Whether it’s scaling your team, migrating to cloud, software engineering or building AI-automated systems, Sphere has got you covered at every step of the digital transformation journey.
Drive your sustainable digital transformation with focus on innovation and scale.
Our team will support you at every step on the way: brainstorming ideas, locking down the engineering solution, designing, deploying infrastructure, and keeping things running smoothly after launch—we're here to collab and bring your vision to life.
Our core services:
Consulting
Identify the competition, get external expertise, and increase the value of your business by identifying opportunities.
Engineering
End-to-end product delivery, whether it’s web or mobile. We cover every step for architecture, design, development, and QA, following CI/CD methodologies.
Cloud Migration
Future proof your infrastructure by exploring Cloud opportunities and making it secure, compliant, and efficient.
AI Innovation
Take advantage of AI-boom and bring your software solutions to the next level with automation and improved standardization.
Sphere is the team of leaders
We understand that actions speak louder than words and numbers but here are some key facts about us.
19 Years of Excellence - We went through some major crises and pandemics but still growing and delivering outstanding results.
94% Satisfaction Rate - The majority of our clients do not limit themselves to one year contract but for two or three.
200+ Senior Specialists - Our globally distributed team comprises pre-vetted Senior specialists with leadership skills.
230 Delivered Projects - From small startups to businesses with $60 million in revenue, we find an approach to any client.
Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
250 - 999
Locations
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Year founded
Founded 2005
Languages
1 Language that we service
English
1 Locations
Sunny Isles Beach , FL
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
Undisclosed
Rating for cost
4.8
/5
What Clients Have Said
Sphere Software offers competitive pricing with project costs typically ranging from $35,000 to $500,000. Clients highlight good value for cost, effective communication, and high-quality deliverables, indicating strong overall value relative to investment.
Clients value Sphere's adaptability to changing project requirements and their flexibility in scaling resources up or down as needed. This flexibility provides clients with the ability to manage costs effectively while still achieving project goals.
High-Quality Deliverables
Sphere consistently delivers high-quality work, meeting client expectations. Their attention to detail and ability to produce clean, efficient code is frequently highlighted, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Strong Client Relationships
Sphere is praised for building strong, collegial relationships with clients. Their team is described as personable and committed to client success, fostering long-term partnerships.
Expertise in Various Technologies
Sphere Software has demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of technologies, including Ruby on Rails, Go, Node.js, and AWS. Clients appreciate their ability to handle complex projects involving cloud infrastructures, machine learning, and blockchain effectively.
Integration with Client Teams
Sphere's team members are noted for integrating well with client teams, often becoming a core part of the client's operations. Their ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively is a recurring theme.
Skill Shortages in Specific Areas
Some clients noted occasional challenges in finding developers with the specific skills needed, particularly for newer technologies. However, Sphere's ability to quickly address these gaps mitigates the concern.
“They listened to what we needed and proactively took charge of the project.”
Aug 9, 2019
CEO, B2B Marketing Agency
Anonymous
Advertising & marketing
Aurora, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Sphere Software conducted an audit of a company’s technology assets, evaluating the quality and cost of each product. They interviewed customers and reviewed code to ensure the technology met expectations.
Sphere Software maintained clear communication and had excellent project management. They worked quickly and thoroughly, providing numerous services in a short period of time. Their work will most likely save $750,000 in an acquisition negation, making the partnership well worth it.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of a marketing agency that mainly does B2B lead generation for technical companies.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Sphere Software?
We were considering acquiring another agency with a number of technology assets, and we wanted a partner who could conduct our technical due diligence and ensure we were getting what we wanted.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We had a general understanding of the technology owned by the company we were acquiring, but Sphere Software came on as the technical brain to establish the credibility of our management team. They conducted research to determine how the products were built and what it would cost to maintain and grow them. They provided estimations on what it would take to integrate the products with our own technology and even evaluated the quality of the existing code. They collected as much information as possible, including through customer interviews and an audit of the other agency’s books.
Their code review was comprehensive and thorough, evaluating the code of multiple applications and in various languages, such as Ruby on Rails and Elixir. Their valuation also probed the database and a number of web agents, ensuring that what we were buying from the company would be able to do what they said it could.
What is the team composition?
We worked with numerous individuals, including a technical lead and experts in frontend development, databases, mobile apps, UI, and Jira. We also hired a few business analysts.
