Solwit SA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our first office was opened in 2013 and since then we've never stopped to develop innovative and important devices and apps which make the world a little bit better place.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Solwit SA?

We were in a need of seasoned backend developers with strong network backgrounds. Solwit engineers, with experience in automotive and cyber security and critical safe areas, were able to assist us in the project.

SOLUTION

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

Our collaboration with Solwit commenced when we sought a trusted technology partner for an automotive solution project. Solwit's engineers participated in many projects including safety-critical software for automotive and railway. Solwit's consultants supported our team with their experience. The project required excellent knowledge of technology and domain knowledge of cyber security. They had it.

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

We invited Solwit to join an ongoing project. They contributed to the project by drawing on their experience and passion for sound programming practices - ensuring that failure-free development was pursued and knowledge sharing was encouraged. Several code analysis tools and code coverage tools were used, resulting in high code quality.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

Solwit is our good partner and they offered us their experienced engineers. We can trust in their professionalism and the quality of their work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The result meets our needs. The automotive software we were developing for our client is resistant with external attacks. It is the highest quality code using Solwit’s safety-critical and automotive best practices.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Solwit’s Team was always very responsive. Their knowledge and experience positively impacted our whole team - they injected good practices and valuable insights into the entire project. They were like part of our team, fitting into our environment seamlessly!

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

We are impressed by Solwit’s attitude. Very individual and professional. We recognize Solwit as a reliable technology partner. Let the best evaluation of our cooperation with Solwit be that we invited them to our next project as a service provider. A competent team and a flexible approach definitely set them apart from the other companies available on the market.

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

Everything was excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

With over 150 rental car suppliers in our portfolio, Carnect is one of the most prominent market leaders in providing IT solutions for car rental companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The growth of both the industry and the company has led us to the need to automate repetitive invoicing activities. We were looking for a technology partner to solve a specific problem which required a technological solution. The challenge Solwit faced was ensuring that the software would work seamlessly with our existing systems.

SOLUTION

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

We have worked with Solwit on other projects, so we knew what to expect when handing them a project.

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

Solwit designed a solution that, along the lines of ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load), takes data from the customer's system, transforms it based on various business parameters, and, with this, creates appropriate requests to the other system.

The process had not been automated up to this point. We were required to complete each task manually, which was very challenging and could lead to human error, given the volume of invoices we are currently dealing with. Invoices and employee tasks surge as the company grows, and automation relieves employees of repetitive and tedious activities. Key facts about the project:

• Web application developed: backend in AWS, frontend Angular 14.
• Other technologies: DynamoDB, Amplify, AppSync, S3, AWS Lambda, .NET Core.

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

The team consisted of a senior developer from Solwit with full-stack skills, one tester, another tester from our side, and a Product Owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to Solwit's help, we were able to automate the invoicing process. We obtained a solution that brought our two systems together and revolutionized a cumbersome procedure. This allowed us to allocate the time and resources saved to tasks that are more engaging and impactful in terms of business development.

The software was delivered quickly - the whole development process took a month, due to the great work done by the Solwit developers, and also thanks to the strong commitment from our side. We received a complete system tailored to our requirements, additionally improved by the feedback of the developers we worked with. Although we knew exactly what we needed, enhancements were suggested, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our business.

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

The workflow between our team and Solwit was very effective. Instead of daily meetings typical of Agile, we kept in constant and direct contact via MS Teams. We settled the tasks in Jira so that everyone in the team could see the progress on an ongoing basis.

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

A high level of competence, availability, and punctuality are worth mentioning when describing Solwit SA.

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

Probably we could have prepared bit better specification in the first place.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

BIBUS MENOS Ltd. is a Polish-Swiss sales, production, and service company that has been operating on the Polish market for over 25 years. The holding company is active on the European and Asian markets, in more than 20 countries and thus, the organization boasts a broad experience in a multicultural environment. We deliver comprehensive services, i.e. design, production, implementation, maintenance, and warranty of services and products in the fields of, among others, mechatronics, and 3D printers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We aimed to provide devices that, in terms of performance and quality, would considerably outperform off-the-shelf 3D printers. On the market, one may find ready-made solutions for the parameterization of 3D printing. But the idea was to provide customers with a web application that would not only allow them to parameterize the printer but also to manage its tasks - which in the case of industrial printing is a substantial enhancement of work.

SOLUTION

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

Their professional approach at pricing level convinced us that they know what they do and they did this meny times.

