FATbit Technologies

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am one of the founders of a company whose aim is to deliver fresh food from local farmers to the community.

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

We hired FATbit Technologies for providing us with a software that would allow us to do our daily business. In this case, it is a web application where customers can buy local products and a mobile application for our delivery staff.

What were your goals for this project?

The goals were to develop a platform that will enable local community to order fresh food from the local farms on a daily basis. The customers would after selecting their products decide about the delivery location, time and date. The last step in the process would be the delivery of the purchased products.

How did you select FATbit Technologies?

After examining the offers on the market, we decided that FATbit Technologies are the best matching software provider for our use case.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we selected this vendor, we had a series of introductory meetings, where were presented with the software in more detail. We were given a demo server to test the software out, in order to make an informed decision on whether this software is the right choice for us.

FATbit team supported and helped us as project was evolving. There were some change requests to be done, which were done in a timely manner. Also, the FATbit team was very reponsive whenever we had questions or doubts. Finally, we were able to launch the application, which was also a very smooth process.

What was the team composition?

We were assinged a project manager who coordinated our project and was our most common point of contact. We didn't know the exact structure of the development team that was working behind the scenes, but that wasn't required as tasks were done on time

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

We manager to launch the web application within four months, although there were many specific requirements that were required for our region, including a specfic payment gateway and integration with other third party software for tax purposes

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager we were assigned to was talking with us on a daily basis. She was very approachable and responsive whenever we had questions or concerns. For our communication we used Skype.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We liked the fact that the web application has an amazing admin interface that allowed us to modify most of our website without the need for redeployment or any other action from the FATbit team.

Also, we were impressed with the large amount of third party integrations that were available per default. It is worth mentioning that FATbit team helped us every step of the way and even weekend work was done when deadlines were tight. Some of the change requests were done free of charge and that is something we appreciated very much

Are there any areas for improvement?

If we could change something, that would be that the FATbit team provides a comprehensive user manual for the web application. The application itself is quite complex and has a lot of feature, so a detailed manual would definitely help, especially for someone who is seeing this software for the first time. Another thing that we would slightly improve is quality assurance on the deliverables

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our business is to provide a marketplace platform for buyers and sellers of homemade food.

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

We hired FATbit to develop our platform. We were looking for an affordable but quality website template for our business venture and we did a good choice.

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

We find the web design attractive and it has reasonable price to test the market as we are still on a start-up stage.

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

First we started with the basic platform for a quickstart. After checking the market we then decided to improve the platform operations and customer experience, by adding different parameters to the commission and transport; and other customizations like to improve the customer experience as per their feedback. Also we added some features such as google maps.

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

Aditya was our main contact, he was very helpful all the time and always supporting us when we had any issue with the web.

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

At some point, the changes made with the website didn’t have much effect on the customers. I do not mean that it is their fault. It could also be reflective of my customer’s knowledge with the technical stuff. This doesn’t mean the end for us as there will be more great changes in the website and we will still continue to work with them.

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

The communication with our main contact - Aditya is okay. He is cooperative and always there to answer our inquiries and concerns. Just that, sometimes the communication between parties like technical support team - developers or other department are taking so long so it's delaying the project at some point.

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

The responsive web design.

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

There were minor bugs that was solved late but still I am happy that they fixed everything.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is a small local grocery market that specializes in ethnic foods

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

We needed a website up and running quickly through which our customers can buy and sell products

What were your goals for this project?

Fully functional, fairly quickly, on a tight budget. We needed a templatized way to get a website that we could customize.

How did you select this vendor?

Google search results, investigating the products and services that we offered for a COTS grocery website solution.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They provided the growcer website template and helped us customize it by closely working with us and reviewing our requirements and providing excellent support throughout.

Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, Jaspreet, Aditya, and team were there to support us. They dealt with feature creep for a very reasonable cost and quickly implemented the changes we needed.

What was the team composition?

The project team had only a few people, but brought in other support experts as needed. They did a great job communicating status throughout and checking back in with us if anything was needed.

