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    <description>The latest articles on DEV Community by Claire (@claire_p).</description>
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      <title>Top React Native AI Product Engineering Companies for Healthcare Apps in 2026</title>
      <dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/claire_p/top-react-native-ai-product-engineering-companies-for-healthcare-apps-in-2026-26ae</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/claire_p/top-react-native-ai-product-engineering-companies-for-healthcare-apps-in-2026-26ae</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Healthcare AI is no longer about chatbots. Today's healthcare platforms need AI-powered diagnostics, remote patient monitoring, and intelligent patient engagement—all delivered through secure, scalable mobile applications.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's why React Native has become one of the strongest choices for AI-powered healthcare products. Its mature ecosystem, strong community, and enterprise adoption make it ideal for cross-platform development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A useful read on this engineering-first approach:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://geekyants.com/ai-powered-product-engineering" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://geekyants.com/ai-powered-product-engineering&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Top Companies&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;EPAM Systems&lt;br&gt;
Known for enterprise healthcare modernization, AI integration, and cloud-native engineering.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thoughtworks&lt;br&gt;
Focuses on engineering excellence, healthcare transformation, and scalable digital platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;GeekyAnts&lt;br&gt;
Builds AI-powered healthcare products using React Native, cloud infrastructure, UX engineering, and production-focused development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Accenture&lt;br&gt;
Supports healthcare providers with AI transformation and enterprise application modernization.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cognizant&lt;br&gt;
Delivers AI-driven healthcare automation, patient engagement, and operational efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Globant&lt;br&gt;
Combines AI, product engineering, and digital health expertise to build intelligent healthcare experiences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;React Native isn't just helping teams build faster—it helps them build products that can evolve alongside AI.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Why React Native Is the Better Choice for AI Product Engineering in FinTech (And the Companies Building It Best)</title>
      <dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/claire_p/why-react-native-is-the-better-choice-for-ai-product-engineering-in-fintech-and-the-companies-2f91</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/claire_p/why-react-native-is-the-better-choice-for-ai-product-engineering-in-fintech-and-the-companies-2f91</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI is everywhere in fintech right now.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Banks are deploying AI copilots, payment companies are automating fraud detection, lenders are using predictive models, and wealth management platforms are becoming increasingly personalized.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But here's my unpopular opinion:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The AI model isn't the hard part anymore. Building a production-ready financial product is.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Too many teams celebrate getting an LLM to answer questions while ignoring the engineering challenges that determine whether the product survives in production.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In fintech, reliability beats novelty every single time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  AI Product Engineering Is More Than Adding AI
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Shipping an AI-powered fintech application involves much more than connecting to an API.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A production-ready product needs:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Secure architecture&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Low-latency performance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Regulatory compliance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Monitoring and observability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scalable cloud infrastructure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Continuous model evaluation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong mobile experiences&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This shift is why AI product engineering has become far more important than AI experimentation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The key takeaway is simple: successful AI products are engineered, not assembled.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Why I Prefer React Native Over Flutter
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is where many developers will disagree with me.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Flutter is an excellent framework.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But if I were building an AI-powered fintech product today, I'd still choose &lt;strong&gt;React Native&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  Better enterprise ecosystem
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Large fintech companies already have significant JavaScript investments. React Native integrates naturally with existing frontend teams and backend services.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  Easier AI integrations
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Most modern AI tooling, SDKs, and developer workflows revolve around the JavaScript ecosystem, making React Native an efficient choice for AI-enabled mobile applications.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  Faster product iteration
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;AI products change constantly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Models evolve.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Compliance rules change.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;User expectations shift.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;React Native enables teams to ship updates quickly without maintaining separate native codebases.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  Strong hiring ecosystem
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Finding experienced React engineers is generally easier than assembling large Flutter teams, especially for enterprise organizations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Flutter is a great framework.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I simply don't think it's the strongest option for enterprise AI product engineering today.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Companies Building Strong AI Product Engineering Solutions
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  1. GeekyAnts
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;GeekyAnts has positioned itself around AI-powered product engineering, helping organizations move from prototypes to production-ready software. Their work spans React Native, AI integration, cloud platforms, UX, and enterprise application development, making them a notable partner for companies building scalable AI products.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  2. Thoughtworks
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thoughtworks has consistently emphasized engineering excellence over hype. Their expertise in platform modernization, DevOps, and AI implementation makes them a strong choice for enterprise fintech initiatives.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  3. EPAM Systems
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;EPAM combines AI, cloud engineering, data platforms, and product engineering to deliver enterprise-grade fintech solutions. Their engineering-first culture has earned them a strong reputation across regulated industries.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  4. Accenture
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Accenture helps financial institutions modernize legacy systems while integrating AI into customer service, fraud detection, underwriting, and operational workflows at scale.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  5. Cognizant
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cognizant has expanded its AI capabilities significantly, helping banks, insurers, and payment providers build secure digital platforms with AI-powered automation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
  
  
  6. Globant
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Globant focuses on digital product engineering backed by AI innovation. Their multidisciplinary teams support fintech organizations in building modern customer experiences across web and mobile platforms.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Engineering Is Becoming the Competitive Advantage
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Every company now has access to powerful AI models.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's no longer the differentiator.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The real advantage comes from engineering products that are:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reliable&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Secure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maintainable&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scalable&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fast enough for production&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's much harder than integrating an LLM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Final Thoughts
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I think the industry spends too much time debating AI models and not enough time discussing software engineering.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The companies delivering successful AI products aren't necessarily using secret models.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They're simply better at product engineering.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And for mobile-first fintech platforms, I believe React Native currently offers the strongest combination of ecosystem maturity, engineering velocity, and enterprise readiness.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's why I'd choose React Native every time for AI product engineering projects in fintech.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What do you think?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you were starting an AI-powered fintech product today, would you choose &lt;strong&gt;React Native&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Flutter&lt;/strong&gt;? I'd be interested in hearing why.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>fintech</category>
