TekRevol

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a professional educator, reading specialist, and entrepreneur. I'm creating a mobile and web app for the educational arena, which is essentially a reading app to help struggling readers, children, or people with dyslexia or other reading disabilities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TekRevol?

I hired TekRevol to design, develop, and launch the app according to my ideas and help bring them to fruition. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I initially gave TekRevol concrete information on ways I personally work with children. Based on discussions and videos of my work, the team is responsible for interpreting my work into an app appealing to young learners. The app will be gamified and include gaming aspects to help intrigued young children continue to use it. TekRevol is in the design phase and plans to launch the app in the summer.

The app will be able to provide immediate feedback to the user. TekRevol uses AI to build the app, so when users are learning how to read certain words or phrases, the app gives them positive reinforcement and correction right on the spot if they make an error — it'll be like having a built-in tutor within the app. The app will be compatible with iOS, Android, and web platforms. I'll work with TekRevol on marketing, and the team has designed a landing page that will soon be launched.

What is the team composition?

I've worked with a teammate on the marketing side who took my initial ideas and presented them to the project management team. I also work with a project manager and two other teammates in our calls, including Areeb (Game & Narrative Designer). I know a bigger team works on our project's design and development, although I don't interact with them directly. 

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

I was trying to find reputable team companies and came across Clutch. After reading TekRevol's reviews by former clients, I narrowed my selection to them and two other companies from Houston and Seattle. I selected TekRevol because I met Ryan (Partner) on our first meeting and was impressed that the company's owner took the time to sit with me. We had several negotiation meetings because I wanted to ensure I selected the right company for my project.
How much have you invested with them?

I've spent around $60,000 on this project, and I'll spend more on marketing expenses. 

What is the status of this engagement? 
I started discussions with TekRevol in January 2024. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All the work TekRevol has shared with me is top-notch. The app's design is eye-catching and engaging, and I can tell it's high quality. The landing page the team has created for me is nice-looking, and I can't wait to put it live. TekRevol's work is impressive. I like that TekRevol offers different services besides app development and also has a marketing department. I like that the team can provide what I need for this project.

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

TekRevol is very organized. I can communicate with the team via email and phone calls, but most of our communication occurs through Asana. I have an account, and if I need to email the team, I do it through Asana. I like that every aspect of the project is in one place and organized; it's the best way to communicate and ensure we don't miss work. 

TekRevol meets deadlines and is flexible, too. We've missed deadlines because I couldn't deliver something, and the team has been flexible with me. On the rare occasions that TekRevol has missed a deadline, I'm flexible with them, too. The team is usually on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

TekRevol is customer service-driven and answers all my questions. Most of the time, I contact my project management team, and if there is something I think they can't address, I contact Ryan, who has been super responsive. I'm very happy with TekRevol. I like that the team always resolves issues and ensures I'm satisfied as a customer. The team does everything they can to deliver a good product and has corrected things I wasn't satisfied with from their initial presentation. 

TekRevol is very professional and seems genuinely invested in the success of my product. In the long run, if I'm successful, I'll most likely go back to TekRevol to build another app, recommend them, or hire them to maintain the app. The team is very invested in helping customers do well, not only from a business standpoint.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything TekRevol can improve. When I wasn't happy with the app's direction, I expressed it to TekRevol, and they assigned me a new project management team. The new project manager overhauled the project's entire idea and is a good listener, making the project according to my envisioning. I don't have constructive feedback because TekRevol is doing everything right. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest ensuring you understand what you're trying to develop so you can covey it as detailed as possible to TekRevol. I also recommend engaging with the team as often as you need and being present. The team will send you many emails and questions because they need to understand how to build the app properly, and you, as a customer, need to be engaging too. 

You can't speak with the team once and hope they build the app alone. Engaging with TekRevol on a weekly basis is helpful because you'll be informed about the project and will not find any surprises.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Party Lux, a party-hosting company. We’re a nightlife app that brings together all the best clubs, bars, and house parties.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with TekRevol?