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

The system contains the following functional modules:

1. User and system settings module - main system configuration settings and user management.
2. GUI - login panel, 3D viewer panel, manipulation tool panel, parameter editor panel, machine management, job queuing panel, user management panel.
3. Parameter editor module - saved to .json files.
4. Module for generating print data from 3D data and parameter files.
5. Machine management module - sending jobs to machines, viewing the current state of the machine, queuing jobs, viewing from IP camera placed in the machine.
6. Database - to record the history of jobs sent to the machine together with their parameters for the analytical module with data such as material consumption, scheduling of technical inspections based on time worked, recording system user and login data.

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

At all times the team involved a project manager, a business analyst, and a tester. The development team consisted of 4 programmers and 1 architect.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Solwit team developed and created a full-featured web-based software application for prepartion and parameterizetion tasks sent to 3D printers and for management of these printers over LAN. The application is fully compatible with the printer's embedded software. A printer application with a database was installed on the client's server. Said database features the storage of the history of tasks and errors sent by the machines in the network.

All tasks sent to the machine together with 3D files can be saved in a designated folder on the server in zipped archives together with files of information on the set of parameters used to perform a given job. In addition to this, the software saves new files of job parameters if the user modifies the default ones. It can also be installed on both Linux and Windows servers and works with either Apache Web Server or IIS.

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

The communication and project management was impeccable.

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

WE appreciate very much their straight forward approach to problem solving issues. When we had some primary problems with software implementation at our premises we could always count on their development team support onsite.

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

In or next project with Solwit team we will put more focus on functionality planning which was not done precise enough from our side.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

The Estyl.pl online store has existed since 2004. It is one of the first online stores in Poland and the fastest growing in the industry of professional hair, body and nail cosmetics as well as various accessories and hairdressing equipment. It offers over 4,000 products from over 90 brands. He has over 350,000 completed orders and tens of thousands of satisfied customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Solwit SA?

Along with the dynamic development of our company and the increasing number of products in our offer, we noticed the need to implement advanced analytical tools that would help us manage reports, e.g. coverage margin report and sales records.

To determine the profitability of sales, we obtain information on product prices from various sources: online price comparison websites, producer price lists, and our own sources. We needed a tool that would automatically collect this data in one place and quickly allow us to define our own pricing policy.

SOLUTION

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

We started with researching analytical tools and systems available on the market. We considered Snowflake, Power BI and BigQuery. We spoke with partner representatives of these technologies. Solwit prepared a dedicated system demo for us using BigQuery and Google Cloud Platform. We knew that they had experience in the implementation of such projects, including for the pharmaceutical industry. After comparing the offers, knowledge and experience of our partners, we decided on the solution proposed by Solwit.

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

The aim of the project was to obtain business reports allowing to increase the profitability of the company. So far, a team of analysts was involved in generating reports, which took up to several days to prepare the list. We wanted to see these reports faster in order to be able to make the right business decisions on an ongoing basis, depending on the changing market situation.

We needed an advanced analytical tool that would analyze information from various sources quickly and unattended. We wanted to implement the project without major investment expenditures. The rapid development of the company meant that information on the profitability of products introduced to our online store's offer has become a key element of management documents.

We wanted to consciously make commercial decisions. The margin predictions have a significant impact on the future of the business, which is why we decided to implement an advanced analytical system. We considered various technologies. Solwit recommended a solution based on Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery.

After watching a dedicated demo prepared by Solwit, we decided to implement this project. A system was created that automatically and periodically downloads data from many external systems. An unquestionable advantage of this solution is the lack of limitations in the number and type of data sources.

Previously, collecting data took several days, because it was done manually by our employees, and the preparation of reports integrating the data took up to several hours. Today, we receive transparent dashboards presenting structured data from Data Studio in a second, without involving the working time of people responsible for analytics.

As part of the project, our main analyst was trained in the field of Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery, thanks to which we can make changes on an ongoing basis. The simple handling of resources in the cloud by our employee allows us to develop the tool on our own.

Today, the system quickly transfers data to BigQuery, with low infrastructure maintenance costs. After implementing the system that allows us to analyze the most important data today, we decided to extend our cooperation with Solwit with new orders in the area of ​​data analytics.

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

On the part of Solwit, the following persons were involved in the project: GCP architect, GCP engineer and Project Manager. Data analysts and business stakeholders participated in the project on the client's side.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After just three months of cooperation with Solwit, we have implemented a satisfactory analytical tool in the assumed budget, which allows us to quickly generate reports. In cooperation with Solwit, we develop this tool by adapting it to the changing business environment. We did not incur any financial outlays related to infrastructure and licenses. All data is collected and processed in the GCP cloud.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We evaluate the cooperation with the Solwit team very positively. At the beginning of cooperation, he will find out

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

We evaluate the cooperation with the Solwit team very positively. At the beginning of our cooperation, we learned what the reporting implementation process looks like and we were trained in the use of GCP.

