DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
MACRO consultants are proficient in all
the current development tools and techniques. In addition to this expertise
we have developed the following methodology tools to support "best practices"
in our information deliveries.
Rapid Application Methodology
MACRO has a proven methodology for Rapid Application Development (MRAD).
This process uses key ideas from object-oriented development approaches, based
on practical experience. MRAD offers key benefits earlier in the development
life cycle and provides opportunities to test the system sooner using formal,
re-usable test scenarios. MRAD also takes advantage of prototyping to communicate
design ideas to the users and receive rapid feedback on any requests for changes
to design or display. This translates into greatly reduced development time
for critical, core functions that become Release I. Subsequent releases enhance
what is there and add functionality while the core functions remain in production.
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Custom Software Methodology
A flexible template that provides the blueprint for all our development work
and ensures that customer time and resources are used effectively. Our four-phase
approach begins with design and analysis activities that enable our consultants
and clients to accurately assess scope and user requirements. The methodology
is participatory, so system users have ample opportunities to understand and
test the design before an application is put into production. A focus on training
and turnover insures that your staff are positioned to fully support the system.
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Build vs. Buy Methodology
MACRO has worked with more than 100 different software packages in
a wide range of industries, and has developed a methodology specifically for
package selection. It provides a complete checklist of tasks and decision
points for determining if a package solution is right for you. Establishing
your business priorities and budget requirements BEFORE you shop for a solution
can help avoid costly mistakes.
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Infrastructure Assessment Methodology
Structures the design of networks and operating procedures that meet customers'
current technology requirements and helps them plan for the future.
MACRO Interviewing Technique Tool (MITT)
Before designing a system, we need to talk to all the key people on your team
to make sure we understand priorities, requirements and constraints. This
information is typically gathered through a series of Joint Requirements Planning
(JRP) sessions and structured interviews. Our proprietary tool, MITT, can
be used for collecting and organizing what was learned from the sessions and
interviews. MITT produces reports, tracks conclusions, and rolls up our findings
into concrete recommendations that can be tailored for presentation to all
levels of your organization. MITT increases everyone’s understanding of business
objectives and makes everyone accountable for later design decisions.
Data Warehouse Methodology
Provides a step-by-step analysis and structure for Online Analytical Processing
Systems (OLAP) development and encompasses four phases: Discovery, Design,
Development and Deployment.
TOOLS
Rapid
Application Methodology
Custom Software Methodology
Build vs. Buy Methodology
Infrastructure Assessment
MACRO Interviewing Tool
Data Warehouse Methodology
