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Spaculus Software Outsourcing
Spaculus Software Services is a leading Outsourcing firm providing Web Development and high-end software development services for SMEs & Corporate. We specialize in custom application development, website development, Mobile Application Development, Application Re-Engineering and Internet Marketing. Having spent long years acquiring industry-specific software expertise in Technology, including Financial, Healthcare media sectors, the logical next step was to open a state-of-the-art R&D center in Vadodara India, with the team of concept creators and modern age smartest & quickest programmers and architects who are committed to on-time deliveries and quality service.

Company Background
Headquartered in Baroda, Spaculus Software Services has been delivering high-value offshore services providing clients with Low-cost, high-quality, and exceptionally flexible solutions. With this unique quality focused and cost conscious approach, clients gain maximum advantage at minimal risk. Our development/management center in India allows us the ability to offer a 24-hour development environment and speed to market, develop and implement that was once only imaginable. Spaculus Software services offer the entire application lifecycle project management and development. We have vast expertise across emerging and legacy technologies. Our Web Applications Development team includes Microsoft Certified Professionals with years of experience in Microsoft .NET 4.0/3.5/3.0 using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010/2008, ASP.NET 4.0/3.5, ASP.NET MVC, C#.NET, SQL Server 2008/2005, AJAX, VB.NET, COM/DCOM and Open source technology like PHP, Joomla, Drupal, Zend, Cake PHP, Magento, MySQL and all major Web, Mobile and major of Telecom technologies. Comprehensive delivery options enable Spaculus Software Services to distribute work across global locations to align with clients' cost, speed, and risk requirements. With experience in the latest technologies and standards, Spaculus Software Services offers many of the core services that any organization requires such as Application/ Software Development, Web Development, Application Re-engineering, Mobile Development & Internet Marketing with Quality Assurance, perfect testing, implementation and maintenance services. Spaculus Software Services has catered its' services to varied Industry Verticals, spanning a wide gamut of technologies and diverse platforms. We have successfully completed many projects, each unique in nature that it necessitated involvement of domain experts from varied fields. Distinct expert individuals working as a team, delivered several high-quality solutions to all our clients delight.

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Expertise
In building software solutions, Spaculus Software Services employs its vast knowledge and experience in the following software development technologies, tools, and platforms to create software that solves complex business challenges. The depth of the talent pool in which Spaculus Software Services can dip into ensures that each new technology is closely studied intensively and extensively. Based on this study, clients are offered technological advice, which enables them to decide whether to adopt a new technology or not. The range of expertise includes the following.

Programming Technologies
Microsoft .NET 4.0/3.5/3.0 using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010/2008, ASP.NET 4.0/3.5, ASP.NET MVC, Silverlight, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft Expression Blend, Dot Net Nuke, Microsoft Enterprise Library, MS Application Test Center, MS web application stress tool, Microsoft ADO/ ADO.NET, COM (DCOM, COM+), ActiveX, Web Services.

Open Source Web Technologies : LAMP (LINUX APACHE MYSQL PHP), Joomla Web Development,
Drupal, Zend, Cake PHP, Magento, MySQL and other open source technologies.

Programming Languages
C#.NET, VB.NET, VC++, Visual Basic, Perl, PHP.

RDBMS (Relation Database Management Systems)

MS SQL Server 2010/2008, Oracle, DB2, My SQL, Microsoft Access.

RAD (Rapid Application Development Systems)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010/2008

Internet Technologies
ASP.NET 4.0/3.5, ASP.NET MVC, Silverlight, AJAX, jQuery/ JavaScript, ASP, LAMP - PHP, Joomla Web Development, Drupal, HTML/DHTML, XML/XSL/XSLT, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Internet Server API (ISAPI), Dot Net Nuke.

