Go Centre-Ville

Go Centre-ville

Go Centre-Ville is powered by our Sidekick Tourism product, deployable under 2 weeks. A travel guide app with features such a walking route planner

Problem

The city of Gatineau wanted to develop a digital tool to connect the municipality to its inhabitants. The city wanted to both facilitate the daily lives of its inhabitants, and make the city more attractive for tourists and retailers.

The city of Gatineau, the fourth largest city in the province of Quebec, wanted to dynamize numerically by developing a digital tool, in the form of a City tour app, to connect the municipality to its residents to both facilitate their daily lives and make the city more attractive for tourists and retailers.

As the city is constantly evolving, the municipality wanted to be able to modify the content of the application easily and in real time, without having to go through our services.

Solution

We have deployed our Sidekick Tourism solution for the city of Gatineau to provide relevant content. Thanks to the CMS, we have made the city autonomous in the management of its content.

The city now has a native travel guide app that offers essential features such as offline browsing and geolocation of points of interest.

The solution also includes an online content manager accessible to the municipality and allowing simple, effective and real-time content modification.

Now the city has an interactive City tour app to highlight its shops and cultural venues to bring more dynamism to its economic downtown.

“The strength of this travel guide app is the dynamism it brings to the economy of downtown Gatineau. It’s a real everyday tool, to be aware of all the events and discounts in the heart of the city.”

Gregory Cerallo
Strategist | Co-fondateur
Sidekick Interactive

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iSmart

Stress management app designed by doctors, developed by us.

Problem

The University Institute in Mental Health had developed a chronic stress management app. This application was too heavy and the user was lost while browsing.

Dr. Pierrich Plusquellec led a first mobile application development project to help manage chronic stress.

The purpose was clear: to create an app to help with anxiety. But the user interface was complex due to the presence of too many features.

The application did not fulfill its primary purpose. Downloads were decreasing and the application was drifting.

Solution

We have defined a new version of this stress management app. Together, we reworked the design to make it fun and interactive and thus facilitate its use.

After joint reflection, we decided to go for a new app to help with anxiety adapted to the latest technical requirements.

Step by step, we made the application intuitive and fun. We put in place an effective user experience in order to evoke the daily interest of its users.

The set of functionalities chosen makes of iSMART a complete tool to equip and assist people wishing to manage their chronic stress.

“The working day with the Sidekick team was extremely stimulating. It allowed a great freedom in the creation of ideas, extracting the expertise of each one and juggling with the methods of brainstorming. This demonstrated once again that collective intelligence always generates more results than individual expertise.”

Pierrich Plusquellec
Professor & Searcher
University of Montreal

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SpinED

Revolutionize medical learning with a gamification app for medical students, professors and professionals.

Problem

A team of doctors was looking for a playful and interactive way to accompany medical students in the study of the spine. The SpinED team wanted to develop a learning alternative, lighter and more captivating.

The field of study of the spine, although rich and complex, offered no interactive and fun learning tool for students, researchers and professionals.

We knew what the objectives were, but the doctors did not know what digital tools were at their disposal to achieve these objectives.

Solution

We have developed a medical learning app prototype that includes all the features needed to study, test and progress in multiple areas of medical studies, including the spinal column.

After studying, analyzing and sorting out the different possibilities, we presented a medical learning app prototype filling the gaps in the range of existing study tools.

We designed a fun learning app for medical students and professionals based on gamification. The user has access to specific case studies, multiple choice questions and a dashboard to view his progress.

The users can learn, test themselves, identify their strengths and weaknesses and compare their results with those of other students.

“The SpinED application is all about new learning opportunities with today’s digital tools, offering interactive modules where traditional tools lack dynamism and impact. Beyond the fun aspect of the application, it remains a very technical, reliable and complete support to accompany all actors in the medical study.”

Gregory Cerallo
Strategist
Sidekick Interactive

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SecurApp

Provide meaningful mental health support to people facing suicidal crisis.

Problem

A mental health app to help suicidal people had already been developed but was obsolete, and the number of downloads was constantly diminishing.

Ten people commit suicide in Canada every day. Even if these figures are decreasing, the situation remains worrisome. This is what prompted Dr. Réal Labelle to create, with the Axel Center, a tool to inform, equip and protect the suicidal patient outside the therapist’s office.

The purpose of the existing mental health app was clear, but the user experience was not intuitive and did not meet the expectations of the targeted people. The tool was therefore abandoned by users.

Solution

We built an efficient mental health app that works as a mental health support digital tool, to accompany and help people facing suicidal crisis.

For a whole day, our team met with mental health professionals to redefine and restructure the existing application. We made the choice to start on a completely new model to avoid being influenced by the previous version of the application.

During the workshop, we were able to extract all the expected objectives to offer the best user experience thanks to powerful features.

“The real challenge of this application has been to completely rethink the existing user journey to allow people in suicidal crisis to be able to get help very quickly and in the most intuitive way, especially in emergency situations.”

Madeline Verchère
UX Designer
Sidekick Interactive

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iBrace

Precise body scanner app to increase the productivity levels of medical professionals.

