PowerGate Software

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder/CEO of EdgeGuides

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

EdgeGuides is a new FREE travel guide website for caravaners and campers, that gives it’s members ‘the edge’.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PowerGate Software to accomplish?

• Fix current bugs and make improvements
• Website Development
• Custom Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find PowerGate Software?

Referral

Why did you select PowerGate Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from PowerGate Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Detailed discovery phase of the current platform. 
• Fix bugs and make improvements.
• Implement new features. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The EdgeGuides software development project delivered several measurable outcomes that demonstrated progress and success:

User Engagement Metrics - Increase in Active Users.

Session Duration: Average session time increased.

Functionality and Performance Improvements: Key features showed a high adoption rate.

Bug Reduction: Initial testing identified and resolved several critical bugs, improving system stability and reducing error reports.

Operational Metrics: The development cycle for updates was reduced, improving the delivery timeline for new features.

Stakeholders reported a higher level of confidence in the platform's reliability and usability.

Increased platform engagement boost in related revenue streams (e.g., advertising, partnerships).

Improved efficiency in operations has resulted in cost savings.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We had an excellent experience with the team at PowerGate and are extremely satisfied with their work on the software and web development of EdgeGuides.

They demonstrated outstanding skills in project management, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Communication was top-notch throughout the entire process.

Highly recommend PowerGate!

What was your primary form of communication with PowerGate Software?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most about this company is their exceptional attention to detail, outstanding organization, well-structured processes, and clear communication. They have truly set a high standard, making them an absolute pleasure to work with.

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

No 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of a Real Estate Investment Platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a property wealth creation platform that specialises in wealth creation through strategic portfolio development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PowerGate Software to accomplish?

• Develop out Saas subscription platform
• Extend on our current App build out
• Develop our market predictive systems

SOLUTION

How did you find PowerGate Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select PowerGate Software over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from PowerGate Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our product is a DIY platform for property investors who would like to gain all the benefits an expert would bring to the table but at a fraction of the price. The platform defines the best suburbs to buy investment-grade properties in, in Australia. Each property is broken down by the costs that are needed to buy it and shows the ability for it to gro win value. 
Once purchased the purchasing plan, the app then adds the property to the portfolio where market updates are calculated monthly, letting the investors know how much they have made in profit.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Sprint sessions and performance management

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes. They ensured stellar project management.

What was your primary form of communication with PowerGate Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The ability to stick to deadlines and goals and the interest that the team have on the project.

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

The method of calculating the costs for the sprint effort is rather confusing to understand at first but the structure makes sense

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Pinnacle

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Pinnacle provides digital business assurance consultancy and advisory services, project delivery services, managed services, supported by a wide range of vendor and Pinnacle tools and platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PowerGate Australia to accomplish?

• Redevelop our existing client-server platform(s) into web and mobile platforms
• Extend the functional capabilities of our existing advanced AI automation
• Create a Pinnacle COTS solution and platform so customers can obtain licences to drive improvement and efficiencies in their own businesses.

SOLUTION

How did you find PowerGate Australia?

Online Search

Why did you select PowerGate Australia over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from PowerGate Australia were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

PowerGate provides web and mobile application design and development services to redevelop and enhance and existing client-server advanced AI automation platform onto a modern web and mobile technology platform. Work is planned and developed using agile sprints. Enhancement and changes to priorities are incorporated during sprint planning with QA and assurance activities being conducted by PowerGate and then Pinnacle.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The application design is conducted using Figma. The agreed design is then estimated using Jira work items and prioritised into 2 weekly sprints. This includes web from end and SQL server database. Development progress is measured with delivery of working application every 2 weeks and ongoing review by Pinnacle in conjunction with the PowerGate development lead. As a QA organisation, Pinnacle then verifies the application internally.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management is provided through the development lead in conjunction with Pinnacle's product owner. Items are usually delivered on time, with any delays being notified in advance. Note that delays tend to be an extra day when an area is more complex that originally planned. PowerGate have been very responsible to changing priorities and including enhancements into the development roadmap.

