Custom Software Development Company-Java, Net,Ruby
UNL Solutions is a Dedicated Software Development Center with its management office located in Loughborough, UK. With a talent pool of over 100 high-caliber IT professionals, we cater to organizations of all sizes and across all domains, offering dedicated teams that seamlessly integrate with your internal processes to develop bespoke software and mobile solutions tailored to your business needs.
Our distributed development pool spans across the UK, Europe, and the USA, ensuring alignment with your time zone and budget requirements while maintaining consistent professionalism. Whether working as a remote extension of your in-house team or as a fully staffed standalone team, our goal is to establish a long-term strategic partnership for your software development initiatives.
At UNL Solutions, our core technological expertise encompasses NodeJS, AngularJS, React, Ruby, Symfony, PHP, .Net, Java, Android, iOS, and Python. With a client portfolio that includes over 40 clients across Europe and the US, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, we have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results.
By aligning your requirements with our capabilities, we can create a solid foundation for a mutually beneficial collaboration. Get in touch with us today to discover how we can strengthen your business with a dedicated team of experts.
We do:
-Custom software/web development
-Native and cross-platform solution development
-E-commerce solutions
-Dedicated development center
-Staff Augmentation
-Technology consulting
-Quality assurance
-Digital marketing services
We work with:
-IT companies lacking technical staff
-Companies developing its own products
-Small to large enterprises
-Startups
Get customized, process-driven software solutions for clients in the global marketplace. We offer Dedicated Developer Teams that seamlessly become a part of the clients’ business.
UNL Solutions LTD offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars annually, depending on client needs. Clients report high value for money, effective resource management, and strong responsiveness, indicating a solid return on investment.
While there were initial communication issues, UNL Solutions LTD quickly addressed them, improving their infrastructure and ensuring smooth interactions with clients.
Responsive and Reliable Team
Clients consistently praised UNL Solutions LTD for their responsiveness and reliability. They were able to effectively communicate and address issues promptly, regardless of time zone differences.
Seamless Team Integration
UNL Solutions LTD's team members integrated seamlessly with clients' internal teams, ensuring collaborative success and smooth project execution.
Flexible and Adaptive
Clients appreciated the flexibility of UNL Solutions LTD. They could easily scale up or down based on project needs and were adaptable to the clients' preferred communication and project management tools.
Strong Technical Expertise
UNL Solutions LTD demonstrated proficiency in multiple technologies including JavaScript, Angular, Ruby on Rails, and various payment processing frameworks. They successfully tackled complex technical challenges across diverse projects.
Successful Integration and Customization
UNL Solutions LTD effectively handled integration and customization projects, particularly for complex systems like SAP and Ruby on Rails-based solutions, meeting peak demands and ensuring seamless operations.
UNL Solutions LTD provided technology consulting and development assistance.
UNL Solutions LTD's engagement in projects with the client has gradually increased and their team has grown from an augmentation supplier to a trusted technology partner. They used many collaboration tools to stay connected. Throughout the process, they remained dedicated.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the CEO of software company that specializes in medical software development.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD?
As our company also offer dedicated team service, we outsource professional developers at UNL Solutions for furniture manufacturer.
What were your goals for this project?
The goal was to provide technology consulting and development assistance to the customer’s in-house team.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We launched a tender to select an outstaffing supplier. Along with commercial experience with PHP and JavaScript, we looked for Agile process maturity and perfect cultural fit — ability to conform to the core organizational values and development processes. They oriented at the mixed onshore/offshore delivery model, while expecting the on-site presence of the experts on demand. UNL Solutions proved to be compliant with the tender requirements by implementing a pilot project that outlined our collaboration and communication practices. During a short trip to our premises,we evaluated UNL Solutions's operational efficiency, and finally selected them for the project.
Describe the project in detail.
Our customer is a leading European affordable furniture manufacturer with 50+ distribution centers across the world. The company has an in-house IT department dedicated to development and maintenance of software tools automating production, logistics, warehousing and sales processes. Because the company was growing quickly, expanding its production lines, distribution channels, and global footprint, they were looking to partner with a dedicated development team to cover the pool of associated development projects.
What was the team composition?
