Diceus

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is a blockchain-focused IT business that created a web-based platform for binary options. I’m an IT director there.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

As an IT Director, I was responsible for creating the platform from scratch. We were looking for an experienced software provider with a strong background in the blockchain. Our goal was to build a solution allowing to calculate rates transparently and easily. The new calculation model we wanted to introduce could increase the users’ trust in the marketplaces.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

We’ve already had some experience hiring Ukrainian development companies and were satisfied with them. However, this time we were looking for specific skills and chose DICEUS as they had those.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

As described, we wanted to create a next-gen rate calculation tool for binary options on cryptocurrencies. Such a tool is an excellent way to increase trust between users and marketplaces.

The latter could gain added values such as increased loyalty and profits. DICEUS offered us the relevant technology stack, including Angular, Java, Spring, Solidity, etc. The choice of technologies was backed up by their experience in developing similar projects.

First off, they conducted business analysis and gathered all the requirements we had. Once all the specifications were approved from our side, they started the development that lasted for 9 months.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team composition was 6 members, which included a business analyst, a project manager, one test engineer, one backend developer, one frontend developer, and a designer.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The final product has high performance and is very secure. It is trusted by thousands of users. The betting process has become easier which improved customer satisfaction greatly.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

The team performed nicely from the project management standpoint: we were introduced the communication plan, according to which we had regular weekly and monthly meetings with the team. They provided reports and metrics which helped us track the project progress and requirements met.

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

They do great work combining their technical expertise and the level of service.

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

Nothing to say, they coped with our tasks successfully.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Chief Operational Officer at the bank providing financial products and services for retail and business segments.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

We engaged DICEUS for our recent project that was aimed to solve the challenges with report processing automation. Our goal was to make report processing more efficient. Besides, we had to comply with some new regulations provided by the national central bank. We needed to do that quickly and effectively.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

First off, we searched for a vendor with RPA expertise, and we were lucky to find Diceus as they had this expertise in banking.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We’ve got an RPA functional module with all the expected features. In the beginning, we were consulted on the most-effective project roadmap, tech stack, risks, etc. Within the development and implementation, we had regular meetings to discuss the progress and our feedback.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The project wasn’t complex. It lasted only 2 months. That’s why our team included only 2 specialists.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

After the solution implementation, we saw a significant reduction in errors. It has also saved us from potential penalties from central bank. In addition, we could reduce manual work and our operational costs, consequently.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We had our own PM as the team composition was small, but all the communication, reports, and other important things were organized well from Diceus’s side.

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

We were pleased with the collaboration and the level of negotiation skills. The developers were always available and responsive to our inquiries.

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

I can’t remember anything that could be improved.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Chief Information Officer at the international network of retail stores.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

With rapid development of innovative technologies, ever-growing global market demands and customer expectations, our company understands how it’s critical not to lag behind. Our ecommerce business required a secure and user-friendly payment gateway.

Thus, we searched for the software development provider that could help us realize our project idea. We needed to build a secure and customizable payment gateway with a range of core functionalities and some advanced features such as pre-authorization, credentials scanning by camera, etc.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

Diceus was a perfect fit when we searched for a software vendor with payment gateway expertise. Their proposal was very comprehensive and clear. We had several meetings where Diceus experts demonstrated the case studies relevant to our project needs and challenges.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Our cooperation started with initial discussions and continued with in-depth business analysis. After our approval of software specifications, they began to develop. We had the ability to check status reports, Jira reports.

Everything was clear. Diceus ensured testing and UAT before the deployment. Thanks to their recommendations, we were able to deploy the solution successfully.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team consisted of 6 members, including a business analyst, a project manager, test engineers, developers, and DevOps.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The delivered solution has helped our stores provide a better and more securer user experience in terms of online payments. It increased customer loyalty and our reputation on the market as a trustworthy retailer.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We chose Agile methodology for project management which helped us reach the desired time-to-market faster. We had a certified project manager from the Diceus side who really did his best to organize everything so that to deliver a high-quality solution and meet our requirements.

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

The Diceus team proved to be very professional from different points of view. Project management, expertise, experience. We are pleased to have worked with them.

