Four phases, four gates, defined results. Our phase model combines the predictability of classic project management with the flexibility of agile development.
The illustration shows four phase blocks in a row. Between each pair stands a gate as a barrier with an approval point; the last block is highlighted as the result.
Complex platform projects rarely fail because of the technology, but because of uncontrolled scope, lack of coordination and late decisions. Our phase model counters this with gates: deliberate decision points with clear criteria.
Every change is assessed and decided, not added on the side.
Effort and impact are on the table before the decision.
Before development there is a concept that you have seen and approved. You approve the decisive gates yourself: project start, project approval and acceptance.
Each phase ends with a defined gate. Only when the criteria are met do we move on. This protects your budget and our quality.
You have an idea, a requirement or an existing system that needs replacing. Together we check whether and how the project can be implemented with our stack.
The most important phase for the project’s success. This is where the sound concept is created: who uses the platform, what are the most important processes, what does the solution look like? Like phase 1, at its core it is consulting work.
The development phase. The approved designs become working software: iteratively in small steps, with ongoing review by you and continuous quality assurance.
Your platform goes into production in a controlled way instead of a big bang: with acceptance testing, planned deployment and a period of closer support.
Requirements change; that is normal and not a problem. It becomes a problem when changes increase the project scope unnoticed. That is why every new requirement follows the same path after the offer has been approved.
The effort and technical impact of the requirement are estimated before any of it is implemented.
You see in writing what the change means for budget and schedule and what alternatives there are.
Extend or swap: you decide, and we record the decision in writing.
The project duration depends on the scope. These guideline values give you an orientation for typical platform projects on the cloudtec Stack.
From the first enquiry to the binding offer. For complex projects with a paid preliminary analysis, possibly longer.
Workshops, concept, prototypes and project plan. The investment that speeds up all the following phases.
Depending on the scope of functions. You see progress continuously and can prioritise.
Acceptance testing, go-live and closer support. After that, long-term operations begin, with maintenance and further development.
Let’s sketch out a project plan together that fits your project.