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4.9
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We work closely with our client-partners to help them grow their businesses through the delivery and integration of smart technical solutions that are designed to deliver identified busness benefits.

Our development offices are based in the Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Uzhhorod.  

What we deliver for our client-partners:

  • Enterprise e-commerce applications
  • Ecommerce solutions for medium sized businesses
  • Automation of business processes
  • Master Data Management for businesses & Ecommerce
  • Machine Learning
  • Due-diligence

How we deliver quality services:

  • Manage complete software development processes for our client-partners
  • Dedicated Development Teams tailored to your needs
  • Software Portfolio & Project Management
  • Strategic advice on using technology to build your business.

Reasons to work with Forbytes

  • We make your life easier
  • Competative pricing
  • We match the right people& skills to fit your culture and business needs.
  • We have a record of delivering excellent quality services with dignity and will do the same for you.

 

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$50,000+
 
Undisclosed
 
50 - 249
 Founded
2011
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Lviv, Ukraine
headquarters
other locations

Portfolio

Key clients: 
Home Furnishing Nordic AB, Trademax, Offerta, Gymgrossisten /HSNG, Swebike, Bygghemma, Sova. KooKoo App Ltd
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Business automation software for the international fashion brand

Stenströms, an elite fashion brand well-known in Europe and North America, needed digitalization to reduce manual work and increase the production of custom-made shirts. Forbytes software development team took part in developing and implementing a digital transformation strategy. We created business automation software that reduces the number of mistakes and delays in the current paper-based process and makes

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it more efficient.

Our solutions:

  • Forbytes developers created a Made-to-Measure (MTM) system to automate order processing. The app will save time for retailers, increase production speed, reduce mistakes in the information flow and lead to a higher number of produced shirts.
  • MTM allows instant order and client measurements verification and validation. Retailers can use correlations between shirt elements and rules for measurements to provide clients with perfectly tailored products.
  • Our business automation software reduces mistakes caused by manual work in the production process and allows Stenströms to provide their clients with high-quality products in a more convenient way.
  • We integrated all business systems in one app. MTM is connected to the ERP system for importing orders and CRM for saving customers’ data. The tool helps to manage stock of fabrics via the admin panel and generate order-based instruction files for the factory.
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Сustom SaaS solution for property management

Our development team helped our client Telic Minds build a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution for hotel and property management – Basil365. We built intelligent software with features that make managing properties and hotels a lot more convenient and efficient. As a result of our cooperation, our clients became one of the Top 10 Travel and Hospitality Tech Solution Providers of

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2018.

 

Our solutions:

  • At the beginning of the project, our team was entrusted with frontend development of the solution, while the client took care of the backend part from their side. However, as the cooperation continued and grew stronger, we gradually took over the entire development of Basil365.
  • The end-solution allows users to completely manage all of their properties, from bookings, pricing, and payments, to discounts, housekeeping, and notifications.
  • During the development stage, we implemented one of the best Channel Managers on the market – HotelRunner. It, in turn, allows Basil365 to integrate with various booking channels, such as Booking.com, Airbnb, Facebook, Expedia, etc.
  • The tool gives owners full control of their property by synchronizing price lists and availability and providing accurate and up-to-date information.
  • The end-solution supports multiple languages and an unlimited amount of users. It is hosted on the Azure cloud service, does not require installation and can be accessed virtually from anywhere and any device – desktop, tablet or smartphone.
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Platform Migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2

Our client-partner is a prominent Swedish distributor of leisure vehicles and outdoor sporting vehicles. The group has multiple web shops (both B2B and B2C) in Scandinavia together with over 100 retailers and two stores of their own.

 

In 2016 all the web shops were run off Magento 1. The Forbytes team has now migrated the business onto Magento 2.

 

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Trademax.se

https://forbytes.com/case-studies/trademax-se/

Our software development team has built an entire eCommerce system for our client Trademax.se – one of the largest online retailers of furniture and interior design in Scandinavia. We constantly create and implement new features and tools that make the business more efficient, help it develop and

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grow. What started as a small family business is now one of the major players in the Scandinavian furniture market. Its annual turnover has recently reached an impressive 2.6 billion SEK, equal to over $250 million.