We were growing faster than we thought we would, and we only had one coder working on our app's progression. We realized we would need a team of coders, project managers, and analysts to continue developing our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekRevol provides app design and development for an iOS and Android product. To jumpstart this project, we’ve provided them with a source code of a platform we already had, and they’ve taken that to enhance it and address any bugs or defects within to improve it. We’ll keep on working together to scale up our app.

What was the team composition? 

We’ve been in contact with mainly 2–3 members of TekRevol’s team, including Adeen (Project Manager), but a larger group worked on the development of the app and product analysis.

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

After some research, we found that TekRevol was the best option for what we wanted to do.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent around $15,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TekRevol has done an amazing job so far. With our growing expansion in the Middle East, they’ve been instrumental in solving crashes, doing design fixes, or implementing user feedback. In addition, the team is great at implementing new features.

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

Every time I ask for something from TekRevol’s team, they get it done within that day or the next one based on availability and working hours. Regarding tools, they provide a chat service that has all the credentials, progress, and materials updated on a daily basis.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review? 

Adeen is very communicative, informative, helpful, and responsive to my inquiries.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I love TekRevol’s structure and transparency with the project’s progress.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They can be more accurate with the dates for the deadlines we agree on. The team could better foresee the app’s development complications to provide a realistic time frame. Other than that, they’ve been great.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a clear idea of what you want and share it with TekRevol; they’ll be able to make it come to life.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a faculty member at a university.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TekRevol?

We needed support to develop a mobile application with the goal of conducting surveys to our students regarding one of our programs.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekRevol is developing iOS and Android applications from scratch that collect data from students and provide financial literacy and educational material. TekRevol has finished the data and is testing the beta version apps and seeking feedback from students. 

What is the team composition?

I was mainly in contact with Elena (Senior Project Manager) and Areeba (Project Manager). We worked with around 6–7 teammates overall.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $30,000 on this project.

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

I came across a Facebook post from TekRevol and then received an email from their marketing team. We received work proposals from 6–7 different companies, and TekRevol's proposal aligned with our project's vision. 

What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with TekRevol in October 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TekRevol has delivered a beta version of the app as described in the project's requirements. The team delivers good quality work and meets my expectations. Overall, TekRevol is professional, and I'd definitely work with them again.

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

TekRevol delivers work on time with a tight turnaround time and is responsive to our change requests. The team stays on budget, and we haven't encountered any surprises. We communicate via email and text messages, to which TekRevol usually responds within 15 minutes. We also have weekly Zoom meetings and use Asana for project management. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for TekRevol to improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I recommend clients have a clear idea or vision of what they want to accomplish and ensure every aspect of the project is spelled out. Lay out the work clearly because it's difficult to change things once the project starts. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a gift registry platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TekRevol?

We needed help with mobile app design and development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekRevol has handled the app development from start to finish, including design and execution. Initially, we shared the discovery needs and showed TekRevol the storyboard we had in mind and how the app was intended to work. Then, they came back with design options and started the framework.

We’re currently going through the alpha phase. TekRevol uses React and Figma to build the app for iOS. The app aims to help people remember what they need to get for their friends and family. Users can log in, upload contacts, and add things to the registry.

What is the team composition?

We work with 8–10 team members, including a designer, a customer support person, a process support person, and a manager to oversee the project.

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

We found them through an online search.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in June 2023, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their initial estimate was within our budget. Moreover, the quality of their work is good.

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver the work on time and within budget. We mainly use Asana, phone calls, emails, and Zoom for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Communication is their biggest strength.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We haven’t finished the project, so we don’t have anything at the moment.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend following the process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of an e-commerce multi-vendor application company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TekRevol?

We’ve hired TekRevol for UX/UI design and development. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The app is being developed for iOS and Android and built from scratch. TekRevol showed us examples of possible ideas, and we’ve been working together to find an outline for what works for us. We’ve provided their team with branding guidelines as well. So far, we have completed the design phase and are in the development process. 

What is the team composition?

We work with Behzad (VP) and Adeen (Project Manager). 

