IT-nity

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of a mobile application development company. Our services include native and hybrid mobile app development for Android and iOS platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire IT-nity?

We were looking for a company that provides native mobile development services. We needed help developing a great-looking and robust application for Android and iOS platforms.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to develop an online music streaming application for Android and iOS. The specification and design materials were provided by us by another firm, so we only used IT-nity for development services.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We used Upwork to find the right company to partner with. We decided to work with IT-nity because they’re a top-rated agency with an excellent feedback history.

Describe the project in detail.

The ROD is an online music streaming app with social features. The app allows users to listen to their favorite radio stations and podcasts. It includes a recording feature that allows users to save favorite moments to share with friends via social networks. We decided on native implementation rather than hybrid. The backend development was done using Java and Objective-C languages. After several discussions with the IT-nity team, we decided to use Firebase as a backend service. Their developers covered Firebase database configuration and connection.

What was the team composition?

We were initially looking for two developers for both platforms, and we expected to handle project management from our side. IT-nity ended up providing us with Android and iOS developers as well as a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

IT-nity ran internal testing after they finished the development. They delivered a robust app, so our goal was achieved without delays or additional expenses.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They used an agile development plan, working in two week sprints. Their project manager held meetings every Monday and kicked-off new version builds on Friday. The manager did a great job running the development flow and providing excellent communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team demonstrated a high level of responsiveness and a willingness to help. IT-nity was as interested in our project as we were, which made it a pleasure to work with them. Their skilled developers delivered an excellent product.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have nothing negative to say about how they ran this project. The only thing they could improve is to have offices outside of Ukraine.