 

Forbytes solution

  • We created an entire eCommerce system and introduced features that automated and increased the efficiency of many processes.
  • We work constantly on improving the system further and finding new ways to make managing the business even more convenient for our client. At the moment it handles 4 separate online stores for Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.
  • We have provided an experienced dedicated team that over the course of our cooperation has evolved into an entire IT department for our client. 
  • We have implemented many popular Payment and Shipping methods, which not only made shopping more convenient but also helped Trademax.se become a store that people trust and can rely on to be reliable. 
  • Our UI and UX designers took the Mobile-first approach to complete a full redesign of the website. Moreover, we constantly perform tests, analyze user behavior and introduce changes and new features that further improve the shopping experience for customers.

 

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Offerta.se

https://forbytes.com/case-studies/offerta-se/

Forbytes provided a dedicated team to expand
and strengthen our client’s technical department. Offerta.se is the first and largest Sweden’s largest service provider companies in Sweden. Forbytes’ outsourcing team is led by a professional Project Manager who is engaged in the business development

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process. Project Manager dedicated to helping the company grow and coordinate all parts of the technical team.

 

Forbytes solution

  • We provide an experienced outsourcing team that became part of our client’s organization quickly and efficiently
  • A responsible and reliable project management plan that improves business development processes
  • Our team regularly implements new features that simplify and automate processes that make the business even more successful
  • We are optimising working with all internal systems as well as improving business analytical tools
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Bespoke e-Commerce Solution

Our client-partner had the goal of making their online store user-friendly, ensure fast order delivery, secure payment methods and high-quality service for online customers.

 

Today they offer more than 1000 products from high-quality brands.  Working with them over a six-year period, our team was responsible for maintaining the online store's continuously high level of performance. The focus

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lay on ensuring customer satisfaction and that the system kept pace with market demands and new technological developments. 

 

The team developed several integrations with a range of payment providers and product search engines for e-commerce, to ensure a comfortable customer experience.

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Gymgrossisten

https://forbytes.com/case-studies/gymgrossisten/

The Forbytes’ software development team provides full technical support for Gymgrossisten – an online store for training supplements and sports products. They are well known in the Nordic region for their high-quality products and have been in business for over twenty years. We implement the

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newest software solutions and up-to-date trends for their e-commerce platform to help the company grow.

 

Forbytes solution

  • Forbytes recruited a reliable outsource team that has been successfully solving our client-partner’s technical issues for over four years.
  • During our partnership, Forbytes have facilitated positive technological changes for our client-partner. Everything from system migration to a new e-commerce software platform to the integration of a loyalty program.
  • We adapted all systems to fall in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. This included the possibility of exporting personal data and completely removing individuals details from the system.
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MDM Systems

Master Data Management Systems (MDM) define and manage your critical data in a way that enables your organization to make decisions based on the most recent and complete data. It provides companies with a single point of reference by integrating all their data into one central system. By implementing a MDM for our client, we have amalgamated their data into a central repository. This has resulted in several

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benefits:

 

  • All their data gathered and stored into one central place (thus eliminating data being lost or replicated across departments)
  • Giving them control over all their data
  • Their information is stored, collected and shared at a frequency that best suits their business

 

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Reviews

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Measurement App for Custom Shirt Manufacturer

"Forbytes had the different skills needed for the project within the same company, which we think was a great plus."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
May 2019 - Feb. 2020
Project summary: 

Forbytes created an app that allowed users to quickly measure themselves to be fitted for custom shirts. Starting with a discovery phase, the team quickly explored potential options before giving project specs.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Helsingborg, Sweden
Fredrik Nelson
CIO, AB Stenströms Skjortfabrik
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The measuring app transformed a time-consuming, manual task into a quick process. As a result, the company could increase their speed, quality, and shirt output per week. Forbytes was dedicated to delivering a solution that accurately addressed the company's needs.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We manufacture premium shirts for consumers all over the world. Founded in 1899 we have been around for 121 years. We have a large number of retailers that sell our shirts and custom-made shirt. I am the chief technology officer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Forbytes?

We had a manual process starting with the measurement of a client in the shops, entering measures on a paper form that was faxed to us. We had poor data input and it was time consuming to reach out to customers when information was missing on the form or a fabric sold out and so on.

