DICEUS

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Director of Special Initiatives for a US-based non-profit providing place-based public health training, technical assistance, and SaaS technology to enhance client capacities.

For what projects/services did your company hire DICEUS?

We're obligated to ensure the security and integrity of client data. As part of this obligation, we're required to conduct and report on third party penetration tests. We'd asked DICEUS to prepare us for these tests. We'd also completed a significant third party software build and needed an objective review of the code for vulnerability.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

DICEUS was a strong bidder and finalist contender for the significant software build. We've been in contact periodically since that bidding exercise

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Objective review of significant third party software build for vulnerability. "Friendly" penetration testing to identify vulnerability.

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

Various talent pools including security architects, senior designer/developers, systems analysts, and project management.

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

Objective, candid dialog and genuine interest in our use case, our business requirements, and our technical architecture. Objective, candid dialog concerning the integrity of our code build. Relevant summary upon conclusion of the project.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective despite armed conflict in Ukraine, displacement of key people across geographies, and the inevitable confusion of assembling a team during a highly challenged environment

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

I was impressed with their maturity, professionalism, efficiency, perspective, and experience.

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

None

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a engineering manager in a tech company providing consulting and development services. We specialize in enterprise database implementation, deployment, and migration.

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

We were looking for people with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services, custom development, and testing. Our project goal was to create a new solution for Amazon that will optimize the services for end-users.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

When we searched for the required expertise, we first paid attention to those vendors that had experience with database, API, AWS. When we contacted DICEUS, they demonstrated their portfolio and were able to show the relevant experience.

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

Our solution had to offer API-based calculations and a particular pattern for assessment. Before the beginning of the design and development phase, DICEUS team members collected all the requirements and held a series of brainstorming sessions with us. Afterward, they presented a detailed project roadmap so that we knew how they would develop the solution step by step.

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

We hired 3 tech specialists with AWS, Kotlin, and Java expertise.

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

As a result of our cooperation with the DICEUS developers, we integrated the new module into the AWS console. IT allows people to calculate the cost of database migration. The project lasted for around a year, and we were glad to have implemented the solution successfully.

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

Our collaboration with the team was effective. We had regular meetings to discuss the project status updates and timely mitigate any risks.

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

DICEUS offered us the detailed project roadmap that included the WBS and timeline — that’s what we do ourselves and expect from our partners. Their excellent understanding of the right SDLC processes and stages also added value to the table.

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

No, we were fully satisfied with the services.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a manager of engineering in a software company specializing in custom solutions for the healthcare niche. Our company’s expertise is optimizing the workflow processes in hospitals and clinics with the help of technology.

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

We hired DICEUS .NET developers to extend our in-house team. Before we started to collaborate with DICEUS, we have had a prototype of the solution for dental clinics. Our goal was to build a web app that would automate daily operations in clinics, store electronic patient records, and help manage the entire workflow in one place. Thus, we needed several .NET developers to extend our team and proceed to the product development.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We looked for a software company similar to ours, with SDLC understanding, mature development processes, and healthcare expertise. Mainly, we were interested in finding .NET developers offshore. DICEUS could offer us highly-skilled resources at reasonable rates. Moreover, they had a good knowledge of the clinics’ workflow.

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

Firstly, we articulated all the requirements to the new team members, and asked them to collaborate on the software architecture. They offered their vision of the project roadmap and helped us greatly resolve some technical challenges.

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

We engaged 2 .NET developers only.

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

The project was completed successfully and on time. We developed a user-friendly app that is now used by dental clinics to manage their workflows.

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

The guys who worked with us were available and willing to help, we had daily meetings to get status updates and be on the same page.

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

They offer both additional resources and end-to-end development for those who need a dedicated team. It’s comfortable as every client can find what he/she needs.

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

We are pleased to have worked with DICEUS developers. Nothing to add.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the PM of a software company. Our SaaS solution provides design services and life-cycle assessment for the construction industry.

