Technology Consulting
Sometimes the most useful thing we can tell you is that you do not need us.
Before you commit a budget to building something, it is worth knowing whether building is the right move. We do short, scoped engagements that end in a written assessment rather than a sales pitch: what you have, what condition it is in, what it will cost to keep running, and what your realistic options are.
Because we are not reselling anyone's platform, we have no stake in which option you pick. Sometimes the answer is a custom build. Often it is a configuration change, a different off-the-shelf product, or leaving a working system alone for another two years.
What You Get
When This Is the Right Fit
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a conversation.
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You inherited systems nobody can currently explain
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A vendor quote arrived and you want a second opinion
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You are deciding whether to build, buy, or wait
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You are acquiring a company and need the software assessed
Common Questions
Will you recommend building something regardless?
No, and it would be bad business for us if we did. Our repeat work comes from being right the first time. If your existing system is fine, or a product you can buy for a few hundred dollars a month covers it, that is what the assessment will say.
How long does an assessment take?
Most run one to three weeks depending on how much there is to look at. You get a written document with findings, risks ranked by severity, options with cost ranges, and a recommendation rather than a slide deck.
Can you review work another firm is doing for us?
Yes, and it is a common request. We review the code, architecture, and delivery practices and tell you whether what you are getting is sound. We keep it factual and specific rather than adversarial. The goal is a better outcome for you, not a contract for us.
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Desktop Applications
Native and cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux, built for the people who use them all day.
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iOS and Android apps, native or cross-platform, taken all the way through App Store and Play Store review.
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The services, databases, and cloud infrastructure your apps depend on, designed to stay fast as you grow.
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Connect the tools you already pay for and automate the manual steps in between.
Learn moreHave a project in mind?
Tell us what the software needs to do and who has to use it. We will come back with a realistic scope, a timeline, and a price.