If we were going to grow the business, we needed to get digital already out in the shops.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to implement as many manual business rules as possible when going digital. Transforming common sense to data entry in a form was challenging but necessary. The goal is to double the number of shirts produced per week by getting the right information on time and get rid of all manual tasks related to producing a custom-made shirt.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Several companies were considered both in Sweden and abroad. We had a simple matrix with points scoring on different aspects that was important to us. Price, knowledge, track record etc.

We were a small group considering these factors and then approching the current vendor of the website and e-commerce as well as the company doing lot of our integrations etc in the ERP

Eventually, we decided to go with Forbytes as there price/performance was the overall best and Forbytes had the different skills needed for the project within the same company, which we think was a great plus.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We started with a furogh discovery phase where people from Forbytes came to us for a week or so, learning our business and digging deep into all possible aspects of what we wanted to do. The result was a fairly detailed spec over the project with requirements, suggested workpackages, delivery dates and so on that gave us a good understanding of time consumption, and total cost and when we could have a delivered solution.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have removed several time-consuming manual steps from the process and thereby increased speed, quality and amount of shirts possible, per week.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We had project meetings over teams every week and in between on issues and questions.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I would say that the dedication from Forbytes in solving our problems and trying to understand our needs is very impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Sometimes we had difficulties in understanding in the team when it was good enough. I mean, maybe all test cases dont have to go well even if we initially decided what was a success. Then later when we realised it does not matter we ended up in beeing  questioned if we where ready or not because of this. In the ned its our decission anyway so its generally good but needs to be balanced.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Every work package was in time as planned
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    We have found grate value in the time/cost
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Uou can always improve but we are very happy with the deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Reporting and Analysis System for E-Commerce Company

"Forbytes played a key role in our company growth."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
May. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forbytes assisted with the development of an internal platform that would automate processes within an e-commerce store. The team used PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and Vue.js for the build.

The Reviewer
 
50 - 100 Employees
 
Stockholm, Sweden
CTO, E-Commerce Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The business has grown significantly since Forbytes joined the collaboration. Results from their work have also been positive. They’re skilled and communicative. Customers can expect a professional team understands business needs and intelligence.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of an e-commerce company that sells posters and frames.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

To remain efficient, we built a lot of different platforms within the company. We made an internal platform to automate various tasks for our employees within the company. There’s also an e-commerce system and an actual webshop. We needed more developers to help with development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Forbytes worked mostly with the internal systems, which are built with PHP and use Laravel as the framework. They’ve also been making the frontend with HTML and JavaScript along with a Vue.js framework.

What is the team composition?

The team included one backend and one frontend developer.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

Our CEO had some experience with their team. Compared to other companies we were considering, I received the best impression from Forbytes.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested between $50,000–$199,999.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Forbytes began in May 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Forbytes played a key role in our company growth. Their team has been building components to help our business grow. In the beginning, they were focused on statistics and business intelligence to create tools that would speed up processes within our company. The results are great.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

At the start of the collaboration, we integrated the developers into our internal project management system and workflow. We treat them as employees. Along with their professionalism, their account manager and developers have excellent communication skills.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Along with the ease of communication, their team understands the importance of meeting business needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Everything has been running smoothly so far.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    The strict deadlines have been met.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Compared to hiring locally, it’s better and still get high value.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    We received what we asked for. The developers are performing well and do high quality work.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web & E-Commerce Consulting for Furniture Co.

"Forbytes provided quick, friendly, and efficient service."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
May - Sept. 2019
Project summary: 

Forbytes provided advisory services for a furniture company's e-commerce website. They created UI/UX wireframes, improved admin management for WordPress and WooCommerce, and advised ways to boost sales.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Vic Falls, Zimbabwe
Richard Lowe
CEO, The African Touch
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The e-commerce site saw online inquiries and orders rise after working with Forbytes. The team used top-notch expertise to inform their suggestions and improvements. Constant communication, quick responses, and prompt delivery made for a smooth and enjoyable collaboration.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of The African Touch manufacturers of high end furniture

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Forbytes?

Advisory service on how to improve our e-commerce web site

What were your goals for this project?

To understand e-commerce and WordPress, and to utilise that understanding to improve our web user experience, conversion rates from the web site, improve SEO. The training greatly assisted in helping me understand the admin side of WordPress and WooCommerce.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Recommendation from a mutual contact

Describe the project in detail.

