KOBSONS deploys a five stage strategy to achieve
the successful completion of a project. This helps maintain
a good relationship with the client and ensures a successful
solution is delivered on time. For the client, it helps to
acknowledge the way KOBSONS is approaching the project and
encourages them to have an active role in producing the final
solution. Each stage has a clear aim and a clear deliverable.
Stage 1
Project Definition
Aim
Establishing client requirements and expectations. Our scoping
process consists of interviewing key business sponsors to
establish:
- Needs and objectives
- Short and long term goals
- Operational environment
- Technical environment
Deliverables
Client Requirement Specification Document
Stage 2
Solution Planning
Aim
Having highlighted the key business objectives our systems
analysts will convert these into tangible deliverables to
define the functional, technical and creative requirements.
Deliverables
- Hardware configuration and application technology
- User oriented activity diagrams
- Software architecture
- Database platforms and structures
- Front-end design guide lines
- Function specifications
Stage 3
Design Analysis and Scoping
Aim
On completion of the solution planning stage the development
of the interface and the user experience can take place. The
content, functionality and user journey can then be established.
Deliverables
- Sample screens and prototypes
- Site map
- User journey storyboard
- Use case diagrams
Stage 4
Implementation
Aim
On completion of the design phase, the final solution can
be implemented. The site and system architecture to support
the solution will be developed.
Deliverables
- The final working version of the site
- Content Management System (if required)
Stage 5
Maintenance
Aim
Following the launch of the project a continual process of
analysis and research will be undertaken to establish required
enhancements to the site.
Deliverables
- Phased modular developments
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