Full Software Lifecycle Delivery

Planning Phase

The first phase in the software lifecycle delivery process is the planning phase. This part of the entire lifecycle is very important since it predefines how the next ones would go. As Benjamin Franklin once said: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. We will identify your need to understand the type of system which would boost your business performance for optimal results. The main goal of this initial step is to find out the scope of your business problem and determine possible feasible software solutions. Our Project Managers will perform:

• The required allocation
• Capacity planning
• Project scheduling
• Cost estimations
• Provisioning

The ScaleFocus Project Managers and Software Engineers closely collaborate with our Operations and Security teams to ensure all views and perceptions are aligned.

Systems Analysis and Requirements

During the Systems Analysis and Requirements phase of the software lifecycle delivery, we will work together with you to identify your requirements and needs in order to find the most suitable solution to address and resolve the problem. Here, we will consider the functional requirements and make all necessary systems analysis to grasp on the needs of the end-users/your employees and check whether the new system meets their expectations. The systems analysis phase is vital when determining your business requirements, addressing how they can be met, who will be responsible for individual pieces of the project as well as planning the software solution development timeline.

Systems Design

During the systems design phase, our experts will decide on all necessary specifications, features and operations, which will satisfy the functional requirements of the proposed solution. The ends users (your employees) will determine all specific business needs, which the system needs to satisfy. During the systems design phase we will decide on the components of the software structure (networking capabilities), processing and procedures for the system to accomplish its objectives.

Development

During the development phase of the software lifecycle, the real work begins. It is here, where our engineers step in to do the magic and turn your business need into a viable technological solution. Our teams regularly sync and follow-up on the project’s progress. Our Project Managers oversee the entire process to make sure all system features are delivered as per the agreed deadlines and fit within your expectations.

Integration and Testing

To ensure highest quality of the solution, our Quality Assurance Engineers come along during the sixth phase of the software lifecycle delivery. They are here to determine whether the needs meet the deliverables and whether everything is working as expected. Regardless of the state of your software, it is good to make regular checks for errors, bugs and interoperability. Our quality assurance engineers use various testing methodologies for verification and validation. Find out more about software quality engineering.

Implementation

The implementation phase is the final stage, when it comes to building new software. All data, documents and components of your old systems will be transmitted to the new one via. We understand the importance of your systems being available all the time. That’s why the actual transfer usually takes place off-peak hours, thus minimizing risk. Once the system is live and working on your hardware, our engineers can step-in to transfer general knowledge on how to set up the new software and make most of it.

Support, Operations and Maintenance

The seventh and final phase is connected to the maintenance and regular updates of your new software solution. Think of it as caring for your pet, which needs food, water and nurturing on a regular basis. Your systems need to be taken care of in a dedicated and responsible manner to serve your business needs and meet your goals.