Ipso Facto provides a broad range of information technology services. Whether your needs require Operations Outsourcing, Systems Integration, or Staff Augmentation, Ipso Facto can painlessly transform problems into solutions. Since Ipso Facto is capable of both ramping up a project in days and integrating a highly talented staff tailored to deliver the best solution, your current information technology problems are only steps away from disappearing.
Ipso Facto's Operations Outsourcing services have alleviated problems organization experience with managing and maintaining ongoing internal applications and services. With Operations Outsourcing, Ipso Facto provides the highest level of service while keeping operational costs low
Ipso Facto provides Operations Outsourcing services in the following areas:
Ipso Facto provides computer-based solutions for compliance monitoring of State and Federal regulations. Our proprietary systems minimize manual labor, while eliminating review discrepancies and inaccuracies that typically occur with labor-intensive projects. Ipso Facto leverages information technology and automation to:
Assure quality, sufficiency, and accuracy of all work.
Assure timeliness for completing required tasks and deliverables.
Provide accurate and timely progress and activity reports to management.
Consistent interpretation of rules due to automated support.
Built-in cost containment measures from the outset.
With Applications Management, the goal is to relieve organizations of the responsibility of maintaining, enhancing, modifying, and documenting systems expected to be used for an extended period. This enables the organization to retain control and yet focus on the core business activities.
Application maintenance is an ongoing activity, in many cases lasting for years; it ultimately becomes the most expensive data processing expense. Due to the longevity of software systems, it is quite common for the maintenance costs of these systems to exceed the initial development costs. In many cases, Ipso Facto can provide equivalent services at lower than in-house costs.
Ipso Facto Application Management resources are not constrained by headcount limitations and have a large, diverse technical talent pool.
Ipso Facto provides applications management services for:
Help Desk Management is essential for any organization to function smoothly. Budgets are short, demands are high, and productivity cannot be sacrificed. With Ipso Facto's Help Desk Management Services, any organization can
alleviate
the continuous drain on financial and human resources. Ipso Facto acts as the primary response team for any and all areas of your help desk.
Ipso Facto uses its proven management, forecasting, and risk management techniques to keep operations in line, while maintaining lower operational costs and rapid response times.
In Systems Integration, the focus is to bring multiple components together to solve problems facing your organization today. Ipso Facto can provide the technical and managerial leadership required to transform problems into solutions. Ipso Facto's Systems Integration services cover a broad range of areas that an organization may utilize.
Often times customers require specialized blends of services. When solving a customer's problem, Ipso Facto evaluates technical, financial, and labor requirements then develops the finest detailed solution that combines different services and capabilities to solve the problem at hand.
Ipso Facto provides Systems Integration solutions in the following areas:
Ipso Facto specializes in custom information technology integration using cutting edge off-the-shelf applications and custom software to meet client-unique requirements. We have a proven and successful track record with State of Texas agencies, where the budgets and delivery schedules have been tight.
For Product Integration services, Ipso Facto can perform:
Ipso Facto has a successful history of teaming with 3rd Party COTS product vendors to provide cost-effective solutions to client problems.
Examples Include:
File Management Systems
Bar Coding Systems
Regulatory Compliance Tracking Systems
Data Integration
Many systems integration and COTS product integration projects require migration of data from existing legacy systems to new systems. Ipso Facto has performed these services for several State of Texas agencies.
Examples Include:
COTS system data setup
ERP Components such as Billing and Time Management
Ipso Facto Consulting has provided teams of individuals to perform technical analysis for both State of Texas and Commercial clients. Examples include:
Business Process Analysis
The State of Texas contracted Ipso Facto for "As Is" business process modeling, data modeling and the development of a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for an agency Budgeting System. This project required extensive JAD sessions with a wide range of subject matter experts in Financial Services. This project was completed on time and within budget. A follow-on contract for extensive financial systems data modeling was awarded.
Records Management Consulting
Using expertise acquired in Ipso Facto's successful Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) product integration of a commercial Records Management System, we have provided follow-on Records Management consulting to the State of Texas.
SEI CMM Assessments
Ipso Facto offers assessments of organizational maturity based upon the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability and Maturity Model (CMM).
Forensic Analysis
Ipso Facto supported expert witness testimony in a multimillion dollar intellectual property rights law suite. This entailed source code level analysis of two competing software products. One product was a 10,000-rule expert system while the competing product was a C++ based expert system. The defendants' case was supported by expert witness testimony from the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Our client prevailed in the lawsuit based on our analysis.
The Ipso Facto Consulting software development methodology, standards and procedures are tailored and adapted for project and client specific requirements. The phases of the Software Development Life Cycle being used by the client are noted and the entry and exit strategies for the scope of work are identified and clearly understood at the outset of the project.
Ipso Facto project managers, staff, and client representatives coupled with our software development processes have a history of successful projects completed on time and within budget. The following questions and answers will help you better understand the Ipso Facto software development process.
How is software developed at Ipso Facto?
Ipso Facto uses proven System Development Life Cycle methodologies
Functional Specifications identified are discussed and documented by the Ipso team and responsible representatives of the client organization. The approved Functional Specification documents become the base documents serving as input into the design and subsequent phases of the project.
In collaboration with customer representatives, our on-site team prepares a Project Management Plan (PMP) and Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP).
