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Discovery Phase Service and IT Consulting

Discovery Phase Service and IT Consulting

DevCom’s software discovery phase services help businesses to create an interactive prototype, optimize costs, and come up with a well-planned software development timeline.

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Discovery Phase Service and IT Consulting

Discovery Phase Service

A short-term comprehensive service, called the discovery phase, is intended to close the gap between your business idea and a specific software solution.

DevCom’s discovery phase services are ready to tackle your toughest challenges and help improve processes and technology to boost your business potential. We offer your company our skills, technology and industry knowledge that will help you to:

  • Define business goals and objectives
  • Set product goals
  • Prioritize product features
  • Create wireframes and mockups
  • Develop product architecture
  • Create an interactive prototype
  • Estimate costs
  • Plan project implementation stages

By employing our discovery phase consulting services, DevCom can help you understand the problems that need to be solved before you commit to starting the development stage. That means learning about your users and their demands as well as any issues you may face after the project goes live (security, compliance, data privacy, legislation, etc.).

After the successful discovery phase, you will be able to see how the brief initial requirements have been transformed into the final product vision and project plan, which set clear further steps to successful solution development. You will be able to find new emerging opportunities with technologies and optimal solutions to facilitate progress and improve projects and software through data analysis.

What Will You Receive?

During the project discovery phase, you lay the groundwork for the future success of your business or solution.
Business - Devcom
Business
Talent
Final project and product vision that fully describes the solution, its goals and its features
Talent
Industry and competition analysis
Talent
Defined business needs and metrics
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Description of the main business processes (including UML modeling)
Talent
Solution context, main stakeholders and user roles
Talent
Reduced risks
Talent
Built trust
Architecture - Devcom
Architecture
Talent
Functional requirements, quality attributes and development specifications for the future technical solution.
Talent
System architecture documentation
Talent
Technology stack, frameworks and discovery services for software development components to use
Talent
Cloud providers and technologies
Talent
CI/CD pipeline
Visual Design - Devcom
Visual Design
Talent
UI/UX concept
Talent
Prototype and wireframes
Talent
Screen flows
Implementation Plan - Devcom
Implementation Plan
Talent
Efficient resource management
Talent
Cost proposal with time estimates
Talent
Established project timeline and MVP milestones
Talent
Requirements management plan
Talent
Task execution sequences, risks and dependencies recommendations

The Process of the Discovery Phase for Software Development

The discovery phase may be considered as an alpha phase in software development projects. It consists of three stages: discovery, interpretation and ideation. Each of them has its outcome. However, all three are related and should follow one another.

1. Discovery

The main point of discovery is to understand your company's business needs to define the problems you might face and/or opportunities you want to seize. It involves understanding the current state, which may include, but is not limited to, understanding your business model, organizational structure, current business processes, performing market research and competition analysis. As a result, we will get a discovery phase services for product development concept to reflect the best solution to satisfy your current business need.

Product Discovery Team

DevCom brings vast experience and knowledge combined with unwavering commitment to focus on helping organizations succeed right now.

One aspect that influences the success of a product is people. At DevCom, the product discovery phase is performed by a team of dedicated senior experts who have experience that is relevant to discovery phase services of an IT project’s development.

During the discovery stage, a solution architect, project manager, business analyst and UX specialist take the lead. When additional expertise is needed, the tech lead, account manager, engineers or other professionals join the effort. The number of experts in this team is contingent on how complex the software project is as well as what your goals are.

We at DevCom provide the right people at the right time. We have advanced skills and ample resources to create large-scale solutions. We strive to deliver high-quality services to meet our clients' goals; that’s why we have a certified business analyst on our team.

The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP ®) designation is the highest professional certification in business analysis.

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Our team delivers high-quality software development and discovery phase service solutions tailored to meet your business's specific needs.

Our Сase Studies

Our client success stories speak volumes about the quality of our software support.

Examine our offshore software development for yourself.

What our customers say about the discovery phase:

