If you have an idea, we can make it a reality. We build custom, database-enabled web applications with clean, intuitive user interfaces and a robust, reliable backend. Dynamic content that you can maintain and edit. A rich foundation of open source and proprietary software that ensures your site gets off the ground quickly and for minimal cost. Functional, accessible navigation with a little Web 2.0 flourish.
For more information or to start discussing your idea, get in touch with us today. We'd love to sit down with you and create something truly incredible.
Technologies We Use (and why we use them)
- Python and Django
- PostgreSQL
- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript and a number of AJAX libraries (such as jQuery)
Related Projects
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Raleigh, NCIncredible Tree
Incredible Tree allows users to capture and organize hierarchical thinking for editing, displaying, and printing on the web. ITree can be used as a collaboration tool for people to realize ideas together or for individuals to flesh out their own structured plans. These plans can be visualized through graphs, outlines, print, and a custom indentation view.
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ZambiaUNICEF, Project Mwana
In partnership with the UNICEF Innovation Team in New York, Caktus helped write the software for a mobile health pilot project in Zambia. The software uses SMS (text messages) to deliver HIV test results for infants directly to health clinics and enhance communication within the clinics. Using SMS in this way means mothers are informed about their child’s HIV status 1-2 months earlier than would otherwise be possible. If necessary, the child can then be started on critical treatment. The …
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Technology: RapidSMS, Django, Google Maps, jQuery, PostgreSQL, Python
“When I engaged Caktus to develop my new website I knew they were technologically savvy. But they surprised me with their design skills. I was very pleased with the feel of my site. Their open architecture approach for client updates is also a very attractive feature. ”
“Caktus joined us on a mobile health project in rural Zambia that had many challenges. Their team adapted quickly to the environment and showed exemplary design, development and project management skills to make the project a success. ”
Working with Caktus
- We're a small company and don't tier our support. This means you always talk to an expert when you meet, call, or write us.
- We like people. We are personable folks and will give you straight answers that you can understand. We believe in face-to-face contact.
- We deliver concise proposals and emphasize development over lengthly, detailed planning. This means you'll get a usable product right away, and the details will emerge over time.
- We believe in small, incremental steps that keep the product in a releasable state and make adapting to change easy.
- We employ proven agile development techniques, such as Extreme Programming, that emphasize teamwork and collaboration with you and amongst ourselves.
- We leverage open source, standards-compliant technologies with thriving user communities. This means your web site will be built on top of robust tools that continue to be improved.
