We customize solutions to work the way you do.
The software development process is one of discovery. Our solutions begin with an empty page, an expansive list of questions, and an in-depth collaboration. Through our process, we help you identify the goals to be addressed and the problems to be solved. We design our software to be flexible, use an iterative process, and solicit feedback regularly.
Project phases
Discovery and Design
The most important part of our business is understanding yours. Consequently, we always begin with an intensive Discovery and Design Phase. During this initial phase, we conduct in-depth interviews and document reviews with your team members about your business processes; and endeavor to understand the goals, roles, reporting needs, and common scenarios faced by each workgroup in your organization.
At the completion of this phase, we deliver a detailed project plan identifying the requirements for success, cost of implementation, and initial design notes for each proposed feature. We then work with you to help you prioritize and shape the project so that it fits your schedule and budget. We help you make the difficult decisions about development direction during this phase so that there are as few surprises as possible when development begins.
Development and Implementation
Once we have our roadmap, we begin a series of design and development phases. During each release phase, we present you with a series of prototypes, solicit your feedback and refine the application. At the end of each release, you have a working application which incorporates the new functionality.
Deployment and Training
Once your new application is ready, we work with you to deploy the software in the manner best suited for your business. We develop a custom training program to help your team make a successful transition and document anything that is not obvious.
Post-Launch Maintenance and Support
We understand no project is ever truly complete. Business continually changes. You may need to adapt to new regulations, new business rules, or new workflows. Vanguard will be there to provide any post-launch support you may require.