5D Development Methodology

The Forturis development process is a customized five-phase method of delivering projects on time, on budget with high customer satisfaction. The 5D methodology is designed to adapt to both the requirements of each individual engagement and the pressures of larger industry forces.

Define

The define phase begins with high level planning and culminates with the delivery of a Functional Specification. Our clients look to us to provide the tools necessary to take their business to a new level. We work with our clients to prioritise the critical functionality that will allow them to realise their business goals. This functionality is detailed through a series of workshops and documented in the Functional Specification.

Design

The design phase begins the technical portion of our development methodology. At this point in the process, the project’s architect and senior engineers utilise the requirements collected during the define phase to produce the Technical Design document for your project. The Technical Design contains the component, package, and object layout of your project and illustrates how they interact. With this document, Forturis is ready to develop your project.

Develop

Our developers use a top-down method to divide the project into units, develop and test the units, and integrate them into the final solution.
Documentation is compiled to provide appropriate information to ensure that you receive a total, comprehensive solution.

Deploy

Whether deploying a Web project or a custom software application, our deployment services consist of defining requirements and setting up, configuring and installing the finished software. Our consultants work with you to determine anticipated utilisation, stability, extensibility and scalability requirements.

We configure the systems and prepare the hardware to support all client applications.

Debrief

After the delivery of the project, we conduct a formal review. We ensure that the necessary deliverables and milestones have been met and that our client has the resources needed to support the system we have built.