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Discovery Phase for a Software Project

Reduce your IT project risks with a Discovery Phase

25%
more efficient

After the Discovery Phase, you will be able to reduce future costs by properly allocating your resources and hiring the right team

18%
faster launch

With a clear plan containing all the necessary requirements, the team will work without any delays and undoubtedly deliver the project on time

4.9/5
satisfaction rate

A pre-arranged project plan creates a transparent work environment and ensures that the software end-product fully matches our customer's vision

25%
more efficient

After the Discovery Phase, you will be able to reduce future costs by properly allocating your resources and hiring the right team

18%
faster launch

With a clear plan containing all the necessary requirements, the team will work without any delays and undoubtedly deliver the project on time

4.9/5
satisfaction rate

A pre-arranged project plan creates a transparent work environment and ensures that the software end-product fully matches our customer's vision

Our experts for your discovery phase

Andersen's team is a pool of seasoned IT professionals whose track record is verified by numerous certificates and industry acknowledgments.

ICP
PSPO Certification
IQBBA Certification
IREB
SEI Certificate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Microsoft Azure Certification
UX Master Certification
UX Certification

Problems a discovery phase can solve

Lack of product vision

No clear idea of the architecture, ill-defined goals, and absent criteria for success.

Unclear processes

Inaccurate estimates of bottom-line costs, implementation time, and necessary resources.

Unperceived risks

Insufficient understanding of risks and dependencies with a high chance of project failure.

Our BAs add value

Feel the difference between projects with a Discovery Phase and projects without it.

30
hours
120
hours

Time spent on changes

Involving highly-qualified Business Analysts will establish a clear and cost-effective framework for your IT projects. With reliable roadmaps and guidelines, you will be able to quickly adapt the project to the budget in an optimized fashion. Also, it will become possible to reduce development costs and plan expenditures with greater accuracy.

90%
60%

Task estimation accuracy

Risk assessment and prevention carried out by our BA specialists will help you avoid numerous issues, both existing and potential. This will enable you to use time and human and financial resources more efficiently. Finally, owing to Andersen’s expert-level research, your decision-making and planning will become more data-driven and fact-based.

2
weeks
4
weeks

Vision development

The contribution made by our skilled BA specialists will generate a clear vision of the planned product for the entire team. This will put your developers in the right position to clearly understand your needs, goals, and expectations. Andersen's systematic approach will have a positive impact on the project results in all applicable terms.

IT project discovery expertise

Project Vision

A high-level Project Vision based on deep business analysis and focused on the minimum viable product and future development priorities.

Requirements Specification

A list of features the solution will offer and identified user needs it will cover to accurately meet and fulfill your business goals.

Architecture Vision

A vision of the future software architecture and its components in order to ensure high performance, operational stability, and advanced features.

Work and Cost Estimate

Estimated price and pre-planned works needed to carry out your software development project on the basis of the vision, scope, and functionalities.

Accurate Project Roadmap

A roadmap with deadlines, deliverables, and a resource allocation plan to ensure timely releases and the best possible development outcomes.

Risk Assessment

Identification of likely risk factors, obstacles, and other potential issues that may make the resulting product either outdated or unstable.

Project Vision

A high-level Project Vision based on deep business analysis and focused on the minimum viable product and future development priorities.

Requirements Specification

A list of features the solution will offer and identified user needs it will cover to accurately meet and fulfill your business goals.

Architecture Vision

A vision of the future software architecture and its components in order to ensure high performance, operational stability, and advanced features.

Work and Cost Estimate

Estimated price and pre-planned works needed to carry out your software development project on the basis of the vision, scope, and functionalities.

Accurate Project Roadmap

A roadmap with deadlines, deliverables, and a resource allocation plan to ensure timely releases and the best possible development outcomes.

Risk Assessment

Identification of likely risk factors, obstacles, and other potential issues that may make the resulting product either outdated or unstable.

Sample discovery phase documents

Below you can find a selection of valuable documents created by Andersen's team during the Discovery phase to greatly facilitate and add value to the development stage.

Vision & Scope

A Vision & Scope document specifies the overall IT project goals matching your business needs and the way to attain these goals.

