Custom Services - Software Design / Development

Saggan Solutions utilizes Microsoft .NET technologies exclusively for all custom software development and integration efforts. .NET is the Microsoft Web services strategy to connect information, people, systems, and devices through software. Integrated across the Microsoft platform, .NET technology provides the ability to quickly build, deploy, manage, and use connected, security-enhanced solutions with Web services. .NET-connected solutions enable businesses to integrate their systems more rapidly and in a more agile manner. In concert with the Microsoft .NET framework, all Saggan Solutions design, development and implementations employ an interactive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This combination is fundamental to our business model and it is how we ensure that our projects and in turn our customers are successful.

Saggan Solutions thoroughly understands that the best of breed technology implementation is essentially useless without a positive user experience. By default, the technology will work correctly; however, are the user interfaces intuitive (i.e. – user friendly)? Does the software / solution in question actually streamline the business practice? This is the reason why we insist on a very personal interactive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Analysis and Design Phase. When you succeed, we succeed.

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) defined:

• Project planning, feasibility study: Establishes a high-level view of the intended project and determines its goals
• Systems analysis, requirements definition: Defines the functions / operations of the intended application / solution. Analyze end-user information needs (i.e. – data input and output)
• Logical design: Describe and document the desired features and operations in detail, including screen layouts, business rules and process diagrams
• Physical design: The code is written
• Integration and testing: Assemble the application / solution into a testing environment that simulates the deployment environment, evaluate functionality and business goal compliance
• Acceptance, installation, deployment: The final stage of initial development, the software is deployed into the production / business environment. If in fact there was originally a business application in place a phased based approach to the deployment would occur allowing for ease of transition / implementation
• Maintenance / Enhancement: modifications as they relate to either a fix or simply a capability enhancement.

As mentioned, Saggan Solutions utilizes Microsoft .NET technologies exclusively for all custom software development and integration efforts, whether it be a web or non-web based solution. Regardless of the application / solution one has in mind, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) technique / process noted earlier will always be employed. With a knowledge pool derived from not only the commercial world; but, the Department of Defense as well, we have the capability of delivering Enterprise Caliber Information Technology Services and Solutions to not only the small to medium size business arena; but to the individual as well.

NOTE: The term "application" as mentioned in the following custom software development service offerings documentation refers to software implementations that are data driven, utilizing a modern relational database such as Microsoft SQL Server, etc.

The following details our Custom Software Design / Development Service Offerings:

Website Design and Development:

Websites created by Saggan Solutions are far more than just a brochure on a web page. First of all, an end user must be able to locate the Website in question. Secondly, once said user has found the Website, is it in fact visually appealing? As we all know, first impressions are key. On how many occasions have you located a Website only to find that the layout, format & composition appears as though it was designed by the cast of romper room. If the Website design is deplorable, does that affect your psyche regarding the purchase of a particular product or service offered? Lastly, assuming the two previously mentioned items were accomplished in a reasonable fashion does the site convey / deliver the content in logical manner? At Saggan Solutions, we will ensure that the Website delivers in all aspects.




The Website design and development process (for the most part) follows the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); however, the aesthetics, associated Website organization and marketing are utterly critical considering the a) competition and b) the audience




NOTE: Regardless of the type of software, whether it is an in-house mission critical business application or a Website viewed worldwide, Saggan Solutions will deliver an exceptional product in all categories.




The following clarifies what we at Saggan Solutions consider to be the fundamental aspects of a successful Website implementation:

• User Interface: designing the visual communication / presentation layer of a Website is a collaborative, creative process between a client and the designer(s) with the goal of conveying a specific message to a target audience. Numerous methods are utilized to create and infuse the identity and personality of a Website such as: including and ensuring the use of brand standards, composition, page layout, word combinations, associated typography, graphics (photography, symbology).
• Organization: as it relates to the User Interface, the layout / location and associated navigation of the content is, again, absolutely critical. The end user shouldn't need a class or a training manual in order to find what they're looking for…
• Website Marketing: if the potential customer / end-user cannot find the Website in question, what's the point? Marketing your Website is about visibility and driving relevant traffic to your site. This includes a host of online marketing methods to ensure your Website / application is easily accessible to your visitors / end users via their favorite search engine



Additional items to consider, Saggan Solutions has a breadth of knowledge and experience when it comes to online marketing and In fact, we employ a number of the following aspects when it comes to our own Web presence.

