SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORM FOR ESPORT FANS The brand new software solution that brings in even more competition to eSports and the way how people play video games. SAS Lanslot is a French startup founded and committed to promote eSports and help the society enjoy a completely new experience of playing video games. CLIENT’S CHALLENGES The main challenge, which, by the way, was successfully countered, for the Client was to find a way to socialize the games and players and force them to network with their rivals more closely. The other challenges, which accompanied the main one, were: Find a reliable outsourced software development partner to develop their software Ensure the maximum user coverage via developing iOS and Android apps Raise more investment funds for further development of the solution and the business as a result of positive feedback of the solution users. SOLUTION Successful cooperation with a reliable external software engineering firm resulted in the development of a React Native mobile app, which ensured the maximum user outreach requirement and allowed the Client to enter both iOS and Android gamer’s communities. With Lanslot App in hands, its users now can enjoy the following features: Accurate geopositioning to find new eSports clubs nearby their locations In-app messenger to chat with their competitors without needing to use any third-party software Ability to create private parties for gamers in any of the available eSports clubs or in any location of their choice Ability to join such parties created by other gamers Share their favorite games with any other user of Lanslot App to find new friends to play with Assign ratings to eSports clubs, games, players etc. to make other users informed of those. Increase their socialization and make new friends. OUTCOME An absolutely new and unique platform that serves to the benefit of not only eSports fans but also to the benefit of video gaming clubs and communities, and to the benefit of the entire society as well. The solution helps gamers communicate between themselves, share their opinions on the games, gather for private eSports-related parties, and otherwise network and enjoy shared gaming. Upon the successful completion of the project, the Client obtained: Slick Pic - Large DIGIS Company in the capacity of a reliable outsourcing partner The Client obtained a superior quality software development service and product and, at the same time, avoided the need to hire in-house developers and cover their payrolls, taxes, office rent etc.At the final end, DIGIS provided all the needed expertise and helped the Client flexibly manage their business budgets.Highest Possible Target Audience New React Native app built in line with the latest technology and mobile app design trends eliminated the need to build standalone apps for iOS and Android ecosystems and, at the same time, ensured a perceivable increase in the new users number.Potential Partnership with eSports Clubs Integration of the list of geolocation-based eSports clubs and addition of such clubs to Lanslot App by users provided the Client with a great opportunity for establishing new connections and relations with such clubs and also for future monetization of their services.