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At Seven Simple Machines we solve complex enterprise-process problems with simple,
elegant solutions. We create custom software systems that work for your specific
business—solutions that require little maintenance, utilize your existing computer
infrastructure if feasible and are flexible enough to grow and change with your needs.
Any technology you bring into your business should save you time and money, rather
than costing you. We build component-based software that allows businesses to do just that.
The savings may come from automating existing processes, making data more useful, enabling
you to reach a broader market, or allowing your business to work more efficiently on a larger
scale. For many businesses a custom software package that is designed specifically to meet a
particular set of needs and goals is far more efficient and advantageous than a generic
business-solutions software package that often requires extensive and expensive customization
to fit your business model.
Our method is simple: We listen to your needs, we look at your existing systems, and we work
with you to discover your long-term goals. We then use components that perform specific tasks to
implement a robust solution. If we have determined that your existing architecture still fits your
long-term goals, we will integrate your current system with the new solution. We, then, design, build,
test and deploy your new custom system. Because we use components, instead of full applications, the
systems we create are flexible and can grow and change as your business does.
We build our applications and our relationships with a long-term view. Our cyclical process reflects
this. Each project begins with a period of discovery and analysis. We then produce, test, and implement
the solution. And, finally, we follow up with a review of how well the new system is meeting your needs by
evaluating the scope and nature of future directions and the extent to which continued maintenance and
support is desired.
DISCOVERY
Workflow Analysis
Business Process Modeling
Requirements and Specifications
PRODUCTION
Process Flow Mapping
User Interface Design
Usability Testing
IMPLEMENTATION
Process Management Application Development
Business Intelligence Integration
Simulated Environment Testing
EVALUATION
Review
Feedback and Analytics
Maintenance and Support
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