Orangesoft

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Product Marketing Manager at a company providing IT services, consulting and software solutions.

For what projects/services did your company hire Orangesoft?

We were developing a mobile app for smart home products for one of our clients. We had an in-house team working on this project, but we needed to scale it rapidly to keep up with the deadlines. Finding resources with solid experience in IoT development was crucial to us.

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

We contacted several development agencies, but Orangesoft's rates, talent pool and experience in IoT development made them a clear winner. We needed a flexible resource and, after a technical interview, it was obvious that their developers fit our team perfectly.

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

We needed to develop a native iOS and Android app that allows users to control home appliances through their mobile devices. Orangesoft provided the required resources and we managed them through the whole development process as they became an integral part of our team.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

After discussing the project details with the account manager and interviewing the candidates they found for us, we started with two middle developers (Android and iOS) and a QA engineer. When we were approaching the deadline, we extended the team with two more senior developers.

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

From our team’s perspective, they are professionals that deliver and care about what they’re doing. The end client had very positive feedback on the delivered app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The Orangesoft team worked very closely with ours on the ground, following an agile methodology. We had a regular meeting cadence and we were able to roll out our requirements to them on a regular basis and they delivered. We used conference calls and Slack to communicate and Jira to track tasks.

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

The quality of Orangesoft’s work is really impressive. The team consisted of strong individual contributors, there were no “average” guys on their team.

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

Can’t think of one at the moment.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a SaaS company.

What challenge were you trying to address with Orangesoft?

We needed to develop a mobile application for iOS and Android and didn't want to hire internal developers, as that is a lengthy process and we're on a tight schedule.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re building the app in Swift

What is the team composition?

I work with around 10 people, including the developers, a product manager, a lead developer, a designer, and a UI/UX resource.

How did you come to work with Orangesoft?

We found them through a Google search.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost is around $25,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since September 2020, and the app is sent to launch in the next month or so.

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

The application looks great so far. Orangesoft’s team is doing a pretty good job; there haven't been any issues with the development. We've been testing the app along the way and everything looks great. I can't speak to the code itself because we haven't looked over the code base yet, but the application itself looks great.

How did Orangesoft perform from a project management standpoint?

They've been pretty well on track. The development has taken a little longer than expected but that's not because of anything on their end. We’ve had some issues with our backend, so the slight delay is sort of to be expected. They've been good about meeting our standards.

We use Jira internally, but I don't know what they're using. Slack and Google Docs suffice for our work together.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We've only developed desktop-based software before, so I don’t know much about other mobile app companies, but Orangesoft’s application seems like it’s well-written. There aren’t any major issues. However they're coding the applications seems to be working pretty well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there isn’t anything that I can think of off the top of my head.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you’ve planned out the backend of the application. We were used to desktop-based software and weren’t as ready as we could have been for the specifics of the mobile app environment. Defintely talk it through with Orangesoft to make sure everything is in line for your development. This will help avoid issues and delays.

Please describe your company and your position there.

ICT program manager

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

We needed help of a professional services company with development of a mobile application for our clients

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

We run a tender procedure, and OrangeSoft demonstrated the best experience as a service company and proposed the most competitive commercial option

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

We aimed to build applications for both Apple and Android platforms, so we asked for Swift and Kotlin expertise. We ran the project from the requirements gathering and went through the mock-up, development and publishing stages. OrangeSoft helped every step of the way. The application, in the end, contained all the planned features, including, but not limited to push notifications, two-factor authentication, and persona-based content.

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

We started with 1 Sr. iOS and 1 Sr. Android developer, who helped us with the application design, for the active development phase, the team was ramped up to 3 iOS and 2 Android developers.

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

The project was finished on time, a marketing campaign supported the application launch, the first week, we got ±10K downloads, and in two months, we got ±50K downloads in both App Store and Google Play. After getting the first feedbacks from real users, we implemented a number of improvements

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

We used Atlassian suite (Confluence + Jira) and InVision for UI prototyping. The whole project was delivered with Scrum. After the release we switched to Kanban. Slack was used for communication.

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

Their team was always eager to help and deliver a great app that we'd be proud of. They shared their ideas and recommendations and were result oriented but not the process-oriented.