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

We researched many companies online, but no one seemed to offer what TekRevol offered us. We were impressed with their previous work and professionalism, so we decided to move forward together. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $10,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve seen the completed UI and have been satisfied with their work so far. 

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver on time and are very transparent about when things will be completed. We’ve been very pleased with Adeen because he works extremely hard and collaborates effectively with our team. We communicate via WhatsApp and Asana. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve been impressed with the team’s attention to detail and overall precision. TekRevol is organized, professional, and collaborative. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing we can come up with. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do your research, but we believe potential customers will find TekRevol to be the best option. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of a branding, design and packaging company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are branding company, do graphic design and printing all type of packaging, we serve 6 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TekRevol to accomplish?

• Build application for my brand

SOLUTION

How did you find TekRevol?

Clutch Site

Why did you select TekRevol over others?

High ratings

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

Within the the project's scope, developing a dashboard for the admin, supplier, and CSA agents. This dashboard would enable them to efficiently handle products, resources, and process orders while also providing customer support and take non custom order from clients.

Additionally, a mobile application for both android and ios, serving as an ecommerce platform that allows clients to easily discover desired items, place orders, pay, manage orders, engage in chats with customer service agents and request custom orders.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The main desired outcome is that our company shall be able to conduct its business through the platform in effective manner. The platform should be snappy and stable and serve as a medium between clients, suppliers and agents to conduct business.

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

Their project management is poor. It was supposed to be delivered in 16 weeks but still since 2021 to this day they didn't deliver the required product. Their customer service is average.

What was your primary form of communication with TekRevol?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their legal team

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

They should take their work seriously because other people businesses are on the line. They should respect the agreed upon timeframe and make sure they understand their client's needs. Also, It is essential for them to test their product and ensure readiness for production.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of The Six Figure Author Coach. We’ve been working in the publishing field for a while, helping authors get published.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TekRevol?

I initially hired TekRevol to build my company’s website because I didn’t have any tech knowledge about web development. As I’ve been working with TekRevol, we’ve adjusted the project’s scope, and now, we’re creating an online publishing platform and a mobile application too.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekRevol is designing and developing an online platform and a mobile application. I initially had a discovery call to discuss the project, and after that, TekRevol put together a team to work on my project. 

We then had an onboarding call with TekRevol’s development team and reviewed the project’s requirements, and TekRevol’s team decided which resources they needed. We just finished defining the project’s scope, and TekRevol is now working on the application and platform’s designs. 

The web platform will have a browsing functionality that will allow users to narrow down their book search according to what they’re looking for. Users will be able to buy and rent books and will receive email recommendations based on the books they’ve previously purchased. These recommendations will also appear in a curated recommendation section of the site. The platform will also have a social media functionality that will allow readers to share the books they like on their social media. The reader earns affiliate earnings if someone purchases the book through their post. We’re also working on an affiliate program.

The online platform and mobile app will have the same functionalities. We use a digital wallet inside the app, and users can purchase coins using Apple Pay or Google Pay and purchase or rent complete books or specific chapters with these coins. TekRevol has built an automation process to ensure the author and the publishing company get their royalties when someone purchases their book. 

TekRevol has used AWS; however, they’re looking for an alternative platform. I plan to work with TekRevol for maintenance and hosting services as well.

What is the team composition?

Account manager. I work mainly with two teammates from TekRevol: Sundas (Account Manager) and a team leader. I’ve also talked to other teammates on calls, but Sundas and the team lead are responsible for organizing the work with the rest of TekRevol’s team. 

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

I found TekRevol through a Google search. I had already contacted another service provider when TekRevol reached out to me. I noticed they had previously worked with another company that I also know. I chose TekRevol based on their reviews and the apps they had previously developed.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested over $100,000 with TekRevol. They gave me an initial quote for the project that stated the website’s features and the working hours they’d dedicate to my project. Then, TekRevol broke down that original quote into smaller payments. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2023, and our partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TekRevol understands what I want and provides suggestions to achieve the desired results. Additionally, TekRevol ensures I understand the project before moving forward to the next phase, even if we need several calls. TekRevol provides the best customer service that I’ve encountered so far. 