20+ specialists are currently in the team Team Leads JS engineers PHP engineers BAs engineers QAs engineers
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
At present, UNL Solutions team counts 21 specialists, mainly JavaScript, PHP, Unity3D and mobile development experts. UNL Solutions’s engagement has been gradually increasing, and progressive growth of subprojects along with project roles extension indicate that UNL advanced from mere team augmentation supplier to a trusted technology partner.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Cameras, teleconferencing, instant messaging, video chat, screen sharing, and other collaboration tools help bridge the gap between the distributed teammates.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
UNL Solution’s dedicated development team and the Customer’s in-house one have been incrementally committing changes to the codebase, guided by technical and business-focused managers, responsible for technical scope planning and execution control, and handling budgeting and staffing issues correspondingly.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, everything was perfect
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
App Development for Food Delivery Platform
Mobile App Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Apr. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"There hasn’t been a single disagreement that didn’t end up being productive."
Oct 8, 2019
CEO, Food Delivery Group
Robert Maison
Verified
Consumer Products
London, England
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
UNL Solutions LTD developed a mobile app for a food delivery service. Their team connected all internal and external systems and ensured it's navigability.
While the app has not yet launched, the internal team is satisfied with the work. UNL Solutions LTD establishes a steady workflow to best fit the needs and preferences of the client. Their team is engaged and productive.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm CEO of Fast Food Delivery Group in London. It's a young company with enthuthiastic ambitions. We want to become #1 delivery platform in UK.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD?
We hire UNL Solutions for app development. We need to make a delivery app available in the UK
What were your goals for this project?
The main goal was to make the app easy for users to navigate. Also, we need to connect all internal and external systems to the app. So the task was a difficult one.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We've got a tender. 7 companies applied for it. We gave them a test task and UNL Solutions made it the best way.
Describe the project in detail.
The original problem was knowing if we could design a system that can skim the Internet, find ads on the Internet, take that data, and propose it in the app- to all of those interested users in order to get them negotiating price. That was the first hurdle, and I didn’t know if it could be done.
UNL Solutions was able to find a way to make it happen, and develop the software that could handle that. For me, they were able to make the system, so I don’t have to have a ton of employees. They were always looking to make my life easier, to make my business successful. They helped me overcome that obstacle right away, which was at its core a technical resources challenge.
What was the team composition?
3 js developers+PM+2 front end java developers
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
They have set up a whole bunch of parameters to measure it once it’s launched, so I’m looking forward to seeing those but, until it’s launched, I won’t be able to measure that type of stuff. I’m very satisfied.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The project manager is primarily the only contact I’ve been having, and I haven’t had any issues with project management or workflow. I prefer not to talk to multiple people, but rather have a head person to make sure things are going well, so I’ve enjoyed it this way.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They’re very responsive. There is a big time difference and that concerned me when we began, but they have been very responsive anytime I have questions, concerns, or updates. If they don’t agree with me, they’ll talk me through it. There hasn’t been a single disagreement that didn’t end up being productive.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No
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
Library System Updates for Tech Dev Firm
Web Development
$50,000 to $199,999
June 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"If there is an issue, they're more than eager to address it."
Jul 1, 2019
Project Manager, Fluxhub
James Doodley
Verified
Business services
Italy
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
UNL Solutions LTD provided updates for an existing library platform. They built a new UI and transformed the framework for CSS flex-box compatibility.
The upgraded platform has received praise for its efficiency and modern design. UNL Solutions LTD delivered on time and the team addressed any issues as soon as they arose.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the Project Manager of IT for a technological development company. We are growing rapidly and have locations in the UK and USA.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD?
Improve the stability of the existing FluxHub library, build UI and transform an old ActionScript framework into CSS flex-box layout.
What were your goals for this project?
The main goal is to support the operation and collaboration between employees, partners, suppliers, and customers for better performance in carrying out daily activities.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
By recommendation
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
As the platform exists in both web and mobile parts, the basis has been written in the prototype-based and multi-paradigm JavaScript language. In addition to JS, the developers have used Angular 6, a framework that aims to simplify both the development and the testing of applications by providing it for client-side MVC and MVVM architectures.
What was the team composition?
A PM, 2 node js developers, 2 js developers
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Among the most significant features of the platform are efficiency, modernity, a high degree of competitiveness, intelligent design.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Despite the platform being still under development, the team performs its duties on a high level and within the original time frame.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
If there is an issue, they're more than eager to address it. My team has a great working model with them. When we really need to get something done and the time zone difference is making that difficult, UNL sends one or two resources to work in-person with our team for an extended period of time.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, everything is perfect
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
Custom Software Dev for Consulting Software Firm
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"UNL Solutions LTD has really high-quality developers."
