The Others

The big consulting firms have perfected their business model: engagements are sold for top dollar by the A team, managed and executed by the B team, using a process that ensures they become a necessary fact of life for the client's forseeable future. And they're priced accordingly.

Skychaser

We serve the same world-class clients, but we work under a different model. We bring the right talent to the job. We’re fast and flexible. We don’t tie your organization down to years of licensing fees. And we prototype – something that is Business 101 for most every industry but this one. By prototyping, we give you a visual, tactile understanding of the end-product so you have maximum flexibility to make changes before incurring major costs.

The Difference

Well over half of all large software projects fail. Usually because the project wasn’t properly scoped or the system wasn’t prototyped or project controls weren’t in place. At Skychaser, we help ensure project success by doing things differently than the others. Here’s how.

	Us	Them
Prototyping	Applications undergo extreme prototyping before actual coding	Limited, if any, typically resulting in cost overruns
Fixed Cost	Projects are quoted and delivered at a fixed cost	Often, project costs are open-ended and billed on a 'time & materials' basis
Resourcing	We utilize a 'just in time' resourcing model, resulting in much lower overhead	Typically, billing rates are structured to cover substantial overhead
Licensing	You own the software	Complex licensing agreements that hide the real cost of development
Platform	Since our work leverages all major platforms, we're neutral on the subject — meaning we'll be an advocate for what's in the client's best interest	Often, in-house expertise dictates the technology agenda
Senior Partners	The team attending the kick-off meeting leads the engagement from beginning to end	Heavy-hitters make the pitch, never to be seen again
Process	Our process emphasizes client engagement and on-going communication	Frequently, limited efforts are made to ensure decision makers actually understand the specifications they're being asked to approve
Accountability	We believe accountability is a shared responsibility that flows both ways; its why communication is central to everything we do	Open-ended billing and a time & materials approach does not foster accountability

Extreme Prototyping

Because large software solutions represent a substantial commitment, we prototype everything we build. That means our clients have absolute certainty about what they’re paying for long before we write a single line of code. There is no doubt about what the product will do, how it will look and how users will interact with it.

Fixed Cost

A fixed cost project translates into managed expectations for senior executives and decision-makers, and our processes and methodologies have a proven track record of success. We routinely bring products online on time and at the price originally quoted.

Just-in-time resourcing

Our unique business model draws from a consortium of industry professionals. That means you get the right people for the job – talent targeted to your organization’s specific need – instead of the person who happens to have time on their hands. You pay for solutions, not overhead.

No licensing fees

Our revenue model is not based on licensing fees. When you purchase from Skychaser, you own the software. That means lower costs for you.

Platform neutral

Our expertise extends across every major platform, OS, and commercial database product. So we don't have an agenda that's dicatated by in-house expertise. We believe in delivering a solution that’s right for your needs and your organization. We adapt our product development strategies to the technologies you support.

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Senior partners

Most big consulting companies send their heavy hitters in for the pitch. Once the business is won, they’re never seen again. At Skychaser, the people who come to your first meeting are the same ones who will lead your project and see it through to the end.

Process control / Management

Writing the code, developing the software, designing user compelling user experiences — those are all important elements. But the real key to a successful implementation is in managing this complex process. Our experts work to assess and understand your needs, translate your ideas into real-world applications, and create detailed, documented action plans. That way, our clients avoid the kinds of delays and cost overruns often associated with the production of customized software.

Accountability

We believe accountability is a two-way street. Our work agreements spell out specifically the expectations and responsibilities of both parties so there are no surprises. We have controls built in so the client is involved at every key step of the process.