An organization’s business operations are both supported and constrained by the capabilities of the IT solutions. All organizations face significant challenges assessing and deploying new technology and in upgrading and maintaining existing IT solutions. Mature Federal agencies face unique challenges including lengthy technology acquisitions that lead to extended deployment and an aging IT workforce that has been difficult to rebuild.
Ascella has assembled a team of superb engineers and analysts with outstanding credentials and broad technical expertise across the full software lifecycle from requirements gathering and design, through development, deployment and ongoing operations. We help clients to better leverage the capabilities of their IT solutions to meet business needs.
From tactical "quick hit" software enhancements to larger scale enterprise wide solution initiatives, Ascella's systems engineers have the right skills and experience to implement hardware and software solutions to meet the business needs. Ascella also leverages the specialized skills of its teaming partners to meet the specific needs of an organization for a successful full lifecycle deployment and follow-on operations and maintenance support.
Following are the specific capabilities Ascella provides for software and solution engineering.
Ascella conscientiously adheres to rigorous, standard methodologies for IT project planning and execution, as evidenced by our CMMI Level 2 appraisal. We are among the smaller firms who have invested in the corporate infrastructure necessary to achieve this distinction, and we continue to develop capabilities that enable us to add value for our clients, such as ISO (9001:2008, 27000, 27001 and 31000) and ITILv.3. Federal clients require appropriate process standards for all IRM functions (Information Resource Management, per OMB A-130-4) from new investment to application retirement. Ascella is committed to facilitating the assessment, selection and deployment of systems in conformance to appropriate agency, Federal and industry standards.
Federal agencies require systems integration contractors to adhere to agency standard methodologies and internal management processes. While these methodologies will differ in their details, most proceed through a series of system lifecycle. When necessary Ascella can add value to agency IT processes through the application of our Common Sense® methodology.
Ascella consultants are ready to support clients in a wide range of IRM functions, including:
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