SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Software for your specific needs

Now, more than ever, the success of a business depends on efficient computer systems and integrated networks. Data Directions can design and build a custom application for you that turns idle data into working solutions for: E-Commerce, Internet, Intranet, B2B, and B2C applications. Our goal is to deliver practical, scalable solutions that take full advantage of existing legacy systems and web opportunities.

Staffing Services

Data Directions has been providing software engineering consultants to the Richmond business community for over twenty-five years. All of our consultants can service the full system development life cycle (SDLC) from Project Management, CRM, Requirements Definition, System Design, Program Design, Coding and Testing, to Implementation, Documentation, Training, and Maintenance.

Keeping our skills current and sharp is critical to our success and that of our clients. Our software engineers participate in ongoing training and certification programs to maintain skills in today’s leading edge practices and technologies. This enables us to be wise and more effective in solving our clients’ technology needs. We maintain current certifications from Microsoft, Sun Systems, IBM, and the Project Management Institute.

Why Data Directions?

Data Directions is a software development company. We have years of experience in custom application design and development. We incorporate a tried and proven methodology for managing projects from concept to completion. We strive to help you identify clear, definable benefits from any development initiative before time, energy and money are devoted to the project. Our history is one of project delivery on-time, within budget, with 100% client satisfaction. While off-the-shelf software solutions exist, they may not be a perfect fit for everyone, which is why Data Directions offers custom software development tailored to meet your unique needs.

This includes:

Application Interfaces
API Development and Configuration
Fractional Development Staffing
Smartphone Apps
Backoffice Software
AI Integration

How we will work with you

We begin by assigning a PMI certified project manager and a brand/web designer to your project.
We will work with you to gain a thorough understanding of your business and your expectations for the project.
We establish clear and reasonable goals, timetables, budgets, and understandable statements of deliverables.
Your project is then staffed with experienced, capable marketing, design, and programming professionals with training in the technologies most appropriate for your application.
Meetings are scheduled with you regularly to communicate progress and resolve production issues.
Your project is fully designed, built, tested and you are trained and provided with all appropriate documentation before we move on to our next project.

Web Technologies
Java, .NET, ASP, HTML, Javascript, CGI/Perl, & others
Client Server Technologies
Visual Basic, Powerbuilder, Lotus Notes, Access, C++ & others
Database Technologies
Oracle, DB2, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server
Mainframe Technologies
MVS, VSE – COBOL, DB2, IMS & CICS
Most operating Environments
Windows, Macintosh, Unix, MVS, Linux