About TrendMENA

TREND, a new age marketing communications firm provides distinctive, memorable & integrated communication solutions. All managed by some of the finest talents in the kingdom, who are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and passionate professionals with a solid track record and experts in their respective domains.

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Mobile App Development Web Development UI-UX Design Web Design

Industries Served

Information Technology

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CI/CD pipeline that turned our two-week releases into same-day deployments

Stephanie Coleman / SVP of Digital Strategy - Horizon Financial Group
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Apr 08, 2022

Project summary: Our internal engineering team had reached capacity and we needed a partner with complementary skills to help us deliver a critical platform upgrade on a tight deadline.

The engagement started with a discovery workshop that immediately signalled this team was different. They pushed back on two of our assumptions in the first session with evidence and a better alternative. That kind of intellectual honesty is rare and it set the tone for the whole project. Deliverables were consistently ahead of schedule, code reviews were taken seriously, and the final product is something we are proud to show enterprise clients during due diligence calls.

PROS

Consistent delivery against milestones, code quality that passed our internal review without major findings, post-launch support that felt like a partnership not a ticket queue

CONS

The initial project brief document they required was more detailed than we were used to providing, but in hindsight that rigour was part of why the project ran so smoothly

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeDevOps Services
IndustryInformation Technology
Project Cost$50,000 to $149,999
DurationNov 2024 – Sep 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
As SVP of Digital Strategy at Horizon Financial Group, I manage a cross-functional technology team serving our Information Technology clients from Boston, USA. We are a commercially focused organisation and every technology decision we make is evaluated against a clear business case. We needed a partner who understood that context, not just the technical brief.
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 Boston, USA was not going to scale internationally, and the DevOps Services 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 DevOps Services delivery with a particular emphasis on the integration layer that connected the new build to our existing Information Technology 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?
Their portfolio included two projects that were sufficiently close to our own brief in terms of complexity, DevOps Services scope, and Information Technology context that we felt confident they understood what we were asking. The proposal was technically rigorous, the pricing was transparent, and the proposed team structure gave us senior engineers throughout rather than just for the pitch.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
The requirements understanding was solid from early on, aided by the fact that they had prior experience in the Information Technology sector and did not need us to explain domain context that a less experienced team would have required. That background knowledge shortened the discovery phase meaningfully and reduced the volume of clarification questions during sprints.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was handled primarily asynchronously given the time zone difference between Boston, USA and the team's base, but it was managed so well that the gap rarely felt like a constraint. Written updates were clear and timely, escalations were handled promptly, and we never had to chase for a status update. The cadence was exactly right — enough to feel informed, not so much that it created overhead.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
On time and within the agreed budget. They had given us a range estimate at the start, which I had been sceptical of, and they landed within the lower half of that range. Their estimation accuracy came from having broken the work down in genuine detail during discovery rather than giving a rough number and hoping. It showed in every sprint.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The most direct measure is that the problem we hired them to solve no longer exists. Beyond that, the new DevOps Services platform has reduced our operational overhead measurably, our team spends less time managing incidents and more time on product development, and we have been able to onboard two new enterprise clients who had previously cited our technical limitations as a barrier.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their ability to hold the business objective in mind alongside the technical task. I have worked with technically excellent agencies who lost the thread of what we were actually trying to achieve. This team never did. Every architectural decision, every trade-off conversation, every prioritisation discussion was anchored to the outcome we had agreed at the start.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely. I would recommend them with a specific note that the quality of the discovery process is where the value starts. Clients who invest properly in that phase will get the most out of the engagement. We made that investment and the returns are evident in the quality of what was delivered.

FAQs

What services does TrendMENA offer?
TrendMENA 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 Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.
Is TrendMENA suitable for startups?
Yes. Many startups choose companies like TrendMENA 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 experience across industries such as Events & Event Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.
How long does TrendMENA 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, TrendMENA can scale resources based on project urgency.
Does TrendMENA provide post-launch support and maintenance?
Many software development companies, including TrendMENA, offer ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, feature enhancements, and technical support after project deployment. For context, its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development, and it has been operating since 2015.
How can I contact TrendMENA for a project?
Businesses can contact TrendMENA 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 Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development, and it has been operating since 2015.
Is TrendMENA an offshore software development company?
TrendMENA may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, it has served clients in Saudi-arabia, and it has experience across industries such as Events & Event Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services.
Does TrendMENA offer dedicated developers?
Yes, many companies like TrendMENA 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 Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development, and it has experience across industries such as Events & Event Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services.
Can TrendMENA build AI-powered applications?
Many modern software development companies, including TrendMENA, offer AI and machine learning integration services such as chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation. For context, it has experience across industries such as Events & Event Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services, and its average project cost is reported at $50000+.
Does TrendMENA develop SaaS products?
Yes, TrendMENA 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 served clients in Saudi-arabia, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
How do I request a proposal from TrendMENA?
You can request a proposal from TrendMENA 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 experience across industries such as Events & Event Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.

Company Info

Founded 2015
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $100 - $149
Avg. Project Cost $10,000+
Client Rating 4.2/5 (11 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.1
Schedule
4.2
Cost
4.2
Communication
4.1