Whether your organization’s end solution is based on One™ for IBM Websphere Portal or Live™, our team of experts will apply a distinct approach that addresses each step of either a typical off-the-shelf implementation or a bespoke solution development.

Solution Design (Live™)

Virgil’s approach to designing solutions based on Live™, our Comet (streaming Ajax ) based framework, draws on simple yet proven principles

1. Identify: clarify the problem by jointly agreed definition of requirements, scope and standards
2. Construct: develop a production system from proof-of-concept to final installation, all through major development milestones and deliverables.
3. Test & evaluate mitigate risk by validating the project's final scope to test and evaluate its readiness

Development

Development is generally performed through a series of phased iterations in which a subset of the architecture or a particular application feature is developed, tested and then shown to the project stakeholders for feedback. Early iterations often include technical and functional proof of concepts. Virgil drives for continuous consensus at the end of each milestone; this ensures that all stakeholders remain aligned with the goals of both the organization and the application development process itself.

The Virgil development process aims at involving client representatives early and often; they play key roles in requirement, function and scope hurdles throughout the process and ensure that the development effort remains on target.

Installation

The installation process is the first step in realizing the benefits and power of Virgil solutions. Virgil’s Business and IT experts will work with your internal infrastructure and installation teams to develop a plan for delivering your new streaming data solution. Virgil uses the latest innovative technologies such as Ajax , Comet and Web Services; we will work with you to find and make use of the most effective and efficient way to deploy, distribute and administer your One™ or Live™ solution.

Training and documentation

Training courses cover all the main modules within the Virgil product line. Our team of expert trainers will tailor each course to meet user requirements in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge.   Once the customized training plan has been agreed, our trainers will pass the required knowledge to the customer’s own in-house trainer or, directly to the end-users. In addition to the course materials, Virgil trainers can provide written instructions and documentation material in either soft or hard copy format.

Administrators and client support staff will be provided with up-to-date installation and systems guides. They will also have access to the Virgil protected support and download site for regular product updates.