Delivery Models
As the environment for business and technology services evolves, customers are increasingly demanding the flexibility to choose their own mix of risk and control factors for each individual initiative. We offer a variety of engagement models to suit the varied commercial and management parameters of your projects.
This model provides the low-risk assurance of both a guaranteed fixed price and delivery date. This approach can be employed when the scope and specifications of the project are reasonably clear.
Deliverables, costs, and timelines are precisely documented in order to support the strong project management methodology required to meet delivery terms. A phased approach that includes scoping, development, implementation, and business support is followed.
Additionally, by combining the fixed price/fixed time model with our “right-site” globally distributed implementation capabilities, we can offer customers a tremendous cost advantage while providing low-risk and effective control of the implementation process.
In this business model, Global Consulting forms project teams with the required resources and project managers. The teams are provided with equipment and infrastructure based on project requirements. Customers pay periodic charges based on the applied resources.
This model offers the ability to adjust team size and composition at any point if variations in the project plan occur. Because of the immediate control, this approach affords, most of our services that are delivered on-site, at the client’s location, use this business model.
Time and materials engagements most often include the largest opportunity for interfacing and collaboration between Global Consulting’s and client resources. Global Consulting’s resources are selected based on reviews of both technical skills and interpersonal qualities. They are motivated, highly-competent consultants who work seamlessly with client teams to achieve project objectives while making a positive contribution to the work environment.
Within a Time and Materials engagement, Global Consulting can perform individual phases of a project on a fixed time / fixed price basis. The remaining phases and tasks outside the scope of the fixed bid would remain under the T&M arrangement. In such hybrid engagements, the client has precision and flexibility in mixing cost, risk, and control with respect to each stage or task of implementation.
IT projects are undertaken to provide cost savings, higher productivity, or increased revenue opportunities. As with any strategic initiative, there are associated risks. We are confident in our ability to deliver measurable business benefits. Therefore, in many cases, we can link our project fees with the actual business benefit our clients realize.
Revenue/Risk Share models are popular amongst emerging businesses or technology companies. Global Consulting can invest and share the development costs in return for jointly owning the Intellectual Property (IP) and sharing revenue streams. Under this business model, Global Consulting shares the risks involved in developing and marketing a product along with our customers.
Engagement Models
Global Consulting offers simple and flexible engagement models that are designed to maximize business value for our clients. Our clients choose any or a combination of these business models depending on their IT Infrastructure needs.
- Professional Services (Time and Material) Model
- Service-level Driven Model
- Dedicated Services Facility Model
- Build Operate Transfer Model
Professional Services (Time and Material) Model
In this model, Global Consulting bills the customer on a monthly basis for the number of staff deployed. This cost is based on the skills; equipment and Infrastructure deployed and is evaluated by analyzing your projected requirements. This model offers you the flexibility to vary the size of your team depending on your projected workloads. This model is ideal for on-site services where a high level of human intervention and customer interaction is needed.
Service-level Driven Model
This option works best when the scope and specifications for the projects are reasonably clear and well defined. The boundaries are specified and Fortify is responsible for and measured service level achievement. Global Consulting has developed process-driven delivery methodologies, which ensure reliability, predictability, and optimized performance, as well as assures timely delivery of services within the budget. This model blends the best practices with optimum resources at the right cost structures.
Dedicated Services Facility Model
This model has been evolved keeping in mind long-term customer requirements, which translate into long-term cost benefits for you. This model, the classic outsourcing model, also ensures consistent resource planning. This model is ideal for Remote Management Services which needs a longer commitment, assured security, and business continuity.
Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Model
This model has been evolved keeping in mind the needs of the customers who would like to create a long-term asset without taking on the risk of building the facilities, staff, and processes by themselves. Global Consulting will build the facility, hire the resources, operate the center for a pre-agreed term, and then transfer it back to the customer if desired. This model is ideal for Remote Management Services which needs a longer commitment, assured security, and business continuity.
Applying the Build-Operate-Transfer model, Global Consulting can rapidly establish an offshore operation for a customer, and later transition the center to the client’s control or ownership.
The phases of the B-O-T model include the following services:
Build
Setup the facility and infrastructure, staff the development center, and establish knowledge transfer.
