Leave Your System Development Challenges and Concerns to Us
Do You Have These Kinds of System Development Challenges and Concerns?
Considering a development request but unclear on requirements, uncertain about the approach
Poor system performance is slowing down operations
Want to reduce costs but worry about maintaining quality
Concerned about a smooth transition when replacing the current system
Lack of in-house system personnel, concerned about proper operation
Lack confidence in technology and development environment selection, lagging in adapting to the latest technology
3 Reasons Why We Can Solve Your System Development Challenges and Issues
Requirements Definition Support from the Initial Stage and Agile Development Approach
Approach Method: Even if requirements are unclear, we conduct step-by-step requirements definition through close communication with the client at the project's initial stage. By adopting an agile development method, we proceed flexibly by developing in small functional units and incorporating repeated feedback, allowing for adaptable requirement changes.
Performance Optimization and Usability Enhancement
We analyze the performance of the current system to identify bottlenecks. Then, we apply optimizations to improve operational efficiency. Additionally, by gathering feedback on user behavior, we provide an intuitive UI/UX design. This approach enhances system usability while also improving performance.
Smooth Support for Replacement and Latest Technology Introduction through Technology Selection and Operational Support
We select the optimal technology for the client's operations and develop a plan to minimize migration risks. Additionally, if there is a shortage of in-house system personnel, we provide total support, including operation and maintenance, to ensure smooth replacement and sustainable operation.
5 Key Points to Lead System Development to Success
Clear Requirements Definition and Goal Setting
For successful system development, clear requirements definition and goal setting at the outset are essential. Sharing specific functionalities and expected outcomes across the team helps maintain a consistent development direction. This approach prevents issues such as 'different from expected' at delivery. Conducting thorough requirements definition in the early stages minimizes potential issues later on.
Appropriate Technology Selection and Architecture Design
To ensure the success of system development, appropriate technology selection and architecture design are essential. Choosing technologies suited to the system's scale and purpose enhances development efficiency and scalability. Additionally, designing the architecture with future expansion in mind enables the construction of a flexible and stable system. A balanced approach between cutting-edge technologies and proven technologies is crucial in technology selection.
Regular Communication and Feedback
Regular communication with clients and the development team is essential to ensure project progress. By frequently reporting development challenges and progress to clients and obtaining feedback, adjustments can be made at an early stage. This approach helps prevent issues due to lack of communication and ensures smooth project progression.
Adoption of an Agile Development Process
To achieve successful system development, adopting an agile development process is effective. By progressing development through short, iterative sprints, features can be added gradually, allowing flexible response to client requirements. Additionally, it enables quick adaptation to changes in requirements during development, resulting in a highly adaptable system. This approach improves development speed while maintaining quality.
Strengthening Maintenance and Operational Support Post-Release
System development does not end with the release; maintenance and operation post-release are crucial phases. To support stable operations, quick troubleshooting and regular maintenance are essential. Strengthening the maintenance support structure and ensuring smooth system operation post-deployment are key to sustaining long-term success in system development. Additionally, attention to security updates and version management is required.
Key Achievements
Our company has a wide range of system development achievements, supporting clients in enhancing operational efficiency and growth. We have developed cloud systems with advanced security measures and data integration through API connections, providing solutions that prioritize flexibility and sustainability. Due to the high confidentiality of system development, there is limited information available for public sharing. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to learn more.
Specific Approach to System Development
1. Current Situation Analysis and Clarification of Issues
After contracting, we aim for a quick product launch to ensure smooth project progression. First, we establish a solid foundation by mutually confirming team members, project goals, scope, role distribution, progress rules, and risks. We aim to complete the following tasks early, depending on the product’s scale and complexity.
Initial Tasks
Creating a Project Document List
Identify and list essential documents required to execute the project.
Deciding on the Organizational Structure
Clarify the team members involved in the project and their roles.
Creating Milestones
Set deliverables and UAT schedules for each phase, visualizing project progress.
Reviewing Functional Assumptions and Organizing Unclear Points
Verify required materials and functions, and clarify any unclear points.
Creating a Request List
Compile client requests and needs through thorough discussions.
Kick-Off Meeting (KOM)
Hold a kick-off meeting to share goals and roles with all team members.
Later Tasks
Creating a Simple Business Flow
Organize the business flow supporting the product concisely.
Creating a Sitemap
Develop a sitemap showing the overall page structure to clarify navigation.
