| At Blossom we follow international development
methodologies and have a tried-and-tested formula
for any and every system development that we undertake.
It has been designed to clearly ascertain needs,
cover all eventualities, explore all opportunities
and produce the optimum solution. It encompasses
five distinct stages:-
- Stage 1 – Analysing requirements, budget and timetable
- Stage 2 – Assessing infrastructure and resources
- Stage 3 – Framing the solution & architecture
- Stage 4 – Development, testing and implementation
- Stage 5 – Training, support and upgrading
Stage 1 – Analysing requirements
Ultimately the most crucial stage of any project
development, by analyzing the requirements early,
Blossom is able to ensure measures are in place
to control costs, reduce risks, and to ensure
the project is developed within the desired time
frame. At this stage, it is essential to distinguish
between what the client “WANTS” and what he really
“NEEDS”. At Blossom , we identify the requirements
by relying on our highly expert consultants and
business/technical analysis team backed by sophisticated
tools such as:
- Microsoft CRM for customer relationship management to identify and track clients, contracts, follow-ups and provide the necessary help desk support.
- MS Project Manager® or Ten Step® project management tools to identify the project, timetables, deliverables, stages and task assignments.
- UML: Unified Modeling Language.
- Microsoft SPS for document management of the project during its life cycle
as well as secure document exchange between
the management and development team.
Stage 2 – Assessing infrastructure and resources
This phase includes a complete assessment of software,
hardware and resources, followed by recommendation
of the most suitable platforms to meet requirements.
Stage 3 – Framing the solution & architecture
Following on from the conclusions reached at Stages
1 and 2, a full project plan, complete with all
essential software components, is drawn up and
presented.
Stage 4 – Development, testing and implementation
After selection of the solution platform, integration
needs and appropriate program and language, the
solution is constructed, tested and implemented
across three environments, namely development,
testing and production. For this, we may draw
on a complete range of tools in addition to those
noted above. As well as our own range of quality-assured
tools, procedures and programmes, these include:-
Graphic & Creative:
- Photoshop
- ImageReady
- FreeHand
- Dreamweaver
- Macromedia-Flash
Change Control Management & Version Control Tools:
- Enterprise Architect (Reverse Engineering)
- Ten Step
Testing:
System Documentation:
- JavaDoc
- Microsoft
- Adobe Writer
- Visio
- Ten Step
Stage 5 – Training, support and upgrading
Our training and support procedures embrace:-
- technology and knowledge transfer
- onsite engineers and helpdesk services for critical systems
- partnership with certified Training Centers
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