Engagement Models

Fixed Budget

Description
For projects with available detailed specification we offer Fixed Budget Business Model with fixed cost and delivery date. We analyze our client's requirements thoroughly in order to prevent further changes to the software requirements specification and develop an exact plan at a very detailed level.

Features
This pre-negotiated model calls for fixing the total timeline and total cost before the project actually begins. Given that price, timelines, deliverables and objectives are pre-defined; this model is largely risk-free for both parties. It facilitates on-time and on-budget delivery. Clarity of specifications and requirements before project execution is encouraged.

Advantages of this Model

• Low risk model
• Delivery within stipulated time-frame
• Cost is calculated according to desired quality
• Allows the client to set an exact budget in advance.
• Justified payments based on visible progress.
• Leads to faster project execution due to clarity of specifications.

Whom is it suited for?
This model is ideal for small projects or projects with pre-defined requirements where the output needs to be delivered within budget in a targeted time frame.

Time & Material

Description
This is one of the common and traditional work-for-hire engagement models. It is beneficial in conditions when requirements are not clear upfront and project is inclined to specification and design changes with each passing deliverable/phase of the project. We provide competent, knowledgeable, passionate, motivated and skilled engineers and project managers to work as a part of the client’s team and provide success business solutions.

Features
Time and Material model provides greater flexibility during entire project execution process. The client pays an hourly rate which is agreed at the time of contract signing. The client may revise the team size optimizing the cost and duration of the project.

Advantages of this Model

• Scope, evolution and enhancements
• Customizable processes as per needs
• Clients pay for hourly development efforts
• Better control over project
• Flexibility-Work hours and team size
• Direct, easy and effective communication
• Ability to control budgets by regulation of scope and involved resources

Whom is it suited for?
This model is ideal for projects with continuously evolving requirements. It facilitates project specification alteration as per the market needs. Large scale and complex projects are best executed using this approach.

Dedicated Team

Description
We can provide a dedicated team as an extension our clients own engineering or software development center. In this model, INSART forms project teams with the required team members, project managers, equipment and infrastructure based on client requirements. Each dedicated team has an experienced team leader to avoid possible unpredictable issues of the development process and to ensure the most efficient work-flow.

Features
INSART dedicated team service is developed to provide a completely exclusive approach to your needs and maximum cost efficiency for your business. You can monitor progress via instant messenger, e-mail and telephone connection and have a complete control over the process. INSART dedicated team acts as your extended team, working with complete transparency.

Advantages of this Model

• Possibility to select team members, motivate and manage them
• Skilled staff works exclusively on your project
• Complete devotion to your business objectives
• Experienced dedicated team leader to ensure the most efficient workflow
• Direct contact
• Transparent workflow
• Flexible engagement contract

Whom is it suited for?
This model is suitable for projects requiring exclusive and continued focus, projects requiring fair amount of client participation in the execution process. It is also ideal for clients requiring close control on the resources.

Onsite Model

Description
This model involves our staff working at the client's location, thus leading to complete focus on the project, quick access and stronger control by the client. It is sometimes preferred to have the initial consulting, coding, testing, deployment and support entirely executed within the client’s premises. This delivery model works very well for such purposes.

Features
This model involves selection only of professional engineers after an interview by the client. Dedicated staff assigned as per client's requirements is placed at client’s location. This staff works under direct supervision of the client's project manager. It allows engineers follow client's work methodologies and policies.

Advantages of this Model

• Face-to-face dealing with the client
• No communication barrier
• Clear understanding of project requirements
• Quick information flow and exchange
• Client can exercise close control on the dedicated team
• Complete intellectual property right protection

Whom is it suited for?
This model is ideal for projects which demand close control over project information and knowledge and projects which involve close coordination between client and INSART teams.

Co-investment Model

Description
We can co-invest with you into your existing business/startup. Typically, the cost of IT consulting services consists of:

We could invest Margin for Profit sharing.
Co-investment model will allow you to reduce the costs of product development and launch project to market.

Features
While working with the investor INSART may cover the whole product lifecycle from the requirements specification for the product to the customers’ support of the product.
INSART may also cover the full business aspects from business planning, analysis of the market, registration and support of the contracts/agreements to the intellectual property complex defend and marketing of the product.

Advantages of this Model

• Complete devotion to your business objectives
• Leads to faster project execution due to interest of both co-investors
• Low cost model
• We execute project management during whole product life cycle

Whom is it suited for?
This model is only for existing business/startup that already has proven its idea or for our reliable partner.

Hybrid model

Description
Hybrid model can be used for different product development phases/stages. We can use different Engagement models depending on the current situation and needs.

Features
The ratio of different models using is determined based on parameters of cost, domain complexity and the relative fluidity of requirements. Typically in this model, the Onsite Team handles client interaction, requirements gathering, project management and final implementation, while the larger team (by the Fixed Budget Model) will do product design, coding and testing.

Advantages of this Model

• Well scalable model
• No communication barrier
• Our team executes project management during whole product life cycle
• Other advantages of selected engagement models

Whom is it suited for?
For complex long-term projects with product line which could include several products.