What was your primary form of communication with PowerGate Australia?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

PowerGate's strengths have been strong technical expertise, experience in developing similar applications, regular and accurate status and progress reporting. Commercially, They provide a cost-saving solution against other delivery regions. PowerGate also appointed a client delivery executive with weekly input into the development roadmap and to provide an escalation path should any issues arise.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of JYNK

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

JYNK is a company dedicated to streamlining the job search and application process, ensuring it is both user-friendly and psychologically reassuring.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PowerGate Australia to accomplish?

• Develop a functional, interactive prototype based on a detailed performance specifications.
• Transform a comprehensive performance specification into a fully operational recruitment platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find PowerGate Australia?

Referral

Why did you select PowerGate Australia over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from PowerGate Australia were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Key Deliverables 
Design Phase: In this phase, PowerGate collaborated intimately with JYNK to meticulously delineate the platform's functional requirements. Furthermore, the emphasis was placed on crafting a UI/UX design, ensuring the platform is both efficient and user-centric. 

1. JYNK Design Project Plan 
2. Deliver for Review UI/UX Wireframe Design 
3. Create UI/UX Wireframe Design 
4. Deliver Hifi-UI Design 
5. Produce clickable Figma flows 
6. Create Solution Architecture Design Document 

Development Phase: Execution of the platform's systematic construction and enhancement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

PowerGate meticulously crafted a design project plan and adhered to the predetermined milestones. Weekly meetings were convened to address requirements and resolve queries, culminating in a comprehensive end-of-week progress summary.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

PowerGate demonstrated agility and responsiveness, consistently meeting all milestones. They were accommodating to impromptu meeting requests and promptly integrated feedback. We had the capability to directly access the Figma product, offering real-time guidance on necessary modifications. The entire process was seamless and user-friendly.

What was your primary form of communication with PowerGate Australia?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

It was impressive to witness PowerGate's interpretation of our performance specifications and their proficiency in actualising it. Their dedication to client requirements is noteworthy, and we are exceptionally pleased with the outcomes to date. Both the design and project teams exhibited professionalism while being engaging, catering diligently to our needs. The positive culture enriched our experience.

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

Our initial reaction to the design presented in the first week was one of apprehension, though this sentiment was largely representative of our own uncertainties. Demonstrating flexibility, PowerGate promptly adjusted the design in response to our feedback, ensuring it was more in line with our vision. By the conclusion of the four-week design phase, our confidence in PowerGate's expertise to deliver the work package was fully established.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Administrator of a Proptech company. Our headquater is in Vietnam

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

As the real estate market is returning to growth, the investor finds it much harder to review and decide whether to sell or purchase a property. In addition, there are too many risks when determining because of the over-flow information and the quality of its source. As a result, we hired this team to develop a custom solution to deal with that difficulty. Our goal was to bring this idea to life to help the investors get the information they need before making a decision. It needed to have AI to collect data and analyze it automatically.

SOLUTION

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

We found them on Clutch and considered them along with 4 other vendors. Because the project was our highest priority and needed AI, we needed a tech partner capable of building custom software and training AI and budget-friendly.

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

They designed and developed the application and website for us. The project manager worked closely with us to understand our goals and objectives behind this project clearly, and thereby devised a strategy to configure and launch our product to the market. Their use of agile project management also meant that we could see the software's build-out and test it at multiple milestones. We also scheduled calls to track progress every week and communicate over small details through Slack and Skype. The ML developers' knowledge was awe-inspiring.

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

1 Designer, 3 Developers, 1 ML Developer, 1 PM/BA/QA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Powergate did a fantastic job and surpassed our expectations with the final product. The AI is doing a great job in collecting and analyzing information.

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

They worked on Agile/Scrum Methodologies. We had online meetings and weekly updates through Zoom. We also communicated daily during working hours via Slack, and Skype.

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

I was impressed by their knowledge and experience in everything from designing to developing the website and application. The work on developing AI was outstanding. They were very efficient in managing the project and providing exceptional quality of work. The communication and response were impressive because they informed us at each stage of development.

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

I'm pleased with everything and don't see anything that needs improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-CEO of an online learning platform. Basically our site is to help students learn and solve math problems.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We already had a website but did not have much experience with a mobile app. We wanted to create a user-friendly and interactive one since our users range from primary to high school students.

SOLUTION

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

We did some online research and found Powergate Software. They have considerable experience in both web and mobile app development, and the price they offered us was competitive compared to other companies.

