Business Details
Your Trusted IoT Software Development Partner
At Outside Source, we are a dedicated team of IoT specialists committed to transforming innovative ideas into market-ready connected products. With over three decades of collective experience in technology and design, our approach combines strategic product planning, user-centric design, and robust software engineering to address complex challenges. Our team of senior-level experts collaborates closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that align with both user needs and business objectives.We prioritize transparency, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence, leveraging our 10+ years of IoT-specific expertise to navigate the intricacies of connected device development. Our presence at the Indiana IoT Lab provides access to a network of industry leaders, ensuring our clients receive cutting-edge resources and support throughout the product lifecycle.
Services
Product Design
UX/UI Design
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Hardware Engineering
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized IoT development expertise
- Our senior-level team delivers tailored, scalable solutions
- We prioritize collaborative partnerships with transparent communication
- Comprehensive services spanning product design to deployment
- Strategic partnerships with industry-leading hardware providers
Services
Product Design
Our Product Design process establishes the foundation for successful IoT development. Through discovery workshops, technical assessments, and user journey mapping, we define clear roadmaps that align business goals with user needs. This phase identifies project risks, creates measurable success metrics, and ensures technical feasibility before development begins. Clients receive comprehensive deliverables including personas, competitive analysis, and refined timelines.
UX/UI Design
We create intuitive interfaces for IoT products through research-driven UX/UI design. Our process includes clickable prototyping, information architecture, and visual design that balances functionality with brand aesthetics. By simulating real-world interactions through mobile and web prototypes, we validate design decisions before coding begins. This ensures seamless user journeys across connected devices while maintaining technical alignment with backend systems.
Mobile App Development
Specializing in IoT mobile applications since 2010, we develop cross-platform solutions for smart devices. Our expertise spans iOS, Android, and voice assistant integrations using Swift, Kotlin, and modern frameworks. We implement Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi connectivity, and cloud integrations to create responsive mobile experiences that communicate effectively with IoT hardware ecosystems.
Software Development
Our full-stack IoT software development combines Agile methodology with enterprise-grade technologies. Using Node.js, React.js, and cloud platforms like AWS IoT Core, we build scalable web applications and device management systems. The process includes sprint planning, quality assurance testing, and continuous deployment to deliver robust, future-proof solutions that evolve with client needs.
Hardware Engineering
We collaborate with premier hardware partners to support complete IoT product lifecycles. Our network includes experts in electrical engineering, mechanical design, and embedded systems. This ecosystem enables comprehensive solutions for connected devices, from initial concept validation through manufacturing readiness, ensuring seamless integration between software and physical components.
People
Mike Peck
Principal
Marketing graduate from Indiana University focused on IoT's intersection with brand and customer experience. Leads strategic direction while fostering collaborative client relationships that transform product roadmaps into reality through innovative technology solutions.
Parker Lyons
Director of Product Development
Combines Wabash College and Indiana University education with extensive IoT product management experience. Specializes in guiding complex products from ideation to implementation while optimizing development processes for efficiency and market readiness.
Michael Kritsch
Design Director
UX Design Master's graduate from Maryland Institute College of Art. Creates elegant solutions that simplify complex systems through human-centered design principles, ensuring intuitive user experiences across connected product ecosystems.
Brody Robertson
Director of Software Development
Computer Engineering graduate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Provides technical leadership for complex IoT systems, balancing innovation with practical implementation strategies to deliver scalable, maintainable software solutions for connected devices.
Questions
What IoT software services do you specialize in?
We specialize in end-to-end IoT solutions including product design, UX/UI development, mobile and web applications, and hardware-software integration. Our expertise spans connected devices, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
How does your IoT development process work?
Our process begins with strategic product design, followed by UX/UI prototyping, then full-stack development. We use Agile methodology with continuous testing, ensuring alignment through sprint planning, quality assurance, and iterative deployment.
What makes your IoT approach unique?
We combine 10+ years of IoT-specific expertise with collaborative partnerships across hardware and software domains. This ecosystem approach ensures comprehensive solutions that address both technical challenges and user experience requirements simultaneously.
Do you work with hardware components?
Yes, we partner with leading hardware providers for complete IoT solutions. Our network includes experts in electrical engineering, mechanical design, and embedded systems to support full product lifecycle development.
How do you ensure product scalability?
We design with future growth in mind, using modular architectures and cloud-native technologies. Our Agile process allows for iterative improvements while maintaining system integrity through comprehensive quality assurance testing.
