Software Design and Development

We offer a wide range of software design and development services including:

• Architectural Design
• Custom Software Development
• Data Modeling
• Software Outsourcing / Insourcing
• Staff Augmentation
• User Experience Design

Software QA

Lyons Forge offers a comprehensive set of Software QA services including:

• Automated Testing
• Black and White Box Testing
• Compatibility and Conformance Testing
• Load and Stress Testing
• Metric Tracking and Reporting
• Test Case and Suite Design
• Test Plan Development
• Unit Test Creation

Program Management

Our staff has years of software program management experience that can serve to keep your projects on track.

We can help to:

• Facilitate and coordinate
• Generate and track key metrics
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks
• Increase visibility within the project
• Manage timelines and milestones

We can help with everything from Agile to Waterfall and anything in between.

Graphic Design

We have an in-house staff of designers to serve all of your graphic needs including:

• 3D Modeling and Textures
• Icon Design
• Splash Screens
• Logos and Corporate Identity
• User Interface Layout with Expression Blend
• Website Development

Technical Advisory

Whether it's advice on emerging trends or the practical application of architectural design patterns, Lyons Forge is here to help.

We make it our job to stay on top of the latest technologies, methodologies, and 3rd party utilities. Our staff is constantly reading, researching, and applying so that we can quickly help you determine which tools are best for your situation and which should be avoided.

Code Reviews

Lyons Forge is available to assist with code reviews and impartial evaluations of software packages.

We can review for:

• Common coding errors
• Conformance to coding standards and style
• General design flaws
• Pre-acquisition due diligence
• Scalability and robustness

Requirements Gathering

Lyons Forge can assist you in gathering product requirements including general functionality, workflows, integration needs, and performance standards. We can then help to organize this information and create actionable functional specification documents and proposed system diagrams.

Turnkey Projects

Turnkey projects require a special type of software vendor capable of handling the full software life cycle. Lyons Forge has managed all aspects of the cycle from Envisioning to Mobilization and beyond. We have the staff and experience to plan, build, deliver, train, and even support most software projects.

End User Advocate

Lyons Forge can assume the role of End User Advocate for your project. We can work directly with your clients to determine their needs, represent them in the design process, and perform usability studies. We can also help establish Customer Advisory Boards and manage ongoing relationships.

Technical and User Documentation

We have technical writers on staff with experience in developing training materials, online help, and architecture diagrams. We can help you to organize your thoughts, communicate your vision, and provide valuable information to your users.