Forbytes gave me advice on working with my current supplier to improve my results for online sales. They also provided web administration training and aided in learning how to improve performance of the website. They did excellent UI/UX wireframes for us to consider and get implemented by our existing supplier and gave feedback and advice on how to use photography

What was the team composition?

Project Management advice from CEO. UI/UX expert, SEO expert, Marketing expert. 4 from Forbytes, 3 from The African Touch

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Prior to this advice we were not getting enquiries from the web site. We are now getting regular orders

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had daily contact in the first month and then regular contact whenever required thereafter. The Forbytes team responded quickly and efficiently whenever we needed advice.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Forbytes provided quick, friendly, and efficient service. They managed the project through Jira to ensure the improvements were done timeously and properly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No we feel everything was done efficiently

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Happy with the cost as we sell an upmarket product and need a quality image in all contact with our clients
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Magento Developments for E-Commerce Bike Company

“The team has taken the time to understand our business and values.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forbytes has led Magento developments for e-commerce sites. Services have included developing Magento 1 and 2, building internal systems, and setting up servers using Jenkins. They continue to manage the sites.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Astorp, Sweden
Julia Noack
E-Commerce Manager, Motorsweden & Swebike
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Forbytes offers top-tier development skills and project management capabilities. They deliver high-quality results at reasonable industry prices. Attentive and accommodating, the team adheres to deadlines.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the e-commerce manager at Motorsweden/Swebike, part of North European Trust AB. We sell mopeds, scooters, dirt bikes, and ATVs online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

Our company has four Magento sites in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. My team needed help with multiple Magento developments.

SOLUTION

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

Although the project is ongoing, we expect great results from this incredible collaboration. Forbytes has provided a highly capable team and skilled developers.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

Forbytes has established strong project management. Their entire team is knowledgeable about appropriate processes and project expectations.

We utilize Jira and Slack.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Our contact at Forbytes has been supportive and accommodating. The team has taken the time to understand our business and values. Their project management has been on point.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I cannot think of anywhere they can improve.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Scheduling has been great.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They provide great quality for the cost.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’d definitely recommend them.

.NET Development for Retail Company

“Forbytes doesn’t just build a system; they want to understand how we are going to use the system.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
May 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forbytes developed a database using .NET to help manage a retail company’s multitude of SKUs. The projects are ongoing.

The Reviewer
 
100 - 200 Employees
 
Malmö, Sweden
Marcus Redenby
CIO, Sängvaruhuset SOVA
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Forbytes succeeded in developing a system that helps maintain better control of inventory and pricing. They aren’t afraid to challenge their instructions to deliver the most effective solution. The team can be counted on for timely solutions and excellent communication.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CIO of SOVA. We are a retail company that sells beds in 26 stores.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

The beds we sell contain many different SKUs. We needed help with the development of a database.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built a database in .NET for the backend. They have two sets of price structures: one that is a regular, project-based structure and one where you outsource your department.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two developers and one part-time project manager.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

They were recommended to me by someone who had worked with them. We gave them a try, and they understood the business well.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent between $90,000–$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in May 2018, and it’s an ongoing project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We now have better control of our articles and prices. 

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

We’ve been using Confluence and Jira for project management, in addition to GitHub for the source code. We’ve been pleased with their communication as well as their ability to meet deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Forbytes doesn’t just build a system; they want to understand how we are going to use the system. They ask questions about how it is supposed to work, and they want to have a clear picture of what is going to be done. They also challenge our ideas. It’s a great collaboration to be in.

They are quite direct and strict about communication, which is great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not that I can think of.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

Product Redevelopment for Services Platform

"Forbytes has a strong process-oriented way of leading the company, with good respect for themselves and their managers."

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4.5

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Dec. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forbytes supplements the in-house development team for a .NET platform, which includes Azure hosting and CAL worker reports.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Stockholm, Sweden
Niklas Hamar
COO & Business Development, Offerta.se
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Emphasizing culture and providing developers of the highest quality are hallmarks of their work. Their project leadership, productive workflow, and interpersonal relationship-building also stand out.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Offerta is a Swedish marketplace where we provide consumers the option to acquire or find companies for services like cleaning, moving, etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

We’ve been in a big product development expansion for the last 12 months. We wanted to build a new type of marketplace for services and needed good developers to support our team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The core platform is a .NET platform. We work with Azure service hosting and use their service CAL [client access licenses] report for workers, and Forbytes helped us set this up.