Bin Zhu,
VP of Software Development, GENERAL DEVICES LLC
"They had a discovery phase, presented options for approval, and then designed the UI using Flutter. The team was responsive and flexible throughout the process and delivered on time and within budget. Their thorough discovery phase and expertise stood out.”
Steven Lutz
Operations Manager, ReNew Biomedical Services
"DevCom has successfully migrated the client's customer base and service records into the new system. The team delivers items before schedule and has also reduced or eliminated some internal client processes that are prone to mistakes. DevCom works on an agile basis, so continuous feedback is critical to enabling their team to set priorities appropriately and share concerns if needed.”
Rick Starr
CEO, The Five Agency
"Their intentionality and thorough understanding of my business impresses me. DevCom has built the data analysis tool and built out HubSpot integrations, eliminating manual follow-ups. They've also maintained the website, allowing the client to build an API to automate website updates. The team is excellent at projecting timelines and understanding business needs.”
Bin Zhu
VP of Software Development, General Devices
“Internal stakeholders are happy with the platform’s UI/UX, and the client was delighted with DevCom’s efficiency and professionalism. The team was responsive and flexible throughout the process and delivered on time and within budget. Their thorough discovery phase and expertise stood out. The team thought out of the box and always listened and responded to our feedback.”
Dion McCormick
Platform Engineer, GBS Enterprises
"The expertise DevCom provided throughout the transition to AWS generated a more cost-effective structure by mitigating investments in unnecessary services. By continuing to optimize the platform, the team continues to promote cost savings. They share feedback to support a valuable partnership. We really like working with DevCom because their team’s proactive and responsive."
Richard Clarke
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioner
“Because of them, we've lowered our administrative costs and increased our administrative quality. DevCom takes time to listen to project needs and collaborates with the in-house team to provide high-quality service. They're responsive and identify the best solutions, even if it’s not what is most lucrative for them. Their work has resulted in increased sales.”
Chris Harris
CEO, TradeWeb
“DevCom is a TradeWeb, Inc premier business partner in many complicated development tasks. We have been working together for over twenty years. Today, TradeWeb has over fifteen DevCom developers working on various projects and we could not be more pleased with the high quality of work they constantly deliver. We strongly recommend DevCom to any US firm who needs additional programming resources.”
Joao Paulo
Broadsoft Japan
"DevCom team is very professional. Their communication skills are very good, from finance team to developers, through the project manager. The PM is very competent in addressing issues. I like the way he was able to get to know the problem, analyse it and give rich suggestions and insights on how to approach the development. He is very polite, and calm. I highly recommend DevCom for your next project."
Val Gamerman
President, Pyramyd Air
“The client has been satisfied with DevCom’s services. The team utilizes Scrum methodology to execute tasks efficiently. Moreover, their dedication to the project and strong adherence to delivering quality work continues to stand out in the engagement. They have very dedicated employees, and the quality of their work is good.”
Stewart Skiff
President, Tracksystems
"Our company has had the pleasure of working with DevCom on the development of several software applications over the last 10 years, some quite large. We found that they are very responsive to our needs and compile a quality product on time. We would recommend them to anyone who needs software application development, from Database to web Clients."
Artur Leonowicz
CTO, EasyCount
“DevCom delivered a high-quality product within a strict deadline, with the launched app earning praises from early adopters. The team is consistently communicative and thorough, sending detailed reports that kept the project moving forward. Communication and attention to detail are definitely DevCom's strongest points. Compared to some of the companies that we have used in the past, I was very impressed with DevCom’s project management. They met deadlines while happily accommodating all of our additional requests.”
Reimar Kosack
Founder & CEO, WWSC
"DevCom is very proactive. Whenever we have an issue, we can reach out to different resources. There was never a case in which I felt like I needed to escalate an issue to a supervisor. We’ve liked working with DevCom. DevCom completed development of the MVP in three months. The team employs a thorough quality assurance system that eliminates downtime and defects. The relationship acts as more of a partnership than a contractual agreement, and the agency is proactive in shifting resources to meet project needs."
Finn Gilling
Founder & CEO, Gilling/The Human Decision
"DevCom is a very friendly team. They are not tough business people, but actually enjoy what they do. They really have a personal touch. They're not a big organization with many rules. Each product offers exceptional speed and accuracy. DevCom's developers are uniformly productive, personable, and technically capable. The team's meticulous, highly communicative approach allows them to deliver comprehensive solutions and eliminate the need for rigid management structures."
Piers Wilson
Shareholder, SureTrak
"They're big enough not to be dependent on our project, but they're also small enough to care about it. DevCom is the right size for a company of our size. The application received great user feedback and created a monopoly within the automobile insurance industry. Code reviews from the Harvard Business School validated complex algorithms and praised DevCom for their effective development. Their project management was another strong suit."
Lloyd Jackson
Founder, JacksonGas
"Our company was very satisfied with the DevCom developers. They were timely with their submissions, their work product was very good, and when we needed to work through changes and other issues that inevitably arise as a programming project progresses, they responded promptly and without complaint. They charged a fair price for their services and delivered a product that met our needs."
Yossi Goldlust
Founder & CEO, search-massive.com
"I appreciated the collaborative nature of the relationship. Even though DevCom was technically a contractor, and I was just another client for them, I felt a strong personal connection. They were enthusiastic about their work in a way that went beyond just being professional. DevCom’s work had a direct influence on the long-term success of the project. The website helped build customer loyalty and was eventually sold at a profit. The team earned praise for their collaborative approach to project management and the strong, personal connection they brought to the project."

Contract Options

DevCom is adaptable to your business processes and requirements. If the contract options listed below do not meet your needs, you may submit your own.

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Fixed Price Contract

Customers who require standard architecture with detailed software specifications will benefit from this.

By defining optimal requirements from the start, the contract saves you money.

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Time & Materials Contract

Allows clients with dynamic tasks and ongoing projects that require experienced developers to be flexible for as long as needed.

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Dedicated Developer Contract

Clients can use this contract to secure selected professionals to join their busy team for an extended period of time, saving time and resources.

Technologies We Work With

Our team of highly skilled developers, designers and testers are passionate about what they do, helping us create reliable, flexible and secure products for our customers. Our focus on modern technologies allows our customers to deliver a high-quality product on time, every time.

Web development

ReactJS

React

JavaScript

JavaScript

Angular

Angular

AngularJS

Vue.js

AngularJS

Ember.js

HTML/CSS

HTML/CSS

jQuery

jQuery

Bootstrap

Bootstrap

ExtJS

ExtJS

Responsive Design

Responsive Design

PWA

PWA

Industries We Work With

We help your business reach the next level of growth and assist you with discovery phase services for software development through our industry expertise including:

Tech Blog

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Let's discuss your project idea

If you are unsure where to begin with your project, please contact our business consultant. We'll schedule a quick call to discuss how we can make your project a success.