Validation, Design, & Planning (VDP)

This is where your ideas come to life. We’ll spend time with you to dive deep into the problems you’re facing. The output is a blueprint for your project, completed with: ■ Clear definition of business value ■ Well-defined requirements ■ Technical design and architecture ■ End-to-end UI mockups ■ Project roadmap ■ Time and cost quote

Proof of concept, prototype, or single-feature tool or app

Do you have an idea that you want to test out with contemporary technology? Or are you simply looking for a highly-targeted purpose-built, single-feature tool? Work closely with Increments Inc. to test or complete your vision.

Software Takeover, Rescue, or Remodel

Are your current development partners underwhelming you? Do you have an existing product that needs to be reimagined? Increments Inc. is ideally suited to replace your current team or demonstrate what’s achievable in a modern product.

Application critical features or integrations

Do you need a narrow, purpose-built application or tool to address a specific business problem? Something you can deploy quickly and expand later? Maybe you need an MVP, v1.0, or a First Release Product (FRP). Increments Inc. is ready to step in.

Commercial-grade web/mobile application

Is your product more complex and requires a polished interface with an expansive feature set? This offering is suitable for products with a longer lifecycle and often serves as the first phase of a multi-phase project with Increments Inc.

Advanced, multi-phase, cross-platform system

This project type is for the most complex products or services and often requires many third-party integrations, multiple user roles, and configuration capabilities. If your product is Enterprise grade or you need a flexible application to address the needs of varied user types, Increments Inc. wants to embark on that journey with you.

New Product Validation & Strategy

Do you have an idea for an app or software solution that addresses a specific problem within your industry? Increments Inc. can assist you in validating its viability, desirability, and technical feasibility. We’ll work with you to determine the most efficient path for design, functional prioritization, development, release, and maintenance, tailored to your requirements and business objectives. Our goal is to ensure successful adoption and utilization of the product while tracking relevant data points to demonstrate success and return on investment.

A product evaluation at Increments Inc. includes a technical review and code audit, along with a UI/UX audit. Our engineering professionals (including architecture, development, and DevSecOps experts) conduct a comprehensive technical review to independently assess the system’s maintainability, reliability, scalability, performance, and security. This involves scrutinizing the source code, tooling, and supporting infrastructure to ensure clarity, cleanliness, and absence of critical defects.

Build vs. Buy Assessment

When evaluating the feasibility and value of pursuing custom software for your organization, conducting a build vs. buy assessment is a crucial step. It’s essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the total cost throughout a typical software lifecycle, as 70% of software costs arise after implementation. A thorough analysis that considers features, capabilities, UI/UX, workflows, integrations, ongoing maintenance costs, and other factors will aid in determining whether custom software is necessary or if an off-the-shelf product is a viable alternative. Increments Inc. can assist you in conducting such assessments to make informed decisions about your software needs.

An organization’s adoption of digital technology may fluctuate over time, and it’s crucial to periodically assess digital readiness or maturity from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Which business area deserves focus? How well-defined is your strategic digital roadmap? Does your strategy provide the necessary directionality for your business in light of current challenges and in alignment with your company’s mission, purpose, or values? Increments Inc. can assist you in making informed decisions about digital integration within your organization, recognizing that digital is no longer an optional addition but an essential and integral component interwoven throughout your business operations.

Data & AI Readiness Assessment

As the world progresses through the Fourth Industrial Revolution of artificial intelligence, many organizations still lack a comprehensive understanding of the potential (and prerequisites) of such potent technologies. Increments Inc. is uniquely positioned to offer you a completely candid assessment regarding your organization’s readiness to adopt AI – evaluating internal processes, workflows, and data quality. We will analyze data quality, hygiene, and structure to ascertain whether the horizontal deployment of artificial intelligence technologies across your business is a feasible next step or if such technologies are better suited to purpose-built applications within your digital ecosystem.

Legacy Application Assessment

This service offered by Increments Inc. will assist you in acquiring an accurate and comprehensive understanding of a specific legacy application or a suite of legacy applications within a business ecosystem. Increments Inc. will analyze the current state and work together with you to develop the business case for revitalizing and modernizing existing applications.

Product Strategy Audit

This type of audit is conducted by the Product Strategy & Design team at Increments Inc. and assesses if the product implementation aligns with requirements, offers feasible directionality to fulfill the intended key performance indicators, and adequately meets or surpasses user needs.

Architecture Assessment

System architecture significantly impacts the cost and success of a product or service throughout the entire software lifecycle. It establishes the groundwork for immediate achievements and long-term scalability, enabling deliberate decisions in other technology areas. Consequently, an Architecture Assessment is conducted to ensure that the implemented frameworks align with completeness, consistency, integrity, usability, and compliance, thereby enhancing stakeholder acceptance, reducing costs, shortening development timelines, and improving performance and quality. Our team at Increments Inc. will also evaluate and analyze the status of your API ecosystem.

Application Security, Privacy & Compliance Audit

The objective of an Application Security Audit is to assess a system’s codebase to ensure it functions as intended and cannot be manipulated to behave otherwise. Additionally, the audit verifies if the system securely communicates sensitive data and ensures proper security protocols are in place. We also evaluate the security of personal data within the system and confirm compliance with relevant regulations. Increments Inc. has expertise with ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC, FERPA, and other compliance standards.

Cloud Migration & Optimization Assessment

A Cloud Migration & Optimization Assessment evaluates applications and deployments to enhance system architecture. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to prioritize migrating or optimizing data, applications, or services in the cloud. Increments Inc. offers recommendations on the optimal cloud provider and cloud-native services based on cost and feature analysis, and delivers a roadmap for cloud migration and/or optimization.

M&A Technical Due Diligence

Frequently, in the context of a merger or acquisition, a VC firm, investment bank, or other interested party will necessitate technical due diligence focused on analyzing and evaluating a company’s technology, product, architecture, and processes. The objective is to ascertain accurate and substantiated valuation, potential revenue generation, and organizational readiness.

Engage Increments Inc. for a comprehensive 30-point inspection and review covering infrastructure, source control, private build, integration build, release management, deployments, and runtime observability.

If your organization is seeking enhanced innovation, and desires ongoing rejuvenation of its current offerings, Increments Inc. presents a solution with its recurring innovation sprints. These sprints are tailored to ensure your product or business maintains its leading edge in the industry. Digital transformation is a continual journey, and our innovation sprints guarantee a consistent and iterative approach, driving your evolution and readiness for the future. The effectiveness of innovation sprints lies in their recurrent application, designed to foster innovation and product refinement. By integrating design thinking principles into your enterprise, Increments Inc. facilitates a cultural shift towards innovation. We offer services in innovation management, executive briefings, jumpstarting new products or solutions, and organizing innovation retreats complete with workshops and team alignment sessions.