2008 Denver Award in Computer Sciences
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA (U.S. Local Business Association). identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
2008 Agile-in-a-Box®
Agile-in-a-Box is a remarkable idea to help companies who would like to adapt Agile practices, but need more than a training class to get them there. They need people on-site! The challenges to migrate from an embedded waterfall software development practice to Agile methodologies can be numerous. The list may include the following:
- Lack of know-how and experience
- Investment in perfecting existing processes
- Risks associated with "back to square one" thinking
- It's not the right time to change
However, the benefits to making the change from traditional Waterfall to Agile have been clearly visible for Magpie in achieving an unprecedented on-time, on-budget software delivery rate.
Customer-driven business goals
On-time delivery of promised releases- Agile promises shippable product every iteration!
Deliver the features customers want most-Agile brings the customer into the process!
Deliver a product with fewest possible defects-Agile tests earlier and more often for highest quality!
Cost-driven business goals
Avoid cost overruns-With Agile, you always know where you stand!
Improve employee retention-Empowered developers are committed and productive!
Adapt to changing requirements without setbacks-Change is the lifeblood of Agile methods!
To learn more about Agile-in-a-Box, please contact the Magpie Sales Team.
