RabIT Solutions

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the development and cybersecurity manager of a financial services company focused on serving local authorities, solicitors, and the UK’s NHS.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with RabIT Solutions?

We’ve hired them to rewrite our old flagship product, an on-premise system to a cloud software package.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

RabIT Solutions has been providing custom software development for us. To jumpstart this process, we’ve provided them with high-level documentation in our first conversations and had discovery sessions to give them our old software platform as a template for the new product.

RabIT Solutions’ team has delivered the initial software, and we’re currently working on smaller projects to add new features and expand the product to other market segments. 

What was the team composition? 

We’ve worked with around 10 members of RabIT Solutions’ team, including Zsolt (Software Architect & CEO), lead developer Akos, and project manager Eszter.

How did you come to work with RabIT Solutions?

We found RabIT Solutions through a Google search, and we chose them mainly because of their Clutch reviews and competitive pricing.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around £100,000 (approximately $127,000 USD) with them for the initial project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

RabIT Solutions’ work has helped us increase our revenue substantially through the new software, providing long-term security to our company, which we didn’t have before. Moreover, the software the team built is looking after the finances of over 100,000 people in the UK, helping them on a daily basis.

Overall, our customers and internal team have given positive feedback that they absolutely love the platform compared to our old system.

How did RabIT Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

RabIT Solutions’ project management is good; the team has delivered the main product before schedule and at a lower cost than anticipated. We also have a more organic cooperation with them, so I’m more involved on a daily basis with their work, which we appreciate because we can reach out to them at any time to discuss any matter, making our lives easier and the experience more fluid.

What did you find most impressive about them?

RabIT Solutions’ dedication is impressive. The team goes above and beyond with their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

RabIT Solutions seems like a popular company, meaning they sometimes struggle with having enough resources to take on more work. Nonetheless, they’re aware of it and are constantly trying to expand.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t handle them as just an external software company. Try to manage them as a partner because you’ll get way better results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a freelance product manager at an IT services provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RabIT software engineering, and what were your goals?

We hired two of their developers to finish a retail and stock management web application for the city of Bordány. After completing an in-depth audit, their team presented a status report and their recommendations for further development. They also provided project manager and quality assurance during the contract period without added cost, which was a great benefit.

SOLUTION

How did you select RabIT software engineering and what were the deciding factors?

RabIT was recommended by one of my earlier clients who had the chance to work with this marvelous team. I called them and scheduled a meeting in their development office to introduce the project and the parties involved. As they seemed the most professional and flexible, we chose them for the project.

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

The RabIT team reviewed and analyzed the existing source code of the software and suggested their ideas about necessary fixes and how to develop it further. After discussing the requirements they made a reasonable offer, so we accepted and started working together. They successfully finished the application using their custom PHP framework.

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

I worked with one project coordinator, 2 dedicated developers and 1 software tester. My main contact person was their project manager, Eszter, who was responsible for the quick and continuous flow of information between all parties.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Telecity application received a positive reception among the people of Bordány, especially middle-aged residents, who highlighted the opportunities for locals to shop at lower prices as the greatest benefit.

The application also provides an easy-to-use stock management system for the mayor’s officers. Based on early feedback, the app is really user-friendly, and provides real benefits to its users.

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

The RabIT team produced quality results in a timely manner. The whole workflow and every sub-task was made transparent to us throughout, and we were updated by their project manager via phone at least once a week.

They shared the access to their issue tracker and regularly demonstrated the newly developed functions at the end of every development sprint. This was really helpful for me and my client to understand how the project is progressing, especially since they don’t have a background in IT.

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

Working with their highly-skilled development team made the process fast and smooth. As a development partner, RabIT was very invested and communicative. They are constantly striving to understand internal objectives in order to find the best solutions.

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

Nothing in particular comes to mind. The application is fully functional and meets the needs and requirements of my client. The team listened to our ideas, but also provided their own suggestions tailored to our requirements, so the whole cooperation was really smooth and seamless.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder and CEO of Have need, Inc. Our platform is called have|need, and it is the first consumer multi-party barter platform for goods and services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RabIT software engineering?

We needed an outsourced dev firm to take over from our initial team which we felt had reached its limits on the project.

What were your goals for this project?

