Enterprise Mobile App Development Services
Enterprise mobile applications have to do more than look good on a phone. They connect to CRM and ERP platforms, respect permissions, protect sensitive data, and hold up across thousands of users. Big Human is an enterprise mobile app development company that brings strategy, product design, and engineering under one team, building iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps that fit how organizations actually work. For 15+ years, Big Human has built digital products for global brands like Netflix and TD Ameritrade.
What’s included
- Strategy, research & prototyping
- UI/UX design & product design
- iOS, Android & cross-platform builds
- CRM, ERP & legacy systems integration
- Quality assurance & security testing
- Post-launch support & optimization
Typical timeline
- Discovery and stakeholder alignment come first
- Prototypes tested before full development
- Development in structured sprints
- QA and security testing throughout
- Phased rollout and ongoing iteration
Who it’s for
- Enterprises modernizing aging platforms
- Teams replacing off-the-shelf enterprise tools
- Organizations building internal tools and dashboards
- Brands launching customer-facing mobile apps
- Companies leading digital transformation initiatives
How we choose a tech stack
The right tech stack for an enterprise app depends on the devices it runs on, the enterprise software it connects to, and who will maintain it after launch. Fully native builds in Swift and Kotlin fit best when performance or deep device access matters most. React Native and Flutter make sense when an app needs to share one codebase across devices.
Behind the app, backends in Node.js, Python, or Java connect to databases and cloud services on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Each choice is weighed against the organization's existing systems, security requirements, and the skills of the internal team that will own the product long term.
Our Process
01Discovery & Alignment
The work opens with stakeholders, workflows, and the existing systems the app must work with. Research, audits, and user interviews define business objectives, the users in each role, and the integration and security requirements that shape the build.
02Design & Prototyping
UI/UX design turns complex processes into clear flows for each role. Prototyping lets users test key workflows before development begins, so their feedback shapes the product while changes are still easy to make.
03Development & Testing
Engineers build the app, APIs, and backend in structured sprints. Authentication, role-based access, and quality assurance run alongside development, so security and performance issues surface early.
04Launch & Iteration
Rollouts can be phased by team or region. After launch, the team monitors performance, fixes issues, and adds features based on usage data as the organization's needs change.
Our Services
Custom Enterprise Mobile Apps
Native iOS and Android apps built in Swift and Kotlin, designed around specific workflows so teams aren't bending their processes to fit generic software.
Cross-Platform Development
React Native and Flutter builds share a single codebase across devices, keeping features consistent and maintenance simpler for internal teams.
Enterprise Systems Integration
Connections to CRM, ERP, HR, and supply chain platforms through secure APIs, so data moves in real time between the app and the tools teams already rely on.
Legacy Systems Modernization
Rebuilding or extending aging systems while preserving the business logic and data teams depend on, with migration paths that limit disruption to daily operations.
Internal Tools & Dashboards
Role-based dashboards, field apps, and workflow automation that put data analytics and the right functions in front of each employee, without the clutter they don't need.
Security & Access Control
Authentication, encryption, audit trails, and permissioned experiences, with cybersecurity practices built into the architecture so sensitive data stays protected as the user base grows.
AI Integration
Generative AI assistants, predictive analytics, and automation are added where they solve a specific workflow problem, connected to existing data management and governance.
Cloud & Web Applications
Cloud migration, backend infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and companion web applications that share a backend with the mobile app.
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Get startedIndustries we serve
Fintech & Financial Services
Secure fintech and trading apps built around compliance, audit trails, and real-time data.
Media & Entertainment
Multi-language content platforms and publishing tools built for global audiences.
Health & Fitness
Member and patient apps with bookings, check-ins, and protected personal data.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Field and warehouse apps connecting IoT devices, inventory, and live ERP data.
SaaS & Technology
Mobile companions to SaaS platforms, sharing one backend so features stay consistent.
Retail & eCommerce
Associate and customer apps tied to inventory, loyalty, and point-of-sale systems.
Choosing What's Right for Your Company
Custom Enterprise App
A custom enterprise app is built around specific workflows, roles, and integrations, which matters most when off-the-shelf tools force workarounds or can't connect cleanly to the systems the organization depends on.