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

We wanted to automate the processes associated with the subscription for our software. Due to the fact that we faced a high load of subscriptions, our system required optimization. The project goals were to upgrade the subscription module, improve user experience, and new enterprise features like dashboards, billing and payment functionalities, workflows, etc.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We knew definitely that we needed a highly-skilled Sitecore developer to reach our project goals that’s why we were looking for specifically such a person. Our ideal candidate had to be an expert in Sitecore, .NET, and MySQL. DICEUS could offer us such expertise.

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

We started with articulating our challenges and requirements for the project. We needed DICEUS to quickly study our huge codebase and proceed to the execution. I appreciate their commitment and on-time releases.

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

Only 1 person from the DICEUS side was involved in the development for around 6 months.

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

The project was completed on time, and we’ve got an upgraded web app with an automated subscription module, billing, workflows, and more. As a result, we also benefited from the increasing number of users and reduced manual effort.

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

The collaboration was effective: we regularly discussed the progress, got consulting on the technical issues, though together how we could improve the functionalities.

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

DICEUS managed to offer the required expertise in the shortest time possible. We were impressed by their good understanding of SDLC processes and level of service.

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

We were fully satisfied with the services provided.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a PM at the company providing high-end software and hardware solutions for businesses to manage their assets like finance, staff, inventory, etc. Our solutions are powered with the latest IoT technology to offer quite a different approach to business efficiency.

For what projects/services did your company hire Diceus?

We searched for .NET experts, with experience in the retail niche in particular.

What were your goals for this project?

Our project goal was to create a new feature-rich mobile app for retail management, based on .NET microservices.

How did you select Diceus?

We looked through different custom software development vendors on Clutch and found DICEUS. When we contacted them, they provided quick feedback on our inquiry. Then they demonstrated relevant cases and provided their vision on the project.

Describe the project in detail.

The project started with business analysis and requirements capture, followed by design and prototyping. Next, DICEUS developers proceeded to the main part of the project – development and testing. Finally, it ended with a successful launch after 6 months.

What was the team composition?

2 developers from the DICEUS side were involved in the development.

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

The project was successfully accomplished and we’ve got all the features expected: license-plate recognition, online orders, CCTV automation, and device connection. Thanks to the project implementation, we managed to offer better business automation, simpler management, and centralized access capabilities for retail stores – the major users of our solution.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

From the very beginning of our collaboration with DICEUS we agreed on the general project workflow, communication plan, and reporting. We’ve had regular weekly meeting when DICEUS presented us with the sprint releases and reported on the progress.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The way they precisely adhered to our agreements and timely reporting were the things that impressed us most. It’s hard to find a reliable vendor nowadays.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We liked the team and the company in general.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CTO at a tech company providing secure payment solutions for retail and e-commerce niches. We build POS systems, payment modules, help improve chargeback management, cash discounts, as well.

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

We searched for Magento specialists and cloud technology experts to help us optimize the solution. These people had to quickly get a handle on the situation and proceed to the development stage. We’ve already had an API for credit card payments that needed to be optimized as it failed to function as expected.

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

We chose DICEUS as they had relevant experience with payment gateways and other payment solutions for e-commerce. Initially, we’ve had a shortlist of 3 vendors, but DICEUS was the fastest with their proposal. Besides, they have a reasonable schedule and costs as compared to the other vendors.

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

Our collaboration started with several meetings when we explained what we needed to improve in our solution. First, we talked about the reasons why our payment solution didn't work appropriately and what problems to business it caused.

DICEUS team offered their approach to solve the issues, they came up with a technology stack and a detailed project roadmap. The workflow was smooth and we’ve got the deliverables as agreed.

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

3 DICEUS developers worked with us.

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

Today, our Magento payment module works as expected. The DICEUS team also helped us expand the number of supported gateways, including Stripe, NMI, and Authorize.net. The transaction statuses can also be monitored by admins.

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

We liked the way we collaborated, DICEUS members worked like a dedicated team. They were always available when we wanted to discuss the status, issues, or just ask for advice.

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

They really care about the project results as if it were their business. We were impressed by their commitment and dedication.

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

They performed well from all sides.

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.