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

During the pandemic, it's become critical that customers are able to interact with us online. Without this, it would've cost us a whole lot more in both money and time to get where we needed to be.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They used project management software as well as regular emails to check in. Highly effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Aditya and the team were really responsive with software development and worked really hard to meet our deadlines, which were aggressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

My suggestions would be to be more thorough with their documentation for the end user, developers, and admins. The developers and team there did a great job answering questions, but they need to improve documentation so we don't need to ask as many questions in the first place.

Please describe your company and your position there.

From the beginning we've been all about High Street to High End brands - bringing them together, all in one place. We export European products to Africa

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

We wanted to create an e-commerce platform from which our customers in Africa can easily access European products just by a mouse click

What were your goals for this project?

The fact that we are a start up, we wanted a system that is easy to manage with minimal trainning .

How did you select this vendor?

We searched the internet for an affordable BUT reliable system that is flexible.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The designed an attractive template thats responsive. It comes with the back-end through which we can easily configure, update and manuplate front-end data. The sytem has several payement gateways and an in-built ssl functionality.

What was the team composition?

To my understanding and based on the contacts i have, the team has more than five helpful individuals.

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

To our suprise the system took about a week to install and configure.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project managed was very good and willing to help where we were struggling. Despite the fact that we are in different time zones, they were flexible and went out of their way to make sure they keep in touch and train us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Flexibility of the team members, knowledge in the latest marketing techinologies, affordability and good idea of e-commerce

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not to my knowledge

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of the organization, and we are an IT services company.

What challenge were you trying to address with FATbit Technologies?

We are trying to launch our brands online, and we needed a partner to provide us with marketplace solutions online.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They helped us to develop an e-commerce solution for our brand that allows us to market our products online and to manage all of the listings in order to update or remove them as our offerings change.

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with one member of their team, the project manager of our project.

How did you come to work with FATbit Technologies?

When I knew that I needed an e-commerce platform to be developed, I looked through a lot of different companies online in order to find the best provider. They stood out in that initial review process, so we decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost has been about $300 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2020 and are continuing the project together.

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

They helped us significantly with the technology and the solutions that they were able to provide to our team. We are pleased with the progress we have made so far and are excited about the final product that we will be able to achieve thanks to their help.

How did FATbit Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

We worked within their internal project management software, which helped us to stay on top of communication and milestones. There have been no problems in that regard, and we are continuing to work closely with their company on a day-to-day basis.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The level of service that they provide to their customers is really excellent. They demonstrate commitment to our success in all of their work, which is rare for a third-party provider and we really appreciate it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t really think there is anything they need to do better.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company houses the goods of black-owned beauty supply vendors. From hair extensions, to hair care products, down to home remedies all can be found on our site. This a brand new project.

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

FATbit has been assisting me on the marketplace solution needed to house the multiple vendors on my site.

What were your goals for this project?

My goals are to allow sellers direct payments from their buyers and the ability to expand their local business to the next level.

How did you select this vendor?

Through research I learned that FATbit/YoCart were very responsive and very catering toward the needs of the buyer and their project. Since my interaction with them that has been the case! The service has been amazing.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

FATbit is building out the marketplace solutioning platform to include panels for the admin, sellers and of course the buyers. Each of these panels will allow the end user to optimize their experience and gain an overall appreciation for the brand.

What was the team composition?

So far I have worked with one sales Rep and one product manager.

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

This business is very new however I can say that FATbit/YoCart has been very responsive to the fact that this is my first major project.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

My project manager and I communicate through What’s App. Whenever I have questions he is extremely responsive and if something requires a demo we’ve used Hangouts.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I find their Willingness to accommodate the customer extraordinary! I am in EST and my Project Manager in India. I also work a full-time job separate from this project however my project manager had not allowed that to stop him!

Are there any areas for improvement?

As of now nothing major.

Please describe your company and your position there.

KoutureBooth | KoutureStudios is an online event entertainment platform. We primarily serve as an event logistics hub for marketing and entertainment events.

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

We hired FATbit to create a custom commerce platform that fit both our business model and company culture.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a fast, responsive software platform that could capture the essence of KoutureStudio's branding initiatives while providing a highly functional and familiar experience for our users.

How did you select this vendor?

