The Five-Step Methodology For Building Better Software

Transform ideas into innovations with the Auxo Digital five-step development methodology.

Auxo Digital has developed a five-step methodology designed to prioritise swift, agile and innovative software development to high standards while using next-generation tools and expertise. This unique approach to software development has evolved out of years of collaborative engagements with customers and hands-on project management.

Our combination of training, certification and lived experience led to the development of a robust methodology capable of providing organisations with smooth software development and relevant solutions.

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The bite sized takeaways are:

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Smart, AI-driven solutions built to meet business specifications.

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Collaborative project management and product development.

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Consistent iterations and testing to ensure service delivery.

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Next-generation technology accessible to all organisations.

Establishing best practice

Auxo Digital has developed a five-step methodology designed to prioritise swift, agile and innovative software development to high standards while using next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) tools and expertise.

This unique approach to software development, particularly with AI projects, has evolved out of years of collaborative engagements with customers and hands-on project management. The combination of training, certification and lived experience resulted in a methodology capable of providing organisations with smooth software development and relevant solutions.

Unpacking the five beats

The five phases of our approach to development ensure the team digs deep into our customer’s needs so the solution fits the brief.

Phase: 01

Initiation

In this phase, we collaborate with you to translate your business requirements into a clear technical scope, with detailed functional requirements.

We take a deep dive into your business context, understanding the end-users of the proposed solution and how it should integrate with your existing systems and processes.

We gain a deeper understanding of your business ‘as it is’ through a series of interviews, assessments and workshops, establishing the business case for digital implementation. At the end of this phase, you are equipped with a high-level view of the overall project and can plan for the development phases with greater precision.

Phase: 02

Architecture Design

In this, the first part of the development phase, we provide you with a thorough design of the required solution alongside its technical architecture.

This phase of development is a priority as it allows for rapid experimentation and innovation.

We have immense capability as a development house, and this architecture design phase is an opportunity to collaborate with you to find new ways of approaching your problems and requirements. During this phase, we also start to unpack the UI of the final solution, tailoring it based on the insights gathered during phase 1.

Phase: 03

Quick Time to Value

This phase is where we introduce a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) - a proof of concept that allows you to assess the outcomes, relevance and accuracy of the solution against the metrics and expectations outlined in Phase 01.

By developing an MVP, we can quickly validate the solution’s viability with minimal time and resources. This approach ensures that we can address any issues early on, make necessary adjustments, and avoid committing to full-scale development until we are confident that the solution meets the business needs. This limited-scope MVP also ensures that no development resources are committed to features and functionality that isn’t maximally impactful, and allows for full scale development that is clear and directed.

This is a phase of rapid iteration, in which tweaks are continually made to the MVP until it matches the intended functionality.

Phase: 04

Development and Scaling

Building on the foundation laid during the MVP phase, we now expand the solution into a full-scale development, preparing it for production.

This phase involves scaling the platform across the entire organisation or user base, ensuring that it meets all functional requirements and is robust enough to handle real-world usage.

The goal here is to transition from a proof of concept to a fully operational platform that can be deployed across your organisation.

We provide visibility into the solution’s capabilities and how it’s meeting the brief, while closely monitoring progress, addressing any questions, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

Phase: 05

Commissioning

In this final phase, we focus on implementing the solution within your business and ensuring it operates optimally. This phase has two potential paths, depending on your needs:

  • Handover to Your Team:

    We compile comprehensive handover documentation and provide training to empower your teams to take over the platform. This ensures that your internal teams are fully equipped to manage and maintain the solution independently.

  • Ongoing Managed Service:

    Alternatively, we can continue to support your platform through an ongoing managed service. In this scenario, we create a development roadmap for future features and updates, working closely with you to implement improvements month to month. This option ensures the platform evolves with your business needs, staying up-to-date and fully supported.

Whichever path you choose, we work together to ensure the solution continues to deliver value and meets your expectations.

The Auxo Digital difference

The value provided by Auxo Digital extends beyond our methodical approach to the development of sustainable and scalable software solutions. We also provide ongoing maintenance, upgrades, support and reporting.

BUSINESS VALUE:

  • Customised, trained model capable of collecting data according to customer specifications

  • Built-in validation parameters

  • Intelligent data classification

We change the development conversation with:

  • Proven capability across multiple client implementations that continue to meet expectations.

  • Experimentation – we recognise that innovation means trying new approaches, solutions and technologies and seeking out fresh ways of creating software.

  • Exceptional skills with a team that is vibrant, certified and passionate about learning new ways of building solutions.

Companies of all sizes can benefit from AI and we are positioned to help your business realise its potential with next-generation technology designed to meet your unique needs.