Jun 25, 2019
Executive, EPLAN
Marry Jerraldo
IT Services
Italy
51-200 Employees
Online Review
UNL Solutions LTD helped built a CRM web platform for a consulting software firm. Three user interfaces offer different abilities such as page and user management and data manipulation. The project is ongoing.
The platform launched on time, meeting all expectations and leading to more work for UNL Solutions LTD. The team delivers high-quality development work promptly and at fair prices. They show expertise in Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL, and Rspec.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I work for the company that offers process consultancy and application software to reduce configuration time and engineering costs.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD?
We need to develop a CRM web platform designed to collect information, operate with it and make reports.
What were your goals for this project?
Organization’s owners should have been able to freely ask to register their organization and have a back office panel where they can manage their organizations.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
By our partner recommendation
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
In the process of building, UNL developers have created several user interfaces with special functionalities for each of them: public, organization, administrator.
The platform admin can manage all public contents (pages, CMS) and system configurations all users, approve or reject the registration of new organizations / authorities, deny access to the system to some users and see for every organization its balance.
While an organization owner can manage all organization data (activities, objectives, users, expenses) and visualize some useful statistic graphs or PDFs.
Main features of the platform are: reliable transaction high-performance reliable replication mechanisms backoffice panels’ rich functionality
What was the team composition?
Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL, RSpec developers
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The platform has been developed on time and successfully launched.UNL Solution and Devinterface have continued their collaboration on a range of other projects.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Everything was perfect.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
UNL Solutions LTD has really high-quality developers.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Software Development for Publishing Company
Custom Software Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Sep. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We could quickly see the progress and change requirements without lagging the process."
Apr 29, 2019
Project Manager, Global Publishing Company
Anonymous
Business services
United Kingdom
51-200 Employees
Online Review
UNL Solutions LTD fixed and continue to build out the frontend of a website for a publishing company. They work in GWT, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Prototype, and Ajax for web services.
The updated website has been well-received and is already serving the needs of a large client base. The team from UNL Solutions LTD is proactive and flexible, operating in short development cycles so as to prioritize regular "releases" and speed up progress to meet all project deadlines.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Project Manager at Global Publishing Company
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD?
Our company urgently needed an upgrade. Our core functionality was written in Flash and couldn’t perform properly.
What were your goals for this project?
We looked to enhance the solution and extend its functionality. We wanted our customers to enjoy a high-quality product and get positive feedback from them. For that reason, our company turned to UNL Solutions with the request for an experienced team who would help us improve our product.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I don't know how that process began.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
The scope of work included: Initiated and applied TDD (Test Driven Development) to the team
Implementing sub-tasks using main aspects of OOP (Object Oriented Programming), OOD (Object-Oriented Design)
Using GWT for front-end development. HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery, Prototype), Ajax using web services
Transforming Flash into SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) using SVG lib, canvas Implementing of XML rendering via XSL and macros templates
Optimizing of request dispatching to back the system security
Implemented “Type-ahead” feature
Using Lucene index system for content indexing
Above development, we also provided a business analyst who investigated the market and consulted the client on the most money-wise functionality.
What was the team composition?
UNL Solutions provided a team of 2 experienced Java developers and a QA specialist to deliver the needed application.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The solution was rolled out on time and currently is actively used by over 600.000 customers.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
UNL Solutions Team kept the development course simple through systematic and regular testing and design improvements delivering frequent "releases" in short development cycles. We could quickly see the progress and change requirements without lagging the process.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
UNL team who worked on this project had a tough deadline. They applied extreme programming methodology to meet the deadline, and it worked well.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None. We are doing fine. We do not have any major issues with them.
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
Custom Software Development for Payment Processing App
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“UNL Solutions LTD is a competent and reliable technology partner.”
Apr 23, 2019
Senior Software Development Engineer, Big Data Firm
Anonymous
Verified
IT Services
Brussels, Belgium
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
UNL Solutions LTD helped develop a payment processing app for a third-party client. One of their main responsibilities was building a custom conversion module that could process multiple payment formats.
UNL Solutions LTD played a key role in development. Their support minimized production time, improved software quality, and eliminated all existing bugs. Responsive and diligent, the team prioritized client satisfaction and quality most of all.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
We’re a consulting company that analyzes Big Data.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD?
