Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pinecrest Insurance (Pty) Ltd is a Insurance business in Durban, South Africa. As Head of Product, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for DevSwat Inc..
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IoT Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. DevSwat Inc. asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Insurance clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.