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Improve Software Processes with Addalot

Agile approaches are frequently applied to reduce the time required to build a product from concept to completion. The primary concept behind these strategies is to be able to handle ambiguous client requirements by interacting with them closely and providing partial deliveries at regular intervals. To fully utilize the agile manner of working, frequent changes in the business are necessary, and the challenge lies in implementing them at the organizational level. To enable companies to adopt an agile approach, Addalot designs and develops processes that ensure faster and secure delivery times, increase in productivity and output of the highest quality.

With over 20 years of experience in implementing process improvement methodologies in the software industry, Addalot is defined by its core competencies of software engineering and ‘improvement management’. The firm manages improvement projects for small as well as large organizations using underlying approaches which are based on reference models such as CMMI, the introduction of agile methodology, and the philosophies from Lean Development. To develop a common understanding of strengths of the client Addalot conducts a thorough analysis of the customer’s operations and conditions.

With the result of the analysis, Addalot gauges the maturity ability and culture of the client to identify the most suitable improvement approach and measure that delivers the greatest benefit. To foster an open and learning mindset and avoid negative fear-based reaction patterns among employees, the firm creates personalized motivation and support programs. These programs are designed based on well-known human behavior models and motivating elements. Addalot also supports individuals through training programs in order to promote personal leadership and development.

Placing a large emphasis on value creation Addalot creates a business case that includes metrics and projected outcomes. The firm conducts value flow analysis, cause and effect analysis, in addition to defining well-specified measurements which form a basis for value creation. Addalot enables clients to adhere to the promised delivery times by creating working models which are meticulously planned to ensure constant partial deliveries of the program. The firm understands the requirements of the clients to be able to plan in more detail and add time buffers which guarantee delivery time with relevant material. Addalot encourages its clients to work iteratively in order to illuminate problems and risks at an early stage, both technical, business and resource, is to work iteratively. In case there are roadblocks while implementing the plan, an effective project follow-up provides opportunities for early identification of deviations and provides conditions for an effective adjustment process.
In addition to the services provided in the area of process improvement which are aimed at the organizational workflows, Addalot delivers services directed towards software quality. The purpose of this service is to shed light on and assess factors that contribute to various quality aspects, such as sustainability, reusability and reliability. To manage the quality of the software Addalot employs SQALE to provide clients with the details of the software’s internal quality and the approximate cost of fixing existing deficiencies. In addition, Lean offers several tools to detect and nullify defects and sources of error in the development process. With its highly qulified team, the firm can manage the changes suggested by the tools and assist clients to achieve the desired effects on-site. Addalor is focused on using its experience and expertise to improve the efficiency of the Scandinavian system as well as the software industry.