Mobile Tornado: Driving PTToC Innovation with an Ideal Development Team Structure
Industry: Telecommunications & Workforce Management | Headquarters: Harrogate, UK | Region Supported by DevX: India
The Challenge
Mobile Tornado, a global leader in push-to-talk over cellular (PTToC) and workforce management solutions, sought to expand their development capabilities to accelerate innovation and meet growing market demands. Their objectives included:
- Establishing a skilled development team in India to support R&D initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintaining operational efficiency without the complexities of setting up a legal entity in India.
However, navigating the intricacies of international hiring, payroll, and compliance presented significant challenges.
The DevX Solution
DevX partnered with Mobile Tornado to provide a comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) solution, facilitating their expansion into India:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Recruited a team of skilled professionals to support Mobile Tornado's development goals.
- Managed the entire hiring process, ensuring alignment with the company's technical requirements.
HR & Compliance Management
- Handled all HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with Indian labor laws.
- Ensured adherence to international standards, maintaining the company's commitment to data security and privacy.
Operational Support
- Provided workspace solutions equipped with necessary infrastructure to support the development team's productivity.
- Offered ongoing administrative support, allowing Mobile Tornado to focus on core business activities.
The Results
Within a short period, Mobile Tornado successfully established a development presence in India, achieving:
- Set Up Team Size - 30 employees
- Time to Setup - 6 weeks
- Cost Savings ~ 60% compared to local hiring
- Development Velocity - 40% increase in feature delivery
- Compliance Issues - 0
Client Testimonial
“DevX enabled us to seamlessly expand our development operations into India. Their expertise in managing HR, compliance, and operational logistics allowed us to focus on enhancing our PTToC and workforce management solutions without the administrative burden.”
— Mobile Tornado Labs
Why It Worked
- Strategic Talent Acquisition: Leveraged India's rich talent pool to build a competent and cost-effective team.
- Comprehensive Management: Handled all operational aspects, allowing Mobile Tornado to focus on product development.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensured adherence to international data security and privacy standards.