Renting event equipment can be a very complex process that doesn't necessarily follow the scope and flow of a traditional e-commerce platform that just sells products. After several interviews with the company, we decided to select FATbit as a collaborative vendor with this process. The communication was good, they were patient and thorough with understanding our needs, and provided an AGILE approach to executing the work.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The new product is an AWS based CRM/Website/Commerce hybrid that efficiently facilitate's both the user and the employee's working experience. The front end is composed of a familiar shopping cart system with modern design functionality that entices users to interact with the platform. The backend is a sophisticated mix of data dashboards and design tools that any member of the team can get familiar with and perform their job duties.

What was the team composition?

The team consisted of myself as the client, one of their sales agent, and one of their project managers along with a team of developers.

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

While still not completed for launch, the product is still in it's design development phase. However initial employee experience with the platform has been very positive.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was arranged through the bizixx platform. The platform gives developers access to documents, client comments, tools, and bug suggestions. I primarily communicated with the project manager however via Skype.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The level of organized detail, ease of communication, and the fair pricing impressed us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

A Slack or more common collaborative communication platform that works would speed up and enhance communication further and allow for easier sharing of documents.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner of Gigs & Venue, an online entertainment marketplace for artists and other vendors to connect with event organizers to book Gigs in Atlanta.

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

I hired them to install the Vivogigs entertainment booking software on my server.

What were your goals for this project?

For the software user experience and functionality to be reliable.

How did you select this vendor?

I found the vendor during an online search. I expressed interest and began communicating with them to get inquiries answered.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They installed my copy of the Vivogigs online entertainment booking platform onto my server and provide technical support. The platform is under my ownership under the name Gigs & Venue.

What was the team composition?

The project consisted of several international team members. I communicated all inquiries and support requests to an assigned project manager.

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

So far this project has shown initial proof of concept with members signing up. The platform is intuitive and easy to maneuver.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was very efficient and supportive. All timelines were met and completed.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I found the amount of positive feedback from their clients to be very impressive and accurate. Also, their communication during the project was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I would recommend the vivogigs software they created come with a subscription business model already installed instead of just a highlighted vendor profile option to generate revenue.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a software development company established in Athens, Greece since 2005. We employ less than 10 persons. My position is Managing Director.

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

We hired FATbit Technologies for the creation of a multi-ventor platform for selling and renting products, especially tools and machinery.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal for this project is to create the biggest renting platform in Greece.

How did you select this vendor?

We started the project with another company, which didn't meet our requirements (payment methods etc.). Then we found FATbit Technologies via Google.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Our project idea was to create a platform where individuals and professionals can submit products for rent (or sale). FATbit Technologies met our requirements providing the following features:

• Renting and selling option
• Mobile version
• Refundable renting security of the products
• Various payment methods

What was the team composition?

We contacted two persons, one from the sales department and one programmer. We know that there was a bigger team trying to meet our needs.

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

So far every technical issue we had was resolved by the FATbit Technologies team, our cooperation is successful and we hope our initial hopes and expectations will be met.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The responsiveness to our issues was immediate and everything has been solved. In order to communicate we use Bizixx, Skype and Whatsapp.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

FATbit Technologies was very responsive and provided a complete working platform as well as immediate tech support.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The only inconvenience we had was that the price they demanded for an additional feature (more than one VAT percentages option) was out of proportion and costed almost as much as the entire platform. So we had to find a way around it to solve this issue.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Electric Vehicle Online Digital Store. I am Founder and CEO.

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

we have outsourced our software development requirements to FATbit. We don't have any in-house development team.

What were your goals for this project?

Development and support online application according to our business requirements.

How did you select this vendor?

Found in google search.

Describe the project in detail.

PHP application to handle multivendor partners and customers. APIs to develop buyer and seller mobile app.

What was the team composition?

Project Manager, Developers and Project Coordinator.

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

Customisations will help us to get customers experience electric vehicles before buying and also platform is enabled with Rental Module. Our partners can rent eBikes to our registered customers. Our OEMs can get accurate feedback on their products online.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

we connect over a Skype on requirements discussion.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The Project Manager understands our requirements.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Project should be delivered on time.