Velocity™ for Big Data Product and Service Development

Aginity is a new kind of Big Data Solution Company. We have taken agile development methodologies to a higher level - working with our clients to deliver successful software products and data centric services that deliver against business objectives, deepening their customer relationships and driving revenue growth.

Aginity is uniquely qualified to build the information-centric products and services that are changing the game. Our team of industry-leading big data / software development leaders were pioneers in leveraging Agile methodologies to deliver big data solutions and have implemented the next-generation methodology that is delivering revenue-driving software across diverse industries. Our team understands the challenges of product development and adapts to the unique needs of each engagement.

Aginity offers a unique mix of software development and big data solutions development. Our product development methodology tackles the sometimes opposing challenges of these two disciplines into a single team and approach that is tailored to the needs of a service or product manager.

Our solutions begin with a three-step product and technology strategy process, designed to ensure that your data factory initiatives are strategically and tactically optimized.

Voice of the Customer

We gather and analyze input from your customers and stakeholders to:

• Identify solution requirements
• Assess how value is created for customers
• Determine the needs that require the greatest attention and investment

Big Data Solution Architecture

We help you clarify the business vision and objectives to create a context and framework for the technology solution. The technology decisions must support the business direction and deliver on quantifiable goals.

• Clarifying Business Vision and Objectives; we help you ask and question key questions:
  • Where are we now and where do we need to be?
  • What is the current state of your business processes and what will they look after the solution is completed?
• Technology Tools and Assessment - We conduct a full technology assessment covering a full range of option for each element of the solution, leveraging existing architecture, build vs. buy. Our goal is to leverage the tools, technology and talent you have in house whenever possible.
• Product Roadmap - We develop appropriate delivery options and timelines to meet your business objectives. This process includes a full impact analysis of all options (Build vs. Buy, delivery sequence, etc.)
• Solution Architecture Design - This process culminates in a high-level design of the solution that combines a technology inventory with logical models and process flows.

Execution Planning

We help you plan the shortest path from idea to delivery, building a delivery strategy that creates greatest value for the customer and business at the least cost.

• Design of Data Factory and Software Component Architecture - we prepare detailed designs of each element of the solution as well as data models, interaction diagrams, process flows, etc.
• Define Release Schedule - We organize development deliverables against the product roadmap and detailed architecture components, mapping the delivery plan to your business objectives
• Create Iteration Plan - Guided by the product roadmap, we build a detailed development plan for each iteration defining roles and staffing requirements
• Cost Modeling for Delivery - We develop detailed cost models of the required investments encompassing sizing of iterations, staffing costs, hardware and software licenses
• Scenario Planning - We bring all of the strategic and tactical considerations together to create scenario plans that optimize budget, time to market, and delivery of customer value.

Rapid Delivery

We deliver with the shortest possible time-to-market by deploying:

• A collaborative, global development process
• Top talent with years of experience
• Industry-leading development tools
• A focus on outcomes, allowing us to plan the shortest path from idea to delivery.

Iterative Development

We employ an iterative development approach that:

• Delivers in "pre-releasable" usable iterations early in the process, facilitating aggressive early market testing to assess:
  • Application features and concepts
  • Delivery against market needs
• Ensures rapid resolution of risk factors
• Allows us to anticipate change, responding quickly and changing course as necessary

Visibility and Accountability

We provide constant visibility through the software development process with:

• An integrated suite of collaborative communication tools
• Daily builds
• Constant updates on project metrics
• Ongoing feedback through market testing and assessments against objectives