Operate
Manage the offshore organization including program management, development, QA, maintenance, enhancements, and product support.
Transfer
Register a new offshore subsidiary for the customer, transfer assets, and handover operations.
BOT Model Extension to ODG Model
Considering the specific business need of some of our clients and also customize the BOT model, Global Consulting also offers the option of converting an ODG (Offshore Delivery Group) model into a BOT model after a mutually agreed (usually 2 years or greater) duration without any additional transfer fees.
Outsourcing Models
Across the world, cost, efficiency, and faster speed have become critical factors in maintaining the competitiveness of operations across the world. Systems are being designed to assimilate information, which in turn enables key decisions to be taken at the appropriate time. In such a scenario, outsourcing has become a strategic tool to reduce both cost and response time.
Since its inception, Global Consulting has been a reliable services partner and has rendered this crucial partnership a long and cherished one by meeting on-demand requirements through quality, commitment, and excellence.
Onsite-Offshore
How does it work?
An onsite team responsible for requirement study and design Onsite resources act as a front end for the offshore team The project execution part is done offshore.
How is this model beneficial?
The client’s coordination with the offshore team reduced to a bare minimum. Cost-effective compared to onsite model – up to one-third of the costs in the US Time zone difference ensures round-the-clock progress in development – reducing project delivery time Advantages of both offshore and onsite models.
Offshore
What does it mean?
The Requirement Study and Design are done onsite by the professionals at the client’s site. The programming part is out-sourced to a distant geographical (offshore) location.
What are the Advantages?
Clients can focus on their core competencies Negligible cost and effort as compared to owning and maintaining a software development set up Virtual extension of the client’s IT operating environment in India.
How is effective communication ensured?
Points of contact in the US Back up a team in India Dedicated high-speed communication links with backups.
What about the infrastructure?
Fully equipped with all the required resources State-of-the-art setup with a secure communication facility.
Can a professional attitude be expected?
We’ll let one of our clients answer this one “This is the best off-shore team of programmers I have ever worked with and I have worked with a few. They are prompt, well qualified, and extremely professional. I would use them again in a heartbeat. They get my highest recommendation.”
Onsite
What does it mean?
Skilled professionals are deployed at the customer site to participate in the project.
How do we ensure successful project implementation?
Core team based in the US Over 15 years’ hands-on experience in a medium to large-scale software project implementations in the US.
When do I need the onsite model?
When a high level of interaction is required with the client, when the emphasis is on implementation, and when post-deployment support is imperative.
Sourcing Strategy
Our Unique Capabilities
Many companies can provide technical sourcing for a broad range of activities across the IT spectrum. However, the ability of these firms to provide technical resources that have the necessary credentials and experience for a given functional area is often “hit or miss.” The failure of a firm to deliver the most competent resources needed ultimately results in higher costs, delayed implementation, and missed competitive opportunities for clients. Global Consulting delivers on what we promise.
We focus on providing Staff Augmentation services within the disciplines at which we excel.
- Data Warehousing (INFORMATICA, SAS-ETL)
- Business Intelligence (SAS)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracles Apps)
- Enterprise Application Integration (TIBCO, SeeBeyond)
- Business Process Automation
- Clinical Trial Statistical Data Analysis & Reporting
- Industry Data Standards (ebXML, HL7, CDISC) Implementation
Global Consulting takes a strategic approach to meeting your staffing requirements. We do more than put a body in a chair. We add value to it. Our quality focus ensures we meet your specific business objectives. Utilizing W2 employees only we source from a highly qualified, diverse talent pool and consistently provide the best candidates – well-matched and delivered on time.
How does Global Consulting accomplish this?
- With a team of seasoned, specialized staffing professionals who are dedicated to your business.
- Through a fine-filter evaluation process including certification, technical screening, and professional screening that ensure only the most qualified candidates are identified and hired at Global Consulting.
- With a broad range of qualitative and quantitative screening criteria and behavioral interviews.
- Our industry-leading comprehensive background checks that guarantee Candidates meet the highest standards.
- With up-to-the-minute technology including our fully-automated time entry and approval system, which improves accuracy and reduces administrative burden.