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

Actually, no, we think that they are capable to extend their expertise and collaborate with different enterprises.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Head of IT at a real estate agency with a long history and good track record on the market. We are providing professional property services and help people find their perfect home.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

We hired Diceus to realize one of the new functionalities that would offer our clients modern blockchain-based capabilities and make our agency different from the others. Today, all real estate companies are much alike. We wanted to introduce something that would make us unique, at least at our local market.

When blockchain technology appeared, we thought that it could become a major feature of our agency. Thus, we involved Diceus to help us realize our project idea. Our goal was to develop a web-based marketplace backed with Ethereum smart contracts. We needed a company that would provide end-to-end software development and manage the project on their site.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

Usually, we use particular evaluation criteria to select any vendor for our agency. Simply put, we considered price, expertise, and technology skills most of all. We also paid attention to how responsive the vendor was, i.e., how fast they were with gathering initial requirements, sending a technical proposal and answering our questions.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Our project was actually split into several phases. The major stages included business analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. We also had a user acceptance testing when we, as a client, could test the end solution by ourselves to check if our requirements were met.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team consisted of five members:

• a business analyst
• a designer
• two developers
• a test engineer.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We are fully satisfied with the project outcomes as now our services are presented in a clear and user-friendly manner; the property offers have enough space for detailed descriptions. The smart contracts feature is also realized successfully which attracts customers who want to securely proceed with property purchase online.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

The workflow was quite simple and clear. We had a communication plan at the beginning and followed it throughout the development. We chose a Scrum methodology for project management as we had some projects realized according to this methodology earlier and knew how it worked. Our team was always attentive to our suggestions and feedback.

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

They are very result-oriented. We liked how timely the project manager provided project progress reports and how fast the team reacted to our feedback. Diceus' team members are easy-going – it was a pleasure to communicate and work with them.

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

We are satisfied with the services provided. Nothing to improve. Probably, they just need to enhance change request management procedure.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Head of Engineering in an e-commerce company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

We wanted to introduce our clients the opportunity of make purchases and pay for them contactless, i.e., by means of NFC technology. We needed custom software development and UI design to create a user-friendly and intuitive interface.

Our goal was to build a secure solution allowing consumers pay both by their physical cards and by phone using NFC. With these capabilities, we aimed to improve customer loyalty and satisfaction with our brand.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for the vendor with strong expertise in e-commerce. We found Diceus online and looked at their portfolio that contained some interesting cases for the e-commerce industry. Then, we had a call with their strategist, and were quite satisfied with their answers.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The project started quickly. First off, we discussed all our requirements with the vendor, and then we had some interviews with potential team members. All guys were skilled in software engineering (JavaScript, Python, RoR, etc.) and some of them had experience in retail projects.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team consisted of 7 people: a project manager, business analyst, 2 test engineers, 1 front-end developer, and 2 back-end developers.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

All deliverables were realized according to the project schedule, so we’ve got the solution done at the time we planned to introduce it to our customers.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

The interaction between us and the team was managed by the project manager. He communicated our requirements to the team. When it was needed, we had some catch-up calls to discuss the details or provide our feedback. Besides, the communication plan was given before the project start.

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

The e-commerce expertise of developers impressed us as we got to learn a lot of useful things. Now we plan to improve our system using Diceus recommendations. Although we didn’t order a software audit, they gave us a couple of tips on how to boost our system’s efficiency and customer experience.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think, no, we liked our cooperation.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Digital Transformation Officer in the bank.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

The main challenge was the high cost of our compliance program management. Our anti-money laundering specialists used several sources and software solutions to do their jobs.

