Software Development Services

Beta-Rubicon provides independent software development and project management services that allow our clients to avoid the classic consultant/salesperson problem.  For example, a consultant from a major vendor will likely propose a solution based on technologies that the vendor sells, whether or not those particular technologies are the best fit for the client's problem. 

Beta-Rubicon does not sell technology solutions and programming services, so we are able to develop optimal systems designs and specifications that are not biased toward any specific manufacturer or skill set. Rather than allowing a predetermined set of technologies dictate a sub-optimal design, we independently capture systems requirements and develop the most effective and economical solution based on appropriate technology choices.

Beta-Rubicon's extensive in-house experience in software engineering and software life-cycle management allows us to fill the gaps in the development process that traditional software development firms often fail to adequately address. We specialize in the following areas of the software development process: 

  • Definition of system requirements: our extensive network of domain experts (more than 150 professionals) allows us to quickly understand and capture the business and technology concepts that must be embodied in software -- a resource that is unique in the software development sector.
  • Development of life-cycle management plans and assessment of design trade-offs based on life-cycle management cost projections
  • Creation of independent specifications that can be used to secure fixed bids from multiple vendors
  • Vetting of software development bids and teams. We can also recommend programming vendors with whom we have previously worked when their skill set is a good fit for the optimal software development strategy.
  • Tracking and managing scope changes against specifications (avoiding "scope creep")
  • Providing high-level project management and oversight and developing testing protocols and procedures for verification and validation
  • Code review and in-code documentation vetting
  • Development of documentation, including both user and developer manuals

Software Life-Cycle Cost Over Time

Note: Red star indicates delivery time of finished product.

 By providing superior and independent planning, assessment, and management services, Beta-Rubicon can help you avoid problems and substantially reduce costs in the implementation and maintenance phases of the software life-cycle. Our staff has proven experience in helping dozens of clients minimize life-cycle costs and manage their software development projects on time and within budget.