Bespoke Software

Our experience shows that for bespoke software solutions to be delivered successfully, the following factors are important:

Strategic Direction - Any bespoke software solution being delivered must be as part of an organisations strategic direction. If not, then the solution will probably either not be implemented or never used.
Innovative Thought - An appropriate level of innovation, matched to an organisations risk profile is one of the reasons that organisations use us to deliver bespoke software.
Speed - Whilst the need for speed is always present, we believe a structured, engineering approach must not be sacrificed in order to deliver faster. We are experienced in a variety of development methods ranging from Waterfall to Agile and Scrum, and understand when to use the most appropriate one.
Technology independence - We provide a balanced and independent view to help our clients make the best technology choice. Together we develop tailored solutions through best of breed suppliers rather than a pre-defined single solution approach.
Process modelling- If possible, any bespoke software solution should be considered in the context of the process in which it will be used.
Systems Design - Using appropriate methods, tight time control and a realistic approach to requirements gathering, plus an architectural approach we deliver an effective design
Programme management - By this we mean the management of a coherent process of significant business and IT changes, potentially across multiple business areas and involving multiple projects and services to achieve common business aims where success is measured by the realisation of significant business benefits. As part of Oakleigh's end-to-end change delivery capability we can also provide this capability.
Strong, enthusiastic teams - Dedicated to delivering successful solutions.

Some of the solutions we have delivered for our clients are:

For a leading financial services client used Agile development techniques to deliver a new way of integrating processes in a much shorter timescale
For OKI (UK) designed, built and delivered a complete personalized print management solution using innovative Microsoft and Open Source technologies - this solution subsequently won a BCS Application of the Year award.
Delivered system functionality to support the launch of new products within a consumer customer base for a major energy company
Provided a system changes to allow enhanced visibility of customer campaigns, enabling call centre staff to link campaigns and accurately track performance for a major energy company

We understand both the minutiae of software development from our hands-on experience, and also how to ensure that software developed fits with the original requirements it was intended for, including all aspects of the governance process. As well as being able to deliver software solutions, we have experience of providing best practice advice on the software development process itself.

"...one of the strongest members of our team. I've never known him to be phased by a challenge... I know tasks will be done on time and software will work...managed both business expectations and the development effort"

Senior software professional, major energy company talking about an Oakleigh consultant