At that time, we also faced a requirement to comply with the new regulations that in case of no compliance could result in high fines. We needed to automate AML processes with the appropriate technology solution. Our main goal was to automate anti-money laundering processes and free up our resources for core operations.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

Diceus offered to implement RPA for AML processes to verify customer data that we received from various sources. In addition, they offered to develop the email alerts functionality, according to which the responsible staff would receive notifications of info request of the KYC documents.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The project started with a BA phase. Diceus analysts gathered all requirements from our side and discovered our challenges thoroughly. Once we approved the specification, they proceeded to development. We had regular meetings to discuss the progress and see what was done. At all stages, testing was performed and we got testing reports. Besides, we could track the progress in Jira.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

From the Diceus side, we worked with 2 developers with RPA expertise in banking. Our project wasn’t complex (although it helped us much), so it was successfully completed in 2 months.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Our interaction was quite effective, the requirements were gathered and formalized by Diceus analysts very quickly. As a result, the development started and ended as scheduled. We’ve got quite good improvements in data quality, reduced manual efforts and errors, and got resources for other major tasks.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Diceus team provided a communication plan and followed it throughout the project. We were able to track the progress in Jira. All testing documentation and various reports were provided, as well. So, we are entirely satisfied with project management.

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

We received a WBS from Diceus and knew how the project would go. Besides, their timeline was shorter than those offered by other vendors. As you know, regulatory compliance is often a pressing issue for banks; we had an urgent need to implement intelligent automation for AML processes and we needed that to be done as quickly as possible.

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

No, everything was ok.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We’re an oil and gas company. I’m a Head of IT department.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

At one moment, we have understood that our company had piles of data collected by various devices, including satellites. We though that we needed a powerful software solution to analyze all that information effectively and quickly.

Together with my colleagues, we reviewed several software development companies offering cloud-based software, and Diceus was one of them. We wanted to implement advanced analytics using data from satelites. So, we were looking for the vendor with the right expertise.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

Diceus offered Python as the main technology to build a site inspection solution able to process big data sets. First off, they discovered our business thoroughly to take into account all business and technical nuances while gathering requirements. We needed end-to-end development services, including testing and assistance in deployment.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We searched for developers with expertise in our sector. They were in our shortlist. First off, they explored our initial requirements and then come up with their proposal. Before the project start, we had the project roadmap with the timeline, scope, and deliverables.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with 5 specialists, including a business analyst, architect, 2 developers, and a test engineer.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

This team showed a high level of expertise in earth observation, cloud solutions, and big data. We’ve got what we expected to get, with all features we wanted to be developed initially. These guys stick to the timeline and the scope, which was positive.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We are satisfied with project management as their PM was always willing to help us and provide feedback on the project progress. Once, we had a minor change request, and it was quickly processed, followed by impact analysis and cost estimation. Communication was easy and comfortable as all team members spoke English fluently.

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

Their expertise in software engineering impressed me. They were very quick in sending their proposal with the offered technology stack and arguments why this or that technology fits our project. From the very first engagement, they articulated the strategy, so we knew about all the stages of the development beforehand.

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

I don’t think there’s anything. Everything was fine.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a COO in a bank. I’m responsible for all operational activities and making them as efficient as possible. I have to continually ensure effective operations for both bank’s employees and customers.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus?

We searched for a reliable software vendor to create a new white-label processing solution for digital assets, fiat payments, cryptocurrencies, etc. We hired Diceus as they have already had a strong background in banking projects.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to systemize and improve all the operations in the bank. Also, our goal was to enhance customer interaction with banking service and reduce customer churn.

How did you select Diceus?

We have got a list of vendors from our procurement department. Our selection criteria included banking expertise, some tech stack expertise, the experience in software engineering for banks. The deciding factor was Diceus’s vast portfolio of accomplished projects for banks.

Describe the project in detail.

First off, Diceus did a business analysis to find out our needs and make a list of requirements. Then, we formalized that and they started the development. They also provided testing throughout the development. We used Angular and NodeJS as the main technologies to realize the project

What was the team composition?

5 people worked for us: a business analyst, a test engineer, 2 developers, and a project manager. All were highly-skilled in blockchain, software engineering, and the banking domain.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are satisfied with the project outcomes as we’ve got what we expected on time. The team managed to create the solution in 9 months as scheduled. We’ve got a user-friendly interface, including ledger system and admin panel, mobile wallets for users, internal KYC module, etc.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had one project manager from Diceus side and he was really helpful in providing project status reports regularly and on time. We were always sure that the project goes as planned.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Communication. It was always a pleasure to speak with the team, they’re easy-going and transparent in communication. We always felt comfortable asking any questions that worried us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think that everything was perfect. And I’m sure we’ll come back to Diceus to develop our next project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a CIO in an insurance company providing a wide range of underwriting packages for property and casualty insurance, life insurance, life reinsurance, and real estate. We are continually growing and trying to go up with the times by implementing the latest tech innovations for our business.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

I searched for a software vendor who could help us adapt Earth Observation for analyzing the environment. The solution was intended to accurately predict the risks of insurance case occurrences.