Typically, we employ a data integration approach as it has numerous advantages during development including use of what we call "vertical development" by a single developer.
Software code is developed and commented using practices conforming to the customer requirements and industry best practices.
Software code is reinforced by unit testing and test cases specified in the Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP).
Quality assurance best practices are employed to verify functionality according to the Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP).
Software release mechanisms are enacted according to the Project Management Plan.
Project review, refinement, and risk analysis is evaluated upon project completion.
When can Ipso Facto assist us with our software development project?
We are capable of refining primitive requirements into a robust Software Development Lifecycle project.
We have the capability to step into any phase of the Software Development Life Cycle and take charge of its roles and responsibilities.
Where does the software development take place?
Project Initiation is executed on-site at the customer location.
Projects may be executed from several locations - on-site, off-site at our Austin, Texas facilities, or at any of our offshore Development Centers in India - Chennai, Noida, or Pune. For a specific Delivery Order, some combination of these work locations may be appropriate.
How is software developed at Ipso Facto?
Ipso Facto uses proven System Development Life Cycle methodologies
Functional Specifications identified are discussed and documented by the Ipso team and responsible representatives of the client organization. The approved Functional Specification documents become the base documents serving as input into the design and subsequent phases of the project.
In collaboration with customer representatives, our on-site team prepares a Project Management Plan (PMP) and Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP).
CASE tools and modeling software may be used as productivity-aids.
Typically, we employ a data integration approach as it has numerous advantages during development including use of what we call "vertical development" by a single developer.
Software code is developed and commented using practices conforming to the customer requirements and industry best practices.
Software code is reinforced by unit testing and test cases specified in the Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP).
Quality assurance best practices are employed to verify functionality according to the Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP).
Software release mechanisms are enacted according to the Project Management Plan.
Project review, refinement, and risk analysis is evaluated upon project completion.
Project review, refinement, and risk analysis is evaluated upon project completion.
Why should we use Ipso Facto?
Ipso Facto team has a long history of process maturity and quality emphasis. Process orientation is central to the Ipso Facto corporate culture.
Our offshore software development centers are ISO 9001 certified since 1992 and subsequently re-certified in 1996. Importantly, they have achieved Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) certification at the highest rating of Level 5.
Ipso Facto specializes in software product testing and system validation. Our testing methodologies have been proven successful on large systems for State of Texas agencies and the Austin Independent School District.
Ipso Facto's Program and Process Assurance Manager is a Software Engineering Institute (SEI) certified Personal Software Process (PSP™) instructor and The American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Manager (CQM).
Ipso Facto uses testing as an entry point for the transition of a client application to our application management services.
Ipso Facto provides:
An independent quality assurance (QA) team
System wide testing services
Product level testing services
Regression test analysis and development
Performance test analysis and development
Platform test analysis and development
Ipso Facto uses testing as an entry point to begin the transition to client applications management. It provides inroads to knowledge and infrastructure transfer from the client to our staff with minimum cost and time impact to the client.
Ipso Facto's objective is to deliver cost-effective solutions for the information technology needs of its clients. To achieve these objectives, Ipso Facto has placed its highest priority on assembling a staff of professionals who not only have technical excellence, but also have the motivation, work ethic, previous work experience, credentials, and team orientation to do an exemplary job.
Ipso Facto Consulting provides technical staff for both our commercial and State of Texas clients. Individuals are bid in response to requests via our blanket contract with DIR for TCEQ, HHSC, OAG, TEA, and DFPS.
Technical staffing areas include:
Project/Program Manager
Database Administrator
Software Development
Quality Assurance
We maintain close contact with all of our assigned personnel to support our corporate emphasis on process and quality and to provide assistance as needed to enable them to perform at the highest possible levels in their client assignments. Our clients are consistently impressed with the "Teamwork" attitude of both Ipso Facto Management and staff. We do our best to perform the work as we would want it performed if we were the client, with minimal impact on the client's on-going activities, and without quibbling about minor change orders. We get the job done!
From long term specialists to ad-hoc staffing, Ipso Facto can augment your team with the most qualified and professional staff. Whether you need to add one additional resource, fill out an existing team, or assemble resources for an entire project or department, Ipso Facto can rapidly integrate resources from our wide network of specialists.
Ipso Facto has specialized in offshore development long before most other companies considered it an option. Ipso Facto's management draws upon years of experience with development labs across India. Ipso Facto not only understands how to get an offshore development project done right, but our experiences have revealed the nuances that are entailed with these projects, such as how to gauge the true 'pulse' of the project. Our experiences have fortified our specialized risk management processes and continually shape our program and project management techniques. Ipso Facto acts as a US based guide and intermediary for the process, alleviating you from the burdens of day-to-day management of projects performed on the other side of the globe.
With Applications Management, the goal is to relieve organizations of the responsibility of maintaining, enhancing, modifying, and documenting systems expected to be used for an extended period. This enables the organization to retain control and yet focus on the core business activities.
Help Desk Management is essential for any organization to function smoothly. Budgets are short, demands are high, and productivity cannot be sacrificed. With Ipso Facto's Help Desk Management Services, any organization can
alleviate
the continuous drain on financial and human resources. Ipso Facto acts as the primary response team for any and all areas of your help desk. 