How did you come to work with Sphere Software?
I’d heard about them before and knew some of their previous work. When we started this project, we had a conversation, and they seemed like a good fit, so I hired them.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $65,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project lasted from February–June 2019.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Based on the due diligence they performed, they found that the other agency’s valuation expectations were far too high. They pulled together a number of red flags, which we’ve been able to reference in our negotiations with the other company. As of now, it looks like Sphere Software will end up saving us about $750,000 when the revised acquisition is finalized.
How did Sphere Software perform from a project management standpoint?
We had no issues with their project management; they were always spot on. We used Jira, Slack, and Confluence to communicate and manage the project.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They listened to what we needed and proactively took charge of the project.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can’t think of any ways they could’ve improved.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
If possible, hire someone on your end to be solely dedicated to interfacing with Sphere Software. We didn’t have a position like that, so I often delayed their progress because I had my daily responsibilities as well.
"The communication was excellent, and they have exceeded our expectations in every measure."
Feb 11, 2025
VP of Engineering, Shoptelligence
Filip Szalewicz
Software
Ann Arbor, Michigan
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sphere provides DevOps and cloud infrastructure improvement for an AI company. The team has helped modernize deployment clusters on the Google Cloud Platform and enhance core APIs.
Sphere has helped reduce the need for engineering involvement in system operations to less than two hours per week. They have also improved the security of deployed systems infrastructure. Sphere's team tightly integrates with the client's team and participates in daily stand-ups and meetings.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP of Engineering of Shoptelligence
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Personalized Style Inspiration Delivered by Artificial Intelligence.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sphere to accomplish?
DevOps and cloud infrastructure improvement
Technical product development
SOLUTION
How did you find Sphere?
Referral
Why did you select Sphere over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Quality of Candidates
How many teammates from Sphere were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Sphere has been a game-changer for our engineering team. They've helped us modernize our deployment clusters on Google Cloud Platform. Their expertise was crucial in embedding security into our DevSecOps practices, enhancing our CI/CD pipelines and ensuring that our deployments are not just faster but also much more secure.
On the development front, Sphere's technical resources assisted in enhancing our core APIs and improved our omnichannel marketing tools. They've also been instrumental in upgrading our internal system management tools, providing us with improved system operations and materially reduced burden on our engineering team.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Reduced the need for engineering involvement in system operations to less than 2 hours per week
Enabled non-engineers to operate complex internal systems with ease
Improved security of deployed systems infrastructure to meet and exceed independently administered security audit
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The technical resources provided were tightly integrated into our engineering teams, participating in daily standups and other meetings on as needed basis. The communication was excellent, and they have exceeded our expectations in every measure.
What was your primary form of communication with Sphere?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Sphere is a great partner, their approach is to understand your needs first and facilitate the best possible approach to provide the most value. Access to high quality technical resources was excellent.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Sphere could have done differently?
None
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Case Management System Standardization for Family Law Firm
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Dec. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Everyone we’ve worked with at Sphere has been incredibly skilled; they've always delivered quality work."
Jun 16, 2022
Operations & Staff Director, STG Divorce Law
Ben Wadington
Legal
Naperville, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sphere Partners has helped a family law firm with their case management needs. The team has connected Clio Manage to the company's Monday.com master board via Integromat, syncing data between the two platforms.
With Sphere Partners' help, the company has gained a simplified case management system. They've also enjoyed a better automatic task creation feature. The team's workflow, communication, and ability to meet deadlines are excellent, resulting in a fruitful relationship between them and the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the Operations & Staff Director for a family law firm. We have multiple locations across the Chicagoland area.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sphere Partners, and what were your goals?
We hired Sphere to sync data between Clio and Monday.com. Our goals were to standardize case management, automate task creation, and visualize workloads for each attorney, paralegal, client, case type, etc.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We asked Monday.com for a recommendation and Sphere was on top of the list. Since the recommendation came directly from Monday.com, that was the deciding factor.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
They connected Clio Manage to Monday.com via Integromat. When we open a new matter in Clio Manage, it gets added to a master board on Monday.com automatically. When the case type is specified in Clio Manage, a custom set of tasks is created, specific to each type of case.
