The benefits Foundations brings to your business
FoundationsTM is a proven example of modern software engineering best practice implemented in Microsoft .Net. It provides considerable benefits for both developer and client by offering the best compromise between build and buy wherever there is a degree of customization required.
Reducing development costs
Put simply FoundationsTM reduces development costs by reducing the coding required to meet your requirements. Compared with a fully bespoke development we expect to reduce the coding effort by up to 70%. We also find that the coding required is often less than the 'integration and customisation' elements of an apparently 'off the shelf' solution.
Shorter time scales
FoundationsTM projects involve less coding, use standard components and have a proven architecture. As a result the initial development is quicker, testing is easier and more is done right first time. The overall impact is shorter projects and earlier business benefits!
Solution fit - now and in the long term
FoundationsTM provides a robust basis for providing solutions which fit the requirement in detail now but which can also respond quickly to future changes, whether they result from internal process improvements or external factors such as changes in legislation or re-organisation.
Ease of maintenance
One of the biggest problems we often come across in organizations is that applications supporting critical aspects of a business have become moribund. Systems have become costly and difficult to maintain, changes are too difficult, slow or expensive to make and there is no opportunity for continuous improvement or business innovation. FoundationsTM has been designed to grow with your business.
Achieving Competitive Advantage
In our experience, a significant element of most software application requirements is unique, particularly if the system is going to give any competitive advantage. FoundationsTM has been specifically designed to allow maximum flexibility in meeting your requirements without the risks and costs usually associated with fully bespoke developments.
Lower risk
We built FoundationsTM to reduce our risk as a specialist in application development. Modern on line applications require complex security, resilience and performance management capabilities which can be easily overlooked during the development of business functions. FoundationsTM also deals with best practice standards and issues such as compliance with data protection and accessibility legislation.
