Consultancy - HiBrow makes no charge for an initial consultation, allowing a potential client to explore possibilities and assess our skills, without any financial layout.
• Feasibility Study Carry out a general review of the proposed system and propose a range of possible solutions – which might be the creation of new software, modification of existing software, or tailoring of vertical market applications.
• Analysis Once the general review has been agreed a detailed analysis takes place, which defines the exact client requirements.
• Design The software tools are chosen, the system is fully defined, and an implementation plan is formulated.
• Build At this stage the software is created or tailored, and test programs are devised to exercise the finished software modules.
• Deployment Developed systems are installed and tested by HiBrow’s own staff. If desired, HiBrow can also carry out Hardware Specification, Procurement and Installation, including Network Installation.
Development - HiBrow have been producing bespoke software for many years.
• Languages HiBrow programmers can develop software in a wide range of languages, such as C, C , C#, MS VB (inc .Net), ASP.Net, Java, Delphi and Assembler,
• Databases HiBrow has extensive experience of a number of standard databases such as MS SQL, Sybase, Informix, Oracle, Visual FoxPro and Access.
• Methodologies HiBrow utilises a range of design and project management methodologies and case tools to cater for individual requirements, including SSADM version 4 and Prince II
Data Migration - HiBrow's migration experts have successfully managed and delivered migration projects for some of the largest NHS Trusts and commercial organisations in the UK. With projects delivering the migration of millions of records these are mission critical and have the capability to deliver significant benefits. Our clients have used our migration expertise and methodology to ensure a successful project. You may be investigating a migration project because: There is a need to consolidate systems and drive down the Total Cost of Ownership Your organisation has recently acquired or been acquired and systems need to merge A new system ha been introduced and needs to be loaded with vital business data. (This is probably to replace an existing legacy system)
Project management - HiBrow’s Project Management brings the discipline of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals and objectives while adhering to classic project constraints—usually scope, time and budget.
Maintenance and Support - The four necessary components of long term support – training, documentation, technical support and software maintenance are all provided by HiBrow.
• User Documentation HiBrow produces User Guides and Technical Documentation in-house. Since documentation and development staff work closely together, the finished documentation is accurate and reliable.
• Technical and User Support Long term technical and user support is available for all software developed by HiBrow. Because support is handled in-house, technical support have immediate access to and close contact with the system developers, ensuring a top quality service.
• Software maintenance HiBrow believes in establishing long-term relationships with its clients. Software provided by HiBrow can be enhanced or upgraded, ensuring that it always remains up-to-date.
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