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In order to be able to give our clients firm deadlines and product quality
guarantees for a predetermined price, we have a strict modus operandi.
The types of work we undertake are Specified Development, Open Development,
Consultancy and Service Provision. Contracts are undertaken in a modular
format, where this is necessary, with each contract module as one of the
above types. In this way we are able to ensure client satisfaction at
each stage is obtainable and product objectives can be assured.

Application development begins with a firmly established technical specification.
Consultancy and Open Development are used to create this specification
where necessary. From submission of a technical specification, a contract
time and price quote can usually be returned within 72hrs. (depending
on demand). Fulfilment of the agreed specification within the specified
time and for the quoted price is guaranteed in the terms of the contract.
Reporting on the progress of the contract is available for the duration
and clients are assigned a project manager who acts as a liaison to the
development team. In the case of small short term contracts requiring
only a single developer, the developer acts as project manager. VTRAD
uses only experienced developers to ensure that all projects are completed
professionally. In addition to this, each application is thoroughly tested
and checked by project managers. A deposit is usually required prior to
execution of a contract and the balance is only payable when the application
is inspected and approved by the client.

When there is no firm specification to develop an application or product,
Open Development allows us to work closely with a client to either establish
a specification or to develop on the fly. This is often preferable when
the product is changing continuously during development (for example in
graphic design). Open Development requires a developer or development
team to work closely with a client. Development is charged on an hourly
basis with rates agreed prior to commencement. With this more flexible
approach the client can use developers on an "as and when" basis and utilise
the skills of many different types of developer as the work progresses.
This ensures that client is only paying for the expertise that they need
right then and there. Unless the client is using a development team the
individual developer acts as the primary liaison. VTRAD will also provides
a business liaison to manage every project.
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