What is the team dynamic?

We have 3 developers working full time, who are part of our core development team. Forbytes has a strong process-oriented way of leading the company, with good respect for themselves and their managers. There's a certain level of trust you get with so many of their developers having worked there for many years. They made a choice not to become too big but build slowly on more qualified people, which is paying off.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

I’ve known them for many years. My primary contact was Don [CEO, Forbytes]. They're a little more expensive than most external companies, but they have good developers and a good culture.

How much have you invested with them?

$200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in December 2016 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have bi-weekly evaluations of the quality, cultural fit, speed, and product services. They work at a slightly lower productivity than our in-house developers, which is good when you work distributed. They have high-quality developers, and now we’re investing more time in cultural relationships.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

They work within our system setup using Slack and Microsoft Visual Studio. They're good at leading and helping set up development processes, development flows, and working with feedback, which is a key strength. They’re helping us evolve our own development process so they can be more productive, which is really taking responsibility and doing more than just selling development time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their teams consist of experienced, excellent developers, which creates a productive culture. They help their customers not just with the development, but they also take responsibility for the entire process, and not just their team but also the team their developers are involved in.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They never had to work extra hours to finish in time.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Purely experienced and high-quality developers.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

eCommerce Development for Digital Marketing Agency

"They've completed everything we asked for, and Forbytes' CEO has taken the time to know our company and understand what we do."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Oct. 2016 - Dec. 2016
Project summary: 

In this collaboration, Forbytes’ team developed an e-commerce website for the end client using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SASS.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 employees
 
Denver, Colorado
Alonzo Green
Project Manager, Brainspin
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The client found Forbytes’ code to be uniform throughout the website’s structure. They maintained regular communications and meetings to make sure everything was going well. The team was cited as easy to work with. They took the time to get to know the client and understand their business.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We're a digital marketing agency and website developer. I am a project manager within the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

We were developing an e-commerce website for a client.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our group was handling the front-end, while Forbytes developed it using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SASS. Forbytes assigned one main developer and a project manager for our project. They also had resources for internal code reviews.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

My boss met and talked with Forbytes' principal, who was providing consultation on working with Scrum projects. Forbytes proposed a partnership for any work which we couldn't handle ourselves.

How much have you invested with Forbytes?

The cost of our project with Forbytes was around $9,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our project was completed a couple of weeks ago, after a 2-3-months development period. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Forbytes delivered code which was assigned to our backend developers. Because I have experience in this field, I could tell that the quality of Forbytes' code was an improvement to our own. They structured CSS really well, making it easier for us to manage it afterwards. Our backend people found it to be uniform throughout the website's structure.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

Forbytes' principal called us once per month, making sure that everything was going well. Since we started, we've ended up having standup meetings every day. We realized that there were things which needed to be discussed on a regular basis, so the communication progressed as we went along. Forbytes also assigned a project manager, who kept in touch with me. I also communicated with their developer. We used Slack and Jira for project tracking.

What did you find most impressive about Forbytes?

I found Forbytes easy to work with. They've completed everything we asked for, and Forbytes' CEO has taken the time to know our company and understand what we do. This improved our communication.

Are there any areas Forbytes could improve?

Improvements were mostly on our end. Starting out with daily standup meetings would have helped us in the beginning.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    On a few occasions, we thought that the work would be completed by the end of the week, but it ended up going into the next week.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Forbytes was open about what they were charging, and offered us a lower rate for a particular developer, given that he was new to the company.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Forbytes communicated with us about the HTML and CSS structures they were using, and why they were being used.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Forbytes was really nice to work with, and we plan on using them in the future ourselves.