We wanted to develop a payment processing app for one of our clients. The app would feature new parsers and formatters to work between different payment formats.
What were your goals for this project?
The main bottleneck was sorting out the payment conversion functionality. It was taking too much time to implement converters from one payment format to another, which resulted in a slow workflow. We looked to improve the overall quality of the software to speed up our client’s processing time.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We found UNL Solutions LTD on the internet.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
UNL Solutions LTD developed an all-in-one module for our app that allowed users to quickly convert payments. After developing the payment models (e.g., MT101 Swift, IZV, and DTIZV formats), they parsed and transformed the input models into the necessary output format using ANLTR and a custom framework.
Their scope of work also included implementing a payment monitoring function using Apache Struts 1, Apache Wicket, JavaScript, and Oracle as the database. The team then developed a standalone platform to create payment graphics using Eclipse RCP (rich client platform), and they tested the formatters and parsers using a custom framework based on JUnit.
What was the team composition?
They provided a team of two dedicated developers to assist our client with the application.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
UNL Solutions LTD significantly reduced the overall development time as well as the amount of effort required for the client to support the software. They also eliminated all initial bugs.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Their team is exemplary. Both our client and our internal team appreciate their quick reaction and availability.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
UNL Solutions LTD is a competent and reliable technology partner. Their team is driven to develop their business to a global level, and they never compromise on their quality of service. Above all else, they do what they do to satisfy the client.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, there’s nothing to improve. We’re absolutely satisfied with their service.
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
"We recommend UNL Solutions as a competent and reliable technology partner.
App Dev for Pharma Software Consultancy
Custom Software Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0
"UNL Solutions fit well within our teams."
May 30, 2017
CEO, The Edge
Anonymous
Verified
Information technology
Southampton, England
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
UNL Solutions supports in-house developers during peak demand periods, providing integration and customization for flagship software. The team now includes a single testing resource and will scale as needed.
Each team member from UNL Solutions meshed seamlessly with the internal staff, producing high-quality deliverables. UNL Solutions’ adept project management and accurate scheduling and cost estimates continue to boost productivity.
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 am the CEO of The Edge Software Consultancy. We are an SME group based in Gilford, UK. We work with customers from the West Coast of the US, as well as from Shanghai and elsewhere. We specialize in solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech market.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with UNL Solutions?
We were looking to meet peak demand for the customization of our software. We sell enterprise solutions, and there’s often a lot of integration and customization work involved. We wanted access to resources during peak demands and looked at offshore possibilities.
Our product is called BioRails and was built using the Ruby on Rails framework. Actually sourcing good resources in the UK is a challenge since there’s a big market for them. We’re also located in Gilford near central London, which also poses challenges.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We needed to meet peak demands for integrations for Ruby on Rails software. We generally write plugins with scientific intelligence incorporated to facilitate the storage and processing of data in our database. We use an Oracle relational database on the backend and Active Record on the Rails side. The frontend is written in JavaScript (including jQuery) and embedded in the same framework. We use 2 developers and a tester from UNL Solutions’ team, all of whom are based in Belarus.
How did you come to work with UNL Solutions?
I’m not sure how we came across them, but I was attracted to UNL Solutions partly because they’re a UK-based company with programmers in Belarus. We had a discussion with Serge, their founder, and got along well. UNL Solutions seemed like a company we could work with, which proved to be the case.
How much have you invested with UNL Solutions?
The cost of UNL Solutions’ work has been between $50,000 and $100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We have been working with UNL Solutions as an embedded part of our team for around 18 months since 2015. We completed our integration projects but have retained their testing input, using a single tester from the original 3. If we reach a future peak demand, we will come back to them.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?
In terms of qualitative feedback, we’ve gotten some good-quality developers from UNL Solutions. Communication-wise, they have improved during the project. This is often a worry when going offshore, but UNL Solutions fit well within our teams. Three of the resources were full-time, only working on our projects for an 18-month period. The tester is still onboard and has been working with us for about the same time.
How did UNL Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?
All of our development is managed from our end, who works directly with the resources in Belarus. We use the Atlassian suite, including JIRA and Confluence for project tracking. We allocate tickets to the developers and testers, and time is tracked. This system has worked well for us.
What did you find most impressive about UNL Solutions?
