Lateral full service custom software development

Established in 1986, Lateral is a full service custom software development company, specialising in bespoke web and enterprise grade application and software development, headquartered in Perth. Lateral delivers end-to-end technology professional services, from strategic design through to full-stack development and ongoing delivery and hosting, to a diverse range of ASX listed, private, government and non-profit clients throughout Australia. The bulk of Lateral’s work is completed through long-term strategic engagement with clients, typically over the course of multiple years, with new services developed to meet clients’ needs over time. Through a team of people oriented, excellence focused staff, Lateral delivers to take technology from a concept to a reality.

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AWS Partner
Australia Australia
First Floor, 4/460 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia 6008
1300 585 355
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10 - 49
1986

Service Focus

Focus of Software Development
  • Javascript - 10%
  • C# - 20%
  • Node.js - 10%
  • .NET - 10%
  • ReactJS - 20%
  • GraphQL - 10%
  • TypeScript - 10%
  • API Development - 10%
Focus of Artificial Intelligence
  • Deep Learning - 10%
  • Machine Learning - 30%
  • Generative AI - 10%
  • Computer Vision - 20%
  • AI Consulting - 10%
  • AI Integration & Implementation - 10%
  • AI Agent Development - 10%
Focus of Mobile App Development
  • iOS - iPhone - 30%
  • Android - 20%
  • Web Apps - 20%
  • React Native - 20%
  • Firebase - 10%

Industry Focus

  • Oil & Energy - 30%
  • Healthcare & Medical - 20%
  • Public Sector - 20%
  • Education - 10%
  • Transportation & Logistics - 10%
  • Startups - 10%

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Bhavesh Nathoo
Bhavesh Nathoo, Founder at 3D Measure Me
Posted 10 months ago

So thankful I chose Lateral.

Choosing Lateral to build 3D Measure Me has been one of the best decisions I have made.

They helped design and build our product from end to end and always provide excellent, practical advice and solutions. They are always just a phone call away if anything happens or if I need anything done.

They also go above and beyond to give their best effort in every piece of work they do so we can provide a solution that not only meets, but exceeds our customers expectations.

What was the project name that you have worked with Lateral?

3D Measure Me

What service was provided as part of the project?

Software Development, Artificial Intelligence

Describe your project in brief

Custom build a body scanner app for mobile phones and integrate the outputs with customer systems.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

How approachable, friendly and practical they are, even when dealing with non-technical people like me.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Parking is scarce at their office.

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Project Detail

  • $200000+
  • In Progress
  • Startups
Emily Critchell
Emily Critchell, Sales Manager at Unirack WA Pty Ltd
Posted on Feb 15, 2023

I had a really great experience. I recommend them highly.

Lateral engaged with me on a Greenprint basis to really flesh out the full scope of my project to ensure we were on the same page.
They remained flexible in their development process to my every chaining need throughout the entire development cycle.
Me adding scope did push my timeline, however they clearly communicated this with me as we went along.
The end result has increased my staff productivity and I continue to get support from Lateral to this day.

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development, Software Development, Progressive Web App

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Attention to detail and good face to face communication helped the project along.

They had new ideas to help me increase productivity in my business.

Their team delivered software solutions that tailored to my specific needs.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

The deadline was pushed back a little, however, this was due to me adding scope after the fact. They did communicate with me this would be the case

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Client Portfolio of Lateral

Project Industry

  • Agriculture - 20.0%
  • Hospitality - 20.0%
  • Transportation & Logistics - 20.0%
  • Gaming - 20.0%
  • Startups - 20.0%

Major Industry Focus

Agriculture

Project Cost

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Project Timeline

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Portfolios: 5

Streamlining Communication and Operations for a Fishing Co-operative

Streamlining Communication and Operations for a Fishing Co-operative

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Agriculture

This project involved the design and development of a cross-platform mobile app and web-based admin portal to modernise daily operations for a large fishing co-operative operating across multiple depots in Western Australia.

The organisation previously relied on manual processes—SMS and emails for price updates, phone calls for bait orders, and spreadsheets for depot coordination. The goal was to digitise these workflows, reduce administrative overhead, and improve real-time communication between fishermen and depot staff.

Scope of Work:

  • Mobile App Development: A user-friendly mobile app was built to deliver daily beach price updates, allow fishermen to log trip details (catch volume, landing location, ETA), and place bait orders based on real-time depot availability.

  • Web-Based Admin Portal: A secure portal for depot staff and administrators was developed to manage orders, track statuses (e.g. Pending, Prepared, Fulfilled), and oversee depot-wide activity with role-based access control.

  • ERP Integration: The system supports structured CSV exports and automated notifications to integrate directly with the organisation’s ERP system, improving data flow and reporting accuracy.

  • Infrastructure and Notifications: The solution is hosted on Microsoft Azure with Firebase used for push notifications and mobile app version control.