When responsibilities and roles change in Clio Manage, they get synced to Monday.com. We are able to see a high-level view of all cases and then filter by a responsible attorney, paralegal, and other metrics. We are also able to see each paralegal's tasks on separate boards to drill down further.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I have worked with two business development managers from Sphere as well as two developers.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Sphere has helped us simplify several of our most cumbersome and complicated workflows. By connecting our practice management software to Monday.com, Sphere has allowed us to automatically sync data and tasks from one platform to another.
As a result of Sphere’s work, we can standardize case management, automate task creation, and visualize workloads in a way we never thought possible. We’re able to see workloads for each attorney and paralegal and the status of each case in one place, and we’re able to filter that data by client, case type, and many other metrics.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Project management style, communication, and timeliness are all excellent.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Everyone we’ve worked with at Sphere has been incredibly skilled; they've always delivered quality work. Sphere has been readily available to tackle our most painful projects with great communication and cooperation. Highest recommendation possible!
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No areas for improvement or something they could have done differently.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
NetSuite Integration for Engineering Company
Cloud Consulting & SI
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. - June 2021
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their team's dedication to our organization's success was apparent throughout the entire project."
Sep 16, 2021
Deputy CEO, Engineering Company
Anonymous
Engineering
Miami, Florida
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sphere Partners was tasked with transferring an engineering company's business processes to a NetSuite ERP platform. The client wanted a scalable platform that would quicken their internal production.
Sphere Partners provided a seamless platform that was visible to the client company-wide. As expected, the platform increased efficiency and automation for the client. They were also very responsive with communication and have been hitting their timelines as required.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Deputy CEO of global engineering company that builds and supports electric grid stations
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sphere Partners?
The complexities of our business processes required significant customizations to NetSuite ERP. platform. The challenge for the business was not just to be responsive and agile, but to ensure that we could scale, at pace, without disproportionately adding to the no producing side of the business. We needed a system which would manage all aspects of our business, a system that would facilitate a flow of data from A, to B, to Z and gave our management team visibility of critical information to make informed strategic decisions.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We selected Sphere Partners team, a certified NetSuite partner to assist us with upgrade to NetSuite, customizations and integrations. After interviewing several Netsuite partners, we decided to go with Sphere Partners because of it's breadth of Netsuite knowledge and transparent communication practices.
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
Sphere's team experience in our industry was very important, as well as their passion for our business. The team was clearly invested in the success of our company beyond the system implementation. They didn't just deliver what we asked for, they listened to what were looking to achieve and then advised us the best way to go about that, both for the immediate and longer term.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We had a dedicated client partner, project manager and 3 implementation consultants
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Better and more efficient reporting
Complete company-wide visibility
Seamless anywhere access to Netsuite for our remote workforce
Expansive administrative functions and control
Increased efficiency and automation
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Sphere Partners team is very easy to communicate with, very responsive and they hit their timelines. If we had a problem and it is not their expertise, they will find the right person to get the problem solved.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Sphere team led us through the ERP upgrade process, from the initial system evaluation through go-live. Their team's dedication to our organization's success was apparent throughout the entire project. I would recommend Sphere to anyone looking for a Netsuite implementation partner.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Sphere had smooth delivery and good quality account management
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
AWS Development for Data Analytics Startup
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. - Apr. 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their high level of expertise and attention to detail was amazing."
Apr 8, 2021
CTO, Data Analytics Startup
Vladimir Shulman
IT Services
Israel
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A data analytics startup partnered with Sphere Partners to implement their AWS backend from scratch.
Sphere Partners was able to deliver the project in a timely manner despite the client adding more requirements as their engagement continued. The team was transparent when it comes to their process and time management. They utilized various communication and project management tools.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
CTO of a data analytics startup.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sphere Partners, and what were your goals?
We didn't have the capacity to implement AWS backend from scratch for one of our major projects and looked for highly skilled developers to outsource the project.
SOLUTION
How did you select Sphere Partners and what were the deciding factors?
I'm familiar with Sphere for some time now and personally familiar with Sphere management, so it was an easy choice for me. The main consideration was first of all trust, second quality and speed with the right compromise between the two.
