SAPPHIRE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our educational facility has a strong presence offline, so with time and we wished to establish our online presence as well and offer our services to a wider range of students. Such a step allows us to improve skills and provide new opportunities to the students. Though as far as our IT Department was not capable to develop custom software, we had to find the team able to bring our ideas to life in the best way possible.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company had the overall vision of what functions the software should have and for what purpose. We required the designers strong enough to produce inetractive interface. In addition, we knew nothing about the proper management of the development team, so we asked for manager supervision from the Sapphire' side.

SOLUTION

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

We searched for a team able to build the software as per our needs with a strong attitude to the creation of responsive user experience. Sapphire team offered all services we needed. But the final selection resulted based on skills, experience, culture, personal attitude, and price.

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

Sapphire Developers worked on the project from the very beginning and implemented our vision through every stage of development. Before the development started, they prepared a roadmap highlighting all the features of the software. They managed to depict our core intentions with the visuals and did numerous research, starting with a wireframe. The functions includes student personal profile, module of lectures, scoring for lecturers, chat with the mentor, and many more. Quality testing methods taken took some time to ensure that the system is stable and works properly as intended.

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

The team included designers, software developers, and quality assurance engineers. Aside from technical resources, we had a project manager, business analyst, and branding manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The released software allows us to provide learning opportunities to any ambitious student from any where.The software has became a strong base for our institution, and we are going to expand the features even more. Sapphire Developers offered several ways for the future roadmap of our software, so we are all set to move ahead in a systematic manner.

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

We had an effective project manager who was the crucial point when we selected the team. They performed great. Weekly status meetings, emails, helped effective communication. We communicated with the project manager directly. But we liked the way they presented their vision of features that should appear in the software.

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

The team always searches for strong research.They are great on the professional levels. We were very non-technical, but they had a reliable process of designing and developing our project. I felt totally comfortable with them.

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

No, I've been really satisfied with the software and their services. We had no major issues with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

As an owner-operator, my goal is to develop a name & brand that my community can recognize branching out into a nationwide goal. I want people to search my site for products as a first choice. I believe that quality and style for everyday use items should be affordable.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to develop a Mobile App, a website, and a backend panel for the admin and Sellers to upload their products, thus a platform that made online ordering and delivery of everyday products easier and more accessible to the consumers.

SOLUTION

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

Initially, I had hired a local design team, but things didn't work out later. Going on the Internet I found Sapphire Software Solutions, I visit their website and approach them with the requirement. I was contacted by a salesperson to discuss the requirements. I have reviewed their past work examples and asked the Lead multiple queries which they answered immediately and were always available to discuss the scope. I was satisfied with all answers and hired them to develop my product.

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

I have designed the logo of the app, incomplete designs done by the other team, and defined colors to use in the app design. We have discussed the app idea and app flow and how it works. I want a simple and easy-to-use solution that attracts more users. Key Deliverables :

• Graphic Design (UI/UX) (Missing Screens)
• Flutter Application
• Admin Panel
• Website Development
• API Development for mobile applications and web application.

I requested them to choose the best technologies for development suitable to my needs. Key deliverables for this project are Android App, iOS App, a website, and a Web-based admin panel and seller Panel.

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

The project manager is the Point of contact for us to communicate all time during development. In the initial phase, we communicated with Business Development Manager and the Business Analysts team. During the development stage, we have worked with 15 people including:

• project manager
• team leader
• senior app developers
• Web developers
• backend developers
• UI/UX designers
• web designers
• testers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With the prototype of an app developed by Sapphire Software Solutions, which we have passed on to the investors and they have found it quite impressive. We are planning to go live this November end and the current development work is already going on as planned. They are working on final bug-fixing tasks and are ready to deliver in 3 weeks. This is how the final outlook like : https://mehulgajjar2058.invisionapp.com/console/share/W7FYC4JHPRE/95767…

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

The project manager is very polite and well-experienced in the process of development. He reviewed the Scope of Work document which was developed by the team only, then curated the development strategy and defined different milestones. He managed the whole team and checked for updates daily. They used Google Sheets to plan and manage all tasks for resources within hours. The project manager and team worked beyond our expectations, completed each task within the given timeline, and delivered the app build to test as planned.

