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IT Consulting Firm | Custom Web Development and QA

5.0
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Forte Group provides full-cycle software development and IT staffing services.

E-Commerce applications development based on Oracle ATG Web Commerce.

Custom enterprise software development using .NET, SharePoint, Java, Ruby on Rails.

Mobile applications development for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Web development.

Migration to Oracle ATG Web Commerce from other e-commerce platforms.

Integration of ATG Web Commerce applications to improve existing e-commerce endeavors.

Software support and maintenance.

On-shore and off-shore IT staffing.

Staffing solutions to build dedicated teams and management.

Training courses and IT consulting in the following areas: Software quality assurance (in partnership with HP, AutomatedQA ).

Software development (.NET, SharePoint, C#, C++, Java, Ruby on Rails, Android, iOS, Oracle ATG Web. Commerce and Ruby on Rails).

System management.

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$25,000+
 
$50 - $99 / hr
 
250 - 999
 Founded
2000
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Chicago, IL
headquarters
  • Forte Group
    333 W. Wacker Dr. Lobby Suite
    Chicago, IL 60606
    United States
    +1 312 757 49 44
other locations
  • Forte Group
    33 Zheleznodorozhnaya St., Office 809
    Minsk, MI 220089
    Belarus
  • Forte Group
    32 Zhyvova St.
    Ternopil', TE 46000
    Ukraine

Portfolio

Key clients: 
  • Agile Unicorn
  • Brightstar
  • Centro
  • CNH Industrial
  • Cyber Adapt
  • Follett Education
  • Maestro Health
  • Swift IQ

Pre-Launch Testing for a Large E-Commerce Store

BACKGROUND
Serta Simmons Bedding is North America’s largest bedding manufacturer, the company behind the Serta® and Simmons® Beautyrest® brands. The company was funded in 1870s and now employs more than 6,000 people across the US and has 39 manufacturing plants.
www.tomorrowsleep.com

OBJECTIVE
Being an industry leader in B2B segment, Serta Simmons Bedding wanted to expand into B2C market and launch an online store. They needed an experienced partner who could complete a range of pre-launch testing services to ensure flawless website performance.
 

MANUAL FUNCTIONAL TESTING

We tested each slice of functionality of the whole system to make sure it works correctly against the requirements. This approach includes testing of assorted data sets as well as usability testing.

AUTOMATED PERFORMANCE TESTING
Within this testing we were constantly and steadily increasing the...

MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT With Core API Engine

BACKGROUND

My Personal best is an integrated sports tracker application for personalized data analysis, goal tracking and sports planning. Our client is a sports enthusiast, who had this idea in mind for several years and finally chose Forte Group to build the custom solution from scratch.
 

OBJECTIVE

With his extensive experience in predictive analytics, data science and information technology, the client was looking for an iOS app and web interface, which could be used by athletes of all levels. Our major challenge was ensuring that the huge amount of data in the app stayed manageable for the end user, without compromising on its functionality.

CUSTOM API ENGINE — FITNESS FORECAST

We built an API engine specifically for this application to quickly process large amount of data, easily access to it and even upload pre-existing performance metrics in tcx, .gpx or .fit formats.

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BUILDING A TWO-SIDED MARKETPLACE FOR LEGAL SERVICES

Background: Lawyer Exchange platform gives experienced lawyers an opportunity to find the help they need in handling their overflow or out-of-town legal work by hiring emerging lawyers, who are looking for legal experience and valuable mentoring.

Objective: Having comprehensive experience in legal practice, our Client wanted to create a unique marketplace for lawyers — an on-demand platform that connects experienced hiring lawyers with emerging lawyers on project basis and builds a community of legal support throughout the United States. 

Agile user stories approach. We created a highly detailed documentation describing over 100 possible use cases. This approach allowed us to identify the core set of features required to build the first MVP and will be instrumental in prioritizing future development.

