Flexibility is essential for companies desiring to achieve success in today's rapidly changing, increasingly global business environment. That is why COA Consulting offers a variety of business models that can be used in multiple combinations to meet the evolving needs of the companies we serve.
Fixed Cost: A lower-risk and cost-effective option, our Fixed Cost model is ideal for projects with clearly defined specifications and for companies with set timelines and budgets. Working within mutually agreed upon parameters, we will select the appropriate development team, technologies and resources to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. Time and Materials: Ideal for large-scale, open-ended projects for which specifications cannot be clearly defined during the planning process, the Time and Materials model offers flexibility to accommodate changing needs. We will set hourly rates and assess weekly or monthly fees based on the composition and size of the development team. Flexibility in the team and workload is offered, and COA Consulting may also bid on partial phases, either on a fixed cost or time and materials basis, to further address scope changes.
COA Consulting deploys these engagement models within several service models designed to meet the unique staffing, budgetary and skills needs of the variety of companies we serve. Offshore Development Center: Offering high-quality software and application development at a lower cost than available onshore, COA Consulting's Offshore Development Center is ideal for companies with continuous software development needs. We offer comprehensive development, testing and deployment services, and will also secure the transfer of intellectual property rights, all at rates generally lower than are available onshore. Staff Augmentation: For companies needing to augment internal staffs during peak periods, COA Consulting will provide technology professionals with the appropriate skill sets for a set period of time. Our temporary consultants will work onsite or remotely and will report directly to their assigned project manager. Staff augmentation is an ideal way to manage work fluctuations without impacting overall headcount. Onsite Consultants: COA Consulting also has qualified consultants available to work onsite when projects require. The scope of these types of projects typically involves:
Extensive user interaction to effectively conduct Business Analysis and Project Management. Onsite implementation of enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, etc., even when portions of the project are managed at offshore locations. A unique project environment that cannot be emulated via offshore or remote connectivity to company's systems. Aggressive project timelines, which do not allow for the establishment of an offshore development team or the proper project environment. Unique security, confidentiality or legal issues or concern.