Price was also important, but it was not the main criteria for us. Sphere's engineers demonstrated high level from the initial discussions of the project so I felt we are in good hands.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
AWS Serverless backend
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We had one architect/pm, one developer, and one QA engineer
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
During the project, I added more requirements as they were discovered. At all times I had clear visibility of the process, time spent, and time left. So the project was delivered on schedule with no unpleasant surprises according to our requirements.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
We had daily 0.5-1 hour meetings with the PM and the developer. Communication was done over slack and zoom. We could use Jira but I really didn't need it as everything was reported and explained all the time and I knew where we stand all the time.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their high level of expertise and attention to detail was amazing. We probably could get better price in other place, but delivery on time and with high quality saves lots of money for debugging later... So it was well worth it.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
To clarify: I'm a very happy client, but not project without some minor mistakes and in this case we also had minor setback where intermediate version had some unexpected bugs which slipped under everyone's radar. But they fixed them immediately treating it with super high priority and super short response time... So that's another important property of high standards dev team.
RATINGS
5.0
"Very happy with the result. High quality and on time!"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"We were very impressed with the quality of the delivered project"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Given that we kept adding features it was hard to make it on time, but they did!"
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
"Sphere isn't low cost. But the deliverable quality is well worth it"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"We got what we came for. We are a happy client
Cloud Consulting for Community Media Center
Cloud Consulting & SI
Less than $10,000
July 2020 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Everyone I spoke with was personable and friendly and understood the challenges of a small business."
Jan 28, 2021
General Manager, 1623 Studios
Maureen Aylward
Media
Gloucester, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A community media center needed a cloud-based project management and communication program once the team went fully remote due to the lockdowns. They partnered with Sphere Partners to provide the system.
The company was able to launch the website internally and all their internal team members are trained in updating the projects. The company appreciated how the Sphere Partners team came across as colleagues during the project as every person was friendly and personable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the General Manager of 1623 Studios, a community media center based in Gloucester, MA. 1623 Studios serves the Cape Ann community with media services through its social media platforms and three cable TV stations, while providing access to local municipal meetings and updates.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sphere Partners?
1623 Studios has a small team, yet we work on complex projects across the organization. Once we went all remote in March 2020, the team needed a cloud-based project management and communication program to help us keep projects moving forward while maintaining efficient and effective communication.
We also needed a CRM that would grow with us. Through research, we identified monday.com and HubSpot as the programs we needed. Yet, making room for the training and implementation work was a bit daunting. Luckily, monday.com has approved partners to help new users.
I interviewed three companies in my search for assistance, but only one really stood out: Sphere Partners. Sphere knew exactly what we needed to do to get started. Working with Sphere's consultant assigned to our project, I was able to quickly learn the platform, understand how to design boards, and set up the entire system, which included integrations with HubSpot and Constant Contact.
What were your goals for this project?
The goals were simple at first: get monday.com and HubSpot active and connected. We identified the reduction in email communication as a goal, as well as tracking and logging communication related to ongoing projects.
Monday.com is a great tool to do this. The more the team uses monday as its main communication tool, the more informed the team is.
SOLUTION
How did you select Sphere Partners?
Sphere Partners stood out among the other monday.com approved partners that I interviewed. We already knew we wanted to use monday.com and HubSpot, so the search was to find the best match. The deciding factor? Sphere Partners uses monday.com and HubSpot internally.
Describe the project in detail.
I was the lead for the project both for the research and selection of the tools and in identifying and hiring the vendor. Sphere was brought on to help us maximize the use of monday.com and design the boards for us.
The goal was transparency of projects across the organization as well as simplifying communications related to projects. Sphere's board designs and recommended workflows set us up for success once the boards were active and ready to use.
What was the team composition?
My team consisted of our technical director and the production manager. As head of operations, I was the team lead. We worked with one Sphere consultant who served as the board designer for monday.com and helped us with getting the HubSpot CRM and marketing hub up and running. When we hit a snag on something, she would consult internally and get back to me.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We just launched monday.com internally and we have 100 percent usage so far. Every team member is trained and is using the boards to update projects and communicating.
As we get better at using the monday.com tools, I think we will increase productivity across the organization. So far, with our team all remote, monday.com is a best-case scenario that improved our overall output.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The Sphere project manager/consultant was swift in setting up our boards which excelerated both jumping into monday and learning how to use the system. We utilized monday as a communication tool to identify questions and issues.
We also set up regular meetings on Zoom to utilize screen sharing for learning and training.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Sphere Partners came across as colleagues from the beginning of our working relationship. Everyone I spoke with was personable and friendly and understood the challenges of a small business.
I think this is vitally important for small groups like ours that need powerful tools but perhaps do not have the time to invest in learning it all. Sphere easily met our expectations and have been a joy to work with.