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

TekRevol is incredibly organized and responsive. We have weekly Zoom calls, and sometimes we have two calls a week if we need to. We also use email for communication, and TekRevol is responsive and always gets back to me within a few hours. Additionally, we use Asana to keep track of the project. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with TekRevol’s customer service. I’ve never felt lost during our engagement. I’ve changed the project’s scope, and TekRevol hasn’t charged me extra. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything for TekRevol to improve. They’ve been very patient with me since it’s my first time working on a development project. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend considering a buffer time in case TekRevol proposes new ideas for your project since our original timeline has been modified because my project’s scope has changed throughout our engagement. 

Additionally, if this is your first time working on a development project, I also recommend to plan for the unexpected because new things are going to come up during the project. TekRevol understands this, and if you need to modify the original project’s scope, TekRevol will do it for you. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and founder of Misfit Innovations LLC, a fintech company focused on the digital gift card space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with TekRevol?

We had no experience in mobile app development, so we needed a partner to help us with that.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekRevol has been helping us with Android and iOS mobile app development from scratch. Their team is helping us create a user-friendly app and add more features based on our requirements. 

In terms of functionalities, users scan their gift cards using the app’s virtual wallet, retrieving the data from the brand that generated the card, including how much credit they still have on their card. The app also allows users to set up a backup payment option to complete a purchase if they need the extra money that the remaining balance on the gift cards won’t cover. The plan is to make it a seamless process with QR codes.

Additionally, TekRevol is working on marketing to attract advertisers since the app will be ad-based revenue.

What was the team composition? 

We’ve worked with around six members of their team, but Zohaib (VP of Project Management) and a marketing specialist have been our main points of contact.

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

They contacted me via Facebook once they saw I was looking for a development partner. We decided to go with them because they seemed excited about the product, were completely transparent, and had a great presentation when they offered their services and sent me a quote.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent around $115,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Currently, the app isn’t available for visitors yet because we’re still adding more features to make the platform fit our needs, but I’m thrilled with TekRevol’s work.

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

TekRevol has been transparent and communicative with any situation that arises. In addition, they stay within budget, which is nice. Regarding tools, we use Asana, Trello, Google Meet, email, and text messages.

What did you find most impressive about them?

TekRevol’s team has come up with additional features and brainstormed ideas that I hadn’t considered, distinguishing them from other providers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The process is taking longer than I’d like, and I’d like to hear more from their head developer. Other than that, everything has been pretty smooth.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be flexible with the idea you present to them. I love how they’ve played with my requirements because their team comes up with things beyond what I could’ve imagined.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at Augmented Reality Concierge, LLC. We build mobile applications using the latest technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TekRevol?

We needed to develop a mobile fitness app and create the app’s website. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekRevol has developed our Android and iOS fitness apps. Our app allows users to monitor their vital signs and body composition, and we also offer nutritional guidance and customized meal plans.

The app scans the user’s vital signs through a 32-second scan of their face. TekRevol integrated trained thermal optical imaging into the app, which allows it to measure the blood flow underneath the user’s face and give a full recap of their vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels. The app can also tell if a user is prone to diabetes or have an irregular heartbeat.

Additionally, the app TekRevol has developed can also perform a complete body composition reading with a 62-second body scan. The app instructs the user how to perform the body scan, and users get a reading immediately after. We also offer customized meal plans created by our registered dietitians. 

Moreover, TekRevol has also developed our app’s website using WordPress. The site showcases our app’s features, and as a new product, we need to explain its benefits. Users will be able to download the app from the website once we launch it. 

TekRevol will provide us with web hosting and maintenance services too, they offer 45 days for free after we go live, and after that, this service has a fee.

What is the team composition?

Initially, I talked with TekRevol’s owners. Since then, I’ve been working with two project managers, one of them is Sundas (Account Manager). I’m unsure how many developers have been involved in our project. 

