Creating software solutions requires more than being able to program in
the latest language and understanding the latest technical paradigms.
It requires listening to clients, sifting through symptoms to identify
actual problems, creating a shared vision to solve the identified
problem, and then managing the problem solving / programming effort
through it's entire lifecycle staying on track in key areas:
remaining focused on the identified problem, providing a quality
solution, and insuring timely delivery within budget.
At Eureka! we can start working with our clients at the beginning of
this cycle or join them for a specific stage during the life of a
project to provide planning and management skills insuring success.
Eureka!'s business consulting services fall into three
categories:
Problem Evaluation / Definition
At Eureka!, we work closely with our clients to identify and evaluate their
problems. Often, simply bringing in someone who has no bias within
an organization and is willing to ask questions and challenge
"conventional wisdom" provides the catalyst needed to
dig beyond symptoms. As outsider we can help our clients
look beyond organizational boundaries identifying and
documenting the real cause of the problem.
Design / Planning
Understanding what our clients want to build, having a clear plan to create it,
and having consensus among the players is the next critical step toward
making an application a reality.
At Eureka! we can
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help create a viable design
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provide "Proof of Concept" demonstrations to validate new technologies
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audit and give feedback on an existing design.
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From major redesign of existing systems to new and innovative
applications - our team has experience in choosing the appropriate
technology and the appropriate project methodology. We also
clearly document the design allowing the implementation to be completed
by
our team
or our client's internal staff.
Project Management
Once a design has been created, verified, and signed off - the
implementation challenge begins. Understanding the technology chosen
to create the application is critical - but just as critical is the
ability to:
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put together a team with a common vision,
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track crisply defined milestones, and
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find quick and effective solutions to
roadblocks that are incurred during the course of the project.
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We
develop project plans and live by them. There are never any surprises
when working with Eureka!. We have a team ready to take on any
project and leaders with the management skills to smooth the bumps
along the way.
We have a strong belief that the key to satisfied customers
is effective communication. We keep our clients informed through
regular written status reports, meetings, conference calls,
email and other forms of Internet collaboration. Open
communication policies and positive performance has allowed
us to build strong, long-term relationships with our
customers.
We understand the critical nature of time. An elegant solution is of no
interest if the delivery window is too late. And we understand the
value of money. Once the design
has been agreed upon, Eureka! has the in-depth experience to guarantee
fixed price / on time delivery.