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

No

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Product Manager of one of the teams

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

Our company was about to enter the new market, so we needed to enhance our internal workforce for a fast launch and turned to Orangesoft for team extension services. It was crucial for us to involve more dev resources within short timeframes, and extra specialists were required.

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

Orangesoft was recommended by my CEO. After meeting with them, it was clear that their expertise and communication amongst their team was the strongest we had seen in other companies.

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

The app is currently under launch, so it is forbidden to disclose any information about it and the development process.

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

We worked with team of 4.

• UI/UX designer
• iOS and Backend developer
• Project manager

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

The solution was built quickly, reliable, and clean. It met our goals and was delivered on time.

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

Communication with project manager was perfect. We had a regular video calls, had a really instant messaging. It was clear that PM had a full understanding of our needs and requirements.

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

The competence and intelligence of Orangesoft’s guys. They had been very knowledgeable about the tech specifics required for the project, and do not hesitate to bring their own ideas to the table. They can speak clearly and concisely about issues and have no problem raising any concerns. The amount of their management work into curating are outstanding. They are always willing to assist us in resolving any situation.

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

I haven't identified areas of improvement. I would definitely recommend Orangesoft to others.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO of a company that provides IT solutions for airlines.

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

Our company needed to develop a full-cycle in-flight entertainment system solution for business-class passengers of an airline company. Our goal was to provide passengers with the tablet preloaded with a variety of content and the latest Hollywood movies.

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

We were lucky enough to find out about Orangesoft from one of our business partners. They were recommended as a trustworthy development agency experienced working with large enterprise projects. A strong portfolio of client cases and relevant technical expertise persuaded us to leave the request.

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

At the start, we provided the Orangesoft team with wireframes and designs and discussed the project’s goals and objectives. Within a year of iterative development, they delivered the applications for airline-owned tablets, and a massive backend for content workflow, digital rights management integration, and content storage. After the successful app release, we’ve decided to continue our collaboration with Orangesoft on developing a few more applications for the IFE system.

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

We’ve worked with around seven people on a regular basis.

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

The apps are used by passengers of all flights of the airline and are available on multiple tablet models. Also, the solution has a high degree of security and was approved by all major Hollywood Studios.

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

We had direct communication with the team with daily meetings on Skype to make sure everything was going as planned. A significant advantage was the high involvement in technical solutions, the whole process of work was carried out in the design space and repositories.

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

The guys from Orangesoft were completely professional and highly involved in the development process. They were flexible, pivoting when we needed to change the project scope. We felt like a team with common goals.

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

There’s nothing I can think of. Everything was handled professionally.

Please describe your company and your position there.

ASPORTUGUESAS are a sustainable footwear brand that was created in 2016. We are a Portuguese company and the manufacturing of our shoes are also in Portugal. I am the Key Account manager of the brand, however, I also play a role in the development of each collection. I was made responsible by our CEO to oversea this project and be the main point of contact between Orangesoft and ASPORTUGUESAS.

For what projects/services did your company hire Orangesoft?

Mobile design and development.

What were your goals for this project?

Design and develop a mobile APP for our footwear brand ASPORTUGUESAS with Augmented reality technology in order for our costumers to be able to virtually try on our shoes.

How did you select Orangesoft?

Orangesoft was referred to us by another company (WANABY INC) that developed the SDK files with the scanning of our shoes for the AR technology.

Describe the project in detail.

We decided that it was a good time for a digital transformation. We didn't want to create just another e-commerce app, but showcase our products and create a unique experience to the customers. The idea was to allow our customers to check out shoe collections and shop their styles.

As a first step, we worked on the app design. We wanted to look it clean and stylish. It was important to transmit the brand's values and spirit. That's exactly what we got in the end. With the WANNA.by, we created 3D models SDK that was implemented by Orangesoft team during the development stage.

It was importante to add the feature of virtual try on. The customers can try on all of the shoes through AR technology and share favourite styles to Instagram. During this iteration we developed just iOS app to check the market. Now we are considering the development of Android version as well.

What was the team composition?

We were assigned a project manager to support us and serve as the main point of contact throughout the project. We also had the opportunity to meet and speak with the UI/UX Designer. The whole team was made up of an iOS developer, UI/UX Designer, QA and Project Manager.

