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NGI, Assembly, and Open Source
Posted 10 Jan 2008 by John EckmanTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications, Culture, Open Source

Next Generation Internet applications, assembly as a methodology, and open source are related to each other in important ways. It's the combination of the three that really enables the rapid delivery, business agility, and innovation that businesses need on the web today. + Read more

Deliver working application functionality in small chunks
Posted 20 Dec 2007 by Rich HighlandTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications, Web 2.0

Frequent code releases allow you to see your application take shape and facilitate getting the most critical parts of the application in the hands of the users as quickly as possible. By implementing in short phases, Optaros is able to take advantage of lessons learned and make critical changes to future releases without delay. Releasing software in multiple phases allows you to achieve a return on your investment faster than waiting for a traditional and lengthly development cycle. + Read more

Interdisciplinary Teams
Posted 20 Dec 2007 by Rich HighlandTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications, Web 2.0

One of the reasons I joined Optaros is because it is the first consulting firm I met values the balance between technology and design. + Read more

Assemble!
Posted 20 Dec 2007 by Rich HighlandTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications, Web 2.0

The Optaros Assembly Methodology (OptAM) is the preferred methodology to deliver Next Generation Internet applciations.  OptAM delivers differentiated solutions by jointly optimizing user experience and technical architecture in a rapid fashion, at a fixed delivery cost and supports the demand for business agility.  + Read more

Prototypes and technical proofs of concept
Posted 20 Dec 2007 by Rich HighlandTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications

OptAM is flexible and we tailor our approach to meet your needs. Some customers are breaking new ground and have many open questions. Others have a crystal clear vision of where they want to be. + Read more

Assembly Components - Open Source? Commercial? Custom?
Posted 19 Dec 2007 by Brian OtisTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications, Open Source, Solutions

Optaros customers and prospects often ask - with so many open source and commercial products available, and the temptation to do custom development, how should we select which components to use for assembled business solutions. There is no standard answer to this question but we have worked hard to develop a set of guidelines we believe best serve enterprise customers: + Read more

Users know it when they see it
Posted 18 Dec 2007 by Rich HighlandTags: Assembly Methodology, Composite Applications

It is often very difficult for end-users to tell developers what to build and that is why an interactive approach to requirements gathering works so well. + Read more