Samsao

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4.2/5 (12 reviews)
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About Samsao

It is a good mobile app development company. Their aim is to help their clients achieve their digital transformation by developing digital products that are true to their brands. They use cutting-edge technologies to develop their businesses in significant, measurable ways. They support them by each step of the planning, creation, development and product strategy.

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development Wearable App Development UI-UX Design Enterprise App Modernization Web Design Internet of Things

Industries Served

Energy & Utilities Real Estate

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The outcome we specified, delivered the way we needed it, by people we would hire again

Abdullah Al-Shehri / Head of Innovation - Desert Tech Ventures
Verified
Feb 02, 2026

Project summary: Our field service management system had not been updated significantly in six years. Rising technician count and increasing job complexity had exposed every one of its limitations.

The integration layer was the part of the project I was most concerned about going in. Our system landscape is complex, several of the upstream APIs we relied on were poorly documented, and two third-party vendors had a history of unpredictable response times on integration questions. This team managed all of that. They documented what the upstream vendors could not, built resilience into the integration architecture where the upstream behaviour was unreliable, and delivered a solution that works as specified in production. I could not have asked for more.

PROS

Commercially transparent throughout — no hidden assumptions, no bill shock at the end, change requests that were fair and clearly explained rather than used as a margin-recovery mechanism

CONS

Time zone coordination required some deliberate overlap management from both sides in the first couple of sprints, after which we had an efficient async rhythm that worked for the whole project

4.0
Overall
3.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Communication
Project TypePOS System Development
IndustryEnergy & Utilities
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationSep 2025 – Dec 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Desert Tech Ventures operates in the Energy & Utilities sector with headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In my role as Head of Innovation I am accountable for the full technology agenda — infrastructure, product, and vendor relationships. We are a commercially driven organisation and every technology decision is evaluated against a clear business case before it is approved.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had a defined product vision for our next phase of growth in the Energy & Utilities market but lacked the engineering depth internally to execute it. The POS System Development requirements in particular required specialist experience that we could not realistically recruit for on the timeline our business plan required.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The scope covered the full POS System Development lifecycle: discovery and requirements definition, solution architecture, iterative development across twelve sprints, integration testing, performance validation, production deployment, and a structured four-week hypercare period. They also provided system documentation and a knowledge transfer programme for our internal team.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We had a failed engagement behind us and were more rigorous in our selection process as a result. We asked detailed questions about how they managed scope change, how they handled estimation, and how they communicated problems. The answers were specific, evidenced, and consistent across the team members we spoke to. That gave us confidence that the process was real rather than rehearsed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was proactive, timely, and appropriately calibrated. Technical updates for the engineering audience, executive summaries for the steering group, risk flags with proposed mitigations rather than just problem statements. The fortnightly sprint reviews gave our stakeholders visibility without requiring them to attend every working session.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes to both. There was a single sprint where a dependency on a third-party API introduced a one-week delay. The team identified it three weeks in advance, presented two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the schedule within the same sprint cycle. That level of foresight is what separates good project management from reactive problem management.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The most direct measure is the performance of the system in production. In the five months since go-live we have had zero P1 incidents, our page performance scores have improved across every Core Web Vitals metric, and two enterprise clients who had cited our previous platform limitations during contract negotiations have since renewed without that objection arising.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The continuity of the team. The engineers who participated in the discovery sessions were the engineers who built the system. That consistency of institutional knowledge across a six-month project has a value that is difficult to quantify but easy to notice when it is absent. Every conversation built on the previous ones.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Unreservedly. We are in active scoping conversations for a second engagement and I expect this to develop into a multi-year partnership. For any organisation in the Energy & Utilities sector looking for POS System Development expertise combined with genuine delivery discipline, I would put this team at the top of the evaluation list.

The first content management system we have deployed that editors genuinely prefer

Lars Pfeiffer / VP of Technology - NordTech Logistik GmbH
Verified
Jan 11, 2026

Project summary: Our agents were spending more time managing data across disconnected systems than managing relationships. We needed a unified platform to give them that time back.

The integration layer was the part of the project I was most concerned about going in. Our system landscape is complex, several of the upstream APIs we relied on were poorly documented, and two third-party vendors had a history of unpredictable response times on integration questions. This team managed all of that. They documented what the upstream vendors could not, built resilience into the integration architecture where the upstream behaviour was unreliable, and delivered a solution that works as specified in production. I could not have asked for more.