Creating Data Items
Design the necessary data structure to establish the basic framework of the system.
Creating a Feature List (Large, Medium, Small)
List required product features by scale and determine priorities.
Creating Sprint Plans for Each Feature
Plan sprints for each feature to manage development progress clearly.
Setting Up and Deploying a Task Management Tool
Use a project management tool to track and share task progress and issues.
Our company standardizes WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and its formats as a project initiation method. All tasks are carried out based on a standard WBS to ensure comprehensive and consistent quality. This standardization enables a powerful and swift project launch.
2. Requirements Definition
Accurate and clear requirements definition is crucial to project success. Our company progresses through the requirements definition process in stages to provide solutions that accurately reflect client needs. Through the following process, we solidify the project direction and transition smoothly into development.
Initial Tasks
Customer Needs Hearing
Conduct a detailed hearing of the customer's challenges and needs to clarify development goals.
Visualizing Business Processes
Review the current business flow to identify optimization points and clarify the scope of systemization.
Creating a Requirements List
Identify functions and specifications, and create a requirements list to understand the overall scope.
Finalizing Scope
Clarify the development scope, defining out-of-scope items and any project limitations.
Confirming Technical Requirements
Verify requirements related to technology and system configuration, clarifying any technical constraints or risks.
Later Tasks
Determining Feature Priorities
Decide on the features to prioritize from the requirements list and set their development priority.
Defining Data Requirements
Define data items and data structure, and design the flow of data sources and data processing.
Confirming Non-Functional Requirements
Define non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and scalability.
Creating a Prototype
Develop a prototype for users to interact with and gather feedback.
Creating and Approving the Requirements Definition Document
Create the requirements definition document, obtain agreement, and establish the project foundation.
3. Design
In system development, the design phase is a critical step that influences the overall quality and success of the project. At our company, we progress through the design in stages, ensuring that we reflect the customer’s needs while smoothly transitioning to the development process. Following the steps below, we advance the design to support the construction of a reliable system.
Initial Tasks
Overall Design Based on Requirements Definition
Clarify the design and roles of the entire system based on the requirements definition.
Architecture Design
Design the technology stack, server and network configuration, and data flow.
Database Design
Define data items and tables, and design an optimal database structure.
UI/UX Design
Design the UI/UX with an intuitive user experience in mind.
Confirming Feature List and Scope
Organize features by priority within the project scope and implement them accordingly.
Later Tasks
Detailed Design
Create detailed designs for each function and develop documentation for implementation.
Data Flow Design
Design the data flow in detail to ensure seamless integration between systems.
API Design
Design API specifications for integration with other systems and the frontend.
Security Design
Perform security design considering data encryption and access management.
Review and Approval of Design Documents
Compile, share, review, and obtain approval for the design documents.
4. Infrastructure Construction
In system development, building a stable infrastructure environment is crucial for ensuring service reliability and scalability. At our company, we proceed with infrastructure construction in stages to provide the optimal environment tailored to our customer’s needs. Based on the following process, we achieve smooth and efficient infrastructure construction.
Initial Tasks
Infrastructure Design Based on Requirements Definition
Design the optimal infrastructure configuration based on system requirements.
Server Environment Selection
Select the optimal environment based on system load and scalability.
Network Design
Design the network configuration to optimize communication flow and security.
Confirming Security Requirements
Strengthen system security measures to minimize risks.
Creating an Infrastructure Build Schedule
Plan server and network settings and ensure thorough progress management.
Later Tasks
Cloud/On-Premises Environment Setup
Perform setup and configuration of servers and network devices.
Database Server Configuration
Design and configure the database server to optimize performance and availability.
Load Balancing and Redundancy Design and Implementation
Implement load balancing and redundancy to enhance system availability.
Creating a Backup and Recovery Plan
Introduce automatic backup functions and disaster recovery plans for data protection.
Infrastructure Testing and Final Confirmation
Perform infrastructure operational checks and load testing to ensure optimization.
5. Development
In system development, the coding phase is a critical step where designs are transformed into concrete programs, bringing functionality to life. At our company, we ensure an optimal development environment and code quality, allowing for efficient and seamless coding. Through the following process, we advance system development steadily, delivering high- quality products.
Initial Tasks
Development Environment Setup
Establish a unified development environment before coding to enhance efficiency.
Confirming Coding Standards
Standardize coding guidelines to improve maintainability.