Are there any areas for improvement?
One improvement, which I think organizations should discuss with a vendor like this one, is to ask for help in determining a realistic timeframe for the project. My initial forecasts for completion were way off and having direction in this area would have been helpful to set realistic expectations for my team.
RATINGS
4.5
"Excellent organization that I will work with again if I have the chance"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"great direction and attention to my project"
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
"Available for calls and meetings"
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
"It was a big purchase for us but worth it."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I will recommend them.
Dev Support for Online Wall Decor Manufacturer
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - Feb. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were attentive and took the time to understand our business first."
Jul 13, 2020
CFO, iCanvas
Peter Razumovskiy
Consumer Products
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Sphere Software helped customize the client’s NetSuite CRM so that they could better track the royalties earned by artists.
Sphere Software’s work met all the client’s needs and fulfilled the requirements. They were strategic and took the time to understand the client’s business before beginning their work.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CFO at an e-commerce wall decor company. We manufacture and sell products such as canvas prints through our website and partner sites.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Sphere Software?
We wanted to customize our NetSuite system. We work with artists all over the world, and we wanted to have a CRM system that made it easier to keep track of royalty payments.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
They developed a product that allows us to view our relationships with different artists and accurately report to them the royalties that they’ve earned. We can also view the different contracts and other data.
What is the team composition?
Katya (Director of Operations) was our main point of contact. She liaised with the development team.
How did you come to work with Sphere Software?
I met the owner of the company through my network at a conference. When the need for this project arose, I reached out to Sphere Software first. We looked at another company as well, but Sphere Software easily understood our business model.
How much have you invested with them?
We invested around $35,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them in January 2020, and they completed their work in February of the same year.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The quality of work was good. There were a few things that we had to tinker with after the project was completed, but the changes we made were minimal. They delivered within the scope that we expected. I have everything I need to report information appropriately to the artists we work with.
They were attentive and took the time to understand our business first.
How did Sphere Software perform from a project management standpoint?
We communicated primarily through Zoom. Internally, they have project management software that helps them stay on track. They provided updates at least weekly, sometimes more frequently.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They were a strategic resource that helped us tailor the tool to our needs. Katya was a dedicated project manager, and I felt that she was dedicated to our partnership.
Are there any areas they could improve?
At the moment, I can’t think of something that I could fairly criticize them for.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be upfront about your business model and how the project fits into the greater needs of your business. Don’t be stingy with information or how the project will impact your business longterm.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Platform Dev for Compliance Management Company
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - Apr. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They provided important strategic recommendations and were able to execute to the fullest potential."
Jun 5, 2020
Head of Compliance, Compliance Management Company
Anonymous
Manufacturing
Wheeling, Illinois
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sphere Software provided software development. This has included designing, developing, and implementing a cloud-based compliance management system. They provided software compliance and QA services.
The automated system has conserved internal costs and hours of manual labor. An agile team, Sphere Software kept the client well informed throughout the project. They served as an integral partner, supporting each step of the process.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are a third-generation privately-owned US-based manufacturer of high-performance superabrasive lapping, grinding, honing, and polishing products and related machinery and accessories.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sphere Software?
We hired Sphere to work on several projects to help us automate various manual processes, including the development of a compliance management system.
What were your goals for this project?
The goal of the project was to define, design, and implement custom cloud-based systems for managing some of our processes and compliance system.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We did the initial research and identified seven potential partners and decided to proceed with the Sphere.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Sphere provided business analysis and requirements gathering, infrasTtructure architecture and design, security compliance, software development, and quality assurance.
What was the team composition?
The team consisted of a project manager, architect, two developers, QA engineer, and part-time designer.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
It allowed us to save the significant costs of manual work and manual processes from the automation provided, as well as saved us thousands of labor hours.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Engis defined the project objectives and Sphere managed the project using agile and scrum methodology in addition to providing us regular updates through Jira.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Sphere was a key partner on a strategic level and on the implementation side. They provided important strategic recommendations and were able to execute to the fullest potential.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Sphere was great! I don't have any suggestions on how to improve the team.
RATINGS
5.0
"I was thoroughly impressed with their work!"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Creative and excellent attention to detail!"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"They provided competitive pricing."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Very likely!
Custom Software Development for Late Payments Company
Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They’ve investigated the product and asked questions so they know exactly what we want to build.”
