‘Composite Applications’ posts

NGI, Assembly, and Open Source

Posted by John Eckman on 10 Jan 2008

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. Open source applications and frameworks make possible as assembly methodology. Although Optaros often | View post »

Deliver working application functionality in small chunks

Posted by Optaros on 20 Dec 2007

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 | View post »

Interdisciplinary Teams

Posted by Optaros on 20 Dec 2007

One of the reasons I joined Optaros is because it is the first consulting firm I met values the balance between technology and design. <!–break–> Optaros leverages that balance to produce amazing results for our customers. I’ve worked for other firms that are stronger in one area than the other, but Optaros is unique in | View post »

Assemble!

Posted by Marc Osofsky on 20 Dec 2007

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.  Assemble defined: Assemble web service components (open source, proprietary, custom) into a | View post »

Prototypes and technical proofs of concept

Posted by Optaros on 20 Dec 2007

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. <!–break–> In some cases we build out working prototypes of application functionality for our customers. These prototypes can go well | View post »

Assembly Components – Open Source? Commercial? Custom?

Posted by Marc Osofsky on 19 Dec 2007

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 | View post »

Users know it when they see it

Posted by Optaros on 18 Dec 2007

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. <!–break–> OptAM encourages users to “play” with different approaches and options and to make suggestions along the way. As the users learn more about what works and doesn’t work | View post »

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