Full Project. In a full project we use what we call the ImageSoft Way. It is described below: ImageSoft can utilize Agile or Waterfall methodologies to design and deploy solutions, but we commonly use a combination of both. Our process, the “ImageSoft Way”, uses the traditional waterfall approach for Project Planning, Initiation, Business Analysis, and Design, but employs an agile approach during the Build and Unit Testing phases. Once the development is complete, the waterfall approach is used again for System Testing, Customer Training, User Acceptance Testing, and Go-Live process phases. The degree to which the Agile methodology is used will be determined based on the details of the project and Fort Bend’s comfort level with agile. ImageSoft also utilizes Use Cases to define the functionality of the solution. During the Business Analysis and Design phase, ImageSoft will create a Solution Requirements Document (SRD) that identifies the requirements of the solution in the form of Use Cases. These Use Cases are converted to Test Cases and are utilized during the System Testing and User Acceptance Testing phases of the project. ImageSoft Way Project Implementation With this hybrid Agile/Waterfall approach, the “ImageSoft Way” provides customers inclusive insight into their solutions as they are being developed on time and within scope by using an iterative mode of development, demonstration, and feedback cycles. The ImageSoft Way relies on traditional project phases but uses an iterative feedback cycle during the build phase which allows ImageSoft to demonstrate the solution to the customer, receive immediate feedback, and make adjustments to the solution. In turn, the customer doesn’t wait until the start of their testing period to see their solution for the first time; they can collaborate through the entire build process. This results in business requirements being clarified, missed requirements being identified, and ensures the best solution for the customer is delivered. The first phase is our Planning and Initiation phase. This phase allows the team to learn about the project and the solution, first by meeting with the Sales team and then with the customer. Any documentation provided to the Sales team is shared with the Project team to ensure an efficient transfer of knowledge. During this phase, the Project Manager builds an initial draft of the project schedule so the customer will know what to expect. The project kickoff meeting is scheduled and conducted and di...