Features

  • User Dashboard. Administrative staff can easily activate and...

Reviews

5.0
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iOS & Android Development for Parking Logistics App

"Forte Group gave us great value for our money."

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forte Group provided the client with multiple development resources to spearhead the development of an app built natively for iOS and Android.

The Reviewer
 
2-10 Employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Sergei Kozyrenko
CTO, ParkNav
 
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The Review
Feedback summary: 

The client is most pleased with the value of Forte Group's services compared to the cost. What their resources lack in experience is more than compensated for by their talent and proactive approach to problem solving.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

‎ParkNav is a street parking service. I am the chief technology officer of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forte Group?

We needed to find iOS and Android developers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Forte Group offered development resources. We worked directly with the individual developers on a remote basis. They ranged in number, but we've used up to 2 developers for each platform respectively.

How did you come to work with Forte Group?

I met Forte Group at a tech conference. They had reasonable prices, so we went from there.

How much have you invested with Forte Group?

The cost of Forte Group's services was between $20,000 and $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Forte Group 2 years ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Forte Group was our primary developer for most of the iOS and Android work. We were able to release our apps, and we're happy with the results.

How did Forte Group perform from a project management standpoint?

Forte Group's resources became embedded in our existing processes, with the exception that they were remote.

What did you find most impressive about Forte Group?

Overall, Forte Group has a smart team. They were able to understand our requests without a lot of back-and-forths.

Are there any areas Forte Group could improve?

Not specifically. The developers we've used are just out of college, so there's much that they can learn, but they're overall smart people. Forte Group gave us great value for our money.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Even though Forte Group worked remotely, they seemed to be available around the clock.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    We received good value.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Forte Group's services were good overall. They're smart people, able to suggest many things that went beyond the required work.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

QA Staffing for Software Development

"Forte Group has produced some very well-qualified candidates for us."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
Mar. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Forte Group supplies the client with quality assurance interns who perform client-work and compete to earn permanent roles at the firm.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Technologies
 
Chicago Metro Area
Senior Manager, Software Firm
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The client is impressed with the resources provided by Forte Group. Forte Group has been able to deliver well-suited resources on short notice and the client feels a true sense of partnership.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are an IT organization providing software solutions to the haircare, cosmetics and beauty industries. I am the director of quality assurance and process implementation for the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forte Group?

Forte Group is currently providing us with internship opportunities. We are presented with the best-and-brightest candidates that can help us establish software quality assurance best practices and finalize our deliverables.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We onboard a large number of interns every 6 weeks, around 6-10 people. So far, Forte Group has done a good job with the provisioning of well-qualified candidates. We have hired at least 2 people in total through this program. We will most likely be hiring at least 2 more before the end of the year.

How did you come to work with Forte Group?

I'd worked with Forte Group in the past, for other firms. The choice was based on my experience with the company.

How much have you invested with Forte Group?

I am not at liberty to disclose that information.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Forte Group 9 months ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

On the consultant side, we have been very fortunate to work with our contact from Forte Group. She is knowledgeable, with a good understanding of business processes and market demands of small-to-medium-sized organizations, as well as large ones. I've had experience working with Forte Group during my work for both types of organizations.

Forte Group has produced some very well-qualified candidates for us, who can hit the ground running and, with minimal training can achieve the goals and objectives of our IT organization. I hold high regard for their instructor and training staff.

What did you find most impressive about Forte Group?

Forte Group's team is willing to help and anticipate a substantial amount of organizational needs from our side. They've been acted as a long-term partner, always willing to work with us and offer solutions, rather than take part in the firefighting.

Are there any areas Forte Group could improve?

No, so far so good.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We needed someone on an emergency basis, and Forte Group came through within a couple of days.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    We hired one of Forte Group's consultants for the product delivery side, on a short-term engagement. Due to the level of trust, we hired that individual without going through a formal interview. He did a fantastic job without any micromanagement required.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer