Andersen, a company for custom logistics software, took part in the development of an innovative smart city mobility platform. A European client had envisioned this IT project to create a scalable, sustainable digital infrastructure connecting municipalities across Germany.
The initial success of a pilot project underscored the need to scale the solution for application in cities across the region. The customer wanted to employ a white-label approach to spread the product across municipalities. However, the company lacked internal specialists for such an initiative. Acknowledging a shortfall in UI/UX resources and expertise, the client engaged Andersen's services.
The client chose Andersen as a tech partner for its extensive cross-domain expertise spanning various sectors. With over 290 successful projects, the company has deep logistics industry experience. It has also been working with major automotive businesses. Andersen’s experts have deep knowledge across such areas as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, IoT integration, and embedded software. They collaborate closely with customers worldwide to understand their specific needs and challenges. The technical capabilities and industry know-how of the company’s professionals allow them to craft tailored solutions meeting all the industry standards. Whether it's developing smart mobility apps, building next-gen vehicles, or ensuring robust cybersecurity, this IT provider has the cross-functional expertise to deliver solutions of any complexity.
Over six months, Andersen provided the necessary UX and software engineering expertise to enhance the customer’s platform and bring additional functionalities to life. The company's designers created a flexible concept to allow customization for each city's unique needs. Meanwhile, developers worked alongside the client's in-house team using modern frameworks like React, Node.js, and CockroachDB to build a feature-rich cross-platform application.
Andersen's involvement also extended to project management, with an experienced Business Analyst aiding in breaking down high-level functional requirements into manageable development tasks. This approach ensured the entire development process was professional, streamlined, and cost-effective.
The enhanced smart city solution offers such functionalities as:
- Unified data flows across disparate city systems
- Digital ID payments for urban services
- Green business marketplaces
Andersen's contributions helped speed up the deployment of the solution in new cities by 75% and increased the number of municipalities that can adopt the platform simultaneously. This has allowed the mobility solution to scale rapidly while retaining robust features and ease-of-use.
This IT project showcases Andersen's capacities in building smart and efficient solutions for the automotive industry. Also, the solution addresses the important issues of green mobility that are gaining momentum in Europe. A key focus of this project is promoting sustainability across urban environments. With climate change as an urgent global priority, digital products that empower municipalities and their citizens to reduce environmental impact are essential.
The customer recognizes that technology can be a powerful tool for building greener, cleaner cities. Andersen shares this ethos and is proud to have assisted in the development of a digital product with immense potential for sustainable transformation.