Structured. Fixed price. No ambiguity.
Most client relationships begin with a focused assessment or review. When broader delivery or ongoing support is needed, we use a structured Discovery process to define scope, budget, and priorities — before any open-ended commitment is made.
Most firms begin with one of our three core offerings.
Each is designed to deliver a clear, bounded outcome. From there, we can scope broader work through our Discovery process if needed.
Application Risk & Resilience Assessment
A focused review of business-critical applications to identify operational, architectural, support, and continuity risks.
Learn moreBusiness-Built Application Review
Assess trader- and analyst-built applications for risk, recommend how to reduce exposure, and optionally provide ongoing maintenance.
Learn moreApplication Operations Retainer
Ongoing support and operational oversight for the applications your teams depend on every day.
Learn moreDiscovery: a fixed-price path to a defensible plan.
When an assessment reveals the need for broader implementation or ongoing support, we use a structured Discovery process to define exactly what's needed. The result is a baseline budget and phased roadmap your leadership can review and approve with confidence.
Pre-Engagement Interview
1–2 hoursA substantive conversation to understand your environment, constraints, and priorities — and to determine whether we're the right fit.
Baseline Budget Agreement
Prior to kick-offWe provide a fixed-price range for Discovery before work begins. No open-ended commitments. You know the cost before you sign.
Kick-Off Within One Week
Within 7 daysOnce signed, we begin within one week — environment access, stakeholder interviews, and documentation review.
Discovery Execution
Under 30 daysStructured interviews, system and documentation review, technical debt assessment, and itemized scope development. Findings are shared as they emerge.
Roadmap & Budget Delivery
End of DiscoveryA decision-ready deliverable: itemized budget, phased roadmap, risk register, and executive summary formatted for leadership review.
The principles that guide every engagement.
No Long Sales Cycles
If we're the right fit, we'll know quickly and we'll say so.
Fixed Price, Fixed Scope
Discovery is fixed-price. Full engagements are quoted with itemized line items.
Transparency Throughout
We share findings and risks as they emerge, not just at formal review points.
Clean Exits
Every engagement has a defined end state and handoff plan. We document what we build.
Formal RFP process?
We also participate in formal procurement processes when required. Every RFP response is specific to your stated requirements — technical, operational, security, and commercial. No boilerplate.
Start with a conversation
No commitment required. We'll discuss your application environment and determine the right starting point together.