Our Phase 1 goal was to clean up some tech debt and get to a stable MVP. Assuming a successful Phase 1 our goal is to continue on with RabIT as our primary outsourced dev team.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I spoke with a handful of firms that had done a code review. Of the firms I interviewed, I felt that RabIT had the best combination of talent, cost and culture.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

My team had RabIT take over as primary development staff on our platform. RabIT provides project management, engineering and QA resources for our back end and mobile technology. I and my internal product lead oversee the RabIT team's work, but all code-level work is performed by the RabIT team.

What was the team composition?

We have project a project manager, primary engineer with intermittent input from a secondary engineer, 2 share QA resources, and oversight from RabIT's CEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are finally approaching a launch that had been long delayed due to issues with the earlier outsource dev team. That alone is a meaningful accomplishment. We are very pleased with the work product and our interaction with the RabIT team. They have truly performed as an extension of our internal personnel.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We have an internal product lead and I am also very hands-on with the product, so we really needed project management, development and QA, and that is exactly what we have. We find the current stream configuration to be very effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Willingness/ability to work based on our project management preferences (workflows, tools, etc.), and their ability to find solutions and not just take direction is impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think the RabIT team is doing a superb job for us. I have been working with outsourced development firms for almost 20 years and this is my best experience to date.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Sweet and Sassy Franchising. We have 15 locations across the United States. We’re a children’s salon, spa, and party store.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT software engineering?

It’s important for us to touch all areas of the business and categorize revenue. That’s what they helped us do, streamline data so we could better judge where the growth was and where we needed to work on things.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They started from scratch. We had an idea in mind of what we wanted the final dashboard to look like and sent that to them. They came back and said how much it would cost, and we realized it was double what we wanted to spend. They then helped us go through and prioritize what we needed to have and what we wanted to have so that we could stick to a realm that matched our budget.

This is the first time we’d created something like this, so it was probably a bit longer process than their clients usually have them on for, but they really lead us through it.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a couple of people including Zsolt (CEO & Founder) and Esther. They’re awesome.

How did you come to work with RabIT software engineering?

We reached out to someone else to create the system we thought we needed, but they told us we didn’t need that program. That person recommended RabIT Software Engineering. RabIT was very detail-oriented about what we could expect and what we were getting, which helped because I’m not a technology person. I needed someone who could speak my language, and a lot of the quotes we received were so vague we weren’t sure we would get what we needed.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $4,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2019 until February 2020. We have additional phases of the project lined up for them to work on.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Because of COVID-19, we were only open for 15 days with the actual dashboard before we had to shut down. Already, however, the data has helped us streamline our operational processes and see where we were. It’s going to help us see things in real-time.

How did RabIT software engineering perform from a project management standpoint?

They also created project management software we used to track our progress and the team’s responses. We have a time difference, so it worked very well. They’re easy to work with and ask for everything upfront. They gave me a long list of things they needed in the beginning. They managed everything on their hand, and if they had questions I could access them in the software.

It was a much easier process than I expected. They probably would have finished it faster if we were more on top of things on our side. I don’t have a bad thing to say about them. They’re excellent communicators and very detail-oriented; you don’t have to read in-between the lines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I thought they were great at creating outside-of-the-box solutions. We weren’t sure of what we wanted, so they were awesome at helping us find out what we needed right now and what could be pushed to the future. They gave me my foundation. The rest of what we want to do is also set up, so it’ll be easy to expand on our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have any negatives to speak of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The more detail you can give upfront, the better. Have a detailed set of instructions.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the former senior technical program manager for a data science firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT Software?

We were presented with a project to develop a mobile application. We needed to outsource as our developers were at full capacity and there were strict deadlines for this project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They provided end-to-end services in developing the mobile application, including marketing. 

The app was a language learning platform that connects potential students with tutors. The vendor was able to have a short meeting with our client to see if they worked well together, and then schedule more appointments at various times. 

What is the team composition?

I interacted with Zsolt (Software Architect & CEO) and a couple of developers.

How did you come to work with RabIT Software?

We’d worked with them in the past and were happy with their delivery.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October 2016 – April 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They provided solid solutions for issues as they came up, whether it was a design problem, or something else. They met the deadline that was set. I was moved to a different project before they completed their work, so I can’t provide information about the product launch or feedback. I do believe it moved on to the next phase, however.

How did RabIT Software perform from a project management standpoint?

