Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?
Robosoft's main advantage is the bandwidth they can provide. They're not afraid to assign a lot of people to a single project and make it work. Robosoft is committed to the work, and they understand what our expectations are. Robosoft has been available when we needed problem-solving and having any sort of escalation done. If I'm not happy with a certain resource, the issue will reach the right people, who will take corrective actions. In the end, we are accountable for the projects we take on in the US, but Robosoft has been very collaborative in this respect.
How did Robosoft perform from a project management standpoint?
We don't let Robosoft handle much of the project management. In order to mitigate risks for ourselves, we use our own managers, but Robosoft has some internal escalation, team leadership, and management channels. Any escalations were responded to quickly, but we deal with our own clients, with few exceptions.
What distinguishes Robosoft from other providers?
Not having the right know-how within the mobile domain, I've leaned on Robosoft's experience for multiple projects. Our work has involved GPS tracking, interfacing with RFID devices, video functionalities, and so on. Robosoft has experience with things that would prove challenging to us, since they've worked on similar tasks across multiple projects. That has been their strength, and we've leveraged it whenever we could.
When I receive some first questions from a customer, I need to make sure that Robosoft's team can participate in the call, as they can speak about their previous engagements. If this isn't possible, we've often let the clients go, since we didn't want to take the risk. I've leaned on Robosoft, and they've been transparent in mentioning areas where they lack experience.
Is there anything Robosoft could have improved or done differently?
There have been some communication issues related to cultural differences, but they exist even within my own organization. I've given feedback to Robosoft about the team's use of language, grammar, and attention to detail.
Robosoft is able to fly resources to the US, but they don't have a great local presence, and they also don't work 24/7. Having a contact during off-hours in India would be an improvement. Overall, Robosoft has very good performance.
Do you have any recommendations for others considering working with Robosoft?
Robosoft has highly skilled members and a very good overall experience, especially on the creative side. If the customer is looking for good creative work for a lower cost factor, Robosoft is a good choice. They've typically given us fixed prices, which is rare to see today.
Robosoft offered expertise across many complicated technical specifications, and they skillfully handled large-scale, intensive projects. The client appreciates how many resources Robosoft is willing and able to dedicate at a time, which shows their commitment to the work.