Top 80 Application Modernization Companies in the United Kingdom

Ballard Chalmers developed an online investor onboarding platform to help make key processes such as fund launches faster and more cost-effective. The Azure-hosted web application was built using ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL Server, TSQL, AngularJS, Bootstrap and SSRS. In only the first year it reached 20,000 active profiles.

"Our standard process is to use Ballard Chalmers as a sounding board for technical designs. Whether we’re asking them to do the work or not, they still come back and help us make sure we’re making the right technical choices." - Head of IT, Financial Services Company

Intellectsoft created an e-commerce app with matching backend infrastructure, then integrated it into the client’s blockchain technology. Transforming the given creative demands into a satisfactory product under a strenuous deadline was deemed impressive, as were their communication skills and determination.

“We've given them a challenge, and they've met it, which is why Intellectsoft has become our leading service provider for technology development.” – Program Manager, Holding Company

Box UK was hired by an Employee Benefits Service to oversee and advise on the Service's new e-commerce platform. But their service was expanded to include the development of the platform, rewriting some parts in Symfony from the original CakePHP. The client was so satisfied with the work that Box UK is still onboard to supply new features on the platform as needed. 

"Box UK has a very modern, agile approach and is good at looking at new methods of working." - Project Manager, Employee Benefits Service 

Synetec is engaged in a development partnership with a voice AI firm. The client's backend database requires integration of voice AI algorithms and CRM data, for which Synetec uses Microsoft Azure and SQL. The client emphasized that Synetec's work has not produced any negative feedback, and the partnership is considered integral to their business.

"What is most impressive and impactful of them being a small business is their flexibility and availability." — CEO, Voice AI Firm

Somo created an overarching mobile strategy for a magazine publication group. They worked on several projects, including a new app. They delivered over 100,000 installs during the course of two and a half months. The client appreciated their creativity and small agency feel. 

“A really great thing about Somo is that they are able to draw on a diverse set of previous client experience.” – Head of Digital Marketing, Magazine Publication Group

Objectivity Ltd. provided staff augmentation services for a retail solutions company. The client needed Objectivity Ltd. to augment their development team. The team was working on headless commerce solutions, and the company provided teams to help the client with development, business analysis, and test functions. The company’s services have helped the client work more efficiently. 

“We've seen a positive impact, and they increase our capabilities and capacity to deliver. They bring in a high level of technical expertise.” – Head of Software Development, Software Company 
 

Instil conducted research, design, and testing of several applications, from mobile apps to server architecture for a large Canadian telecommunications firm. They delivered several user and provider-side portals for changing features for telecom customers and improving the consumer experience. The client praised both quick delivery time and high-quality code from Instil's team.

"Their competitiveness and their intelligence make them stand out from the crowd. Instil’s sheer breadth of knowledge makes their software services very desirable." - Software Architect, Telecommunications Firm

Audacia developed a sophisticated Magento-integrated database for a data center equipment broker. Audacia delivered a high-performing database integrated with both the Magento build and Sage 200 ERP, and the site has had no unplanned downtime since partnering with them.

"They were clear and transparent, which is important for project management. Their updates were good and they were fantastic communicators." — IT Security Manager, Hardware Broker

Appify developed native iOS and Android mobile apps for a marketing agency’s third-party clients. The team worked on the UX of those apps and provided UX design support for websites. They were a communicative partner whose efforts were consistently met with positive responses.

“Appify communicates very efficiently in non-technical terms that everyone can easily understand.” – Digital Technology Consultant, Marketing Agency

Eden Agency provided UX and development support for a financial investment and management tool. They built an application process for investors coming to the London Stock Exchange and self-service capabilities for corporate users of the tool. The client's overall response to Eden Agency's work was positive, and the feedback resulted in future work.

"They are excellent project managers; we have no issues at all. I've dealt with IT people before, and this team is the most personable. They understand business and commerciality, and they deliver on their promises." — Director, Share Registry and Financial Services Provider

CSHARK is developing custom software for a research company from Switzerland. Working in C# and .NET, the team is implementing a wide range of solutions such as graphical interface, SQL database, algorithmic generation, or modeling engine.

"The code quality increased drastically by reaching an 80% code coverage in just a few months of work, while the amount of feature implemented more than doubled since the arrival of the CSHARK development team.” - Software Architect, Research Company.

Inviqa provided full-cycle web development for a holding company. They created over 50 flagship sites for different products using Magento, WordPress, and Drupal. The websites were responsive, e-commerce ready, and consistent with the products' respective brands.

