their bases.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They provide quality development for a good price.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Eagle Eye Ventures, a trading firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

We needed help with branding and web development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They designed our logo. They designed and developed our website from scratch, although we provided wireframes. They also did content writing and handle our Facebook marketing and digital marketing.

What is the team composition?

I had one point of contact.

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

I did an online search. I got quotations from quite a few companies and I felt good about Crantia Technologies’ pricing. I looked at their profile and found their work to be really interesting.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $5,000–$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2019 and finished in March 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I received good responses from our clients that our site and logo look international. We get quite a few inquiries. Especially with the current COVID-19 crisis, we're getting quite a few inquiries about hand sanitizers and it's due to the digital marketing done by them. I’m planning to give more work to them.

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is good. When I contacted them, they took care of it immediately. The team was really responsive. We communicated via WhatsApp calls, chat, and email. They met deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The customer service was excellent. If I needed changes, I called my contact and it was taken care of immediately.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, none that I know.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you give them the right information about what you want to be done, they are pretty fast.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of BUILDART INTERIORS, an interior design firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

I needed assistance with digital marketing and website development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They provided digital marketing for about two months. During this process, they discovered that our website loading speed was very slow, leading to a low conversion rate. They then developed a new website for us so that we could increase our digital presence. 

They used PHP and HTML for coding. The team did front- and backend development. They also gave us access to the backend so we can add projects when needed. 

What is the team composition?

I have two primary points of contact. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2019, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They shared documentation that shows the performance of our pages before and after our engagement with them. The quality of development is really great, as is their digital marketing. 

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re easy to communicate with and accessible for any changes I request.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I gave them a vague idea of what I wanted for my site and they came back with good suggestions on how to interest my clients. They were very helpful in making a good website.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I’m happy with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re the best option, so you should work with them. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Charmah, a makeup and beauty company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Crantia Technologies?

I needed someone to develop my website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I provided Cranatia Technologies with some reference sites to give them an idea of how I wanted my website to look. I consulted them regarding each page. They’d send me a draft for approval, and I’d make a few corrections. They changed everything and made a good home page. After that, they started to work on the website. They developed my custom site using WordPress.

What is the team composition?

I was in contact with the team lead and the developer.

How did you come to work with Crantia Technologies?

I’d worked on a previous project with them and had been satisfied with their work. I found them in a Google search. Their portfolio looked good.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September–December 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Crantia Technologies clearly understood our requirements. They delivered on time, and their service was good. After they delivered, they provided really good support as well.

How did Crantia Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They updated the status of the project daily and provided it to us through Google Drive. I could easily track their work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were knowledgeable about their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any problems.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d refer them to anyone.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Mavis Dx Consultants is a consulting initiative founded by Sethunath U N (CEO) in 2019. Sethunath is a senior technology leader with more than 23 years of experience in information technology. 

His experience spans across multiple business domains like pharmaceuticals, marine contracting, airline travel, transport, logistics and hospitality, across the world. His focus is in digital transformation with vast hands-on experience and specialization in designing and driving Data Centre/SaaS/Cloud/IT global operations, crisis management, DR& BCP, Public Cloud deployment/migration planning & governance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Change Management. 

He is passionate about helping and guiding organizations in their Digital Transformation journey by enabling them to build basic digital capabilities, migrate to public cloud, dynamically respond to changing customer requirements and competition through relevant innovation. 

He is an expert in pre-sales and specialized in creating solutions for B2B, present the same and create win-win situation for enterprises. Sethunath has directly managed several vital production deployments of mission critical systems for premium customers, including biggest airlines in the world and sustainably operated them 24 X 7 with near 100% availability. 

He is passionate in public speaking on subjects such as Public cloud, migration and governance Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity High availability architecture and TCO Digital transformation IT Cost Optimization Oracle HA Architecture and License Management

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Crantia Technologies?

1. Design the logo for Mavis Dx 
2. To design, develop and publish Mavis Dx's website 
3. Create designs for all social media sites of Mavis Dx (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

What were your goals for this project?

1. Create an attractive and catchy logo for the company which articulates the brand to the viewer
2. Create a professional website for Mavis Dx with easy navigation and specified color codes
3. Create professional looking images for company's social media sites

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

1. The company was found through google search.
2. Sent an initial inquiry detailing the requirements and specifications
3. They responded with additional questions and clarifications
4. Scheduled a call with them and explained the same.
5. Visited their office and discussed directly on the project, timelines and quality criterion and mutually agreed on the same.
6. Formally accepted the proposal and kick started the project after transferring an agreed advance.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

1. They provided a project plan along with the proposal (Step by step schedule on development, testing and golive )
2. After project start, they provided draft images for Logo , they had designed . There were multiple reviews and iterations happened before finalizing the logo
3. They provided draft design of the website which was reviewed by myself and provided additional suggestions. They accepted the suggestions and proceeded with the testing. They had provided access to the test site for continuous review.
4. They demanded content for various sections in the design which was provided.
5. I had reviewed the test site and there were few iterations before I agreed to finalize the design
6. The website went live on first week of November
7. They provided all the needed images for all social media sites in the following week
8. In the second week of November, they provided the detailed documentation and instructions to update the content.
9. Since then, whenever I need some changes (minor), they do it in 1-2 hours time.

What was the team composition?

They had a designer, a developer, a tester and a project lead.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project has given a great initial feedback about the new company I have launched and really helped to launch the company brand successfully . This is a startup and hence it was very crucial to have professional look and feel, easy navigation, professional looking images etc. 

Crantia was patient and adaptive to my dynamic requirements while in the review process. They have shown great commitment and perseverance to deliver the results. They respected the timelines and I was really happy to launch the services on time.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The Project management was highly effective. They provided a clear plan with responsibilities and expected output and they sticked on to the same. Even though there were challenging demands from my side, they ensured that the timelines were met.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The Project Lead provided seamless access to the test site and regularly followed up with me on the feedback . They have ensured that, they give new releases within a days time after the proposed changes; which was exceptionally great.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing to suggest as of now. The team I have interacted with is professional, patient, committed and customer friendly.