Today’s software development projects are highly distributed and complex. And they also involve a lot of risk. According to the often quoted information technology research organization the Standish Group, software project failure rates are still unacceptably high — with approximately 71% of all systems projects either challenged (defined as projects delivered well past the scheduled delivery date, materially over budget, and/or lacking critical features and requirements) — or they simply fail before they are ever completed.
The reason CTO 24/7 is so successful at delivering software development projects is because we focus on addressing the things that make projects challenged in the first place. In addition to our full suite of risk mitigation strategies which includes things like process visibility and client focused SLAs, we focus on the seven most critical factors that contribute to a project’s success:
- Clearly established project objectives
- Clear responsibilities of client, CTO, and other stakeholders
- Knowledge and skills of the project team
- Availability of the project team
- Effective uses of project management process, including planning and control techniques
- Constant open communications
- Funding availability throughout project duration
The scope of our work may be the development or enhancement of a single application to assumption of all custom software development, management and support for the client. In addition, the way we approach a project is not a "one size fits all" mentality, because not all software projects present the same situation. CTO 24/7 evaluates each project individually to determine which overall approach is the most appropriate and efficient. Then we deliver a structured, repeatable, and consistent development process tailored to the individual opportunity. Unique components of our development capabilities include: broad technology expertise, flexible engagement models, and flexible delivery models.
When looking for a software development partner, the bottom line is that you have to find someone that you can trust. You have to trust that they can get the job done. You have to trust that they will do what they say they'll do. You have to trust that they'll admit their mistakes. You have to trust that they're technically competent. No other company backs up what they say more than CTO 24/7. Selecting any other software development company to partner with on your projects is putting your business goals at risk. CTO 24/7 makes software development projects happen.
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