Oct 21, 2019
Founder, Late Payments Company
Anonymous
Financial services
United Kingdom
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Sphere Software uses Python and Node.js to create a custom system that automates emails and text messages. With many versions in testing, the platform includes VoIP and records data uploaded to the cloud.
Although development is still in progress, Sphere Software has tackled several challenges successfully. They worked closely with their partners to define project scope and develop wireframes. Professional and organized, their team is highly recommended.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of a company that specializes in late payments and digital debt collection. We help clients collect late payments, invoice financing, and manage their online marketplaces. We’re hoping to offer a white label collection.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Sphere Software?
As part of our process, I hired Sphere Software to advise our team and provide a full-stack development for our MVP.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
The project began with a consultation and they helped me create the proper wireframes. Once that was finalized, we used Python and Node.js for development. We created automated emails that could be sent at different times. The database will reflect information that has been uploaded to the cloud through a CSV file. We also created a text messaging system and integrated a third-party provider for VoIP.
Right now, we’re working on a feature that would enable the automated emails to include different logos for our white labeling efforts. We've tried a few iterations of the wireframes and are trying to determine what would work best.
What is the team composition?
We had a business analyst, a data scientist, and two backend engineers working on our project.
How did you come to work with Sphere Software?
A friend of mine worked with them before and referred them to me. I did some research and noticed that they had an office both in the US and Eastern Europe. When we met, they quickly understood the scope of the project and what they needed to do to meet our project goals.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent about $280,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started in January 2019 and the project is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The project hasn’t been launched yet, but I recently tested the automated email flow. We’ve managed to solve about half the problem, and the second half is a work in progress. We faced a few challenges because the text message system needed to go through a US server, but Sphere Software was able to resolve it quickly. We're currently testing different wireframes that would support the logos for the white labeling aspect of our business.
How did Sphere Software perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re professional, organized, receptive, and articulate. They’ve investigated the product and asked questions so they know exactly what we want to build. They took their time to propose how to take the project forward and walked me through the process using a slide show. We have a scheduled call every two weeks on Zoom and share screens.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their first impression is outstandingly professional.
Are there any areas they could improve?
It would be nice to have a system or mobile management tool that would help us track their progress.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Definitely go ahead and contact them.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They integrated all of my feedback. Despite a lot of challenging tasks, and they were able to adjust quickly to all of my comments."
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
"Their deliverables were always on time, even when the project required more work."
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"Although substantial, the cost is justifiable."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"If they’re trying to achieve a quality product in a certain time period, they’ll get a solid deliverable from Sphere Software.
NetSuite Migration for Marketing Agency
Application Management & Support
$10,000 to $49,999
June - Aug. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The project was completed on schedule and on budget."
Sep 26, 2019
General Manager, Macon Raine
Anonymous
Advertising & marketing
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sphere Software assisted in transitioning a company from QuickBooks to NetSuite. The process condensed the client's CRM and accounting to one analytics-enabled platform.
Sphere Software completed the project on schedule. Their team collaborated effectively with scrum boards and communicated constantly.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the managing director of a growing marketing agency
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sphere Software?
We wanted to make the migration from Quickbooks to Netsuite.
What were your goals for this project?
We were tired of fighting quickbooks to do what we wanted so we decided to move to Netsuite. Our goal with NetSuite's cloud solution was to lower cost, streamline key business processes, boost productivity and be more competitive. We also wanted one unified platform instead of CRM, accounting, etc.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We had a pre-existing relationship with Sphere - we trusted them to make this process painless.
Describe the project in detail.
We struggled with limitations in reporting, audit trails, and customization. We needed automation, financial consolidation across two business units and better visibility to make informed data-driven decisions. We also wanted better visibility via dashboards and wanted better reporting on real-time data and drill down to understand what’s going on across the business.
What was the team composition?
We were assigned a project manager, a senior netsuite consultant, and two developers.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project was completed on schedule and on budget. It went fast and we were able to cut over to the new system almost immediately (with a little fine-tuning)
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Project collaboration was facilitated via Jira scrum boards. The workflow was efficient.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Schedules and deadlines were met - near constant communication kept everyone up to date on all milestones.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Everything can always be done faster but I think in this case, they did everything according to mutual plan and schedule
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"The project was smooth - no drama at all"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Nearly constant communication kept everyone on the same page"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"I feel the service was priced fairly"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I am likely to refer Sphere
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