Software Engineering

Slade Systems’ crack team of software engineers provides a complete range of development services. We specialize in tackling complex, time-sensitive projects, and we create software products that are the first of their kind. Our flexible developers can join a project anytime in the development cycle. We can augment an existing team by bringing innovative ideas for improving existing products, or we can replace previous resources with little or no documentation. When engaged in an Innovation phase of new product development, we can help ensure the RIGHT product is developed for the intended market.

Custom software development means developing software that tightly fits the requirements of the clients depending upon their business needs. Unlike “Commercial, off-the-shelf” solutions, which change the business process to fit the software requirements, our applications are custom-developed to fit your business environment.

Slade Systems offers a strong team consisting of project managers, business consultants, software engineers, programmers, testers, designers, and technical writers. Our experience in developing applications in various languages and on various platforms allows us to make judicious decisions when selecting the platform and designing the software architecture. Our consultants and programmers also suggest any process improvements needed to leverage the developed solution as much as possible . In addition to our Silicon Valley team, our software development partnerships extend around the world including: Canada, Romania, and India.

Our custom software development services include:

Transparent project management and change management ensures that our client is involved at all levels of the development cycle. We understand the urgency to realize your technology investment, so we schedule the deliverables in phases relevant to the busines's needs. Our efficient management of overheads expenditures, like travel and communication costs, enables us to deliver effective solutions within budget and on schedule.

All our software consulting and development is done within the framework of our proven process ( "The Best Case Scenario" ), and with the aid of our standard secure source-code-control system and our defect tracking system. These tools are available for our clients and provie them with both status updates and feedback mechanisms on project tasks and issues.

New Product Development

Whether you have just a glimmer of an idea for a new software product or a flushed out product specification, Slade Systems is experienced in turning great beginnings into full-fledged, marketable products. In fact, we have helped a number of clients be first to market with new software products and new platforms.

We work with clients to innovate, define, and scope new projects, and we often create software prototypes to help earn funding and lead customers. Once a project has the green light, we will work with you to create a complete product specification and put together the best development team to get the job done RIGHT. That may include working as a fully independent team, managing offshore resources, or integrating with your existing team to fill gaps in resources or skills.

To get your new software product off the ground, talk to us about our free project scoping service.

Product Extension and Improvement

To remain competitive, your software products may need to be tailored to new industries, enhanced for better performance, or migrated to new platforms. Slade Systems has helped many clients to reach new markets, extend product lifecycles and improve product performance.

We are particularly adept at porting existing products to new platforms and technologies, auditing product performance, recommending improvements to enhance a product's marketabilty. Additionally, we are experts at improving the software interface design, enhancing quality assurance by establishing controlled testing and regression testing processes and procedures, and preparing for due diligence.

Talk to us about your goals for improving the performance and marketability of your existing products.

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