In terms of management, we had weekly and biweekly calls with UNL Solutions to check on progress, ask about any issues, and make sure that we were happy with the work. The process was straightforward, and we were given access to resources for a 1-week evaluation period before getting into any charged work. If there was a suggestion of needing to change resources, UNL Solutions provided a period of handover where we got 2 resources for the price of 1, essentially. In terms of management, they’ve been great.
Are there any areas UNL Solutions could improve?
When we started, we had some communication issues in terms of IT infrastructure. We were using Skype, and the audio was simply too noisy. As soon as I mentioned this, UNL Solutions bought its team headsets, and everything was resolved. Apart from this, everything has been seamless.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
"They always delivered to spec and with good quality."
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
"We had no major issues, but it’s a fairly complex project, so estimation and delivery are often challenging for both offshore and onshore developers."
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"They were certainly competitive compared to hiring employees. We could’ve found lower-cost resources but not at this quality."
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
"I’m doing it now.
Several Web Devs for Web Solutions Firm
Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2017
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The quality of implementation is very good. UNL Solutions was able to match the implemented design closely."
May 24, 2017
Sales Director, Website Express
William Velasco
Verified
Information technology
Cardiff, Wales
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
UNL Solutions provided frontend development on an overflow basis. One frontend Drupal developer implemented themes for Drupal 7 and 8 based on provided design requirements.
The assigned developers faithfully implemented the designs just as specified in the provided files. UNL Solutions was a flexible partner: they could stop and start work on a dime. Communication was direct and simple.
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 am one of the directors of Website Express Ltd.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with UNL Solutions?
We needed a frontend developer who could help with our current workload.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We are using one frontend Drupal developer from UNL Solutions. He focused on implementing themes for both Drupal 7 and Drupal 8 websites, which is what we specialize in. The developer communication was straightforward, and there were updates on a daily basis. We were able to send them design requirements, and they pretty much got on with it. There wasn’t much handholding on our end, which was exactly what we needed.
How much have you invested with UNL Solutions?
They worked with us for the good part of a year, on multiple projects. We had a dedicated developer on a monthly basis throughout that time. I can’t think of what the monthly price was.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with UNL Solutions around March 2016. The work finished in March 2017. We don’t use them for ongoing maintenance.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?
The quality of implementation is very good. UNL Solutions was able to match the implemented design closely to Photoshop or Sketch files provided. This is key for delivering solutions to our clients. In terms of metrics, we don’t really keep anything.
One of the sites UNL Solutions worked on was submitted to Awwwards.com. It just missed out on an honorable mention.
How did UNL Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?
They did have a platform in place, but we preferred to send the team files and keep communication over Skype and email. It was pretty fluid and straightforward.
What did you find most impressive about UNL Solutions?
Their reliability. We can engage with UNL Solutions and tell them when we will need them to work on our tasks, including on days when they would normally be off. Conversely, we could also tell UNL Solutions to stop the work during periods when our own team was off. That was a unique point for us.
Are there any areas UNL Solutions could improve?
Not off the top of my head. We were happy with the service.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"<p>They delivered on time for every project we worked on.</p>
"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"<p>For the abovementioned reason.</p>
"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"<p>They’re very competitive, relative to what they’re delivering.</p>
"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"<p> I would refer UNL Solutions to anyone looking for frontend development.</p>
SAP and Web Development for IT Services Firm
Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Every resource provided was qualified and performed as desired."
Jul 29, 2016
Vice President, Operations, SAP Consultancy
Anonymous
Verified
Information technology
Raleigh, North Carolina
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
UNL IT Solutions supported the company on the development of websites and their implementation to the online platform using Magento and Ruby on Rails technology.
UNL IT Solutions successfully implemented the online system of the company, customized to cater the needs of its customers online with no technical discrepancies. The team is outstandingly responsive and consistent during the process.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
Client provides B2B e-commerce websites that are fully integrated with their clients' SAP landscape. I am the Vice President of Operations and Development, responsible for our IT operations and DevOps.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with UNL IT Solutions?
