Custom Software Development When standard software reaches its limit, we build what's next.
A senior European engineering partner for complex, business-critical systems: architecture and UX through development, cloud infrastructure and operation. We stay with what we build.
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Results our clients can measure
A selection of outcomes from systems we designed, built and still operate.
- 58% lower operational costs Porsche Austria Digitised roadside assistance case handling
- 12% shorter customer waiting time Porsche Austria Same project, measured end to end
- 1/16 of the original development cost DRVN 5,000 EUR to rebuild an OBD2 compatibility check, instead of 80,000 EUR
How we work
- 17 years building and operating software, since 2009
- ISO 9001, 27001, 14001 certified quality, information security and environmental management
- 3 European locations Vienna, Prishtina and Rijeka, one engineering organisation
The problems we get called about
Most conversations start with one of these. Pick the one that sounds like your week.
Your architecture is slowing down delivery.
Every change touches too much. We review the target architecture and give you a prioritised path out.
Software ArchitectureYour cloud bill keeps growing.
We walk through spend and architecture, name the cost drivers and put numbers on the options.
Platform EngineeringA legacy platform needs modernising without stopping the business.
Incremental replacement with the old system running: integration, data migration and a rollback at every step.
Backend & API DevelopmentYour mobile app needs to ship on both platforms and stay maintainable.
Native or cross-platform from one codebase, with the backend behind it, through store release, monitoring and the maintenance after.
Mobile App DevelopmentStandard dispatching software does not fit your operation.
Planning, routing and real-time rescheduling built around how your operation actually runs.
Dispatching / Logistics SystemsYou need a reliable connected-vehicle platform, not another proof of concept.
Telematics ingestion, consent and GDPR handling, customer apps and fleet data, in production.
Connected Vehicle Solutions
All services at a glance
Nine engineering disciplines, one team. Pick the one closest to your problem.
- Mobile App Development Native and cross-platform apps built for modern users.
- Web & Frontend Development Fast, accessible interfaces built with modern frontend tech.
- Backend & API Development Robust backends, APIs and integrations built to scale.
- Software Architecture Future-proof architecture for complex systems.
- Platform Engineering Cloud platforms built, migrated, and operated.
- AI & Data Science Data-driven solutions that create real value.
- Connected Vehicle Solutions Digital solutions for connected mobility and IoT.
- User Experience Intuitive experiences for better digital products.
- Dispatching / Logistics Systems Smart scheduling and dispatch for efficient operations.
Selected case studies
Three projects, told from the problem through to what changed.
- Porsche Austria
Roadside assistance handled without manual handovers
58% lower operational costs Read the case study - DRVN
A vehicle compatibility check rebuilt cloud-native
1/16 of the original development cost Read the case study - ADAC
A connected vehicle platform built from scratch
MVP delivered in record time Read the case study
Not ready to start a full project? Start with a review.
A focused session with the senior people who would do the work. You leave with findings and numbers, not a pitch.
Architecture Review & Roadmap
We review your target architecture and delivery risks, then hand over prioritised next steps.
Software ArchitectureCloud Cost & Exit Review
Your largest cost drivers, and what a move to EU infrastructure would save and require.
Platform EngineeringConnected Vehicle Architecture Review
An independent look at your telematics platform, data flows and compliance readiness.
Connected Vehicle SolutionsUX Expert Review
A senior usability review of your product, with the biggest opportunities ranked.
User Experience
In a free 30-minute introductory call, we discuss your challenge and which free workshop would suit your project. We then agree on its scope and schedule.
Book an introductory call Free, 30 minutesWhat our clients say
See how companies experience working with us, from the first idea to a user-friendly digital solution.
DRVN and OR have worked together since the earliest days of DRVN, and the relationship our teams built made the collaboration feel as if we were one company. OR's team was extremely knowledgeable and helped us deliver a very complex rewrite of a legacy connected vehicle system.
OpenResearch proved to be an exceptionally capable and reliable partner on a forward-looking IT project. The cooperation was always positive and I am already looking forward to the next projects.
We are very pleased to work with OR in the implementation of experiments and pilots. I would especially like to emphasize how quickly and thoroughly the entire team works.
Do you remember the childhood moment when you received your first pocketknife or bike? A moment where you suddenly felt that you can build anything and go everywhere. That's how our clients feel when they start working with us.
Our Stack
We provide in-depth expertise and hands-on operational experience.
Senior team
The same people advise and build
Architects, developers, designers, product owners and testers in one organisation. The people who advise you are the people who build the system, and the people who keep it running afterwards.
26 people
Engineering, design and product, working as one team rather than as separate suppliers.
Three European locations
Vienna, Prishtina and Rijeka. One organisation, one delivery process, no handover to an offshore branch.
Building since 2009
17 years of shipping and then operating what we ship, which is where most of what we know comes from.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most often.
What does OpenResearch do?
OpenResearch is a Vienna-based software engineering company. We design, build, and operate custom digital products, from mobile and web apps to backends, cloud platforms, data and AI solutions, and connected vehicle systems. We are not a body shop that ships code and disappears. We work as a long-term engineering partner, from the first idea through launch and beyond.
How do we start working with you?
It starts with a conversation. We learn what you are trying to achieve, then propose a sensible first step, often a short discovery or scoping phase that turns a rough idea into a clear plan, scope, and estimate before any large commitment.
How much does a custom software project cost?
Custom software has no fixed price, because no two products are the same. A realistic estimate comes out of a short discovery phase, where we clarify scope, priorities, and constraints. From there we agree on a model that fits, whether that is a fixed scope, a time-based arrangement, or a dedicated team. Talk to us and you get a grounded answer, not a generic number.
Tell us what you are working on
A short description of the system and the problem is enough. We reply with the right technical contact, not a sales sequence, and usually within one working day.
Prefer a fixed slot? Pick a time in our booking calendar.
- You write two paragraphs The system, the problem, and any deadline that matters.
- We route it to an engineer An architect or lead who has built something comparable, not an account manager.
- You get a straight answer What we would do, what it would take, and whether we are the right partner for it.