Application Dev for Hotel Management Consulting Firm

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5.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
4.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
2012 - 2016
Project summary: 

Forbytes worked on a software-as-a-service solution hosted on Azure, using modern designs and functionalities to solve existing problems in the hotel industry.​

The Reviewer
 
1-10 employees
 
Helsingborg, Sweden
CTO/CEO, Telic Minds AB
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Their Azure expertise was excellent during the project. The process was good and they were able to collaborate as one team. If the client was unhappy at any point, they tried to solve it. They delivered features with a customer-oriented mindset.​

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a consulting company with the main focus on developing products for the hotel industry. We plan to release our product in 2016 or at the beginning of 2017, after a marketing stage. My position is chief executive and chief technology officer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

I was initially working by myself on another e-commerce product. I came to find that solutions of this kind for the hotel industry were not very user-friendly, and usually relied on local databases, instead of being in the cloud. My goal became to create a better product for this industry, which could solve many of the existing problems and be accessible through mobile devices.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Forbytes has worked on our software-as-a-service solution. It's hosted on Azure and uses modern designs and functionalities. We were using 2 developers in the past, but after working with Forbytes, we've only kept one in-house developer.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

I have worked for another e-commerce company in Sweden. Forbytes was one of our outsourcing companies at the time, and I maintained a connection with them.

How much have you invested with Forbytes?

The cost of Forbytes' services has been around $6,000 per month. It was a large investment on our part.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with Forbytes for 4 years. The collaboration is ongoing. We finished the work on our last feature this week, and are now working on improvements. We haven't released the platform to users yet.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We have written extensive integration tests for every feature within the platform, through which we've been able to gauge general quality. Forbytes was a startup company in the beginning, but they've learned a lot throughout the process. Their Azure expertise is excellent, for example.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

We handled project management ourselves, developing the requirements for our system, and discussing them with Forbytes' team. The process was very good. We've tried to act as one team, instead of having a vendor-client relationship.

We used GitHub as a repository for features and documentation, as well as for issue tracking.

What did you find most impressive about Forbytes?

Forbytes has made an effort to do a good job. I had worked with their principal in the past when he acted as project manager. He has a customer-oriented mindset. If we were not happy at any point, Forbytes tried to solve it.

5.0
Overall Score There were no issues whatsoever. We have very open discussions with Forbytes.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We handle time estimates ourselves. We're a technical group, so we can have discussions with Forbytes around scheduling. They've made an effort to deliver during high-pressure times.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Other companies in Ukraine may be cheaper, but I think that we have a good deal with Forbytes.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Forbytes has done a good job delivering features and having code-review discussions with us.
  • 4.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    We have only worked with a few members of Forbytes' team. Those individuals would receive a 5-star rating.

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4.5

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
3.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Dec. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forbytes completed the Magento conversion of an e-commerce platform and help with a custom content management system. The assigned team includes 3 developers and a QA tester experienced in PHP and Magento.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Sweden, Stockholm
CTO, Fitness Nutrition Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Forbytes provides consistent results within a collaborative relationship working with internal consultants to fix bugs and develop and integrate new functions and systems. They efficiently manage the remote engagement with Jira and Confluence and recruit highly skilled and experienced developers.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are the third-biggest sports nutrition company in the world. We have websites in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Austria, and so on. We have around 70 physical stores in Scandinavia, mainly in Sweden, but the bulk of our business is online, with over 100-million-dollar sales annually.

I am the chief technology officer of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

We were converting our e-commerce platform to Magento. It was hard for me to find either resources or a consultancy in Sweden, which could deliver the amount of work we needed. We started looking for an alternative.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Forbytes has mainly worked on our Magento platform. They have also provided some help with our custom-made content management system.

We are working with 3 developers and a quality assurance tester from Forbytes. Some of them have Magento experience, and all of them have worked with PHP. We use GitHub and Jenkins for deployments.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

I receive offers on LinkedIn on a daily basis. I found that Forbytes had a long history with 2 companies in our group, so it was an easy pick. Everyone will promise to offer the best resources available, so having a history with 2 of our sister companies was the important factor for me. Besides lower prices, I wanted to find great people to work with.

We started working with 1 developer from Forbytes, gradually increasing the team size. I've been very picky in this regard, so I've traveled to Ukraine in order to meet the people personally. Forbytes also traveled to our location on a couple of occasions.

How much have you invested with Forbytes?

The cost of Forbytes' services has been above $100,000, for 3.75 dedicated resources.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Forbytes in December 2015. Our e-commerce work is done on a continual basis. There are always new functions and systems to integrate. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Forbytes has done a very good job in finding the right developer profiles for us. Our work is conducted by our internal lead developer; we also have 5 external resources, all of whom work together building our products. I can't attribute any particular result to Forbytes' work, but I am satisfied with them. They've been in charge of bug fixes and developing new functions in collaboration with our other consultants, so it's hard to determine who was responsible for what.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Jira and Confluence for logging the work and for documentation. We have an Agile process which works well for us. Since we're working remotely, there needs to be a good routine in place. My main developer handles most of the communication with Forbytes, their quality assurance person reports to me, while the developers also work with our user experience designer and the e-commerce manager. The development is done in sprints, through a roadmap.

