A seven-figure saving digital transformation
Allsop is the largest and most successful property auction house in the UK. In a volatile market, they continue to be a reliable leader and source of market insights. Their operational systems previously depended on various outdated systems that were struggling to adapt to changing market requirements. Partnering closely with Allsop's team, Propel Tech pinpointed several essential functions, including managing extreme usage spikes, creating a new auction catalogue, developing a mobile app, and automating marketing production and property uploads to lessen manual effort and cut costs. They proposed a unified web-based auction management system as the solution. To guarantee an excellent return on investment, the project was optimized using React and Laravel for the backend infrastructure, while NativeScript was employed for the mobile app, allowing Propel Tech to create a single app compatible with both Android and iOS. Benefits realized by Allsop after the project included improved integration, cost savings, reduced manual effort, enhanced transparency, and better customer experience. By establishing a single code base, Propel Tech effectively combined four distinct systems into a flexible and scalable infrastructure. Real-time capabilities led to improved feedback and engagement. Allsop’s new system, built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), effortlessly managed the demands of 5,000 users receiving live bidding updates. Alex Pugh, Head of Business Systems at Allsop, stated, “Propel Tech has been our reliable partner throughout what was a challenging, transformative, and ultimately successful project. They were engaged in every phase of our process, from scoping and design to development, testing, launch, and support. The additional resources they provided to our internal team enabled our IT function to deliver enhanced services to the business, ultimately benefiting our auction clients.”