Success Story

Design and Development of a Location-Based Mobile Service Platform

Successful development of a cross-platform location-based service (Zeacon App) focused on event discovery, social engagement, and digital-physical (DigiCal) experiences.
Simultaneous
iOS and Android launch with React Native.
Social features:
events, follows, chats, photo, and comment sharing.
Technologies

Technologies

Expertise

Expertise

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    Client Overview

    Zeacon App

    Zeacon App launched in December 2019 and lets users discover, engage, and enjoy experiences near them. This now includes enjoying DigiCal (Digital + Physical) experiences from the safety of your home, allowing organizations to extend their customer bases.

    Industries

    Social media

    Headquarters

    Kirkland, WA, United States

    Company size

    5+ employees
    Challenges

    Defining Core Product Concerns for MVP Development

    The initial challenge involved extensive product research and strategy implementation across mobile development and user experience.
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    Product research and understanding

    Product research to understand the client’s core concerns, including business modules, objectives, product vision, and target audience needs.
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    MVP application development

    MVP app development for iOS and Android, combined with a UX/UI strategy and hands-on implementation focused on usability and scalability.
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    Why They Chose Us

    Expertise in Cross-Platform Mobile Development

    Selection based on the proven ability to deliver complex mobile applications, UX/UI strategy, and powerful back-end technology.
    Tailored AI strategy for each client

    Mobile development capability

    Zoolatech possessed deep expertise in both Mobile App Development and Web Development, enabling us to manage the simultaneous deployment of the MVP on iOS and Android using the React Native framework.
    Tailored AI strategy for each client

    Data-driven intelligence

    Our team was selected for its capability in designing powerful back-end technology and architecture that could support the Business Solution's technology development, including targeting, retargeting, advertising engine, and data analysis tools.
    Zoolatech is a senior-heavy engineering firm with Silicon Valley roots and a Miami HQ, specializing in legacy modernization, system re-architecture, and AI deployment to drive long-term, compounding value.

    2017

    Year Founded

    600+

    Employees

    96%

    Client Satisfaction
    Workflow

    Phased Development: From Strategy to Simultaneous App Release

    A comprehensive workflow covering initial product strategy, design, parallel mobile development, and platform implementation.
    Phase 1

    Strategy and research

    Product research: understand our client’s core concerns, including business modules, objectives, ideas, and target audience.
    Phase 2

    Design and identity

    UX, UI, graphical design (application design, landing page design, logo and visual identity).
    Phase 3

    Simultaneous development

    Simultaneous iOS and Android app development using the React Native framework.
    Phase 4

    Platform and marketing

    The implementation of the application architecture for the Admin and Business portal console, and landing page development for pre-launch and marketing needs.
    "Working with Zoolatech has been a driving force in our business offerings. The team utilizes it's experience and expertise meshing with our internal team creating a positive work environment. Zoolatech is by far one of the best teams to work with in the industry."
    Kris Naidu
    CEO, Zeacon
    Solution

    Building the Omni-Channel Platform and Data-Driven Engine

    Implementing the full application architecture, graphical design, social integration, and targeted business solutions.
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    Policy foundation

    The Zoolatech team worked closely with Tegus throughout each stage of project development and execution, starting with Policy preparation — focusing mainly on compliance, encryption, firewall and network configuration, device security, and user accounts.
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    Design and launch assets

    The solution included UX, UI, and graphical design (application design, landing page design, logo and visual identity). A landing page development was also created for pre-launch and marketing needs.
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    Core mobile development

    Simultaneous iOS and Android app development was performed using the React Native framework. We researched and integrated maps that work well for both Android and iOS.
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    Business intelligence engine

    We developed the Business Solution Technology, which included tools for targeting, retargeting, an advertising engine, and data analysis tools.
    Results

    Successful MVP Launch and Immediate Feature Implementation

    Achieving crucial milestones for both marketing and core application functionality.
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    MVP release

    The successful MVP production and release to focus groups was achieved, providing the client with essential early feedback and validation of the core feature set.
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    Landing page creation

    A dedicated landing page was released as part of the marketing campaign to gather early sign-ups and establish a strong online presence for the pre-launch phase of the new service.
    Business Value

    Establishing a Data-Driven Platform for Business Growth

    Delivering a modern user experience and core feature set that empowers businesses to drive sales.
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    Modern design and feature set

    We implemented an attractive and modern graphical and user interface design. This was paired with an implemented feature set, allowing users to create and apply for events, follow each other, communicate, and share photos, comments, and events within the application.
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    Business intelligence and traffic

    The powerful back-end technology and architecture, mixed with a data and results-driven team, provide businesses with the tools and intelligence to effectively drive foot traffic and sales.