The strength of our methodology is the speed and accuracy with which we deliver.
To speed development, steps are often overlapped to continuously hone requirements,
design and code. Our methodology includes storyboards, rapid application
development (RAD), architectural blueprints, vertical RAD and project
management/quality assurance.
| AREA |
TASKS |
| Assessment |
Define the overall goal and objectives
System/Process Assessment
Review ROI
Develop a budget estimate
Establish a project schedule
Define the team
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| Functional Specifications |
Document the overall and sub processes
Use process decomposition methods to evaluate what needs to be developed, redesigned or eliminated
Research and develop a detailed system description, hardware and software
Determine an implementation method
Develop acceptance test plans and procedures
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| System Development |
Diagram system architecture
Generate overall hardware diagrams
Order hardware and software
Configure hardware
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| Integration Testing |
Perform full system test including hardware and software
Execute test plans
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| Acceptance Testing |
Develop simulations to demonstrate system functionality
Perform demonstrations for customer approval
Complete any necessary final updates
Parallel testing
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| Site Implementation |
Supervise Hardware installation
Perform site startup and system tuning
Complete system acceptance testing based on specification agreed to earlier
Provide customer training for operations, maintenance and administration
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| Documentation |
Provide comprehensive support materials including: help files, manuals, schematics, data sheets and diagrams
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| Training and Turnover |
Complete customer training programs for operation, maintenance and administration
Turn product over to client hands
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| Product Management |
Scheduling of all start-up activities
Coordinate hardware installation
Project status reporting
Periodic project team meetings
Project Reviews
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