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

I was impressed by their style of work and their ability to adapt to any change you made during development. they also work together as a team, from the designers, to developer to QA team, to web developer, is amazing. I had an amazing experience working with Sapphire Software Solutions

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

We haven’t faced any conflict or delay in the timeline. We are happy to recommend Sapphire Software Solutions as a development partner for any tech requirements.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I serve as administrator in Shiv School Campus, vasana, Ahmedabad and my role mostly covers the report most students look forward to receiving throughout an academic year that is their report card, which serves as a representation of their diligent work over the course of the year.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking for software that could handle the stressful process of result creation in only a few clicks because report card generation is a time-consuming and exhausting task for teachers as well as the administration team.

SOLUTION

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

"I did an online search for a developers. I shortlisted about four companies and started negotiations with each team. Our requirements were that our frontend needed to be in Angular and our backend needed to be in .Net. Some companies were taking longer time and I found Sapphire team to be more proactive than the other company that said they could deliver, and they respond to our requirements very quickly. We received an estimate in couple of days."

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

"Through the use of an interactive database, we needed a programme to automate the process of creating report cards. The database completes the report card automatically based on the data provided on the performance of the class, attendance, and student test results.We hired a designer who designed the screen. We gave all the requirements to Sapphire's business analyst and they turned it into a working software.The solution will help us manage the data in a really meaningful way.We talked almost every day, in the beginning, to iron out my vision.

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

After contacting Sapphire, the team head of Sapphire contacted us to discuss the project requirements, and with the aid of engineers and designers, we were able to make the programme live.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Before finishing the report and approving the report card, teachers can evaluate it. Thereafter, it is immediately made available to parents and children.

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

We frequently met to talk about projects because we shared a location, and we also corresponded by phone and email.

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

We are happy with how Sapphire matched our needs and even added a few more features while staying inside our budget.

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

Sapphire's software helped us get the outcomes we were looking for.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

One of the most prestigious and renowned schools in Gujarat's Bhuj City named as Chanakya Academy, I am the IT manager. The school works in 51 areas and has the greatest curriculum design. It also has groups operating on campus that nurture children from an early age and prepare them for life in a globally competitive environment.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sapphire Software Solutions?

In order to manage the health data for our staff and students, we already have a mobile app and were looking to create a new web application.

SOLUTION

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

I was not involved in the recruiting process; instead, our management made the choice, which I am extremely pleased with. Once Sapphire boarded, I entered into the picture and have been communicating with the team with the updates/bugs/queries

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

They created an Web Software that was showing exact students health data and could also check their details with reports with individual login as related dashboards. The staff and students may easily log in to the software and receive alerts and notifications for their health and reminders to health checkup. The software also is successful in maintaining data records year wise.

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

With the help of programmers and the team leader, we were able to accomplish the intended result after initially aligning our goals with Sapphire's business team. My point of communication was directly the project manager who ensured seamless development and reporting to me.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Software is easy to use with the Multiple Login feature. As well as the pandemic it is one of the best software which helps to track health data.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Theirs Senior resource is still a part of our project, with our then and now updates. They have excellent communication skills and adhere to deadlines.

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

After confirming the operation of the Sapphire Software Solutions-built web software, we can affirm that the functionality is excellent, with prompt responses and first-rate services.

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

Expecting some flexibility with the suggested improvements. Rest certain that they are doing wonderfully.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I serve as Adminstrator in S.B.Highschool a.k.a. Maniba Shikshan Sankul and we wanted to give our students a platform to grow and shine, with that thought in mind we decided to give students learning platform where they can also take the practise exams whenever possible.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

In addition to the real-time exams, there is often the need for conducting practice exams. Exam management systems help teachers to upload mock questions on the online platform with this mindset we appraoched Sapphire software solutions.

SOLUTION

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

Having heard of Sapphire from a seminar, when we personally coordinated with Sapphire's team, we were amazed by their work methods. We immediately concluded that Sapphire was our savior. Having them in the same city as us was the icing on the cake.

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

We were provided with a software based on .net technology and contains all the latest feature related to exam and which would not only assess the student exam scores but also help students by enabling them to opt for practice mock tests and that too online as per their convenience and finger tips.

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

We outlined our requirements to the project manager, and a few developers implemented our software with the help of a few designers before we were ready to launch the software.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With the help of mock test module added, now Students can now analyze their preparation and performance as well as can know more about their areas of mastery and areas where they fall short and can prepare best for the D-Day.

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

As Sapphire has offices in our city, we were able to communicate easily through e-mails, phone calls, and scheduled meetings ebery now and then.

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

Their employees are highly active, develop solutions, research new information, and maintain a good work ethic.

