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Verivox guides consumers through the tariff jungle and helps them save hard cash. Since 1998, Verivox has helped more than 8 million households to change providers.
Studies have shown that less than 6% of Africa's farmland is irrigated, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions like solar-powered water pumps to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience. In many regions, farmers face significant challenges in managing their water resources efficiently to sustain their crops and livestock. Erratic rainfall patterns and prolonged droughts exacerbate these issues, making access to reliable water sources critical.
Solar-powered water pumps offer a sustainable solution, but determining daily water consumption needs and the technical requirements for these pumps is a complex task, often beyond the expertise of the average farmer. Traditional methods involve navigating intricate Excel spreadsheets, leading to frequent errors, delays, and the need for expert intervention. This inefficient process needs to improve farmers' ability to make timely and accurate decisions, affecting their productivity and livelihoods.
Ragnarson, specializing in climate tech and startups, partnered with Margraf Publishers and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) to develop a custom software application. This case study outlines how Ragnarson addressed these challenges by focusing on the client's software and business goals. The result was a user-friendly, impactful solution that empowers African farmers to optimise their water usage effectively, thus improving their productivity and livelihoods.
The Verivox platform allows people to compare rates among household service providers such as electricity, gas, insurance, and telecom services. With just a few clicks, consumers can quickly choose the option most suitable for them. So far, Verivox has helped its customers to save more than one billion euros.
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Verivox continually expands its product portfolio to include more household providers. A part of their strategy is the M&A process - the most significant challenge on the technical side is unifying the data verticals from different microservices and Salesforce. Another challenge is to present these offers for mobile app users
The very first version of the new mobile app was delivered in one month.
A microservice architecture allows us to iterate quickly and scale rapidly.
New customer communication platform for the Verivox support team.
New, modern technologies: React Native for mobile, TypeScript & Node.js for web.
We migrated users from the old backend and synchronized their data with other Verivox services.
We built a backend panel tailored for the Verivox internal team.
We utilised Ruby on Rails for server-side development, ensuring simplicity with core functionalities focused on authentication and data persistence.
It was built using React for a dynamic and responsive user interface.
Implemented Tanstack Query for advanced caching and offline support, ensuring the application could function without a stable internet connection.
Used React Router for straightforward routing and DaisyUI for system design, ensuring a user-friendly interface.
The development process involved iterative cycles with continuous feedback from the client, ensuring the final product met the users' specific needs.
Original complex Excel formulas were simplified and integrated into the application with the help of the client’s experts.
The new web application replaced complex Excel files, reducing errors and eliminating the need for expert intervention. Farmers can now easily determine their water requirements and the technical specifications for solar-powered water pumps.
The offline mode ensures that farmers in regions with poor internet connectivity can still use the application effectively.
The app’s design is simple, straightforward, and accessible, catering to users with limited technical expertise. Responsive design ensures usability across different devices, including mobile phones.
Users can download detailed PDF reports of their input data and results, providing a valuable resource for record-keeping and decision-making.
Ragnarson successfully developed a web application for Margraf Publishers that addressed significant challenges faced by African farmers. Leveraging expertise in climate tech, startup development, and impactful software solutions, the team delivered a user-friendly, efficient, and accessible tool.
This project streamlined determining water and pump requirements, empowering farmers with reliable, easy-to-use technology. By providing a solution that simplifies complex calculations and reduces errors, the application significantly contributes to sustainable agriculture practices in Africa.
Through close collaboration and a focus on the client's software and business goals, the project ensured the success and growth of Margraf Publishers in the climate tech sector. This strategic partnership met immediate needs and laid the groundwork for future innovations in sustainable farming solutions.
The thing I like the most about working with Ragnarson is that I can focus on goals, not the tasks. Even though we’ve only hired them for a specific service, they have become a part of our team immediately engaging and trying to take care of whatever we need to be done, quickly. Our issues get solved and I don't have to think about them. We have a cool, creative, and trustworthy partnership. Their expertise and attitude made them a strong partner for future projects.