The project manager was responsive and prompt in addressing questions across the board. We used Jira for keeping track of open tickets, and we had weekly calls to discuss each issue and how to proceed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I liked the promptness of the communication and the technical depth they presented regarding solutions offered.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I had an issue in the beginning with things moving slower than expected. I addressed the issue with them, asking them to reach out immediately with problems rather than waiting for the weekly call. They received the feedback and made changes, allowing the project to move more quickly from that point.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Try it before you buy it. Carve out a small chunk of the project and allow them to work on it for a couple of months. You will see the quality of their work. If you’re unhappy about anything, they’re approachable, and you can tell them about the problem directly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of service for a biotechnology company that works for pharmaceutical companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT software engineering?

We wanted to automatize our documentation and inventories.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re developing software to automate our work. We asked them to build an inventory system for us with different calculations within it that we can use to provide our services for other companies. They use Java for the work.

There are six modules. One is the test article receipt module, which is an inventory for our test articles that are provided by our sponsors—it’s a database for these. There’s a CRP module that is a contract creator between our company and the sponsor companies, as well as a lab book module, which is where we’d started with the development.

What is the team composition?

There’s a sales manager, a project manager, and four developers.

How did you come to work with RabIT software engineering?

We were looking for software development companies and had a chat with four, then properly interviewed RabIT and one other. We chose RabIT because they were more flexible, easy to understand, and more transparent than the others.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2019 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality is really great. They really got deep into the topic of our work in order to understand it properly. So far, the program we received from them is working perfectly.

My company was bought by a bigger one and they decided not to work further with RabIT because they have an in-house team. I was sorry about it because I enjoyed every moment of the collaboration. They still help if any problems that arise. We’re working on another project with them that is similar, but unfortunately this one was stopped because of the in-house team that took it over.

How did RabIT software engineering perform from a project management standpoint?

The development process was very transparent and flexible. I could look through all the work that was done by them through Asana. We also communicate via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was amazed by their enthusiasm about the project. They normally work for financial companies and were really excited about working with a biotechnology company. They really got into the details about our work and I was amazed that they enjoyed it so much.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I wasn’t dissatisfied with anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Using Asana is really useful for communication with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I founded an app that’s for female travelers to find other female travel companions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT Software Engineering?

I was seeking the development of my app. While I know the business side, I needed technological support in creating the product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I met with RabIT twice to kick off the development. They were very pleasant informal meetings where we just threw around ideas. Other than providing them with the desired color scheme, I took a very hands-off approach where I left most of the design elements up to them. I wanted the app to have a straightforward and user-friendly design and that is exactly what they have come up with.

During the process, they were very patient in making sure that I understood all developments. They kept me in the loop, so if there were any aspects that I wanted to change, they’d fix it right away. It was an active conversation throughout the engagement.

The development for the cross-platform app is completed. They’ve tested the product, and now they’re uploading it to different app stores.

What is the team composition?

I was working with a project manager, an IT person, and 2–3 developers.

How did you come to work with RabIT Software Engineering?

I had the idea for the app while I was traveling in Asia. I engaged with a company while I was abroad, but I ended up having a bad experience. After returning to Hungary, I was seeking a company that was both affordable and professional and found RabIT through a google search.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in July of 2019 and we wrapped up in September.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m extremely satisfied with the app that they’ve created from scratch, which has received great feedback from others for its function. While one might have low expectations for an MVP, the app they’ve created looks very polished. I’m really happy with the product.

How did RabIT Software Engineering perform from a project management standpoint?

I really appreciated how professional they were. My project manager was extremely patient and made sure that I was up to date on all of their progress. All of the team members maintained continuous contact with me, so the communication couldn’t have been smoother.

I was also pleasantly surprised that a local company could be so talented and organized. I had very high expectations from working with companies overseas—Denmark, in particular—but RabIT provided me with such excellent service, so I’m so happy I found them.   

What did you find most impressive about them?

I really enjoyed their bilingualism. We’d have conversations where we switched from Hungarian to English, which was really cool. Other than that, I’d emphasize their communication abilities. Since it was my first time developing an app, they really walked me through the entire process in a way that a layperson could understand.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I really can’t think of anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s very important that you know what you want your product to be. While I didn’t have any design ideas, I knew what functionalities I was looking for. Have a clear vision of your product before engaging a company like RabIT so that they can do their job perfectly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of DRAFTHEDGE, a sports financial trading platform. People can trade futures on athletes in the same manner as traditional commodities. It’s a tradeable product that will settle to cash once that contract expires at the end of the game.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT software engineering?

We needed a company to develop an iOS and Android app for our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our app for iOS and Android. The app currently does football and we’re now working on baseball and golf. We have 1,000 testers for the solution.