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

We developed the app in android, IOS and Backend. We had a kickoff meeting in the beginning and every week we scheduled calls for tracking the progress. We also used Slack to communicate over small details.

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

There was a team of seven including designers, developers, QA and a project manager. Everyone was really supportive.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app was well accepted and we have seen the number of users increasing daily. We received some positive feedbacks on the App store too and that was great.

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

They were really good, especially their communication. It was a lot easy and transparent to communicate with their team via the project manager.

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

In the end, what counts for us is that Powergate was there whenever we needed them. They were really responsive and supportive. Their agile approach was also impressive.

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

There were a few items in the contract that I needed them to clarify before signing. Other than that, things were okay.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO at a real estate company, which mostly deals with buying and selling properties.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had Powergate Software re-design and upgrade our website as the current version has become outdated. We also planned to expand our business into new markets so we wanted to have a new website that can attract potential clients.

SOLUTION

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

We were browsing through some listing websites of IT companies when we got to know about Powergate Software. Actually we had reached out to some companies but decided to go with Powergate in the end because of their price and industry experience.

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

We first had a series of meetings to discuss our requirements and goals. Then Powergate gave us three initial designs for the homepage so that we could pick the most suitable. Once we made our decision, their team finalized the design and provided feedback. Throughout the process, we always kept track of the designs to make any adjustments timely.

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

They arranged a dedicated team for our project, which consisted of a project manager, three designers, and a QA during the final phase.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website has been well upgraded. Specifically, the interface is more user-friendly, and site traffic is on the rise. Shortly after launching the new website, we have received positive feedback from visitors and clients.

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

Great overall. I actually communicated with the project manager only, and he was really responsive. We also had online meetings and weekly updates through Slack.

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

I was impressed by the knowledge and experience they had in website design. They made the whole collaboration a particularly positive experience for us.

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

We are pleased with everything so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Business Development Manager for an e-commerce company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We have had a mobile app since the first day we established our branches in Viet Nam and It had some outdated features that reason why we had found an outsourcing vendor to help us to revamp our mobile app to help our users have excellent experience

SOLUTION

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

I knew PowerGate Software through my connection and after searching PowerGate portfolio, I was impressed with their experience in building the mobile app so I decided to connect with them via their website contact

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

The key tech stack is React Native for both IOS and Android platform, we need they to revamp some features as card, buy button and landing of mobile app

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

A project manager is assigned to work with me and they had 2 full-stack for developing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within 3 months after launching the new version of our mobile app, it's easier to use for our customers and they were happy with our application as well.

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

They worked Agile/Scrum Methodologies and we have communication every day in working time hour via Slack, Jira. Zoom also is used when we have a meeting

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

Their developer's skills blew me away. I was happy with them because sometimes I have restricted requirements but they got my thought and given me the best solution.

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

Status report sometimes was later than usual but it was still good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our Math School is the first educational online school in Vietnam providing interactive and comprehensive math learning tools for students based on modern and intensive math teaching methods.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Power Gate Software, and what were your goals?

As an online learning platform, we entrusted Powergate with developing a website & a mobile app  that is well optimized in terms of speed and user experience.

SOLUTION

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

We were looking for a team based in Vietnam to cut down the overall costs, and found Powergate via Google Search. It is highly ranked in many aspects and most importantly, it has considerable experience in our industry.

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

Once we agreed on our partnership, we held plenty of meetings to discuss our requirements, our goals and objectives. After everything was clear to both sides, we signed a budgeted team contract. The teck stacks used included :

Web app : Asp.net , jquery, javascript
 Moblie app : ionic

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

I had direct conversation with their CTO and one project manager via Slack and email. The budgeted team consisted of three developers and one QA tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The web app runs smoothly and we receive fewer complaints regarding the speed issues. More notably the app began driving more traffic compared to the last version before PGS started working on it.

Our customers also impressed with  mobile app, the operations on mobile app are extremely fast (seems to take less than 5 seconds)

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

We connect via Slack and email. Communication was great most of the time as I received detailed weekly reports from them. There were regular meetings between our people and Powergate team to make sure everything was on the right track.

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

Their knowledge and experience in e-learning were probably their key competencies. That was also why I chose Powergate in the first place. Also, they impressed me with the strict agile approach and close attention to details.

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

No complaints so far.