See example

Design Concept

This is a description of what the look and feel of the envisioned IT solution will be, including screens, images, sketches, and comments.

See example

Architecture Vision

This document shows how the IT solution will function in its environment, including storage, dataflows, connections, integrations, etc.

See example

Areas of expertise

The Project Discovery Phase is critical if you want to carry out a truly successful IT project. Andersen's expert team is always ready to provide you with the best possible deliverables in this context.

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Finance Software

  • Banking software;
  • InsureTech and InvestTech;
  • FinTech products.
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Healthcare

  • TeleHealth and TeleMedicine platforms;
  • Hospital management systems;
  • EHR and EMR systems;
  • Mobile healthcare applications.
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Media & Entertainment

  • VOD and Live Streaming;
  • Digital asset management platforms;
  • Engaging social media products.
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Telecom

  • BSS/OSS digital transformation;
  • Channel management software;
  • Telecom auditing and cloud solutions.
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Logistics Software

  • Transportation and Logistics software;
  • Warehouse and inventory software;
  • Supply chain management systems;
  • Custom order management platforms.
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Automotive Solutions

  • Advanced driver assistance and AD;
  • Connectivity and in-vehicle infotainment;
  • Powertrain, body, and chassis.
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Life Sciences Software

  • Lab and clinical trial systems;
  • Pharma software;
  • MedTech systems;
  • Patient services.
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eCommerce Solutions

  • eCommerce CRM, payments, and logistics;
  • Design for eCommerce;
  • Big Data and Cloud for eCommerce.
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Retail Solutions

  • In-store solutions, IoT, and AR/VR;
  • Order management platforms;
  • CRM and analytics systems.
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Manufacturing Software

  • ERPs and client management software;
  • Smart IoT and cloud-based systems;
  • Planning and Manufacturing software.
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Travel & Hospitality

  • Reservation and booking systems;
  • Property management software;
  • Travel portals and mobile apps;
  • Payment management and CRM software.
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iGaming

  • Online gaming platforms;
  • Sports wagering systems;
  • Games.
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eLearning

  • Learning experience platforms;
  • Learning management systems;
  • Apps with gamification;
  • UI/UX design, security, and support.
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Real Estate Software

  • Property management software;
  • CRM and ERP software;
  • BI platforms and cloud systems;
  • IDX and MLS systems.
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Aviation Solutions

  • Airline crew management systems;
  • Service, repair, and overhaul software;
  • Flight planning assistants.
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Oil & Gas IT Solutions

  • Remote monitoring and control systems;
  • Health, Safety, and Environment systems;
  • Scalable software for Oil Retail.
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Legal Industry Software

  • Case management and Legal mobile apps;
  • Law firm billing systems;
  • Software integrations for law firms.
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Agriculture Software

  • Agricultural BI and farm ERP systems;
  • Domain-specific mobile apps;
  • IoT and field monitoring software;
  • Software for farm drones.
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Construction Software

  • Custom modeling software;
  • Bid management and ERP software;
  • Equipment management and PM tools;
  • Client and partner portals.
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Energy Software

  • Solar and wind energy software;
  • Waste and nuclear management solutions;
  • Heating and electric utility software.
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GIS development

  • GIS data management software;
  • Navigation and land survey tools;
  • GIS mobile apps and 3D mapping;
  • Enterprise-Grade Apps.
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Public Sector

  • Public service app development;
  • Legacy system upgrades;
  • AI and Big Data for government;
  • Cybersecurity and compliance tools.
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Finance Software

  • Banking software;
  • InsureTech and InvestTech;
  • FinTech products.
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Something to think about

The subject of Project Discovery Phases is very nuanced. Here are some of our thoughts and news tracking the latest trends and changes in the fields related to Project Discovery.

Testimonials

We are proud of the great projects Andersen has taken part in. Here is what our customers say about our expertise in Discovery Phase.

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An expert contacts you after having analyzed your requirements;

If needed, we sign an NDA to ensure the highest privacy level;

We submit a comprehensive project proposal with estimates, timelines, CVs, etc.

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