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

We have a very positive feedback from our clients regarding the design and functionality of the app. We had predicted for the first month having around 1000 try ons but we registered over 3000 try ons in the first month.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager that was assigned to us was always available to help us on whatever issue we needed. Very easy communication and the work flow was great!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were very impressed by Orangesoft´s mobile app development, user experience and optimization. Very friendly and helpful team. They were also very patient with us with all the changes we decided to implement at the last minute.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I cannot point out any areas for improvement.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder and business development director of Stellar Labs, a technology consulting company that focuses on personalization. We help our customers increase their conversion rate.

What challenge were you trying to address with Orangesoft?

We have an ongoing partnership with Orangesoft. They provide mobile development support and are well-informed about our personalization technologies.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They support all of our mobile app development projects. They’ve built both Android and iOS platforms for many of our clients. They work with Dynamic, Golang, and Anagog SDK, and they’re helping us understand the technical applications of each.

Right now, they’re developing a mobile app for a huge retailer in Russia. We are also building a big loyalty and personalization program for them.

What is the team composition?

We have one project manager, one business analyst, 1–3 iOS developers, 1–3 Android developers, and 1–2 QA specialists working with us depending on the project. As I understand it, they only have native developers rather than cross-platform developers.

How did you come to work with Orangesoft?

My business partner worked with Orangesoft at another company to develop a sports app. Happy with their work, he recommended them. At first, we worked with them on a smaller project. They delivered great results, so they became a regular partner of ours.  

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve worked with them for about four years, starting in June 2017, and our partnership is ongoing.

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

They’re a great team that can deliver high-quality solutions for complex projects. My clients are really happy with their work, and so am I. The personalized apps they’ve built have increased conversion and sales for many of our customers.

How did Orangesoft perform from a project management standpoint?

They work in two-week sprints, showing intermediate results to us and our customers. We’ve had a good experience doing projects like this. They deliver on time and keep in touch with the project manager, so we haven’t had any problems.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their prices are aligned with the quality of their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

So far, I haven’t seen any problems.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would definitely recommend Orangesoft. They have a strong team of experts in mobile development.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a line producer for film, TV, media web series, music videos, and so on. I created a fintech startup for film production. I wanted to create a tool to budget, track costs, and track HR better.

What challenge were you trying to address with Orangesoft?

I made my own tool in Google Sheets, and it eventually came to the point where I wanted to make it into a SaaS product. There were no software tools that did TV and film production budgeting. Effects technology in the industry has evolved.

Even project management and script breakdown tools are pretty good, but there still wasn’t sufficient technology for managing budgetary items for film and TV production especially in the non-union, lower-budget world. There are thousands of movies and videos being made for less than one million dollars, and there’s no software to help with budgets.

I wanted to make a tool to help them, but I’m not a CTO or software producer. I wanted to see if there was a way to do it by channeling other resources, which, in this case, are time and money. The first thing my business coach told me was that I should find a CTO, but the first thing I wanted to find out was how much money it would take to make software like this.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started with a kickoff meeting, where I presented my Google sheet to Orangesoft. They understood the idea of it easily, and we had a lot of progress over a one-hour phone call. I gave them a lot of documents to read, representing months of work and thinking. I basically journaled ideas for the SaaS, and Orangesoft broke those down into line items. They broke the MVP down into three levels and sent me a budget in Google Sheets, which is my tool of choice.

What is the team composition?

Alexander (Co-Founder & COO) was my main contact along with Galina (UI/UX Designer). I talked to their accountant and to another co-founder about the invoicing process.

How did you come to work with Orangesoft?

My business coach introduced me to Alexander. I explained my product idea to him and showed him the Google Sheets tool.

The initial quote they sent me was very intuitive and included consulting in it. I learned a lot from it in terms of what I needed to prioritize, how long it would take, and how much things would cost. It was really valuable knowledge for a non-IT person, and it’s what made me decide to work with them. Orangesoft got what I was trying to accomplish, and they gave me ideas like making a comparison function. 

I also mentioned Orangesoft to my brother, who works for a large telecom in Turkey, and he said he’d heard good things about them. He was on the other side of the world, so I couldn’t believe it, but Orangesoft had developed an app for his company. That also convinced me.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with Orangesoft in June 2020. I took a break in October 2020 for career reasons and resumed the engagement in December 2020. We’ve finished the first two design iterations, but I’ll continue to make improvements until I have something that’s close to a final version. The project is ongoing.