"We've gone from having a skeletal technical architecture that supported one or two brands to delivering 10 to 12 brands, and more than 60 websites over the course of these three years. It's a big feat that they've managed to deliver." – Head of Digital Solutions, Global Holding Company

Kin + Carta built a native mobile app for a health care nonprofit in advance of open enrollment, upgrading their old platform. They built the app for iOS and Android with a focus on human-centered design,

"They helped us go beyond the average of health care to meet the expectation of digital." - CIO, Nonprofit Health Insurance Provider

Seb Azzo was approached by a branding agency for assistance with the creation of online guides for global access. The product allows for seamless downloading of the guidelines from anywhere in the world, with an interface that's easy to use.

"Because of the flexibility of their services and willingness to undertake a brand new product build, our partnership has been very exciting. We’ve worked with other development agencies in the past that stopped communicating with us after completing the work, but their team has stayed in touch." - Senior Account Manager, Branding Agency

Atlas - Clever Software developed an app for a corporate accounting firm. The firm wanted an app that would increase company engagement. Atlas - Clever Software handled everything development-wise. 

"The app was very well received by our team, by the rest of the company, by the board members, and now our customers. It’s a unique offering that none of our competitors are able to contend with." – Head of Internal Delivery, Corporate Accounting Firm

TMotions Global Ltd provides custom software development for a digital media company. They are responsible for updating the client's legacy systems and applications.

"The team meets most of the deadlines."

MassMedia Group recently worked on medical records software for a hospital group. THey streamlined hospital documents and medical charts through a web app they developed for that client.

“The app was developed within the arranged period of time. They had good communication, reasonably proactive.” — CEO, Hospital Group

 

Langley Foxhall Ltd. developed an online tool for a hydraulics company. The tool was designed to help customers find the right products and solutions for their needs. The client reported an increase in leads for the sales team and more sales that may not otherwise have been attained.

"We found working with Langley Foxall to be very easy. They agreed a 'Statement of Works' document with us delivered what was promised." Marketing Manager, Hydraulics Company

Wolf Logic Ltd. developed an app for an electrical company. The app was to serve as an internal snagging list solution that could run on both laptops and mobile devices. Wolf Logic Ltd. understood the needs of the company as they worked on the project.

“They are a team who seem to want to please and get things over the line.” - Owner, Electrical Company

An online learning platform company hired Core Blue Ltd. to build their platform. As part of the engagement, Core Blue Ltd. did market research to identify the gap in the market and then designed the platform based on their findings. They developed the platform using a React framework, focusing on making the UX/UI friendly to the children who will be using the platform. The platform was completed and has been attracting a significant amount of traffic.

"I was very impressed with the quality of their work. They clarified our ideas and made sure they knew exactly what we wanted." - Founder & Director, Online Learning Platform Company

Tucanoo Solutions Ltd has developed a secure web platform for a money transfer company. They’ve created FAQ and email content, designed UI/UX, built the backend infrastructure, and provided hosting.

"The quality of Tucanoo’s work is most impressive. That’s very important to us, especially in the financial aspect."

Full Metal Software developed a baseBot molecular diagnostics platform for a biotechnology company to replace a legacy system built on Excel spreadsheets. They managed the project seamlessly, implementing internal ideas while sharing their own insights. Full Metal Software’s platform eliminated the need for multiple spreadsheets, delivering significant time-saving results to the client.

“Project management has been very good. Although it’s like speaking two different languages between our computer and scientific backgrounds, they’ve worked really hard to implement our ideas. They’ve also pushed their own ideas that they know will benefit us.” – Research & Development Scientist, Biotechnology Company

Digiscript Technologies was hired to develop a landing page for a real estate company. The client wanted to get more traffic on their website. 

"They're very impressive in trying to meet all our demands."

TEC DIGITAL LTD developed an e-commerce web solution for a commodities trader. They delivered their work on time and exhibited a high-level of experience. 

"The pricing is fair, and the team is reliable." – CSO, Commodities Trader

Automation Squared Ltd built a cloud storage system for a theatrical publisher. The solution — developed in PHP and Laravel — replaced a Microsoft Access database with 50,000-100,000 records and improved processes. The new database saved the client and their customers time. 

"Their ability to develop my product without a user requirement saved us time." – Managing Director, Theatrical Publisher

A conservation organization hired Equinox IS to migrate their database to Java and improve the UI to be more useful and friendly. As part of the engagement, Equinox IS restructured the organization's Heroku account to be applicable for the organization's needs, converted their entire database app/UI to Java, rebuilt the app on Heroku, modified data entry and various meta-data parameters to make them functional, did a database bump from the old database and merged all existing data into the new app, created several excel export report functions to help the internal teams to easily view and share data visualizations, and advised the internal teams on their next steps. Equinox IS completed the project and met all expectations.

"We now have a functioning database for our 14 years of ecological monitoring surveys that is usable to our teams on the ground." - CEO, Conservation Organization