Problem

The client wanted to market custom orthotics using a body scanner app that was both efficient and financially accessible.

The client wanted to develop a tool for health partners to easily digitize joints.

The goal was to find a less expensive and more accessible alternative to scanning booths while remaining easy to use for partners.

The 3D renderings had to be precise enough to be directly transmitted to the production team to make custom orthotics.

Solution

We have developed a body scanner app for iPad based on the technology of Occipital’s structure sensor. This tool can generate accurate measurement files of different parts of the body and joints.

The 3D Structure Sensor scanner has allowed us to develop an intuitive, efficient and flexible application at a lower cost. The application, developed initially to scan joints, has evolved and now allows the scanning of multiple body parts (spine, plexus …).

The files generated by the application perfectly transcribe the scanned body part. The production team thus gains in precision, and therefore in productivity, when producing orthoses.

“The challenge for iBrace has been to develop a tablet application that can be adapted with the 3D Structure Sensor SDK scanner. It was necessary to make this tool very powerful and easy to use for health professionals. As of today, this application brings a real gain of productivity thanks to its precision.”

Alexandre Boyer-Laporte
iOS Developer
Sidekick Interactive

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+Fort

Anti bullying app to accompany and empower youngsters victim of bullying.

Problem

The East of Montreal University Research Center had already developed a Mental health app to help young victims of bullying, but the tool was not intuitive enough or easy to use.

CIUSSS researchers had already developed an anti bullying app to help bullied children and teenagers. The tool seemed particularly suitable for young victims who did not dare to talk to an adult.

However, this anti bullying app was too complicated to use, with heavy forms and a wide range of features that tainted the user experience. In addition, there were many crashes and bugs when browsing the application, a sign of hasty development.

Solution

We have developed a brand-new native mental health app that is easier to use. We only kept the key features and implemented push notifications to set reminders and alerts to engage users better.

The application has been developed in line with the objectives set during the co-creation workshop. In addition, features have been reduced to the essentials to make the application more intuitive and effective.

Young people use high-performance mobile applications every day, and we had to offer a tool that lived up to the expectations of this very demanding audience in order to maximize the support the application provides.

The development was done according to the specification document, and the test phase ensured app performance and quality.

Finally, key features have been added to maximize the app efficiency and the user experience.

“The Sidekick team was open and interested in our project and very respectful of our opinions.
They also showed a lot of patience and did not hesitate to explain all the technical aspects that escaped us. Brainstorming together allowed us to go even further!”

Isabelle Ouellet-Morin
Searcher & Professor
University of Montreal

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Interact Mobility

Custom enterprise mobility management tool embedded in Interact workstation software

Problem

The company had an enterprise mobility management software for desktop performance tracking for Windows PC, and they wanted to replicate this solution for new mobile smartphone devices, both iOS and Android.

The solution developed by InterAct Software is a mdm app that collects, integrates and analyzes performance, inventory, consumption and usage data for all PC workstations on Interact’s network. However, this solution was not adapted to the new mobile devices, which are more and more present within companies.

This new mobile fleet was therefore not analyzed, and technical failures could not be anticipated on this type of device.

Solution

We have developed an enterprise mobility management platform adapted to the technical needs of mobile workstations management. This tool makes it possible to quickly visualize all the data specific to a device and to anticipate potential failures.

We first analyzed the already deployed solution for PC desktop management workstations to understand the initial software build and needs.

The work involved collecting data specifically harvested and adapted to mobile devices. Our team built the complete system, from the server side logic (databases, APIs, data analysis) to the native iOS and Android apps which run on the devices. The apps run in the background in order to regularly collect relevant information. We also developed a web dashboard to view all the collected data in an easy to interpret fashion, with authentication, graphs, maps, and various administration features.

This was a difficult project since moving this solution from PC desktops to mobile devices created a new set of challenges. In particular, we needed to make sure the mdm apps did not use too much battery as they collect and analyse device data in the background, which is not an issue on desktop PCs which are plugged in. We successfully adjusted various algorithms and processes to use very little battery, and still collect relevant information in a way that would not interfere with the user.

“We have developed a real solution, based on an existing but outdated PC workstation software model, for mobile devices. We have developed an internal analysis tool to meet existing technology needs. The teams now have a complete grip on the fleet of mobile devices, to which they did not have access before.”

Alexandre Boyer-Laporte
iOS Developer
Sidekick Interactive

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Car2Go Snow

Using Info-Neige MTL and a vehicle tracking solution to power a car fleet management software.

Problem

Car2Go's car fleet in Montreal was difficult to manage during the city's snow removal operations. The number of vehicles towed was a waste of time and money for the company.

Car2Go owns more than 500 vehicles in Montreal. This large fleet, spread across the city, was difficult to manage during snow removal operations in every borough of the city.

The company did not have the tools to manage its fleet in a simple and efficient way and thus avoid waves of towing.

The immobilized vehicles were no longer in service, which represented a shortfall for the company, in addition to impound fees.

