National Utility Company
This DACH-based energy leader transformed its field operations with a GPS-enabled mobile app—cutting inspection reporting time by 65% and clearing maintenance backlogs 2x faster.
- Time to hire – Less than 2 weeks
- Core team – 2 mobile developers, 1 backend engineer, 1 QA, 1 BA, 1 delivery manager
- Duration – Ongoing
- Budget – EUR 600k+
About the company
A national utility provider operating across the DACH region, delivering large-scale energy and infrastructure services. The company manages thousands of field assets and required a scalable solution to replace inefficient paper-based inspections and improve real-time asset visibility.
Project Overview
A national utility provider in the DACH region partnered with our team to develop a mobile-first field operations app aimed at eliminating paper-based inspections and improving asset maintenance efficiency. The application required GPS integration, offline data capture, real-time syncing, custom form building for regulatory checks, and a role-based dashboard for streamlined repair and dispatch coordination.
Our Talent as a Service model enabled rapid team assembly and agile delivery. The solution was designed to function even in remote areas with limited connectivity, syncing data when online. Field technicians can now conduct inspections, report issues, and trigger maintenance workflows directly from their mobile devices.
Role-specific dashboards empower dispatchers and repair teams with real-time asset data, while compliance teams benefit from auto-generated documentation derived from field activity.
Challenges and Pains
Manual and Time-Consuming Field Inspections
The client relied heavily on paper-based processes for field inspections, which led to slow reporting, frequent errors, and a lack of real-time visibility into asset status.
Lack of Real-Time Data and Coordination
Dispatch and maintenance teams operated with outdated information, causing delays, miscommunication, and inefficient use of resources across field operations.
Compliance Risks and Documentation Gaps
Manual documentation created compliance risks and audit challenges, with no standardized system for capturing, storing, or accessing field data efficiently.
Need for Offline Functionality and Sync
Field teams often worked in remote locations with limited connectivity. The client needed a robust offline solution that could reliably sync once back online—something their internal IT resources couldn’t deliver alone.
Solution
To address the utility company’s field operations challenges, we assembled a dedicated team in under two weeks. The team included two mobile developers, a backend engineer, a QA specialist, a Business Analyst, and a Delivery Manager. Together, they developed a GPS-enabled mobile app designed for real-time asset tracking, offline data capture, and automated compliance workflows.
- Rapid Onboarding: Our Talent as a Service model enabled fast team deployment, ensuring zero delays in project initiation.
- Mobile-First Expertise: The team brought deep experience in building mobile applications with React Native, capable of handling complex offline-first functionality and real-time syncing.
- Workflow Automation: We implemented role-based dashboards and custom form builders, streamlining asset inspections, dispatch coordination, and maintenance scheduling.
- Full Lifecycle Management: Our team managed everything from architecture and QA to ongoing support, allowing the client to focus on scaling the solution across operations.