Application Servers and Middleware

IBM WebSphere Application Server, BEA WebLogic Server, Macromedia JRun, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft Commerce Server 2007, Sybase Enterprise Application Server, MS Message Queue Server, IBM MQ Series, MS Transaction Server, Oracle Application Server, Jboss

Reporting Systems
SAP Crystal Reports, SQL Serve Reporting Services, Actuate e.Reporting Suite, Business Objects, Brio Performance Suite.
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Expertise
Modeling Tools
Microsoft Visio, IBM Rational Rose, Sybase Power Designer

Modeling Methodologies
UML

Messaging Systems
MAPI, Lotus Notes

Automated Testing
Segue, Mercury Interactive - TestDirector, Mercury Interactive - Quick Test Professional, Mercury Interactive WinRunner, Mercury Interactive - LoadRunner, Rational

Project Management Tools

Microsoft Project Professional, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Telerik TeamPulse

Technology Directions
Microsoft Technologies, Open Source, C/C++/ EVC, Database and Reporting expertise, Java / J2EE Application Development, Wireless & Mobile Applications, Outlook-Exchange Server, Multimedia Tools

Operating Systems
MS Windows 7/Vista, MS Windows Server 2003, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows XP, Mac OS.

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Engagement Models
When Spaculus Software Services team approaches prospective client, the initial thrust is towards gaining a clear understanding of the various imperatives that drives their business. Further study enables the team to understand the business model and needs. Then, based on the volatility of the business in which the client is, and the complexity level of the project, the most appropriate engagement model is suggested. However, the flexible nature of the engagement models, and their exceptional work ability even when a client chooses a mix-and-match option, ensures risk mitigation and appropriate deployment of Spaculus Software Services s resources. Broadly there are three engagement models that move from a low involvement, low control mode to a very high involvement, very high control mode. These are:

Fixed Price Models

Fixed Price Model is best suited to clients who want fixed price for fixed scoped project. The typical Features of this model are: Fixed Price Fixed Scope Familiar requirement (weve done projects like this before) or clear requirement (typically detailed analysis & application design already completed) Will involve Project Management, User Interface Design, Development, Quality Testing, Will NOT involve Project Analysis Spaculus Software Services keeps the IP (Intellectual property) of the product, but share full rights to use the software. However, if the application is fully designed when it reaches us, then we give the IP rights to the client.

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Full Time Equivalent Model - Dedicated development facility
In this model we can provide you with a team of full time equivalent employees for your specific requirements on setting up an offshore development center. You can choose to hire a single professional and then scale up to a full-fledged development center. Flexible based on type of needs and resources Best for settings up low-cost offshore center without the headache of managing it. Can set up facility based on your requirements and corporate practices. Flexibilities in adding more resources quickly

Time and Material (T & M)

With the time and material engagement model, your costs and schedule will vary depending on your specific requirements and on the complexity of your project. This gives you maximum flexibility and also allows you to make substantial revisions to your project even as it is being developed.

The typical Features of this model are:

This model is suitable for clients who want to play an active participation in the project development process. In this model the pricing is decided on hourly basis. On receiving SOW (or approved SOW) we analyze it and propose you with number of hours taken and per hour costing. The pricing is determined based on the man hours required to complete the project i.e. hourly charging. When the specification of project, scope of work and implementation of project plan cannot be effectively estimated during the initial phase, T & M model is the best option to choose and proceed with the development. Single Standard rate X$/hr irrespective of resource used Follows typical SDLC timelines (10 -15% -- Analysis, 10 - 15% -- PM, 10-15% -- UI, 40% Coding, 10% -15% -Testing) Ideal when unsure on exact requirement and Staffing off for the first time. Flexibility in augment your team with more resources

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1. Project startup
A project is initiated once the contract is signed between Spaculus Software Services and the customer. This is followed by assignment of the Project Deliverables Responsibility to a Project Manager most suitable for the particular project. From this point, the responsibility of the project will be taken fully by the assigned project manager. Usually the Project Manager is the same one who was involved in tailoring the Project Proposal, since that makes sure that the Project Manager is in the know about the project right since its inception into Spaculus Software Services.

