 AdaptaSoft, Inc. 
Custom Software Development
AdaptaSoft is a Microsoft Certified Partner with considerable experience in mission critical applications such as payroll processing. AdaptaSoft has certified professionals to design, develop, and deliver flexible and scaleable solutions to meet your business needs.
AdaptaSoft Software is used all across America. Most likely you know someone whose life has been touched by a product that we developed. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies like Hewlett Packard and Agilent Technologies -- as well as many smaller companies.
"Adaptasoft has been a valued partner in developing custom software that enables HP to track and meet payroll reporting requirements for foreign nationals on temporary assignments in the United States. Their payroll expertise, technical knowledge and strong commitment to customer service has ensured the success of this project. The payroll and foreign tax management teams using the system are pleased to be working with a payroll program that is user friendly, easy to manipulate and designed to interface with our internal databases. Picking AdaptaSoft as a vendor was a great choice!"
Mary-Ellen Kara, International Events Manager
Americas Relocation Center
Hewlett-Packard Company, Sunnyvale, CA
Project Management
AdaptaSoft has demonstrated the ability to handle both large and small projects efficiently and with excellent results. We develop both web-based and Window's-based applications that include network support, context-sensitive help, security, printer support, remote connectivity, and referential data integrity. Whether your project lasts two weeks or spans two years, AdaptaSoft will manage project resources, track progress, and make necessary adjustments throughout the process. Tasks include:
- Assigning Developers whose abilities match project requirements
- Team Management
- Tracking hours worked
- Progress reporting
The following steps are followed for large projects. Smaller projects do not necessarily require all of these steps:
System Design
The purpose of the Analysis and Design phase is to determine the requirements for the system and to publish those requirements in the Project Plan. The Project Plan includes detailed System Specifications that are broken into various phases and describes when each phase is to be completed. Typically, partial payment is also due when these "milestones" in the project are reached. The Project Plan includes the following:
- Detailed System Specifications
- Choice of development tools, database, network, etc.
- Project Schedules
- Budgets
- Human resources
- Hardware and software needs
- Testing plan
- Documentation Specifications
- User support and Training Plan
- Disaster Recovery Plan
- Installation procedures
- Data Conversion
- Parallel Testing
- Packaging and Delivery
The process for creating the Project Plan is as follows:
- General Specifications provided by customer
- General Quotation provided by AdaptaSoft
- Contract for Proposal
- Project Plan presented by AdaptaSoft
- Plan Acceptance, Rejection or Reevaluation
Project Plan Example Outline
- Table of Contents
- System Overview
- Plan Schedule, Functional Milestones, Budgets
- Human Resource Requirements
- System Architecture, Hardware and software, etc.
- User support and Training Plan
- Disaster Recovery Plan
- Installation procedures
- Data Conversion
- Parallel Testing
- Packaging and Delivery
- Features List
- Process Flow Charts
- Object Model Diagrams
- Graphical User Interface
- Screens
- Business Rules
- Reports
- Data Structures, Definitions, Relationships
- Database Maintenance
- Data Conversion
- Installation
- Security
- Documentation Specifications, Online Context Sensitive Help System
- Testing plan, Quality Assurance
- Naming Conventions
Product Development
All AdaptaSoft developers adhere to development standards, naming conventions, etc. Consistent use of fonts, screen size, screen components, formatting options, interface conventions provide consistent look and feel in the end product. The intelligent re-use of code and application components can save a great deal of development time. Commonly reused components include:
- Report Manager - flexible repository for report objects
- Main Menu - customizable user interface
- User Security - control user access to data or functions
Quality Assurance
We can help formulate a plan that will ensure that the end product meets your specifications.
System Documentation
User documentation can be supplied in a variety of formats. User Manuals are delivered in a modifiable format, so that they function as a knowledge base that can be updated and added to. Online, context sensitive help is also available and has proven to be the best way to provide instant response to end user questions.
Product Deployment
Developing the product is important, but so is getting the new system into the users hands, and making sure they know how to benefit from the new system. When you are ready to release the new product, we can tailor a deployment plan that will fit the unique needs of your situation. The deployment phase includes Data Conversion and User Education.
Data Conversion
Some systems may not have data that needs to be converted, but most do. Data conversion is important because for most organizations, the data is a very valuable asset. For most projects, the data conversion process actually begins before the development of the product, so that we can insure we are getting the maximum value out of the existing data. We also want to make sure that the data can be completely utilized in the new product.
User Education
AdaptaSoft can and does provide User Education services in a state-of-the-art classroom setting. Or if you prefer, we can "train the trainer" and provide materials that will help you educate your own users.
User Support
Again AdaptaSoft can and does provide ongoing end user support services. Or we can help you setup your own "help desk." We are willing to provide whatever level of support you want us to provide.
Product Maintenance
Since we developed the product, we are the most capable to support and modify the system if necessary. Product Maintenance is a major part of our core business here at AdaptaSoft. We will tailor a program that meets your needs and that will help insure that your system continues to work well for many years into the future.
Technology Consulting
It is a very exciting time in the technology industry. The Internet is changing the way business works. Other advances like the mobile phone, pocket PC, and Internet Appliance are changing the way people work. In this fast paced environment many companies IT departments are finding it difficult to keep up. Not only is it impossible to keep current on the technology, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find and keep qualified personnel.
AdaptaSoft can help. We believe in "Economies of Skill," which means that given the diverse demands of technology today, no one person can be proficient in all areas. Technical people that specialize in one area, are much more qualified to perform tasks in that area. It only makes sense for smaller firms to outsource tasks for which they have no in-house specialist. That way their people can focus on what they do best. The following are areas you might consider outsourcing to AdaptaSoft:
- Network Planning, Design and Implementation
- Windows 2003 Server Installation, Domain Configuration, Administration, and Support
- SQL Server, Exchange Server, and IIS
- Application Support
- Consulting services are available on a short or long term basis
Tools Used
We use primarily Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, C++, MS SQL Server, and Java
Current Projects
- Payroll Service Bureau Software
- Web-Based Data Collection
- Custom Payroll Solutions
- In House Payroll Solutions
Contact Information
Tim Troxel, President
AdaptaSoft, Inc.
106 E. Montgomery, PO Box 708
Francesville, IN 47946
Toll Free: (888) 8-ADAPTA, (888) 823-2782
Toll Free Fax: (888) 888-7736
Email: info@adaptasoft.com
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