Integration/Software Development, a Disciplined Approach
Westlake implements a step-by-step process to ensure the highest possible success with your development or integration project. Our objective is to help you generate the most optimal workflow scenario possible.
The following discipline helps us to ensure you are getting the desired end results your customer is trying to accomplish.
Discipline One – Project Assessment & Requirements
Westlake provides a detailed system and needs assessment to assist its clients in analyzing their current systems and how these systems are going to interact most efficiently with wireless technology. This typically includes interviews with end-users, an analysis of the existing or intended business strategy, the collection of samples of data and documents (e-mail, free-form text, forms, memos, reports, databases, etc.), and more.
| Platform Discussion and Assessment Framework |
| • Wireless device platform assessment |
• Required features |
• Timetable for implementation |
• Performance requirements and limitations |
Discipline Two - Design Phase
Once the system requirements have been identified and specified, our architect will produce a more detailed system design document, which will specify the components, development schedule, interconnection, and infrastructure requirements.
Discipline Three - Development & Testing
Each unit or component of the project is tested to ensure smooth and reliable integration into the final system. When required, our documentation team prepares all specified materials during this phase. Documentation options include:
| • Help files |
• Installation Wizards |
• Printed manuals |
• Web-based knowledgebase articles |
| • FAQ's |
• Adobe .PDF format • Quick-start guides |
| • Interactive Multi-media CD |
• Video Tape/DVD |
| (Westlake Can Accommodate Any Unique Need Related To Documentation & Duplication of Materials) |
Discipline Four - Integration
After the system has been developed and internally tested in our labs, Westlake will work with you to determine the most optimal implementation method:
Direct Implementation - The change to the new system is made all at once. This method is typically used in small businesses or in larger ones where a model was previously developed.
Parallel Implementation - Both the old and the new systems are up and running at the same time. Only when the operation of the new system is satisfactory, is the old system then shut down.
Phased Implementation - Implementation of a part of the system and when it is running satisfactorily, another part follows. This is used for extremely large and complicated systems.
Pilot Implementation - If a company has multiple locations, the new system is implemented in one location at a time. Some of the trained staff would then be moved to the new location.
Discipline Five - Testing & Maintenance
After the system has been installed, Westlake will monitor the performance of the application to ensure that both the business requirements and software requirements have been met. In the months following implementation, Westlake will work with you to determine that the system continues to meet any dynamic changes in the business requirements. Changes in your business may require changes in the project. In these cases, our module-based approach to development will help ensure a fast transition to any new specifications presented.
For a free assessment of your wireless integration needs, contact Westlake at info@westlakesoftware.com.
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