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Sunrise

Elevating entertainment with future-proof TV and sports apps.

Sunrise, the largest private telecom provider in Switzerland, teamed up with icapps to strengthen its Yallo TV platform and launch MySports, a new digital experience for hockey fans. Our team stepped in with native and cross-platform expertise to upgrade their digital ecosystem across web, mobile, and TV.

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Challenge

Sunrise needed to improve its existing Yallo TV service and develop a new digital product, MySports, to better serve hockey fans across Switzerland. The goal: deliver seamless streaming experiences across mobile, web, and smart TV platforms.

However, the starting point wasn’t simple. Outdated technology (including an older Gatsby version), siloed systems, and the need for scalable architecture created friction in delivering the performance and quality Sunrise aimed for. They were looking for a flexible, knowledgeable partner who could embed seamlessly into their team and help build modern apps fast.

The solution

We brought technical expertise and strategic support to both the Yallo and MySports projects. Our developers worked side-by-side with Sunrise's internal teams, sharing responsibility for ongoing product development and architecture decisions.

Our key contributions:

Improved Yallo TV’s streaming experience across mobile, web, and smart TV
Developed the brand-new MySports platform from scratch for hockey fans
Migrated legacy code (e.g., Gatsby) to modern frameworks to ensure scalability
Integrated smoothly with backend and design teams to streamline delivery
Worked with React and React Native for flexible, future-proof tech foundations

icapps enhances our team with their technical expertise and seniority, much like a skilled center in hockey that elevates the entire team.

Roman Reimann Senior Director at Sunrise

Our approach

From day one, this wasn’t a typical client-supplier setup. Our developers became an integral part of the Sunrise team. We participated in daily stand-ups, helped make strategic tech decisions, and built alongside their product and backend stakeholders.

A flat hierarchy at Sunrise meant our ideas were heard, discussed, and acted on fast. The collaborative mindset, even across remote locations, resulted in high efficiency and trust. We aligned closely with their technical leads, which was key in navigating platform migrations and eliminating technical debt.

Methodologies used:

Embedded agile development
Cross-functional team setup
Continuous delivery and codebase improvements
Close collaboration between frontend, backend, and business teams

The outcome

A smoother, more reliable TV experience for Yallo users on mobile and web
A fully functioning MySports platform for hockey fans, delivered from the ground up
Streamlined collaboration, with our developers seamlessly integrated into Sunrise’s workflow
Major reduction of technical debt through a clean, modern codebase

Being part of the Sunrise project has been exciting. We've worked together really well, combining our ideas and skills to make great apps for watching TV and sports.

Frédéric Vandeborne React Developer at icapps

Key features of the solution

Cross-platform development
We used React and React Native to ensure each product works beautifully across all screens, smartphones, browsers, and TVs.

Scalable architecture
Migration from outdated systems to a future-proof codebase ensures flexibility and stability for years to come.

Real-time collaboration
Our embedded team setup allowed for fast iterations, quick feedback loops, and true ownership of deliverables.

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