Professional Services
ASERT's expert consultants, software engineers and architects can assist you understand systems, overcome
roadblocks & develop systems at an accelerated pace. Our services
are categorised below:
- Architecture & Prototyping Services
- Component & Application Development Services
- Web & System Integration Services
- Management Services
- Creative Web Services
- Educational Services
If you don't see what you think you need, then just ask us. If it is related
to Java, J2EE, XML or Web Services technology, chances are we can assist.
Architecture & Prototyping Services
ASERT's Software Engineers & Architects can ensure your project gets off
on the right foot and without many of the roadblocks and steep learning
curves associated with undertaking projects using leading-edge technology.
ASERT has devised flexible techniques during the early stages of a project
incorporating elements from traditional methodologies combined with useful
parts from Extreme Programming. The techniques cover the following phases
of the software engineering development process:
Research Prototype & Proof-of-Concept Projects:
Apply our expertise in leading-edge technology areas to assist in
mapping out requirements and in better managing your risk when working
in emerging domains. We have developed systems using technologies such
as J2EE, XML, WAP, SOAP and B2B.
System Scoping & Architecture Specification:
We can formulate and document your system requirements. Deliverables
may include concept of operations documents, alternative and feasibility
studies, user requirements specifications, business requirement
specifications and system requirement specifications.
Technology Evaluation: Do you need
independent advice on technology choices suitable for a particular
system development project? We can assist you determine products and
technologies for eBusiness and eCommerce systems including application
servers, integration servers, database servers, application suites and
development environments.
Component & Application Development Services
ASERT's Software Engineering Team has devised a flexible methodology based
on IEEE and International Quality Assurance Standards combined with useful
parts from Extreme Programming. The methodology covers the following phases
of the software engineering development process:
System Development: We specialize in
on-site or outsourced development of eBusiness, eCommerce and corporate
systems using web and back-end server technologies such as Java, J2EE,
JSP, Servlets, XML, PHP, Cold Fusion and databases.
Component Development: We have
experience developing component-based systems which encourage re-use and
allow managed system evolution. We can provide on-site or outsourced
development of components based on technologies such as EJB, Java,
CORBA, XML or other Internet technologies.
System Testing: This involves
devising system test plans, user acceptance tests and mapping these to
requirements via a traceability matrix. We can also assist with carrying
out testing procedures.
Designer Solutions: If required, we can custom-tailor a solution specifically for your unique requirements.
Mentoring: Throughout all phases of
the software engineering development lifecycle, we can help your staff
get up to speed with new technologies and methodologies. This ensures
that your project will remain successful after our involvement is ramped
down and will ensure that your development and operational teams avoid
common pitfalls.
Web & System Integration Services
ASERT can build solutions for you from scratch or by integrating
your existing applications and information sources or by integrating
off-the-shelf or pre-existing ASERT-made components.
This can save you money and reduce your risks as we integrate and customise your
solution by leveraging the components, templates and applications within
your organisation and our solutions catalog. We believe this is a real value-add provided
by an ASERT-based solution.
Web/System Integration: We can
integrate simple or complex systems using Enterprise Application
Integration technologies, Integration Servers, scripting technologies
and traditional programming environments.
Electronic Services Delivery Solutions:
We can provide you with ready-made firewalls, VPNs, naming and
directory services, web and application servers, database servers and
other network services.
Ready-made Hardware & Software Solutions:
In many instances you may require stand-alone hardware and/or software.
We have prior arrangements with several vendors to allow easy and rapid
selection and acquisition of technology in our solutions catalog.
Pre-Fabricated Components: As part of our on-going system development activities, ASERT
has developed systems in the past with generic functionality. In some
cases, this functionality has been made available to a wider audience.
eCommerce Components: This includes everything from pre-packaged software components including EJBs and ready-made components for security.
Information Portals: We can hook up your various information sources and our pre-built templates to develop knowledge portals.
Management Services
ASERT's Business Analysts can assist you as you are preparing
your projects, carrying out your projects or assessing process improvement
options.
E-Business Strategy Development: Our experience with real-world deployment of E-Business systems can be applied to your strategic directions.
Opportunity Analysis: Helping you formulate the business opportunities available to your organization.
Project Management: Applying the
appropriate level of project management to ensure your project
milestones are achieved with minimum risk and maximum productivity.
Creative Web Services
ASERT's Creative Team can assist you develop a powerful and engaging
web presence. The team can offer you the following services:
Visual & Interactive Design: To enhance functionality and appeal of web content.
Multimedia & Rich Content: To
allow you to present information to your target audience using a variety
of technologies and formats including video, audio, interactive, and
PDF formats.
Creative Consulting: To give you new ideas, new images, new ways of looking at existing problems.
Educational Services
As part of ASERT's attitude of mentoring and getting the customer
up and running independently, we make a strong focus on training and educational
requirements of our customers. We can provide the following solutions:
In-house/On-site Course Delivery: We
have a comprehensive course curriculum and can provide that to your
organization in ways which meet your training requirements.
Custom Course Development: Our
specialists can also custom tailor or custom produce instructor-led and
on-line self-paced courses on your products or subject matter which you
choose.
Pre-packaged Courseware and Licensing: We can also provide our courseware with various badging options to third-party organizations who are also training providers.