PROS

Architectural decisions designed for longevity rather than just the current brief, thorough automated test coverage, post-launch stability that validated every technical choice made during discovery

CONS

Pipeline availability for kickoff required a few weeks of lead time — in hindsight that selection pressure means you are working with a team that is in demand for the right reasons

4.0
Overall
3.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Communication
Project TypeCMS Development
IndustryReal Estate
Project Cost$50,000 to $149,999
DurationMay 2025 – Dec 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I lead technology at NordTech Logistik GmbH, a growth-stage Real Estate business based in Hamburg, Germany. As VP of Technology my remit spans product engineering, platform operations, and strategic vendor partnerships. We had reached an inflection point where our internal capacity was not sufficient to execute our roadmap at the pace our market required.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Regulatory requirements in our Real Estate segment had changed and the compliance timeline was set by our regulator, not by us. The CMS Development changes required were significant enough to justify engaging a specialist partner rather than diverting our internal team from the product roadmap.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The scope covered the full CMS Development lifecycle: discovery and requirements definition, solution architecture, iterative development across twelve sprints, integration testing, performance validation, production deployment, and a structured four-week hypercare period. They also provided system documentation and a knowledge transfer programme for our internal team.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We ran a structured shortlisting process across five vendors. The technical evaluation eliminated two immediately. Of the remaining three, this team's proposal was differentiated by the specificity of their CMS Development approach and the evidence base they provided — reference projects in Real Estate contexts, not generic case studies. The reference calls confirmed a track record that the proposal had described accurately.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
The project management framework was the most structured I have experienced with an external vendor. Sprint planning was tight, acceptance criteria were specific, retrospectives were honest and acted on. The project manager treated the shared backlog as a live document and the risk register as an operational tool rather than a compliance artefact. I never had to ask for a status update.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes to both. There was a single sprint where a dependency on a third-party API introduced a one-week delay. The team identified it three weeks in advance, presented two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the schedule within the same sprint cycle. That level of foresight is what separates good project management from reactive problem management.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The most direct measure is the performance of the system in production. In the five months since go-live we have had zero P1 incidents, our page performance scores have improved across every Core Web Vitals metric, and two enterprise clients who had cited our previous platform limitations during contract negotiations have since renewed without that objection arising.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their instinct for keeping the business objective visible throughout technical decision-making. I have worked with technically excellent teams who lose the strategic thread as complexity increases. This team maintained a clear connection between every architectural choice and the outcome we had agreed to achieve. That orientation made the trade-off conversations significantly easier.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, without reservation. I have already made two direct referrals within my Real Estate network — in both cases to peers facing CMS Development challenges similar to ours. I gave those referrals with confidence because I knew the experience I described was reproducible, not the result of exceptional circumstances on our engagement.

FAQs

What services does Samsao offer?
Samsao provides software development services that may include mobile app development, web development, custom software development, UI/UX design, cloud solutions, AI development, and enterprise application development. Its core focus areas include Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Wearable App Development.
How much does it cost to hire Samsao?
The cost of hiring Samsao depends on factors such as project complexity, development hours, required technologies, team size, and engagement model. Based on available data, Samsao's typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149, with an average project cost of $25000+.
Is Samsao suitable for startups?
Yes. Many startups choose companies like Samsao because they offer MVP development, product consulting, scalable architecture, and dedicated development teams that help launch products quickly while managing development costs. For context, it has served clients in Canada, and its listed capabilities span Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Wearable App Development.
How long does Samsao 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 10 - 49 professionals, Samsao can scale resources based on project urgency.
Why should businesses choose Samsao?
Businesses may choose Samsao 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 2013, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
How can I contact Samsao for a project?
Businesses can contact Samsao through its official website, email, or contact form to discuss project requirements, request a consultation, or receive a development estimate. For context, its listed capabilities span Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Wearable App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Education, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services and Advertising & Marketing.
How do I choose the right software development company?
When selecting a software development company like Samsao, consider its portfolio, client reviews, industry expertise, technical capabilities, communication process, pricing model, project management approach, and post-launch support. For context, its listed capabilities span Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Wearable App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Education, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services and Advertising & Marketing.
Does Samsao offer dedicated developers?
Yes, many companies like Samsao 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, its listed capabilities span Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Wearable App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Education, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services and Advertising & Marketing.
What engagement models does Samsao provide?
Samsao may offer multiple engagement models such as fixed-price contracts, dedicated team hiring, and time-and-material billing, allowing businesses to choose the option that best fits their budget and project scope. For context, it has experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Education, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services and Advertising & Marketing, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.
Can Samsao build AI-powered applications?
Many modern software development companies, including Samsao, offer AI and machine learning integration services such as chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation. For context, it has served clients in Canada, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.

Company Info

Founded 2013
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $100 - $149
Avg. Project Cost $35,000+
Client Rating 4.2/5 (12 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.1
Schedule
4.2
Cost
4.3
Communication
4.3