Practia

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4.5/5 (11 reviews)
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About Practia

They are the most prestigious business & technology company. Their local network enables them to respond quickly to demand, with experts in a broad range of problems who utilize technological innovation to every business’ different situation. Since the beginning, they have always believed well in the significant importance of partnerships.

Services

Web Development UI-UX Design Custom Software Development Android App Development iOS App Development

Industries Served

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Practia Reviews

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Complete website rebuild that tripled our conversion rate within 60 days

Fernanda Costa / VP of Technology - Vento Retail SA
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Oct 12, 2024

Project summary: Supply chain traceability from manufacturer to patient had become a compliance requirement and our existing systems had no serialisation capability whatsoever.

Project governance was one of the things that impressed me most. We had a dedicated project manager who ran tight fortnightly sprints with clear acceptance criteria, a shared backlog that gave us full visibility at all times, and a change request process that was fair and transparent. Nothing slipped through the cracks, no bill shock at the end, and the final delivery matched the original scope document almost perfectly. In my experience that kind of discipline is genuinely uncommon.

PROS

Collaborative working style that made them feel like an extension of our team, excellent written communication for our async timezone relationship, clean and readable codebase

CONS

The volume of quality documentation they produced was genuinely impressive but also meant our team needed dedicated time to review it properly — a minor process point, not a complaint

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeWeb Development
IndustryPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Project Cost$150,000 to $499,999
DurationAug 2025 – Dec 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I lead technology at Vento Retail SA, a mid-sized organisation in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. My remit as VP of Technology covers everything from infrastructure to product development. We had reached a point where our internal engineering capacity was not sufficient to execute our roadmap without an experienced external partner.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Growth into new markets had exposed serious limitations in our platform. What had worked for our original user base in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was not going to scale internationally, and the Web Development requirements for those new markets were meaningfully different. We needed a partner who had solved that kind of problem before.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Web Development delivery with a particular emphasis on the integration layer that connected the new build to our existing Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology infrastructure. They also provided UI/UX input that was not in the original scope but which they offered proactively because they could see it would affect adoption. That kind of initiative was characteristic of how they approached the whole engagement.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We evaluated four vendors in total. Two were eliminated after the technical assessment stage because their proposed architectures showed a surface-level understanding of what we needed. This team's proposal demonstrated genuine depth in Web Development and specific knowledge of the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector that the others could not match. The reference calls confirmed a consistent pattern of delivery.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Extremely well. They asked detailed questions, challenged vague requirements until they were specific, and proposed sensible defaults for decisions we had not yet made rather than just leaving them open. By the time development started there was no ambiguity in the backlog, which is a rare starting position.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. I have worked with agencies that communicate beautifully during the sales process and go quiet during delivery. This was the opposite — structured, consistent, and genuinely informative throughout. Problems were surfaced early with proposed solutions rather than just problem statements, which made the inevitable mid-project decisions much easier to make.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes on both counts. There was one sprint where a third-party integration took longer than scoped because of undocumented API behaviour on the vendor side. The team flagged it immediately, proposed two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the timeline within two weeks. That is how scope issues should be handled and rarely are.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We went live three months ago. In that time we have not had a single P1 incident, our page performance scores have improved across every measure, and the feature we had deprioritised for years because the old architecture made it too complex to implement is now in our next sprint. The platform they built has opened up our roadmap in a way we had not anticipated.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The continuity of the team. The engineers who scoped the work were the engineers who built it. That sounds like it should be standard practice but in my experience it often is not. The institutional knowledge that comes from that continuity pays dividends at every stage, particularly when you are dealing with a complex Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology domain where context takes time to build.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, without qualification. I have already made two direct referrals to peers in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector who were facing similar Web Development challenges. In both cases I gave the recommendation specifically because I was confident the experience would match what I described — which is a level of confidence I do not extend lightly.

FAQs

Which industries does Practia serve?
Practia has experience working with businesses across multiple industries, including Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Retail & E-commerce, Legal Services and Fashion & Apparel.
How long does Practia take to complete a software project?
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. A simple MVP may take a few weeks, while enterprise software or large-scale digital transformation projects can require several months of development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 50 - 249 professionals, Practia can scale resources based on project urgency.
Why should businesses choose Practia?
Businesses may choose Practia based on factors such as technical expertise, industry experience, client reviews, development methodology, communication practices, and the ability to deliver scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. Founded in 1995, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
Does Practia provide post-launch support and maintenance?
Many software development companies, including Practia, offer ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, feature enhancements, and technical support after project deployment. For context, its listed capabilities span iOS App Development, Custom Software Development, Android App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $50 - $99.
How do I choose the right software development company?
When selecting a software development company like Practia, consider its portfolio, client reviews, industry expertise, technical capabilities, communication process, pricing model, project management approach, and post-launch support. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Retail & E-commerce, Legal Services and Fashion & Apparel, and it has been operating since 1995.
Is Practia an offshore software development company?
Practia may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Retail & E-commerce, Legal Services and Fashion & Apparel, and it has served clients in Spain.
Does Practia offer dedicated developers?
Yes, many companies like Practia provide a dedicated developer hiring model, allowing businesses to scale their in-house team with experienced professionals who work exclusively on their project. For context, it has served clients in Spain, and it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Retail & E-commerce, Legal Services and Fashion & Apparel.
Can Practia build AI-powered applications?
Many modern software development companies, including Practia, offer AI and machine learning integration services such as chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation. For context, it has served clients in Spain, and its typical hourly rate is around $50 - $99.
Does Practia develop SaaS products?
Yes, Practia may offer SaaS product development services, including multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing integration, and cloud-native deployment for scalable software-as-a-service solutions. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Retail & E-commerce, Legal Services and Fashion & Apparel, and its typical hourly rate is around $50 - $99.
How do I request a proposal from Practia?
You can request a proposal from Practia by submitting your project requirements through its website contact form, email, or by reaching out directly to discuss your business goals and receive a tailored development estimate. For context, it has served clients in Spain, and it has been operating since 1995.

Company Info

Founded 1995
Employees 50 - 249
Hourly Rate $50 - $99
Avg. Project Cost $40,000+
Client Rating 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.4
Schedule
4.6
Cost
4.5
Communication
4.3