Bit Group Uses Agile Development and Ruby on Rails to Rapidly Deploy Sports Website
Agile methodology and innovative technology enables client to go from concept workshops to launch in just 6-weeks
Cambridge, MA. September 8, 2008 — Bit Group Inc., Boston’s longest established independent Web agency with a mission to help you gain and sustain market leadership in your field, announces the Beta launch of a sports Website serving as an online forum for sports fans to connect with their favorite sports heroes. The company, founded by Alan Stone, owner and a director of the professional baseball team Worcester Tornadoes, is currently in private beta. The site will provide fans with an opportunity to meet sports legends through online services including video conferencing, phone calls, and customized video messages.
“We are delighted with the results of our collaboration with BitGroup,” said Alan Stone. “Their team not only met our aggressive timetable but provided a site which blends custom ‘atmospherics’ with our practical, focused requirements of a user-friendly platform to drive retail transactions. I look forward to our continuing alliance and the excitement of adding innovative features after our launch.”
Bit Group worked closely with client team members to build out the current beta site with functionality that allows current users to begin connecting with their favorite sports legends. Bit Group and the client team utilized an agile development methodology facilitating communication and collaboration in a fast paced work environment. The joint team was able to go from concept workshops to beta launch within six weeks. “I think we all expected a fast delivery, but even we were surprised by speed of delivery using Ruby on Rails and an agile methodology” said Steffan Berelowitz, founder and president of Bit Group.
About Bit Group
Bit Group provides complete business solutions for companies that understand the importance of the Web to competitive advantage and market leadership. Bit Group works closely with clients to create online experiences that result in measurable audience engagement and action. Founded in 1995, Bit Group is Boston’s longest established independent Web agency. Bit Group provides strategy, experience design, Web technology and eMarketing services to the region’s leading large enterprises and emerging businesses.