During the project, we received all the information, and each of our ideas was analyzed and implemented by Solwit, if possible. The team showed great knowledge and experience, as well as flexibility and openness to our business needs.

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

none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ZETO Lublin has existed since 1966. One of the first IT companies in Poland, which today serves primarily public administration institutions in the field of creating and maintaining systems for document circulation, purchasing platforms, personal data protection and dedicated software for business customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We implemented a project to create a purchasing platform with an external partner. Unfortunately, the selected supplier did not meet the expectations - functionalities were delivered with a delay, communication problems grew.

The Solwit company had a team of specialists "on the spot", which allowed us to accelerate the design work, and thus deliver the product on time. One of the goals of the project was to enable the generation of PDF files with the data obtained after completing the offer form on the purchasing platform.

We also needed to create offer forms with advanced validation, which depends on the mode of the purchasing procedure.

SOLUTION

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

We knew Solwit from previous conversations about other projects. We were aware that Solwit has a team of experienced .NET programmers, and we needed this technology. Additionally, they were available immediately, which was crucial from our point of view.

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

Before Solwit joined the project, it was carried out by another partner who did not deliver the results on time. Therefore, we decided to hand over the project to the engineers from Solwit. We provided them with the necessary documentation.

First, Solwit focused on a thorough code analysis and error correction. In the next step, Solwit started working on the construction of offer forms and their validation. The project was completed on time, the code quality complies with the requirements, all functionalities meet the assumed expectations, and the system works properly.

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

We worked directly with three backend / full stack developers and one frontend developer. Additionally, on the part of Solwit, a project manager with many years of experience in projects related to public procurement participated in the project.

We consulted every problem with them. They proposed solutions and provided everything we needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In just a few weeks, together with Solwit, we managed to close the project for our client. The delivery was questionable, but thanks to this, we can still provide services to our client from the public administration sector.

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

Cooperation with the Solwit’s team was smooth. Working meetings were held every day, during which strategic decisions were made, we shared ideas and found solutions to emerging problems.

Thanks to this, we observed the rapid progress of work, which resulted in delivering the effects on time at a very high level of quality.

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

We are impressed by the very quick response time - the frontend project started in less than 48 hours from the order. We are impressed by the high level of competence of the Solwit team and the transparency of communication at every stage of the project implementation.

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

The quality of the cooperation was great - no comments.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the general manager of FarmaProm, the first open and independent internet platform created for the Polish pharmaceutical market. FarmaProm provides modern tools (CRM, SFA and BI systems) for comprehensive management of pharmaceutical companies and professional tools for pharmacies (purchasing, data processing and analytical systems).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Solwit SA?

The overloaded transaction database held back further business development. Due to the overload any analysis of its content required too much time and drained too much resources to be performed during a work day - it had to be done at night.

Analysis of huge amounts of historical data was even more resource-intensive, making market forecasts impossible and business decisions much harder to make.

What were your goals for this project?

A scalable database, real-time data analysis, clear reports, chances in long-term perspective

SOLUTION

How did you select Solwit SA?

We met Solwit at the event. We found a reliable partner in them.

Describe the project in detail.

The solution BigQuery made it possible to analyse both historical and the current data in real-time - in a matter of seconds, instead of many hours as it had been before.

FarmaProm developed a new comprehensive Business Intelligence tool to produce dedicated management reports.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with the Cloud Architect, who consulted with us every problem we had. He proposed the solutions and delivered everything we needed. The highy competent person with a lot of knowledge.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New solution has created a spectrum of new business opportunities for FarmaProm and their clients. Also by using cognitive technologies it is currently possible to better predict market behavior.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager that was assigned to us was very easy to communicate with. He was always for us and answered every question we had.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The high level of knowledge, transporency of communication and their experience.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing comes to my mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

STS Gaming Group is a leading company in the gaming industry in CEE, providing betting services to over 1 million customers in Europe. The portfolio of the Group includes sportsbook, virtual sports, casino and live casino, a wide range of esports betting is run as well. Industry: Gaming

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Solwit designed and delivered a new service that helped to automate and speed up the payout process. Taking advantage of Google Cloud Platform the service proved to be secure, resilient and scalable.

SOLUTION

How did you select Solwit SA and what were the deciding factors?

We met one of Solwit’s managers. It was so nice talk that we decided to catch the occasion to accelerate our business with their help. It was worth it.

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

Solwit provided high-quality software that expanded the capabilities of the STSPay system by automating the payout of winnings.

The combination of our experience in transactional system development and flexibility of App Engine based solutions, made it possible to speed up transaction processing without compromising security systems.