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

There is no doubt that their work is excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am working as It Incharge at The Bright School and it is one of the most prominent and leading schools in Gujarat with a strength of more than 16000 students and 1000 teaching & non-teaching staff.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To create an entire, independent mobile application By connecting teachers, and management who are already enrolled with The Bright School through the Vadodara portal app, available at Google Play, parents may play a more active role in their child's academic development.

SOLUTION

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

In order to work with Sapphire Software Solutions. After requesting references from our current management, we chose the vendor. due to the vendor's prior selection for a variety of good online and application services. The vendor offers excellent services at a range of prices with their custom app solutions.

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

The Android application offers separate Multiple login access in order to manage and access the data appropriately. The instructors login was the first thing we created, and we outlined its functionalities. Following that, we planned and upgraded the functionalities for the institution's administrative staff, teachers, and non-teaching staff logins before moving on to the other management logins. Additionally, the Android application was built with a variety of user-requested functions after our confirmation.

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

Our main points of contact were a designer, a developer for the iOS and Android platforms, a team leader/project manager, and a business development manager who adjusted requirement as per needs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our goals and desires were satisfied by the application, which also made management simple and labor-intensive.

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

We exclusively evaluated the tested modules' suitability for and use by our users, as well as if they delivered the performance we had anticipated considering their simplicity and friendliness. It was impressive how Sapphire worked independently and accomplished the other tasks with high quality.

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

As of today, nothing has changed. After providing the confirmation for the Mobile Application functionality and built application by Sapphire Software Solutions, the functionality is also fantastic, with quick responses and top-notch services.

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

Following the initial discussion, the plan was clearly laid out and presented. They kept up with the project's maintenance even after it was completed. They also used to respond to questions and suggestions fast.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I serve as Administrator in Auxilium Convent High School and Junior College, Ahmednagar. I noticed that Our staff was buried under the files of fee structure of different grades during the peak fee payment weeks, so keeping that in mind we reached Sapphire Software Solutions to create a Fee management system. The school administration can now track the parents’ payments and generate reports accordingly.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We believe that any educational institution and management should upgrade from the traditional and outdated fee management system to a more compact, intelligent, and user-friendly controllable platform, therefore we turned to Sapphire Software Solutions for help.

SOLUTION

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

We found a company that could achieve our objectives without costing an arm and a leg and deliver results in a reasonable amount of time by searching the web. Therefore, we gave the job to Sapphire software solutions, whose team is lively and professional.

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

Instead of parents standing in queues to pay for their child's tuition or request for information, we wanted a fee management system that allowed them to do it online and also handle tasks of hat could handle tasks like easy receipt generation & fee refund management. With Sapphire, we got the same thing on our hands.

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

The project started with a UI/UX designer for the design phase, followed by several frontend and backend developers, and an experienced developer who oversaw the entire team. Our project manager was our point of contact throughout the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The cloud-based system has helped with the data security and safety features to the school management system. The software accomplished all the goals and requirements we had and has assisted in the overall management of the system with minimal effort.

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

Their professionalism was evident. They kept us informed, coordinated everything, and met our weekly goals. Their detail oriented approach ensured that everything ran smoothly.

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

Sapphire Software Solutions has made a significant impact on the overall efficiency of the organization. The employees at Sapphire Software Solutions are dedicated to their profession and show modern talents in their dedication to the product.

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

Our interactions with the services provided have been good and really satisfying.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

The coeducational day school where I work as Administrator, Kaynat Glorious Public School, was founded by the Kaynat Education Development Society in 2012. Our campus is located in Rajpura district Sambhal of Uttar Pradesh. To care for, develop, and educate people has been the guiding philosophy of Kaynat Education Development Society since 1985. To learn more about us, visit our website at https://kgpschool.com/.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sapphire Software Solutions?

To create a single, comprehensive mobile app An application that connects teachers, students, and management who are already registered with Kaynat Glorious Public School, Rajpura, Uttar Pradesh portal is available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vidyalaya.kaynatschool, allowing parents to actively participate in their child's academics.

SOLUTION

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

We wanted to engage with the best, for which thorough research and analysis was required. So me and my team working on it had Googled and contacted to 5 different IT companies, contacted everyone and found Sapphire the most close to matching our thought processes , they also showcased us similar work which was close to something we were trying to build and thenAfter conducting a Google search and contacting five different IT firms, we discovered that Sapphire came the closest to reflecting our current thought processes.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

A tap on the gadget can bring up the whole school management system. Circulars, classwork/homework, administrative tasks, student, teacher, and parent management, among other special features Exam schedules, fee status, results, result sheets, student behaviour, assignments, online fee payments, and fee invoices.