- Built around actual workflows and roles
- Integrates with existing enterprise systems
- Roadmap shaped by internal priorities
- Scales with users, features, and data
Off-the-Shelf Software
Off-the-shelf enterprise software can work well when a process is standard across industries, a mature product already covers it, and teams are comfortable adapting their workflow to the tool's defaults.
- Faster to roll out for common needs
- Lower upfront investment
- Limited customization and integration options
- Product roadmap set by the vendor
Why Big Human?
15+ Years
Big Human has spent more than 15 years building digital products for startups, enterprises, and nonprofits.
One Team
Strategists, designers, and engineers work side by side from discovery through launch.
Enterprise Integrations
Big Human connects apps to CRM, ERP, legacy, and cloud systems inside complex organizations.
Lifecycle Support
The team stays on after launch to monitor, optimize, and add new features as needed.
Awards
CSS Design Awards
Best Innovation, UI, and UX Design
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Awwwards
Honorable Mention
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Anthem Awards, 2022
Human & Civil Rights Innovation
Subdial, Silver
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enterprise App Development
Enterprise mobile app development is the process of designing and building mobile applications for organizations, whether they serve employees, partners, or customers. Unlike most consumer apps, enterprise apps have to integrate with core business systems, support role-based permissions, protect sensitive data, and scale across large teams. Done well, they become a central part of an enterprise mobility strategy.
It's up to you. Sometimes it's just the build from your own designs. Other times, it's strategy, UI/UX design, and development together. Some teams bring us in to modernize a single aging platform, and others want a full product team. We scope each engagement around what your organization actually needs.
Big Human brings 15+ years of building digital products, with strategists, designers, and engineers working as one team alongside yours. For Chelsea Piers, that meant rebuilding the fitness app hand in hand with the internal development team and connecting the third-party integrations and APIs it runs on. After the relaunch, the app's App Store rating doubled from 2.4 to 4.8.
Custom software development gives you an app that fits the way your organization already works. Each role gets the data and functions it needs, manual steps get automated, and information moves between systems in real time. You also control the roadmap, so the app grows with your business instead of following a vendor's priorities.
Yes. Most enterprise apps depend on existing systems, so integration planning starts in discovery. We connect apps to those platforms, plus HR and supply chain tools, through secure APIs. When older platforms can't support modern integrations, we plan modernization or cloud migration paths that protect the data and business logic you rely on.
Both. We build native iOS apps in Swift and Android apps in Kotlin when performance or device features matter most, and use React Native or Flutter when a shared codebase makes more sense. The right choice depends on your users, their devices, and your long-term maintenance plans.
Security is planned into the architecture early, including authentication, role-based access, encryption, and audit trails. For Netflix, Big Human migrated 1,400+ articles to a new platform while meeting the company's strict security requirements. We align cybersecurity practices with your internal policies and any industry regulations that apply.
Yes. We add AI where it solves a clear problem, such as generative AI assistants that help employees find information, predictive analytics for forecasting, or automation that removes repetitive steps. AI development is scoped like any other feature, with attention to data quality, privacy, and how the results will be used.
Usually, yes. Prototyping lets stakeholders and real users test key workflows before full development, which surfaces usability issues and integration questions while they're still inexpensive to change.
Yes. Many enterprise products need a web application for admins or desktop users alongside the mobile app. Our web app development work shares a backend with the mobile experience, so data, permissions, and features stay consistent across devices.
Look for a team with experience integrating complex systems, a clear approach to security, and named enterprise work you can review. Ask how they handle stakeholder alignment, testing, and support after launch. A strong mobile application development company should explain trade-offs plainly, including when off-the-shelf software is the better fit.
It varies with scope, integrations, and how much already exists. We map out a realistic timeline during consultation, once we understand your systems and goals. Reach out for a scoped estimate.
Cost depends on scope, complexity, the number of integrations, and the tech stack involved. Reach out and we'll put together a scoped estimate based on what your organization needs.
Yes. Post-launch support can include monitoring, bug fixes, performance optimization, quality assurance, and new features. Some clients work with us on focused projects, and others keep us on as a long-term product partner as the app evolves.
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