1. Computer Services
Business challenge
Invited to participate in the 2016 IBM Collaboration Solutions Developer Competition, Grydan S.a.s. had an opportunity to expand its capabilities with cutting-edge cloud technology.
Transformation
Working in an IBM® Bluemix® environment, Grydan rapidly developed a new app designed to help home gardeners succeed. The solution incorporates the Weather Company Data for IBM Bluemix service to analyze historical weather data in a user’s region and provide key planting information and recommendations.
“We’re using a huge amount of historical weather data in our app that would have previously been very expensive to acquire.”
—Daniele Grillo, Owner, Grydan S.a.s.
Daniele Grillo
Owner
Grydan S.a.s.
Client name
Grydan S.a.s.
Company background
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lomazzo, Italy, Grydan S.a.s. offers a comprehensive range of IT services, including web and mobile app development. An IBM Business Partner, the company founded Italy’s official IBM® Lotus® user group and hosts technology events each year for more than 2,000 members. Grydan employs 15 people and generates annual revenue of approximately EUR 1 million.
Business challenge
Invited to participate in the 2016 IBM Collaboration Solutions Developer Competition, Grydan S.a.s. had an opportunity to expand its capabilities with cutting-edge cloud technology.
Transformation
Working in an IBM Bluemix® environment, Grydan rapidly developed a new app designed to help home gardeners succeed. The solution incorporates the Weather Company Data for IBM Bluemix service to analyze historical weather data in a user’s region and provide key planting information and recommendations.
Results
Grydan quickly, easily and cost-effectively created an innovative solution while growing its skill set and its offering portfolio for future engagements.
Client quote
“We’re using a huge amount of historical weather data in our app that would have previously been very expensive to acquire.”
—Daniele Grillo, Owner, Grydan S.a.s.
Solution components
IBM® Bluemix®
Weather Company Data for IBM Bluemix
Business benefits
Accelerated development
with the Bluemix platform providing a readily available, easy-to-use environment
Managed costs
with a Bluemix service designed to easily integrate massive amounts of historical weather data
Expanded offerings
for Grydan customers with robust IBM Cloud hosting options
Grydan S.a.s.
Solution components
IBM® Bluemix®
Weather Company Data for IBM Bluemix
Integrating historical weather data in a cloud-based app for home gardening success
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lomazzo, Italy, Grydan offers a comprehensive range of IT services, including web and mobile app development. An IBM Business Partner, the company founded Italy’s official IBM Lotus® user group and hosts technology events each year for more than 2,000 members. Grydan employs 15 people and generates annual revenue of approximately EUR 1 million.
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