Online Marketing:

• Pay for Placement
• E-mail Campaigns
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): keyword & key phrase selection, meta tags, titles and descriptions, Forcing a canonical domain name
• Banner Ads/Sponsorships
• Search Engine & Directory Submissions

Content Creation:

• Search Engine Optimized (SEO) content: relates to ensuring the code implemented within your Website is search engine friendly (i.e. – easily digested by a given search engine vs. ignored)
• Web browser compatibility: ensuring the formatting, layout and general appearance of the Website User Interface(s) across the myriad of web browsers is consistent

Site Imagery:

• Infuse the identity and personality of a Website: Brand Identity, Custom graphics, custom / stock photography, icons, etc.

Web Analytics Set-up:

• Analytical Tools: there is a multitude of tools available to allow the Website owner a method(s) of gauging Website performance, traffic, etc.




Supplementary offerings related to the Custom Web based solutions:

As a GoDaddy.com affiliate, considered one of the finest Web Hosting providers available, Saggan Solutions can confidently streamline the process of securely deploying a given Website / Web application at direct cost. Below you will find a summation as the feature list is extensive and can be viewed in detail at GoDaddy.com; however, the base / key features associated with a Deluxe GoDaddy.com Hosting Account and related Domain Name (e.g. – www.yourfirm.com) are as follows:

• Domain Hosting / Name Services: Plans and Pricing, Plan Details / Features
• 500 Domain Specific Email Addresses: key aspect in brand recognition (e.g. – yourname@yourfirm.com) and an additional personal 1 GB email account totalling 1.5 GB of email storage space
• 150 GB of General Storage space
• Unlimited Website Capability & Bandwidth
• 25 MySQL Databases (1 GB ea.)
• FREE Google® Ad Credits, MySpace® Ads, etc.



As mentioned the feature list is extensive, please refer to the Plans and Pricing, Plan Details / Features documentation for the specifics. In addition, Saggan Solutions highly recommends the following add-on items as they are extremely important to Domain Name validity and security:

• Domain Certification & related Domain Certification Seal: simply put, this certification process inspires trust / confidence with end users by ensuring the validity of your operation. The details of which can be found at the Certified Domain page
• Domain Name Protection: Relates to overall Domain Name Protection / Ownership Retention, Owner Privacy / Security, the details of which can be found at the Protected Registration page



The Domain Hosting / Domain Name acquisition process is very straight forward. Please Contact Us if you have any questions, we will be happy to discuss the subject.

Ground-up Custom Application Design and Development:

• Web Browser based Business Applications: could be either Internet or Intranet based usually utilized in a commercial environment. Refer to the Website design and development section, as one or more facets employed in a general Website design may be applicable to the 'Web Application' in question
• Hybrid Software / Rich Client based Software: software that requires an installation on the clients' computer and also could be either web/non-web based usually utilized in a commercial environment (in-house)

Legacy Application Modernization & Re-Architecting:

First it's our belief that the term legacy with regard to an application is overly generic and in turn can result in an almost rhetorical discussion. For simplicity, a legacy application could / or can be defined as: Application(s) that have reached the end of their life cycle due to extreme maintenance difficulty related to areas such as a) the hardware they reside on b) the operating system(s) they are bound to c) the original software documentation was poor and in turn modifications to the application breed more problems than solutions. d) the original authors are missing in action (MIA) e) impossible or nearly impossible to integrate with modern applications. The list goes on…




Depending on the situation, it may make sense to migrate to an off-the-shelf (OTS) solution, custom-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution or completely re-architect the application utilizing modern extensible technologies. Saggan Solutions based application modernization projects are based on a. NET-based programming architecture implementing a new User Interface(s), Web browser based or otherwise, to include the associated data migration to a modern relational database such as Microsoft SQL Server.




Typical benefits of an application modernization venture include:

• Significant reduction in long term cost
• Reduced dependency on legacy programming skills
• Elimination of data islands resulting from lack of system flexibility
• Scalability and Integration, the ability to grow / extend the application to other partners, data sources, systems and in turn maximizing ROI

Database Development:

Saggan Solutions provides Relational Database Design, Development and Implementation services. This service is a major aspect of custom software / application design and development. In addition, we also provide data migration services (e.g. – utilized when migrating data from a given source, potentially a legacy database structure, to a given a target database structure, a newly designed relational database). The data movement process, as it relates to the previous example, can be generally referred to as Extraction Transform and Load (ETL).

Software Utility Development:

For example, specialized code to extract data from an Excel Document and load into a predefined Database structure (ETL), also usually utilized in a commercial environment.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions, we will be happy to discuss the subject.