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

Sapphire Software Solution One designer, one developer for each of the iOS and Android operating systems, one team leader/project manager, and one business development manager acting as our main point of contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our expectations and requirements were met by the application, which also made overall management simple and required little work.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The only thing we did was review the tested modules' usability and applicability for our users, of it worked as we imagined it to be considering the friendliness and easy understanding. Everything else was done by Sapphire alone, well upto mark which was impressive.

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

Following the initial discussion, the project is clearly documented and demonstrated. They used to answer questions and ideas swiftly as well, even after the project completion they have been maintaining it till date.

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

Excellent support, prompt feedback, and high-quality services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I serve as Admin in Jay Somnath School, started in the year 1971 is among the oldest and most prestigious schools in Ahmedabad. Started in Maninagar 50 years ago with a humble strength of 50 students, it now has grown over to a family of 7000 students, teachers and staff and provides teaching facilities for primary, secondary and higher secondary level of education in Gujarati and English medium.

With the vision and mission of providing quality education for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, the school has successfully changed the lives of thousands of young aspiring minds who went on to become doctors, engineers, architects, charted accounts, home makers and succeeded in all fields of life.

With the strong focus on academic and extracurricular activities alike, the teachers focus on instilling each student with strong values and resilience for life. The school has played a big role in ascertaining that the highest quality education is available for each and every student. For more details, our facebook page is "https://www.facebook.com/Jaysomnathhighersecondaryschool/"

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

A highly efficient school management software that helps schools manage everything from student attendance, fees to maintaining employee and student records and ensuring parents of their children's safety and progress is important to us. And we approached The team with this vision, to develop this platform serving our needs of data management tasks of the campus.

SOLUTION

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

Using the internet, we conducted research on software agencies in our state. A price-performance ratio of Sapphire was the best of all the agencies that we interviewed.

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

Project started with the team first providing rough wireframes on the user flow on login as a student and as a staff member, user based access to various modules given, addition /removal of some features to start with a basic MVP, once we provided them a thumbs up they continued with the UI/UX designing followedby development.They being the master of technology suggested and developed the frontend with Angular and backend with .Net . They explained this will the best fit serving our purpose covering factors such as security and accoungtablility with a secure cloud storage, to which we agreed to.

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

We primarily communicated with the project manager. Besides him, two back-end developers and two front-end developers worked on the project. In order to meet the needs of the project, we would reduce or expand the team as necessary.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As a result of the rapid development process, the software has been able to improve productivity, reduce time spent maintaining records, enhance accuracy in organizing data, and facilitate teacher-student collaboration beyond the classroom. School management software like this is highly effective.

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

The team got acquainted with me as time went by and we were able to communicate directly via calls, mails and meet ups.

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

They communicated clearly and effectively with each other.  Clients are informed of the agency's processes, which are clearly defined.

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

We have already suggested Sapphire, so all they need to do now is keep up the wonderful work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our school in the Malappuram district offers a British Curriculum (University of Cambridge) and has integrated with CBSE. The students can have options of CBSE or IGCSE for the secondary certificate In Kerela State. This unique system you have setted up among others in the district.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We sought to digitalize the employees and management detail entering process using software to make it more streamlined, uniform, and efficient. With the current paid software lacking technical capability or an intuitive design, we chose to go the custom creation path. Our software was designed, developed, tested, and troubleshooted by the Sapphire team.

SOLUTION

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

Top development companies on Google search, we found few list and based on their experience in the domain, we needed to be sure we could select a company that could assist us and improve the system over time. The staff struck out as being adaptable and active, with the capacity to contribute ideas to help improve the final product.

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

The software has made it simpler to give correct data, reduce paperwork, and enable automatic updating. Employees can access papers, check their attendance, register in classes, seek time off, and more from anywhere. It gives workers total control over their administrative obligations, which raises their sense of pleasure and morale.

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

Initially, meetings with the team lead, and further with the project manager as well. Multiple zoom meetings, chat on skype with tech and sales team

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our project has received a lot of attention from their highly competent crew. The team is always very responsive. The initial phase of the software was completed successfully, and we have brought important new features and additions to the platform.

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

It was well communicated. We spoke frequently and closely. Overall, the creation process was pure bliss. Everyone disclosed their wants and requirements openly and submitted the support reports on time.

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

They take initiative, offer suggestions, and find answers. They conduct the necessary investigation to make things happen if there is something they are unaware of. They operate with moral principles.

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

No, nothing pops into my head. Throughout the engagement, I have been quite pleased with Sapphire's work.