Technology Services
Hybrid Delivery Model

With offices in both the United States and India, Porteck delivers projects utilizing a Hybrid Delivery Model, mitigating many of the risks associated with offshore development.

• Overview
• Benefits
• The Process

Overview
In order to mitigate the risks of offshore development, our US staff works in conjunction with our offshore team, utilizing their highly skilled resources to support and complement our New York based senior staff members. We feel that this system reinforces accountability, while guaranteeing that your project will be delivered on time and on budget. Refined and improved over numerous engagements, Porteck's Hybrid Delivery Model combines US and India based development, creating a resourcing model that is cost effective yet does not compromise quality of work or client satisfaction.

Benefits
Utilizing Porteck’s Hybrid Delivery Model offers the following benefits:

• Cost Structure: Based on our hybrid delivery model, Porteck is able to offer our clients fixed price engagements at reasonable prices.
• Mitigate Risks: Porteck staffs all engagements with a combination of US and India based resources, thereby mitigating many of the risks associated with offshore development.
• Proven Methodology: Porteck has delivered numerous successful projects utilizing a combination of the Hybrid Delivery Model and our proven development methodology.
• Project Management: Synchronizing activities with offshore teams across numerous time zones can be a challenge, so Porteck assigns a single point of contact within the US who is responsible for coordinating project tasks and issue resolution.
• Quality: Our hybrid delivery approach ensures that each engagement is delivered to the client's specifications, guaranteeing quality results.
• Scalablity: When necessary, Porteck can cost effectively increase team size quickly and efficiently.

The Process
Porteck is recognized by our clients for consistent delivery of solutions; we achieve this standard through PACE, our phased delivery methodology. PACE is an iterative process designed to ensure client involvement and satisfaction through a shared understanding of expectations and deliverables. The PACE process dovetails seamlessly with our Hybrid Delivery Model, allowing for our projects to be delivered on time and on budget.

Plan
--Strategy, Planning, Technical/Design Considerations, Detailed Project Planning

Plan is the requirements gathering and strategy phase. During a series of structured meetings, Porteck and Client stakeholders will jointly analyze the project goals with respect to both the current state and future needs. These goals are then mapped into a strategic platform with key technical and creative goals identified.

The plan phase is US based. The Porteck India Technical Lead may come to the United States to attend the workshops or may attend via conference call.

Architect
--Database Development, Platform Applications, Component Definition

With the strategic groundwork in place, the design of the user interface and system architecture begins. In the Architect phase, the Porteck team will gain a detailed understanding of the competing application platforms, connectivity solutions and protocols. The initial rollout strategy for the system is developed based upon information gathered in this phase. Finally, all project deliverables are validated against the business drivers, which include business objectives, end-user needs, time and budget constraints.

The Architect phase may be completed in the US, or sent offshore to India (with the US team's oversight).

Construct
--Component and Platform Specific Development, Database/Component Integration, Deployment, Testing

Once the functional specifications and system architecture plans are finalized and Porteck has the client's sign-off, the application is ready to be built. The appropriate code will be written, tested and deployed to ensure that the relevant system components are able to communicate with each other effectively. Any security and authentication systems will be deployed and thoroughly tested.

The Construct phase may be completed offshore with US team's oversight.

Enhance
--Modifications to Beta release, Final Documentation and Training During this final phase, the Client and Porteck teams' analyze feedback from User Acceptance Testing and correct any last bugs, refining the Beta system. Porteck may also create any necessary documentation, train select Client staff on the software and, if appropriate, create a Maintenance plan.

The Enhance phase may be completed through a combination of US based and offshore work.