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

We worked directly with the team leader of 3 full stack developers, who consulted with us every problem we had to solve. He proposed the solutions and delivered everything we needed. We also communiacted directly with the whole team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The payout time is three times faster. The transaction processing has been accellerated, without compromising security. The new data warehouse allows to better adjust the offer to customers' needs. The automation of the payout process lowered the costs of the service.

Customers may celebrate at the moment they win. 10x less workloads to be performed, 3x faster transaction delivery, significant transactional cost reduction and customer celebration at the moment of winning - that's what process automation actually means.

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

The project manager that was assigned to us was very easy to communicate with. He was always for us and answered every question we had. We have annual meetings, and we were updated about progress in the project step by step.

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

We were very impressed with the high level of knowledge, transparency of communication, tremendous experience and great team spirit.

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

Nothing I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a technology-based company with over 30 years of experience in international educational publishing business. We offer a complete suite of advanced software applications supporting all stages of ePublishing processes. I work in the international marketing department.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Solwit SA?

Our major target are educational publishing houses around the world that intend to create interactive versions of their traditional textbooks, coursebooks or any other printed matter. To do so, we needed to have a proven software, developed in line with the newest trends in technology and, most importantly, user friendly. That is the main point of our cooperation with Solwit. Additionally, Solwit develops our Learning Management Platform in terms of technology and infrastructure.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to focus on the development of our business, without devoting too much time to technology, servers and infrastructure.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We chose Solwit due to their enormous experience in working with some of the biggest companies around the world. The fact that they cooperate with, for instance, Google made them a partner we could trust.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Since we wanted to reach global markets relatively quickly, we needed a solution that not only would be reliable, but also had an astonishing array of features to go in line with different customer requirements. Moreover our product needed to evolve constantly, to be perfectly fit with changing needs of the market. Solwit delivered software that we still use, and will use in the next years. To be honest, we do not have the exact knowledge regarding the mechanics behind their solution, and, to be honest, that is the greatest advantage - we can focus on our growth, not worrying about the tech. When it comes to the specifics - Solwit developed the technology background for our two major tools - mAuthor - an authoring tool for publishers, and mCourser - our Learning Management System for educational institutions.

What was the team composition?

As the project has been continuing since a couple of years now, I believe there were a number of individuals involved. What is more, due to the dynamic changes in our cooperation (not only maintenance, but developing new features), there have been different teams involved. To my best knowledge, there are usually around 12 specialists cooperating closely or exclusively with our products.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The authoring tool that we use, and that was developed by Solwit, has been included in the Top 20 Authoring Tools list, held by Training Industry, for three consecutive years (2017, 2018 and 2019). The primary objective when creating the tool was to develop a solution that would allow non-IT specialists create interactive content (without programming skills). And exactly that was delivered by Solwit.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The arrangement of the project has been changing over the time of cooperation, however the high effectiveness has always been ensured.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their reliability stands out; they have as little downtime as possible to deliver results on time.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We do not have any major complaints - a trustworthy partner we are not going to change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the R&D Manager of Engineo sp. z o.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Engineo is a company that serves as a research and development center for the bicycle industry. The company manages new products comprehensively - from generating ideas to creating design documentation and implementing concepts into series production.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Solwit SA to accomplish?

• develop an application to manage ultramodern and intelligent electric bikes
• test an application for the best user experience
• scalability - successive versions of models must work effortlessly with the application

SOLUTION

How did you find Solwit SA?

Public Tender Boards

Why did you select Solwit SA over others?

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

How many teammates from Solwit SA were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We wanted to create a mobile application for cyclists using electric bikes, which required Solwit to design it both for usability and safety. It was up to Solwit to complete the product comprehensively – going from the design (business analysis, creation of the UX/UI layer) through coding and testing, as well as support for the launch of the finished application in the Google and Apple stores.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We have fully scalable mobile app that allows to manage electric bike by one user and to create a garage, manage more bikes, rent them out, and monitor them.

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

We began our collaboration with a workshop combined with business analysis. This clarified our expectations, allowing us to quickly move forward with the project. Over the course of the development process, we were in constant contact with the Solwit team. 

Changes were responded to regularly, and they suggested improvements as well. Solwit delivered a working product in six months - the deadline was crucial due to the implementation of the entire project under EU funds. We appreciate our partner's reliability and technical expertise. Subsequent stages were delivered on time and with meticulous attention to detail.

What was your primary form of communication with Solwit SA?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We wanted our app to be scalable and usable for future developments and were looking for a supplier who could handle prototype work - Solwit SA proved to be 100% capable. We strongly recommend Solwit as a competent and committed partner in implementing innovative technology projects.

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

No