Solution

We have developed a web platform working as a car fleet management software that integrates our INFO-Neige MTL solution. The system crosses the city of Montreal's open data with the car2go vehicle tracking solution to anticipate the towing of cars.

This solution takes the form of a website that, through car2go vehicle tracking solution, allows quick identification of cars parked in streets where snow removal operations are planned and alerts the Car2Go team.

The system therefore makes it possible to view the vehicles in real time and to receive notifications related to their parking. This solution is therefore an essential tool that the company can easily integrate into its car fleet management software.

“The Car2Go Snow project is proof that the INFO-Neige solution, which we have developed internally, is able to adapt to different media and needs. Much more than a simple consumer mobile application, it is also an adaptable technology platform that meets the needs of companies impacted economically by snow removal operations.”

Florian Emery
Project Manager
Sidekick Interactive

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Wikiki

Help visitors of fairs, festivals and congresses organize their visit with a digitized and interactive trade show guide.

Problem

The client wanted to offer a simple and interactive tool to exhibitors at events such as trade shows or congresses to facilitate their participation and save time for exhibitors and visitors.

The client specialized in the promotion of exhibitors and kiosk animation during events. He wanted to create an original tool to meet the growing digital demand and thus go even further in the animation and visitor experience.

The aim was to offer a simple and interactive tool, resembling a trade show guide, to facilitate participation and save time for exhibitors and visitors.

Solution

We have developed a native event management app that acts as a true digital kiosk to promote exhibitor products and services at events.

The user can consult the kiosks in advance, discover in a single virtual place group offers and discounts, and save favorite exhibitors. This event management application is a real digital transition from the traditional paper trade show guide distributed at the entrance of events.

Wikiki is an essential accessory that allows event visitors to optimize their journey and discover exhibitors.

“A real team of enthusiasts! At each of my visits, the working atmosphere is cool and especially effective to take Wikiki even further!”

Édouard Michel
Wikiki

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Go Centre-ville

Go Centre-Ville is powered by our Sidekick Tourism product, deployable under 2 weeks. A travel guide app with features such a walking route planner

The city of Gatineau wanted to develop a digital tool to connect the municipality to its inhabitants. The city wanted to both facilitate the daily lives of its inhabitants, and make the city more attractive for tourists and retailers.

We have deployed our Sidekick Tourism solution for the city of Gatineau to provide relevant content. Thanks to the CMS, we have made the city autonomous in the management of its content.

iSmart

Stress management app designed by doctors, developed by us.

The University Institute in Mental Health had developed a chronic stress management app. This application was too heavy and the user was lost while browsing.

We have defined a new version of this stress management app. Together, we reworked the design to make it fun and interactive and thus facilitate its use.

SpinED

Revolutionize medical learning with a gamification app for medical students, professors and professionals.

A team of doctors was looking for a playful and interactive way to accompany medical students in the study of the spine. The SpinED team wanted to develop a learning alternative, lighter and more captivating.

We have developed a medical learning app prototype that includes all the features needed to study, test and progress in multiple areas of medical studies, including the spinal column.

SecurApp

Provide meaningful mental health support to people facing suicidal crisis.

A mental health app to help suicidal people had already been developed but was obsolete, and the number of downloads was constantly diminishing.

We built an efficient mental health app that works as a mental health support digital tool, to accompany and help people facing suicidal crisis.

iBrace

Precise body scanner app to increase the productivity levels of medical professionals.

The client wanted to market custom orthotics using a body scanner app that was both efficient and financially accessible.

We have developed a body scanner app for iPad based on the technology of Occipital’s structure sensor. This tool can generate accurate measurement files of different parts of the body and joints.

+Fort

Anti bullying app to accompany and empower youngsters victim of bullying.

The East of Montreal University Research Center had already developed a Mental health app to help young victims of bullying, but the tool was not intuitive enough or easy to use.

We have developed a brand-new native mental health app that is easier to use. We only kept the key features and implemented push notifications to set reminders and alerts to engage users better.

Interact Mobility

Custom enterprise mobility management tool embedded in Interact workstation software

The company had an enterprise mobility management software for desktop performance tracking for Windows PC, and they wanted to replicate this solution for new mobile smartphone devices, both iOS and Android.

We have developed an enterprise mobility management platform adapted to the technical needs of mobile workstations management. This tool makes it possible to quickly visualize all the data specific to a device and to anticipate potential failures.

Car2Go Snow

Using Info-Neige MTL and a vehicle tracking solution to power a car fleet management software.

Car2Go's car fleet in Montreal was difficult to manage during the city's snow removal operations. The number of vehicles towed was a waste of time and money for the company.

We have developed a web platform working as a car fleet management software that integrates our INFO-Neige MTL solution. The system crosses the city of Montreal's open data with the car2go vehicle tracking solution to anticipate the towing of cars.

Wikiki

Help visitors of fairs, festivals and congresses organize their visit with a digitized and interactive trade show guide.

The client wanted to offer a simple and interactive tool to exhibitors at events such as trade shows or congresses to facilitate their participation and save time for exhibitors and visitors.

We have developed a native event management app that acts as a true digital kiosk to promote exhibitor products and services at events.

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