How did you come to work with TekRevol?

I found TekRevol on Clutch and decided to go with them after reading their reviews. I also contacted another development company, and their quote was three times higher than TekRevol’s proposal. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $35,000 with TekRevol. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with TekRevol in May 2022, and our partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app developed by TekRevol has shown a 98% accuracy on vital signs and body composition readings. We haven’t had as much web traffic as we would like since our marketing team is waiting for the app’s launch to start our marketing efforts. However, we’ve received positive feedback about the app from our colleagues. 

We’re currently in the process of negotiating the integration of our software development kit with our licensing company. They usually work on B2B projects, and this is the first direct-to-consumer app they’ll launch. TekRevol is currently working hand-in-hand with the licensing company and has mostly resolved all bugs; they’re just perfecting some things before launching the app. 

How did TekRevol perform from a project management standpoint?

TekRevol’s project management team has been excellent. They communicate great and always get back to me the same day, usually within a few minutes. They cater to everything I want, even if it’s an extra requirement to what I’ve asked initially. 

Moreover, TekRevol’s team seems really excited about our project, and it shows in their communication. They’ve given us their professional opinion, and although the project has taken longer than we expected, they’ve stayed communicative throughout the process and haven’t charged extra. 

TekRevol uses Asana as an internal project management tool. They keep me informed about the project’s progress through email and weekly Zoom meetings. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with TekRevol’s project manager, Sundas. She has been the highlight of this engagement. She’s always above and beyond, and I can rely on her.  Sundar is responsive and makes sure everything I need gets done. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Although TekRevol’s project management is on point, that means the rest of their team needs to be on the same level. The project management team is good at listening to my request, but I’ve noticed the development team takes longer than expected.

Moreover, TekRevol’s owners haven’t met with me since the beginning of the project. They haven’t checked on me again even though the project has taken six months longer than expected.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend ensuring TekRevol understands every detail of your project before they start the development phase. This will make the process more efficient and save you time as a customer.  Try to do as much as possible to avoid project delays. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Sr. Services Project Manager MENAT & Africa at Baker Hughes Bently Nevada | Digital Solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I hired TekRevol for a project of mine which was a price comparison application that I wanted to develop. I wanted to develop something that allowed consumers to compare prices for a specific product from multiple sellers, in order to find the best deal.

Users can search for a product, view prices from different sellers, and purchase the item from the seller offering the lowest price. This type of app can help consumers save money and find the best deals on the products they want to buy.

SOLUTION

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

While searching for the best mobile application development companies in the UAE, I came across TekRevol on top of the search results on Google. They business development team who were in touch with me were quiet prompt and professional in understanding my requirements and guiding me the way forward.

I was impressed with their portfolio and the clutch review they had, hence decided to go forward with them.

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

The project had around 5/6 phases out of which we have completed around 60% phases, it started of with the project discovery and mobilization that had all the documentation and finalization of scope of work.

After which we had the design phase and then the alpha phase where the complete look n feel of the application, user journey and flows are completed. The project is currently in development after which we will have the QA and deployment of the application on the app stores.

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

We had many resources engaged from TekRevol’s team, especially the account manager, project manager and Senior UI/UX designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have completed most of the project which is in development and final stages. The application includes a Price Comparison module. Via this application, users can search and compare a specific product across multiple retailers and stores. In that way, they can find the best deals for their purchases.

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

The communication and workflow was very productive, we have a weekly recurring meeting for project ubpates, I am added to their project management tool where I can see my progress as well. We had to add more features initially for which the account manager and project manager helped me out to finalize the final SOW.

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

The most impressive thing about TekRevol would be the diversity of knowledge each resource brings in to the table, their understanding of my needs and their teamwork.

One more quality of theirs which is great because they don’t sit back and wait on us. Instead, they bring their own ideas to the table and collectively work through those ideas to create the best designs.

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

I don’t think they could improve on anything. It’s hard seeing them do anything better because they’ve exceeded our expectations in most areas.