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01.04 · Mobile Engineering

Mobile applications engineered for daily use and long-term upkeep.

We build customer and workforce applications for iOS and Android, with offline behaviour, secure authentication and release processes that keep updates routine.

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AProblems addressed

When teams typically bring us in.

  • P-01Field teams rely on paper, calls or messaging apps
  • P-02Separate iOS and Android codebases slow every change
  • P-03Apps fail when connectivity is poor
  • P-04Store releases are manual and unpredictable

BCapabilities and deliverables

What Mobile Engineering covers.

  • Cross-platform apps

    Shared codebases for iOS and Android with native performance where it matters.

  • Workforce applications

    Task, inspection, delivery and data-capture apps for teams in the field.

  • Offline-first data

    Local storage and synchronization that tolerate unreliable networks.

  • Release automation

    Automated builds, testing and store submission pipelines.

Deliverables

  1. D1Mobile architecture and data-sync design
  2. D2iOS and Android applications
  3. D3Backend APIs and push notification setup
  4. D4Automated build and release pipeline
  5. D5Store listing and release documentation

Technologies

  • React Native
  • Flutter
  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Expo
  • SQLite
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging

Technology choices are made per project based on your existing estate and requirements.

CDelivery approach

How this capability is delivered.

Each engagement follows the Velnex Method. These are the steps specific to this capability.

  1. 01

    Define the context of use

    Understand devices, connectivity and conditions where the app is used.

  2. 02

    Choose the platform approach

    Select cross-platform or native based on requirements, not preference.

  3. 03

    Build with real devices

    Test on representative hardware throughout delivery.

  4. 04

    Automate releases

    Make store submissions repeatable and low-risk.

See the full Velnex Method

DEngagement options

Ways to engage for this capability.

  • E-02

    Defined Platform Build

    End-to-end delivery of a clearly scoped system against agreed milestones.

    • Production system
    • Test suite
    • Documentation
    • Handover sessions

    Best for

    Projects with a defined scope and clear success conditions.

    Team

    Cross-functional team sized to the scope, led by a senior engineer.

    Rhythm

    Milestones agreed upfront with a demonstration each delivery cycle.

    Commercial basis

    Scoped and quoted after definition

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  • E-03

    Embedded Engineering Team

    Velnex engineers working inside your product roadmap and processes.

    • Continuous releases
    • Shared backlog
    • Engineering standards
    • Knowledge transfer

    Best for

    Evolving products where priorities change as you learn.

    Team

    Dedicated engineers, with design and product support when needed.

    Rhythm

    Sprints from your backlog, with shared planning and reviews.

    Commercial basis

    Team-based, agreed per period

    Request a Scope

  • E-04

    Continuous Systems Partnership

    Ongoing responsibility for the health and improvement of live systems.

    • Monitoring and response
    • Maintenance schedule
    • Monthly service report
    • Improvement backlog

    Best for

    Business-critical systems that must stay secure and keep improving.

    Team

    Named lead engineer with shared support and specialist capacity.

    Rhythm

    Continuous monitoring with monthly planning and reporting.

    Commercial basis

    Retained capacity, agreed per period

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ERelated scenario

An example of this capability in context.

Representative solution scenarioS-01

Replacing spreadsheet-based operations

Operations-led organization with several coordinating teams

Jobs, schedules and approvals are tracked in shared spreadsheets. Versions conflict, status is unclear and managers spend hours compiling updates.

Approach

  1. 01Map the real workflow, roles and approval rules
  2. 02Build a role-based operations platform with task queues and status boards
  3. 03Add a mobile app for staff working away from a desk
  4. 04Migrate historical records and retire the spreadsheets in stages

System components

  • Operations platform
  • Workforce mobile app
  • Role-based access
  • Status reporting

FQuestions

Frequently asked questions.

Should we build native or cross-platform?

Cross-platform suits most business and workforce apps. Native is better for heavy device integration or demanding graphics. We recommend after reviewing your requirements.

Can the app work without internet?

Yes, when designed for it. We plan offline storage and conflict handling from the start.

Do you handle App Store and Play Store submission?

Yes, including build signing, store metadata preparation and release pipelines.

Next step

Discuss Mobile Engineering with Velnex.

Tell us what you are creating, replacing or improving. Velnex will help turn it into a practical engineering plan.

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