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

It has saved me an enormous amount of time to have a designer. Orangesoft didn’t just do what I told them to, they also questioned my ideas and gave great suggestions. They did it in an empathic way and didn’t try to rip me off, even though I didn’t understand software development. They feel like my strategic partner.

How did Orangesoft perform from a project management standpoint?

I looked bad compared to them. They were fast, and the time zone difference proved beneficial. I’d give them feedback, and it’d be implemented by the next day when I woke up.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s the way they broke down what was in my mind, both in tech language and in laymen’s terms. That showed me that they have a great understanding of what they do and of how tech products work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could’ve followed up more with me, but I also didn’t give them the space to do that because of an opportunity I got in October 2020. As I work with them more, I may have something to say, but I’ve had a good first impression so far.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Because of the time difference, it may not be possible to have a phone chat anytime the client wants. In order to make up for that, I’ve recorded videos using Loom, which allows me to record my screen and my face at the same time. I’ve used that more than email. I’ve given them tons of screenshots, with arrows and notations, and sent them videos on how film budgeting works. I’m sure they’d wake up if I asked them to because we’ve had meetings at 8 p.m. their time.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Product owner at a company which develop pico-projector for kids. Our company has about 60 employees and we do full stack development of our product, from hardware engineering to software.

For what projects/services did your company hire Orangesoft?

Inside our projector we use custom OS and need to integrate notification system with backend and frontend control. We are hire Orangesoft for frontend development. We haven't enough in-house developers for this task and need to launch it ASAP.

What were your goals for this project?

Main goals — got a new channel to communicate with our users. Which allow us to notify them about new content and other stuff, like charge date.

How did you select this vendor?

We are working with OrangeSoft early. They help us to develop one game and refactor a code of other our app. In this time we asked about price, compare it with other and choice OrangeSoft.

Describe the project in detail.

After select partner we are describe base user story and send it. Few days later, we got timeline with resource distribution. The best experience which I'm got, that Orangesoft assume by self undesribed question and provide self solution for it. It strong help for us and accelerate process.

What was the team composition?

Finally we got 1 project manager who close up more than 90% of questions. And we have 2 developers with QA engineer. Developers could specify details of API from our dev-team.

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

We integrate solution to our core and now increase base metrics up to 15%. Our base is usage frequency and time spend to choice new content.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very easy. Our manager is Anastasiya, can reply on any our question less than 1 hour. Every week we sync progress and got intermediate build demo. When development is finished, we got full test map with results.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Time! I'm impressed by how quickly we got results on every task. Planing - we got timeline on next day. Design and discuss about user story — let's call today and show result after 3 days. Development - 1 week later we got first build. Decomposition - is most powerful area of Orangesoft.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Sometimes we had to wait for them to free up resources. This means that if you are going to do something, plan it first.

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of Comprado, a Swedish price comparison service for offers in brick-and-mortar service points.

For what projects/services did your company hire Orangesoft?

We needed to develop a mobile app for our service, which until then was only available on the web.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted an MVP of an iOS app that replicated the functionality of the website, but would have an improved UX flow, handle user accounts and some other new features.

How did you select this vendor?

We sent RFPs to 15-20 vendors and received around 10 relevant proposals we could compare. Orange soft offered the best mix of competence and price.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They provided a Swift developer and a local project manager who worked as part of a distributed team. The work was agile and was carried out on several fronts in parallel.

What was the team composition?

Orangesoft's employees worked together with a local back-end developer, a product manager, a lead iOS developer and a design agency.

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

This project was of great strategic importance and was supposed to bring our product to a new level. Unfortunately, we ran out of funding before it could be completed and had to abort.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Since Orangesoft's participation was embedded in a larger team, project management was our own responsibility. We did, however, get support from Orangesoft's top management whenever needed.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very flexible and accommodating to our sometimes rather unusual needs and circumstances. Unlike many other vendors I have experience with, they are very trusting and prepared to take risks for the sake of building a solid business relationship. They have very high competence standards while being friendly and familiar at the same time.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Can't really think of anything that wasn't purely contextual.