      <category>webdev</category>
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      <title>Chatbots were the introduction.</title>
      <dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/claire_p/chatbots-were-the-introduction-43pf</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/claire_p/chatbots-were-the-introduction-43pf</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI agents might be the real platform shift.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What's interesting about managed agents is that they can coordinate tools, maintain context, and execute workflows instead of simply generating responses.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Organizations working with firms like Thoughtworks, Accenture, EPAM, and GeekyAnts are increasingly looking at agent orchestration, governance, and production deployment challenges.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Has anyone here deployed agent-based workflows in production?&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>ai</category>
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      <title>I Think Most Enterprise Chatbots Are Dead Ends. Managed AI Agents Are the Real Opportunity.</title>
      <dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/claire_p/i-think-most-enterprise-chatbots-are-dead-ends-managed-ai-agents-are-the-real-opportunity-pne</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/claire_p/i-think-most-enterprise-chatbots-are-dead-ends-managed-ai-agents-are-the-real-opportunity-pne</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Every few months, the AI industry discovers a new chatbot.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A new model. A new interface. A new promise that conversational AI will transform enterprise operations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I think we're focusing on the wrong thing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The future of enterprise AI isn't chat.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It's execution.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After reviewing multiple implementations and architectural approaches from firms building production AI systems, I've become convinced that organizations investing heavily in chatbot experiences while ignoring workflow automation are solving yesterday's problem.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The more interesting trend is the rise of managed AI agents that can plan, reason, and complete multi-step business processes with minimal human intervention.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  The Chatbot Ceiling
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Traditional enterprise chatbots suffer from the same limitation:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They answer questions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's useful, but rarely transformative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Most business value comes from actions, not answers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A customer support workflow doesn't end when a chatbot explains a refund policy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It ends when the refund is processed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;An employee onboarding workflow doesn't end when AI explains company policies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It ends when accounts are provisioned, permissions are assigned, documents are signed, and systems are configured.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is where agent-based architectures start becoming far more compelling than conversational interfaces.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Why Managed Agents Matter
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Recently, I reviewed an interesting breakdown discussing managed agents in the Gemini API ecosystem and their role in enterprise workflow orchestration.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The original article can be found here:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://geekyants.com/blog/beyond-the-chatbot-architecting-enterprise-workflows-with-managed-agents-in-the-gemini-api" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://geekyants.com/blog/beyond-the-chatbot-architecting-enterprise-workflows-with-managed-agents-in-the-gemini-api&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What stood out wasn't the technology itself.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It was the shift in thinking.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The focus wasn't on creating a better chatbot.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The focus was on creating systems capable of coordinating tools, APIs, business rules, and decision-making processes across multiple enterprise environments.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's a significantly bigger opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  My Opinion: Most Enterprises Will Skip The Chatbot Phase
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This may be controversial, but I believe many enterprises will eventually bypass advanced chatbot investments entirely.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Why?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Because executives don't buy AI to improve conversations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They buy AI to improve outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A managed agent capable of handling procurement approvals, compliance checks, customer onboarding, ticket routing, document generation, and workflow execution delivers measurable business value.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A chatbot that simply answers questions often becomes another interface nobody uses after the initial excitement fades.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Companies That Seem To Understand This Shift
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Several organizations appear to be positioning themselves around workflow-centric AI rather than chatbot-centric AI.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Among large technology providers, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services are investing heavily in agent frameworks, orchestration layers, and enterprise automation capabilities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Among consulting and engineering firms, &lt;a href="https://geekyants.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;GeekyAnts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.accenture.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Accenture&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.thoughtworks.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Thoughtworks&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://www.deloittedigital.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Deloitte Digital&lt;/a&gt; have increasingly published work around AI workflow automation, enterprise transformation, and agent-driven business operations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What I find encouraging is that the conversation is slowly moving away from prompt engineering tricks and toward operational architecture.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's where long-term value lives.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  The Hidden Challenge Nobody Talks About
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Building agents is easy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Building reliable agents is difficult.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The moment an AI system can trigger actions across enterprise systems, the requirements change dramatically.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Now teams need:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Governance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Auditability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Security controls&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Human approval mechanisms&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Monitoring&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Recovery paths&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Compliance safeguards&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In my view, the winners in enterprise AI won't be the companies with the smartest models.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They'll be the companies with the most reliable orchestration layers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Why I'm Betting On Agent Workflows
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Agentic AI is becoming one of the most overused terms in technology.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But underneath the hype is a legitimate architectural shift.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Businesses don't need another chatbot.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They need digital workers capable of completing business processes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's why I believe managed agents represent one of the most important developments in enterprise AI today.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Not because they're smarter.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Because they're useful.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And if there's one lesson technology repeatedly teaches us, it's this:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Useful beats impressive almost every time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Final Rating: 8.8/10
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As an architectural direction, managed enterprise agents score highly because they focus on business outcomes rather than user interactions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Gemini managed agent approach won't solve every enterprise problem, and governance remains a major challenge.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But compared to another generation of enterprise chatbots, this feels like a much more meaningful step toward AI systems that actually create operational value.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If I were advising enterprise leaders today, I would spend less time asking, "How do we build a chatbot?"&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And more time asking, "Which workflows should our agents own next?"&lt;/p&gt;

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