Strategic Consulting Services
The globalization of engineering and R&D brings a sense of heightened risk and time sensitivity. Our strategic and operational guidance helps clients maximize value through the optimized use of product engineering outsourcing.
Whether you are re-engineering R&D to align with a global model, rationalizing your products as a result of acquisitions, or you want to step out of your daily operating routine and innovate with impact—we can assist you in crystallizing and reaching your business goals.
R&D Globalization Strategy
When companies look to adopt a global engineering model, they often struggle with developing their offshore strategy. Our strategic and operational guidance helps clients maximize value through the optimized use of product engineering outsourcing working through questions such as:
- What work should be done where?
- How do we mitigate the risks associated with re-aligning the development organization?
- What are the best practices in multi-shore development practices that maximize the output of my R&D organization?
- How do I communicate these changes – internally and externally – to not only reduce uncertainty, but demonstrate to stakeholders how this move benefits them individually and collectively?
Architectural Design Services/New Technology Adoption
New technologies and business models like SOA and SaaS are introducing significant change into today’s software business and creating new demands on the R&D organization, especially in areas where expertise is hard to find. Symphony’s Architectural Design Services provide experts who can evaluate your existing code and create a roadmap to move you forward. Whether it be SaaS Enablement, Platform Modernization from mainframe and midrange systems, or SOA Adoption or enablement, Symphony has the expertise to help you integrate the latest technologies into your products.
Our consulting engagement methods and processes ensure confidence, minimize risk and cut the time it takes to realize the intended value of your outsourcing initiatives.