Waikato company seal Laravel deal
See the Waikato Business News article about LuminateOne at https://www.yumpu.com/en/embed/view/Mb0L5IOrSEeskGFf, copy below:
Nick Humphries
A Waikato-based app developer has forged a milestone relationship with an international associate.
LuminateOne is the first New Zealand company – and just the second in Australasia – to become a partner for the Laravel program, launched in the United States in 2010.
Matthew Whyte, Business Development Manager at LuminateOne, says Laravel essentially provides the skeleton for any software development.
“A framework is what really makes or breaks a software project.”
He says while anyone can use Laravel, a formal process was followed for LuminateOne to become a platinum partner.
Australia boasts a single emerald partner and Whyte understands the parent business behind the platform is not currently accepting other requests.
He says the formal partnership with Laravel provides a “competitive advantage” for LuminateOne.
Laravel has partners in North America and Europe.
The partnership programme aims to help companies establish greater credibility and client trust.
To become a partner, LuminateOne had to demonstrate experience in custom Laravel development, with case studies and references to attest proficiency.
To maintain partnership status, companies must demonstrate their ongoing commitment to the Laravel “ecosystem”, such as contributing blog posts and tutorials relating to the program or passing on their knowledge through boot camps and training.
LuminateOne Managing Director Nick Humphries says the partnership gives LuminateOne staff direct access to resources, tools and support which makes for a quicker turnaround in building an app.”
He says using Laravel “takes months off” the development cycle.
A recent example was a Waikato tannery which engaged LuminateOne to improve its reporting processes.
Using Laravel, Nick says LuminateOne developed a system to “pull” data from grading machines to associated managers.
Apps can be tailored to suit the particular business for any type of activity, ranging from merchandising through to healthcare.
LuminateOne had its origins in rural Matamata. It now operates out of Hamilton and also works in the areas of data and AI (artificial intelligence) software development.
The company, which has 14 staff including 10 developers, started working with Laravel in 2015.
Laravel was created in the United States by software developer Taylor Otwell, who who envisioned an online tool that could simplify the development process and offer features to boost productivity.
The name is a reference to Laravel Bay, a stretch of water in the Seychelles.
It is used by a wide variety of companies around the world including the New York Times and BBC News.
About the Author
Steve Edwards worked as the Editorial Manager at Fairfax Media, before moving to General Management roles in the Waikato. He is currently contracting in communications, public relations, and event management.