What is the team composition?

We have one main point of contact. The team has scaled up and down from 1–4 developers depending on need.

How did you come to work with RabIT software engineering?

Our team had engaged another vendor, but the relationship was not successful because the partnership lacked communication and solution didn’t compute correctly for our platform. We then received a recommendation from one of RabIT software engineering’s past clients. They had a positive experience with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2017 and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve done a good job with testing, having identified issues before RabIT software engineering implements them in the product. User feedback comprises questions about monetary deposits. Overall, the team is accessible and responsive to bugs and requests.

How did RabIT software engineering perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication between the teams is great. RabIT software engineering accommodates the time difference; I can reach them day or night. They meet deadlines and have an ideal corporate culture. What’s more, the team is professional and maintains a smooth rapport with our side.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team provides detailed sprint updates and makes the coding work transparent. We always on the same page as them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They’re doing a very good job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The scope and requests should be very detailed—especially for the UI—even if that means being repetitive with communication.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder, owner, and CEO of a wholesale water filter supplier. We work with hospitals, power plants, and other industrial sectors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT software engineering?

We needed to build an e-commerce solution that would benefit both our customers and our internal team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided RabIT software engineering with a collection of wireframes. Using Java, the team developed a SaaS e-commerce solution. When complete, the platform will automate our internal workflows and processes. It’ll also act as a customer service and order management tool.

What is the team composition?

Our project coordinator is our main point of contact, but we’ve also interacted with the RabIT software engineering’s owner. They provided a QA team to review all of their work.

How did you come to work with RabIT software engineering?

We found them on Clutch. We were looking for vendors located in Hungary, and RabIT software engineering had the best reviews within that specific market.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in April 2018, and we’re finishing up the project. I estimate we’ve completed about 80% of the total scope.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered on everything we asked of them. We can count on them to produce high-quality work within the established timeline. If they feel that our requirements are unrealistic, they’ll let us know right away. It’s a transparent partnership. Overall, they’ve been a pleasure to work with.

How did RabIT software engineering perform from a project management standpoint?

They have great project management skills. We monitor the workflow on Asana.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve worked with another vendor in the past, and it wasn’t a great experience. In contrast, we’re very happy with RabIT software engineering. They care about our project, and they follow through on their promises. We really trust their capabilities. Also, the owner is very involved in our account, which has been highly beneficial.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager for figo GmbH, a financial services company. We are developing an API for the aggregation of different financial sources, mostly in Europe. The API allows companies to implement multi-banking features in their own applications, enabling customers to connect with and aggregate data from different banks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RabIT?

We needed a reliable partner that would support us in further developing our platform in Hungary.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They supported us actively in Hungary and also at the core of our platform in topics such us Demobank implementations. They will keep supporting us further in the operations of our platform.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two software developers and a project manager. Their CEO became quite involved in the project as well. Team size fluctuated depending on needs, and we even stopped work at one point.

How did you come to work with RabIT?

A lot of teams were hesitant to engage with us when we pitched the challenging idea. Location and work quality were the most important factors in determining who to collaborate with to develop our platform.

I searched Google for different software development houses in Hungary. From my initial conversation with RabIT, it was clear that they were completely invested. They liked the challenge we presented them. They were even able to support us in other countries.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in May 2017 and our work is ongoing. We are currently launching our scrapers for the Hungarian market. We intend to have a long-term collaboration with them, so they can continue helping us operate the platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They've had a huge impact on our business. We manage many other external teams in various countries and across other projects, tasked with the same role as them. Yet, RabIT has been our number one team in terms of delivery speed and quality. They went beyond the initial scope by contributing to other parts of our platform.

How did RabIT perform from a project management standpoint?

They worked with us to define our collaboration; they increased or decreased team size based on our project needs. They were flexible with work schedules, allowing for a dynamic collaboration.

I led the project internally. RabIT was the easiest team to deal with for managing priorities and delivery deadlines. Status update calls that took 30–60 minutes with other teams, took five minutes with them. Everything was delivered on time and as we expected.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They go the extra mile. They were always transparent with workflow and tasks, but the effort they put in truly set them apart from other agencies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Our collaboration with them was one of the best we had for this project. I haven’t had a single bad experience while working with them.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

You don’t have to think twice about working with them. Stay dedicated and transparent throughout the collaboration. RabIT welcomed the constant feedback loop we maintained. Whenever they delivered good work, we let them know.