New Dimensions in Communication Powered by AI
SmartDev has been chosen as the first Asia Technology partner by a German company, founded in 1994, that specializes in toll systems across nine European countries, managing 4.5 billion euros annually. Together, we are developing a countdown app as part of their investment in innovative user solutions. The Countdown App is a mobile application designed to enhance user communication and relationship management through advanced features such as AI-generated content and personalized digital avatars. The app integrates with users’ contact lists, allowing them to manage important dates, send personalized messages, and create unique digital avatars for each contact. We sought to offer our client a unique mobile application that would revolutionize how users manage their contacts and important dates.
* The client is under NDA with SmartDev
Headcount
AI Engineers, UI/UX Designer, Backend Engineer, QA Engineer
Industry
Productivity
Products and Services
Countdown App
Timescales
Ongoing (Since 2024)
Country
Germany
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The Challenge
The client faced the intricate task of integrating AI-generated content and digital avatars into their mobile application. This required SmartDev to work with cutting-edge technologies to ensure that the AI could deliver personalized and contextually relevant content while maintaining a seamless user experience. The technical complexity of these features, combined with the need for a user-friendly interface, presented significant challenges. Another major challenge was ensuring the app’s scalability and performance. The company anticipated rapid user growth, which meant the application needed to be designed to handle high traffic and data loads without compromising on speed or reliability.
Additionally, the app had to meet stringent security and data privacy requirements, particularly given the sensitivity of the user information it would manage. Ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR added another layer of complexity. Cross-cultural collaboration also posed challenges, as client and SmartDev operated in different time zones and cultural contexts. Effective communication was critical to the project’s success, yet differences in language, work styles, and time availability required careful management. Furthermore, the tight timeline to develop the MVP in just four months put additional pressure on the development process, requiring a highly efficient and agile approach.
Technology Stacks
LangChain
Python
React Native
The Solution
SmartDev tackled the challenges by leveraging their expertise in AI and agile development. They used advanced AI models like Claude.ai and LLaMa 2 to create modular, scalable components for content generation and digital avatars, ensuring smooth integration into the app. The team adopted a microservices architecture, allowing individual components to scale independently, optimizing performance and supporting anticipated user growth.
To ensure security and data privacy, SmartDev implemented end-to-end encryption, secure API management, and regular security audits, ensuring GDPR compliance and providing a secure platform for the client’s users. The architectural design supported seamless scaling as the app’s user base expanded.
SmartDev employed an agile methodology, using regular sprints, daily stand-ups, and iterative development to incorporate the partner’s feedback in real-time, keeping the project on track. To address cross-cultural communication challenges, they scheduled regular virtual meetings to accommodate both teams’ time zones and held a face-to-face workshop in Da Nang to strengthen the partnership and align on project goals.
Application Core Functions
AI-Generated Content and Personalized Greetings
Leverage AI to craft personalized messages and digital content tailored to user data, including the creation of unique greeting cards and customized messages for every occasion.
Digital Avatars
Create and manage digital avatars that enhance communication and relationship management, offering users a distinctive and engaging way to interact with others in both personal and professional contexts.
Contact and Event Management
Seamlessly integrate with phone contacts to manage important dates and events, ensuring users never miss a significant occasion by providing timely reminders and organizational tools.
Client Testimonial
“We were looking for a reliable partner to develop an app solution and SmartDev was the perfect fit. The collaboration has been seamless,we’re very pleased with the progress.”
– Christian, Chief Sales Officer
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What is SmartDev?
A Swiss company built and managed by highly experienced Europeans with a dedication to technical excellence, passed on to promising Vietnamese developers. SmartDev has 02 outsourced development centres in Danang and Hanoi (Vietnam).
How big is your development team?
SmartDev has a team of nearly 450 people. Our experienced HR team has the technical knowledge to scale teams up and down as appropriate and find the relevant skills for your project.
How do I get a quote?
Put your email address in the form and an expert will contact you shortly after analyzing your business requirements. We sign an NDA to ensure the highest degree of privacy. We will then issue a comprehensive project proposal, including cost estimates, timelines and skills required for your project. Upon agreement, we will assemble your team and begin delivery within ten days.
Why choose SmartDev?
Experienced Global Delivery Practices
Delivering solutions to over 300 clients worldwide, SmartDev has a strong presence on four continents, making us a truly international software development company. We combine the expertise of highly credited global experts with the top engineering talent emerging from Vietnam
Cost Effective Services & Stability
SmartDev offers a blend of cost-effective solutions, agile methodologies, and a client-focused approach. Our proficient team ensures timely project delivery with exceptional quality. Moreover, as a Swiss-made company, we cultivate a people-centric and productive work environment, fostering stability for long-term client relationships.
Fintech & AI Excellence
Our Quality Promise
Our offshore development, onshore management model ensures that we have the correct blend of skills to meet your project needs. Our skills extend to Agile development processes and scrum methods, making sure our projects are always delivered on time to our clients' requirements. We are certified to ISO standard 27001.