The platform has improved communication, enhanced operational efficiency, and enabled better planning across the co-operative’s network of depots and members. It provides a scalable foundation for future feature expansion while supporting day-to-day coordination in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.

Digital Experience and Operations Upgrade for Multi-Site Café

Digital Experience and Operations Upgrade for Multi-Site Café

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Hospitality

This project focused on enhancing the digital customer experience and operational efficiency for a regional café operating across two locations. As the business prepared to expand, it required a more robust system to manage customer engagement and site-specific operations.

Key project objectives included implementing loyalty features, improving payment flexibility, and enabling secure multi-site administration.

Scope of Work:

  • Loyalty Points Integration: A points-based rewards system was developed, allowing customers to earn and redeem points seamlessly through the online checkout.

  • Digital Vouchers: A voucher management feature was added, enabling admins to create and track promotional or customer-specific vouchers within the platform.

  • Prepaid Account Balances: Customers can now preload funds, set up automatic top-ups, and use their balance at checkout to reduce payment friction.

  • Split Payment Support: The system allows customers to combine prepaid balances with other payment methods, offering more flexibility at the point of sale.

  • Multi-Site Administration: The platform was extended to support location-specific settings, roles, and product management, ensuring staff access is limited to relevant site data.

  • POS Interface Simplification: Staff-facing tools were streamlined to remove pricing and edit access, reducing user errors and improving in-store workflow.

The result is a scalable, user-friendly system that supports both customer loyalty and day-to-day operations, laying a strong foundation for the café’s future growth.

Fleet Management and Payroll Integration Modernisation

Fleet Management and Payroll Integration Modernisation

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Transportation & Logistics

This project involved a complete rebuild of a legacy fleet tracking and timesheet system used by a civil construction company managing vehicles and crews across multiple job sites. The goal was to modernise the technology stack, improve data accuracy, and automate payroll processing.

The existing platform relied on unsupported GPS hardware and manual workflows for timesheets, leading to inconsistent records, operational delays, and costly maintenance. The new solution was delivered in three core stages:

  1. Telemetry Upgrade
    Legacy tracking devices were replaced with modern telemetry hardware. Data is now received in structured JSON format and stored efficiently in Azure, improving reliability, auditability, and system performance.

  2. Event-Sourced Architecture
    An event-driven backend was implemented to capture a complete history of changes across drivers, vehicles, trips, and job allocations. This architecture supports accurate reporting, traceability, and future scalability.

  3. Xero Payroll Integration
    Manual timesheet exports and data entry were replaced with automated integration into Xero’s payroll API. This included support for base hours, overtime, RDOs, and travel allowances, eliminating spreadsheet manipulation and reducing payroll processing time.

The resulting system features a responsive live tracking dashboard, a mobile-accessible trip explorer, and a scalable Azure-based infrastructure. It delivers improved data integrity, operational visibility, and significant administrative efficiency gains

Fantasy AFL Mobile App Development

Fantasy AFL Mobile App Development

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Gaming

This project involved the end-to-end development of a mobile-first fantasy sports platform designed specifically for AFL fans. The goal was to create a high-performance app featuring a custom draft system, real-time scoring, and live player statistics sourced from an external data provider.

We delivered a full-stack solution, including technical architecture, app development, and cloud infrastructure. The system was built using React Native for cross-platform mobile support and a .NET backend hosted on Azure. A custom database schema was designed to support complex scoring logic and player data tracking. Live and historical stats were integrated via a third-party API, while real-time user engagement was enabled through in-app chat and dynamic scoring updates.

To ensure a stable and scalable platform, we implemented secure user identity management, deployment pipelines, and technical documentation. 

The result was a sleek, feature-rich app now available on major app stores, offering AFL fans a unique and engaging fantasy sports experience. The platform is API-driven, cloud-optimised, and built to grow with its user base.

Revenue Platform and API Integration for 3D Body Avatar App

Revenue Platform and API Integration for 3D Body Avatar App

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Startups

This project focused on evolving a consumer mobile app that generates 3D body avatars into a scalable, revenue-enabled platform ready for commercial expansion and third-party integration.

The original app offered a strong foundation for individual users tracking body composition, with growing interest from industries such as fitness, insurance, and retail. To support upcoming commercial opportunities, the platform required enhancements to support monetisation, enterprise readiness, and a robust integration strategy.

The scope included refining core functionality for public demonstration, introducing subscription-based billing via Stripe, and designing a secure API framework. Platform improvements addressed stability, optimised camera behaviour, modernised UI interactions, and added social login support to streamline onboarding.

A new billing system enabled users to manage multiple profiles and access avatar history through a web interface, with secure, automated workflows for subscriptions, metered usage, and invoicing.

To enable safe and scalable integration with external partners, a secure API gateway was proposed using OAuth2.0. This included features such as usage tracking, licensing controls, rate limiting, and webhook support.

The result was a commercially viable platform, equipped for direct revenue generation and positioned for growth through API-enabled partnerships and broader industry collaboration.