We have developed our own set of standards which we follow when carrying out software development projects for clients. Adhering to these enables us to confidently deliver secure, accessible and effective solutions. You can read more about these standards below:
- Carry out research to understand needs, including speaking to multiple departments
- Build prototypes to test the hypotheses
- Scope problems in the way users think
- Split requirements into phases and solve main problem first
Why? To provide us with all the information required to confidently deliver a solution that works for you.
- Simple language – making software that’s straightforward and doesn’t require complex user training, so it’s usable from the get-go
- Intuitive and comprehensible regardless of platform or device
- Ensure software is accessible to all – implementing the level of accessibility required by clients up to WCAG 2.1
- Create a solution that is simpler than previous methods/software
Why? To ensure your users are fully engaged with, and all able to use, the solution.
- Development team with diverse skill and expertise
- Different perspectives
- Specialists in team
- Access to a larger IT team including server infrastructure engineers, compliance/GDPR, network specialists, project managers, developers skilled in different languages
Why? To create an all-encompassing solution using a range of skills and perspectives.
- Get service in front of real users as soon as possible to understand how they use it
- Continuous improvement, adapting to your changing requirements
- Test with Stakeholders who have invested interest in the solution i.e., Managing Director, Finance Director, End User
- Iterate and improve frequently
Why? To allow us to be flexible to adapt to emerging requirements.
- Continual involvement in solution, we don’t disappear after go-live
- Ongoing maintenance of components to ensure optimum service
- Constantly working on and improving our solutions
- Maintaining optimal security
Why? To continually provide ROI through collaboration.
- Implement the appropriate level of security necessary for the kind of information stored
- We use static code analysis to look for vulnerabilities during development but can also employ
third-party vulnerability and penetration testing
- Well thought out architecture only using necessary personal data to make following GDPR
simpler
- Regular security review to see if software security can be improved, proactive in keeping your
software secure
Why? To protect your critical data, and business.
- The wrong tools can cost you money, we only select the most innovative and future proof
technology
- Use open standards to enable the software to be adapted in the future
- You own the intellectual property for your software/project
- Constantly evaluate the technology, so we’re always using the most effective tools for your
software
Why? To provide you with confidence in the value of your solution.
- Business continuity – minimise service downtime and plan for downtime if it does happen
- Deploy software changes regularly without significant downtime
- Regular quality assurance testing
- Appropriate monitoring in place and a plan to respond to issues identified
Why? To give you assurance of your ROI with a reliable service.
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