Programming Services

"Selling air." That is the how some people define up their initial feelings when considering custom software. Because our clients often meet us with only vague ideas about their needs, software development can seem like selling air to clients who often lack the vocabulary or expertise to describe what they want. Taking those ideas from conception to usable software requires excellent communication skills and a crystal clear understanding of where you want to go.

Our strongest advice to anyone considering developing in-house software would be this:

"Do not work with a company that relies on outsourced or offshore programmers ."

If you cannot look your programmers in the eye or if your language doesn't match your developer's technical language, move on until you find a company that has programmers sitting across your table who are capable of explaining details in language you understand.

Software starts with an idea and gets honed into a concrete application by learning how the software will be used. Making sure that your ideas are clearly stated back to you visually and orally is the imperative of software design. Timely completion within budget demands superb communication and a solid understanding of needs:

• What functions are you trying to replace (if any)?
• Who are the users?
• Where will the software be used?
• Is there a need for handheld or mobile use?
• What would be your optimal outcome?
• How is your data currently stored?
• How will your data be migrated to the new software?
• What are your security concerns?
• What are the functional requirements?
• What is your vision for the future?

Software development is a process. It is a rare exception that a software project begins and ends in exactly the way you initially expected. Keeping projected costs to quoted prices requires constant communication, frequent testing by both programmers and users, and allows for changes without dramatically affecting costs or timeliness. Our practice of software design allows for flexibility through ongoing communication. Our history proves our success in performing software development on time and on budget.