Creating Initial Modules
Develop initial modules to align development direction.
Code Segmentation and Assignment
Assign each feature to individual modules to promote parallel development.
Version Control Setup
Manage code change history with a version control system to maintain consistency.
Later Tasks
Coding by Feature
Each team member implements the frontend and backend based on the detailed design.
Conducting Unit Tests
Perform unit tests after coding to detect bugs early.
Conducting Code Review
The team conducts code reviews to enhance quality and ensure consistency.
Implementing Error and Exception Handling
Implement appropriate handling for errors and exceptions.
Final Integration and Operational Check
Integrate all modules and verify the operation of the entire system.
6. Implementation and Maintenance
In system development, the coding phase is a critical step where the design is translated into concrete programs to implement functionality. Our company ensures an optimal development environment and code quality, promoting efficient and smooth coding.
Initial Tasks
Pre-Deployment Testing and Final Confirmation
Conduct final tests before production deployment to check for any issues.
Creating an Implementation Plan
Formulate an implementation plan, clarifying the schedule and responsible persons.
Deploying the System to the Production Environment
Deploy the tested system to the production environment during a time that minimizes operational impact.
System Operation and Initial Support
Verify that the system operates correctly in the production environment and provide initial support.
Later Tasks
Regular Maintenance and Monitoring
Perform regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure stable system operation.
Security Updates and Upgrades
Implement the latest security measures to maintain system safety.
Incident Response and Troubleshooting
Quickly restore service in the event of a system failure, conduct root cause analysis, and develop preventative measures.
User Support and Operational Assistance
Provide support for system operations and troubleshooting, and offer suggestions for operational optimization.
7. Additional Development
In system development, the coding phase is a critical step where the design is translated into concrete programs to implement functionality. Our company ensures an optimal development environment and code quality, promoting efficient and smooth coding. Through the following processes, we steadily advance system development and deliver high-quality products.
Defining Requirements for Additional Features
To meet new customer needs, we consider additional system features. Through discussions, we clarify new requirements and ensure consistency with the existing system.
Scope Adjustment and Estimation
Determine the development scope for additional features, estimate the workload and costs, and adjust the development schedule to ensure minimal impact on other operations.
Implementation and Testing of Additional Features
Implement the newly defined features and integrate them into the existing system. Perform unit and integration testing after integration to ensure quality and proper functionality.
Release and Implementation Support for Additional Features
Release the new features to the production environment. For initial post-release support, update operation manuals and hold user briefings to facilitate smooth implementation.
Regarding Costs
The cost varies greatly depending on the details and conditions of the request. Based on our experience, we handle projects ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of yen. However, our top priority is building a lasting partnership with your company, regardless of project scale, to help grow your business through co-creation. Even if you have a limited budget, we will provide the best proposal according to the scope, so please feel free to contact us first.
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Weekdays 10:00 - 18:00 JSTFrequently Asked Questions
We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions from our customers.
What should be prepared before requesting system development?
It is essential to first organize your business challenges and requirements and clarify what functions are needed. It also helps to decide on a budget and schedule in advance.
I’m not sure which technology to use; can I consult about it?
Yes, of course. We will consider factors like your business operations, future scalability, and costs to propose the most suitable technology.
How long does development take?
The duration varies depending on the content and scale of development. Small systems may take a few months, while larger systems may take six months or more. We will inform you of the specific timeframe after an initial consultation.
What are the costs of system development?
Costs vary based on the system’s size and functions. We provide estimates according to the development scale, so please feel free to consult with us.
If requirements change during development, can you accommodate?
Yes, we can. We can flexibly adjust the schedule and costs as needed due to changes in requirements.
How does maintenance and operation work after system development?
We provide post-development maintenance and operational support. We handle regular maintenance and troubleshooting as well.
Can the new system be integrated with the existing system?
Yes, it’s possible. We review the specifications of the existing system and integrate data using APIs.
What security measures are in place for the system?
Security measures are a top priority. We implement encryption, authentication features, and multi-layered security to ensure data safety.
Which is better, a cloud environment or on-premises environment?
Each has its advantages. Cloud is beneficial for scalability and cost, while on-premises is suited for cases needing high security. We will propose based on your specific requirements.
We don’t have an in-house expert for system operations. What should we do?
It’s okay if you’re new to system operations. We provide operational manuals and training support to ensure smooth operations.