It was essentially a lack of resources. We were more of a services and delivery-oriented company, not a development shop. While we did have internal developers, their primary focus was implementation and business analysis. We weren't mature in terms of development, and needed to start separating those responsibilities, building out a team that could support our implementations, especially as we came to grow fast in the market. We made the decision to look externally, rather than hiring individual developers.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Our platform is completely built using Ruby on Rails. We have a web-based solution which is hosted in the cloud, connected to the SAP systems on customers' premises. We have the budget and infrastructure in place to support this, but our core product is customized by each client within their implementations. UNL IT Solutions was brought in to take over the core code support effort, making global enhancements as well as customizations on a customer-by-customer basis.
We initially only used one resource from UNL IT Solutions, but have ramped-up to 13.
How did you come to work with UNL IT Solutions?
Our CEO got connected with UNL IT and forwarded their contact information to me. After several conversations with different offshore firms, UNL IT looked to be a strong candidate for filling our needs. I interviewed some of the resources directly and determined that UNL IT Solutions seemed to provide a unique location for developers and had skillsets which aligned with our goals. That, combined with price, created a perfect trifecta for us, leading us to choose UNL IT Solutions.
How much have you invested with UNL IT Solutions?
We've spent several hundred thousand dollars a year working with UNL IT.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with UNL IT Solutions in February 2015.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?
We've added 8 clients to production since UNL IT Solutions has been onboarded. They've successfully navigated the whole implementation process, bringing our customers online.
We've also released several new versions of the product, and met our SLA [service level agreement] with clients for every single month since UNL IT Solutions has been working with us. There were no discrepancies in terms of our availability and application functionality. All the metrics point to the fact that our collaboration with UNL IT Solutions is hugely successful.
How did UNL IT Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?
UNL IT Solutions' responsiveness has stood out. We have calls every single week, going over any issues or news, and figuring out what we could be doing better. Whenever we asked UNL IT Solutions for a new resource with a particular skillset, they usually deliver 3-4 resumes within the same week. Typically, staffing is one of the hardest parts of any project, so being able to solve this through a simple Skype message has been a breath of fresh air.
We have a unique structure of having a team lead for each of our groups within UNL IT Solutions. I manage each team lead directly. This has made managing the time zone difference and language barrier much easier.
What did you find most impressive about UNL IT Solutions?
The quality of UNL IT Solutions' resources has stood out to me. Having worked with other offshore teams in the past, I sometimes went through a struggle, constantly swapping out resources, or having them leave the company. This is a typical challenge for this type of arrangement. During our year-and-a-half engagement with UNL IT Solutions, we've never requested to have a single member of the team replaced. Every resource provided was qualified and performed as desired.
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
Custom Software Development for Security Company
Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
June 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Whenever we've had an issue, they've been 100% open to correcting and improving it."
Feb 22, 2022
Founder, AxxonSoft France
Vivian Byron
Other Industry
Le Havre, France
51-200 Employees
Online Review
UNL Solutions LTD has developed a security company's anti-fraud platform, including its front- and backend. They have also been tasked with programming for the matching algorithm.
With UNL Solutions LTD, the company has achieved their goal of developing an MVP for their startup. The team has demonstrated a high level of expertise, which has led to the efficiency of the workflow. UNL Solutions LTD has constantly reported updates to ensure the client's satisfaction.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the founder of a security company. We're working on an identification platform for enterprise business customers. Our tool helps to identify if the caller ID is authentic for inbound call centers. It helps to detect fraud and increase profit
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire UNL Solutions LTD, and what were your goals?
We wanted to develop MVP for our startup having a very limited budget. So we were looking for the most talented developers at the best price for our company.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
My co-founder worked with them at a previous company, so he already knew UNL Solutions and its work quality. So we decided to work with them because of my colleague previous good experience.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
UNL Solutions is our only software outsourcing house, so we work with them through every challenge. They built our website, made all the frontend development work as well as everything on the backend (e.g., the database and infrastructure). Now they're working on the programming for our matching algorithm.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We work with between 1–5 developers over the years.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We used the product they built and got into a startup accelerator called the Y Combinator with it. So as we're scaling our business, we work with UNL Solutions very tightly
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Our goal was achieved so I'd say that the workflow was effective
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I'd mention two aspects. First, UNL Solutions really knows what they’re doing, and that’s what you need in this industry. Secondly, it’s their communication. They’re great at getting back to us and making sure we feel comfortable and satisfied with what they’re doing."
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
They’re pretty good with everything. Whenever we've had an issue, they've been 100% open to correcting and improving it.
RATINGS
5.0
"10/10"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Best quality"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Perfect"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Average on the market"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"WILLING TO REFER
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