The purpose is to set the framework for the project, which involves:
Selecting a methodology which involves continuous interaction with the client, since the methodology Spaculus Software Services employs needs to be approved by the client. This is necessary, since the methodology determines the level of client involvement, during the project life cycle. Identifying goals and objectives : A virtual team is formed between Spaculus Software Services and the client during this stage. This team resolves and freezes the goals and objectives achievable at the end of the project lifecycle. One of the most crucial and still overlooked aspects of project management is taken care of at this stage. This is done through our in-house set of checklists, customized for each client and therefore that much more effective in itself. Defining success measures : Success measures can be defined considering two aspects for a project. The Holy grail of customer delight is one factor, and the other one is the completion of project, and achievement of goals and objectives adhering to the time frame agreed upon with the client. These and various other parameters are determined in this stage.

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Establishing project scope
Project scope determines the actual amount of work that the assigned project team needs to put in. The other very important aspect of this stage is to resolve the number of steps each task will need to complete on time, and the several parallel activities, which typically are a part of routine for our talented and multitasking team members.

Selecting a project team

The above step logically leads to team selection. It's not uncommon to see project managers having heated arguments on this one, since everybody wants one or the other part of someone else's team. Needless to say, this is resolved amicably enough. Interestingly though, this results in a healthy competition amongst individual team members as well as teams. This single aspect has contributed tremendously to building our knowledge base.

Securing sponsorship
The payment terms and schedules are decided at this stage, in close consultation between the Spaculus Software Services Accounts department and the Clients' Accounts Department. Once the initial amount is sanctioned and the bank and transaction details are worked out, the phase changes over to one of the most time consuming aspects of any project Requirement Documentation.

2. Business Prototype & Requirement

This seemingly uncomplicated activity has remarkable impact on how the end product turns out to be. Since everybody does not communicate at the same level of effectiveness, documenting requirements, and getting them verified by the client, assumes great importance. One of the most important spokes of the Software Development wheel, this activity makes sure that everybody is on the same page for the duration of the Development and Implementation cycle. In fact, the only way to ensure that a system satisfies its requirements is to develop and apply a mechanism to track requirement compliance from system inception through final delivery and system maintenance.

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The key points in the requirement phase are: Communicate with customer
The most effective way to communicate with the client is to design email distribution lists for all documents created, and include the client designated contact for all documents which call for approval. Having implemented several large and small scale projects successfully, we have learnt the importance of effective communication, and stress on it at every stage.

Clarify the requirement further

Requirement clarification, since it is built into the documentation and is followed religiously, offers the clients an opportunity to review the requirements they have given and allows them to include those points, which they thought of including after having frozen the requirement. This flexibility also makes it possible for our customers to rectify those errors which creep in during the initial requirement definition stage. Communication, and stress on it at every stage.

Requirement change management

Checklists have greatly eased our change management function. A defined process for carrying out a change once the client wants it, allows us to include changes to a great extent, and almost right up to the very software roll out.

3. Analysis & Design

This completely inward facing activity generates a design document, which gives a clear segregation of how each feature mentioned in the specification sheet will perform its assigned task and accomplish goals set by the client. For smaller projects, one simple document defines the total requirement. However, for large scale projects, a preliminary design, followed by a detailed design document verifies that the key elements of the proposed system are conveyed accurately to both the technical developers and the planners.

A complete design includes classification of:

Modules Units Data elements Communications Messages Data structure

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4. Implementation, Testing and Project Completion
Here, we see the design document translated in to actual code. This forms the workflow for the core process in the complicated process of Software-engineering. The objective of this stage is to implement the code and test it thoroughly. The project deliverables are made ready for testing according to the solution testing parameters chosen by the client. If the client has not defined any testing parameters, our in-house parameters test the code most rigorously. Delivering cost effective solutions with extensive use of and adherence to industry leading ISO Standards, CMM Models and Six Sigma Techniques and in-time implementation, have always been the hallmark of Spaculus Software Services.

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INDIA
Andy Raval (Founder & CMO) andy.raval@spaculus.com +91 75678 05192 +1 210 209 8360 Hiren Mansuriya (Founder & CTO) hiren.mansuriya@spaculus.com +91 99794 69360 Rex Patel (Founder & COO) rex.patel@spaculus.com +91 9998 006029 24 x 7 Support Center support@spaculus.com General Inquiry info@spaculus.com Partnership partner@spaculus.com

UK
Lisa Cameron (Marketing Director EU) lisa.cameron@spaculus.com +44 7779 952151

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