Starting a new product often means running into limits fast – especially with generic tools that weren’t built for what you’re trying to do. That’s where custom software comes into play. But how do you choose the right tech stack? What are the major red flags during negotiations? And what should you expect along the way?

Here is our take on custom software development for startups.

Ever wondered why more and more major companies are stepping away from the App Store model? If you want to stay lean without cutting corners on user experience, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are worth considering.

Here is our selection of standout PWA examples.

Embedded systems and tailored-to-needs user interfaces (UI) are our specialty. A few years ago, ControlTech, a US-based company providing industrial automation services, contacted us seeking help in a robust software creation to decrease time-consuming control processes and machine maintenance. This project included UI/UX design, frontend and backend development, as well as the integration of embedded devices and sensors.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

In 2021, we partnered with Gaiachain Lab to develop an original and sophisticated monitoring software for charcoal and cocoa producers in the Ivory Coast. The unending frauds, followed by inadequate resource traceability were a real issue in this region. Since we perceive blockchain as far more than just a fancy buzzword or cryptocurrency's backbone – we secured our C++ and Qt-based custom software with Algorand’s immutable nodes.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

The nyxcosmetics.se website is yet another success story on the Scandinavian market in our portfolio. By leveraging our skills in web development and e-commerce optimization, we helped Everdea company create a robust platform that enhanced the NYX Cosmetics brand's visibility and user experience in the Nordics region.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

A few years back, the Zeutec company (Germany) contacted us for professional assistance with a new version of the Near-InfraRed (NIR) optoelectronic measurement device. Our task was to create part of the application backend in Qt 5 and the user interface using QML libraries.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

When it comes to unusual educational startups, just like the Run It Once (RIO), we often tend to go “all in”. Initially, we were only asked to join an already existing small developers’ team to provide our expertise in mobile and desktop development. Over time, however, we transitioned to RIO's CTO, and became their main technological partner. Would you like to know more details regarding our software for RIO?

Feel free to read the following project’s case study below.

Critically outdated management system, poorly designed databases written in PHP, and lack of a dedicated mobile app version. All three of those issues perfectly describe how the KFM24/7 company found itself a few years ago. No wonder that after an impressive 20-year-long presence on the market, they turned to us for a complete software transformation. Would you like to know more about the whole process?

Here is how it went.

Our collaboration with the miniPCR startup resulted in software employed in one of NASA’s research bases in space. This project encompassed embedded systems, C++, Qt framework development, and existing firmware improvement. We also made the MiniPCR software accessible to the education sector by crafting an app dedicated to Chromebooks and Android platforms.

Would you like to know more? Here's our take on that project.

If your project requires fast performance, good UX features, and room for scaling – the Qt framework might be the key to success. It is an open-source solution that works across multiple platforms. Both startups and well-established companies use Qt to develop their products.

This article will show you how and where this framework is being used today. Let's dive in!