I know that Forbytes can assign project managers, but I've preferred to do everything myself. The senior person on their end has a sort of team leader function, but they all report to our own lead developer.

What did you find most impressive about Forbytes?

Forbytes has done a very good job recruiting our resources. We're a very picky group, but we've been given some excellent profiles. I wouldn't have been able to find the same level of developers in Stockholm. Forbytes' lead developer, for example, has been coding for 10 years and has worked on some big projects.

Are there any areas Forbytes could improve?

We're a special client for Forbytes, in the sense that we manage the team ourselves. Forbytes has done a good job recruiting people for us and measuring the performance of everyone in the team.

4.5
Overall Score Forbytes' chief executive officer is very easy to work with.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 3.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    The pricing is reasonable, but it doesn't compare to hiring 100 people in India for almost nothing, for example. Quality work seldom does.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I rarely give perfect 5's. Forbytes has done a good job in finding the resources for us.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Forbytes has asked me to act as a reference for a Swedish company. I would recommend working with them to anyone looking to outsource.

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5.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
2011 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

 Forbytes serves as an in-house development team. They provide 8 full-time team members, including a dedicated QA person, to help manage the development flow of a PHP- and React JS-based e-commerce platform.

The Reviewer
 
100-200 Employees
 
Helsingborg, Sweden
Thomas Andersson
Ecommerce Manager & CTO, Trademax
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

 The Forbytes team has been loyal and dedicated in their partnership, conducting 2-3 on-site visits per year in order to build the relationship. The team provides management as needed but allows flexibility for direct work with developers. They benefit from knowledge sharing among their many teams.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Trademax is a Swedish furniture company selling products online to the Scandinavian market. We were founded 8 years ago, and have been growing fast. Our turnover for 2016 has been 100 million US dollars, [1 billion SEK] growing by around 35% each year. Our company has around 180 employees.

I am the chief technology officer of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forbytes?

In the beginning, we were using a basic solution which wasn't tailored to our needs. We started an in-house development team, but I came into contact with Forbytes and found that they had experience with companies like ours. We wanted the ability to control every aspect of the development flow, so we needed a partner that could provide the developers and allow us to take care of project management. Forbytes was a perfect fit in this sense, taking care of the recruitment process, as well as the daily HR tasks.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our platform was built using PHP and ReactJS. Forbytes initially assigned 2 developers for our project, but the number has been scaled to 8 full-time resources, including a dedicated quality assurance person. Our senior technical lead is responsible for the technical architecture of our system.

How did you come to work with Forbytes?

We found Forbytes through a friend who had worked for another Swedish development company and knew Forbytes. I didn't have any experience with offshore development, so I had an initial discussion with Forbytes and started a trial period using 2 developers. Things have worked well since then, so we decided to scale.

How much have you invested with Forbytes?

The cost of Forbytes' services has been between $250,000 and $300,000 per year.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Forbytes 5 years ago. Our work is completely ongoing. We see Forbytes' team as our own employees. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We measure success by our site's conversion rates, so I don't have any specific metrics for Forbytes' team. We are very satisfied with them, which is why we've grown the team. The developers assigned to us by Forbytes have been very loyal, which is a hard thing to find, especially locally.

How did Forbytes perform from a project management standpoint?

We are using Jira for project timelines. Forbytes' team flies to our location 2-3 times per year in order to work closer to us and get a better feel of our culture.

What did you find most impressive about Forbytes?

In the beginning, we were looking to build an in-house team. Forbytes has made us feel almost as if they were our own employees. The management has been available when I needed it, but I've been free to run projects directly with Forbytes' developers the rest of the time.

Because Forbytes works with a number of companies, there is a lot of knowledge-sharing between their teams. We wouldn't have this if we simply employed in-house developers.

Are there any areas Forbytes could improve?

No at the moment. I'm overall satisfied.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I'm picky in giving fives.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I've already done it.
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Forbytes AB
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Sweden
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559006-3177
Date of Formation
Mar 5, 2015
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4.9
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