Although the use of satellites in our business is in the early stages, we thought it would great to start using this data for improving our forecasts and optimizing our offerings. We expected to get such functionalities: quick digital image processing, advanced data analytics, historical and real-time data processing and analysis.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

We clearly understood that we were looking for an experienced provider of custom solutions. That’s why we didn’t view either outsourcing or developers that are just writing the code.

Our objective was to find some people who truly know the insurance domain and have strong expertise with data analytics. So, in our selection criteria, we had the expertise, insurance domain knowledge, and reliability as defining factors for choosing the vendor.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

First off, we had several kick-off sessions during which we communicated our initial requirements to Diceus strategists. Once they had our project vision in their mind, their analysts explored our business more deeply and prepared detailed requirements.

Diceus tech specialists offered Python as a primary language for the tech stack. The team was selected concerning the tech skills needed. Besides, we had a chance to interview their specialists and make sure they were the right guys to cooperate with. Throughout the development, the needed testing was performed.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The project team consisted of 7 members: business analyst, PM, 3 developers, data science specialist, QA engineer.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The project was accomplished on time — that’s what was really nice as previously we had some negative experience with other vendors which didn’t meet the deadlines. Every functionality was tested and we really got what expected. Thanks to the solution developed by Diceus, we’ve got new opportunities and can boast of the technology that you can hardly find in other insurance companies.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Our PM was always willing to inform us about the project status, both in formal and informal manner. We saw that the team was motivated and result-oriented. Regularly, we got project status reports and testing reports, had weekly calls to discuss how it was going.

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

Diceus was the first company that helped us save some costs by recommending what can be done more efficiently. We liked the manner they communicated with us. It was always pleasant to speak with the team as they were transparent and fair while discussing the project status.

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

We are fully satisfied with our collaboration with Diceus and will surely contact them for our next project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a UX/UI design company and fintech consultant at Temenos

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus, and what were your goals?

We were looking for a partner who will develop a predictive analytics module for our client - fintech startup. We had no such expertise so we were looking for a team having experience both in fintech and AI/ML. Our goal was to perform MVP, with a tight schedule - 1 year and limited budget.

How did you select Diceus and what were the deciding factors?

The issue was that I was looking for a service provider who has adequate expertise as well as adequate cost + European time zone. So my focus was on eastern Europe companies. The Diceus team has expertise in fintech, good English skills, adequate understanding of the SDLC process, so I was surprised with the quality/price being proposed.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The idea behind MVP was to predict сustomer behavior and expenses. We had to embed this logic to our existing application. The scope of work was spitted on 2 phases: discovery phase and development phase. During development we moved with 2 weeks sprints.

Tech stack were in use: Python, Power BI, Snowflake, Spark, NoSQL The deliverables of phase 1, was a predictive analytics module working only with refueling transactions and it’s predictions. Phase 2 covered all customer behavior predictions arias.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I was working with project manager and business analysis. Total team was 4-5 persons.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The task was to develop a module for predictions during 1 year, we reached our goals with minimal delays. We are still testing the results of the provided module, but we can say that at least our customer activities increased on 7%. Till EOY we definitely planning to continue work with Diceus.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Dicues uses best industry practices of SDLS, we had scrum with 2 weeks sprints. Task tracking systems were JIRA, also they have a special plugin for JIRA allowing to perform risk/quality management, project gap analysis.

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

Nothing special. They did their job as a software house. They are reliable partners, maybe this is most impressive.

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

The most important thing for us is to have DIceus not only as an offshore partner but as a creative partner. We want to get them out of the offshore contractor and get marketing and strategy advice.