Global Software Development Services

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, our Blended Delivery Model offers a unique approach to the challenges of global software development. Every client situation is different, and we acknowledge that by tailoring a finely-tuned blend of onshore and offshore resources to suit specific needs.

Onshore resources take on the burden of communication with the offshore team – saving late-hour phone calls and miscommunications.

Offshore resources provide the technical heavy-lifting: software engineering and quality assurance.

Blended Delivery Model

Menlo is committed to the Scrum Framework - an Innovative Approach to Getting Work Done

Scrum is an agile framework for completing complex projects. Its methods are based on a set of fundamental principles that set them apart from the traditional (waterfall) approach to software development:

• Software is delivered incrementally and iteratively
• This incremental development is organized and prioritized around business value
• Only tested, working software is considered the real measure of progress
• Changes in requirements are welcomed, even late in development
• Delivery iterations are kept short (weeks rather than months)
• Customers/business users and developers interact and cooperate closely (if possible, daily)
• Simplicity is emphasized in design and implementation
• Projects are built around motivated, competent, self-organizing cross-functional teams
• Continuous attention is paid to technical excellence and good design
• Teams reflect regularly and adapt the process to new circumstances

Unlike waterfall, where all of the software is only delivered at the end of the project, Scrum’s incremental, iterative approach focuses on providing a continuous flow of value to the customer, thus minimizing project risks and increasing return on investment. Agile is designed to manage the inherent uncertainty of software development and to keep the cost of change as low as possible.

The Scrum Framework in 30 Seconds

• A product owner creates a prioritized wish list called a product backlog.
• During sprint planning, the team pulls a small chunk from the top of that wishlist, a sprint backlog, and decides how to implement those pieces.
• The team has a certain amount of time, a sprint, to complete its work - usually two to four weeks - but meets each day to assess its progress (daily scrum).
• Along the way, the ScrumMaster keeps the team focused on its goal.
• At the end of the sprint, the work should be potentially shippable, as in ready to hand to a customer, put on a store shelf, or show to a stakeholder.
• The sprint ends with a sprint review and retrospective.
• As the next sprint begins, the team chooses another chunk of the product backlog and begins working again.

The cycle repeats until enough items in the product backlog have been completed, the budget is depleted, or a deadline arrives. Which of these milestones marks the end of the work is entirely specific to the project. No matter which impetus stops work, Scrum ensures that the most valuable work has been completed when the project ends.

Key Technology Partnerships

We are a Microsoft Registered Partner with a Competency in Software Development. We also provide planning, design, migration and optimization of Microsoft's Cloud Solutions, including Office 365.

We are a Member Partner (Internet Platform Track) in Oracle^TM Partner Program. This lets us provide comprehensive product selection, licensing, implementation and support. 

We are a Consulting Partner with Salesforce.com, including customization using the Force.com application platform. We offer implementation, integration, and custom application services that leverage the latest cloud computing technologies.

We are a authorized Partners with Amazon in developing applications for and migrating to Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Menlo works with Box.com to develop customized web and mobile solutions around the Box.com collaboration and file-sharing platform.

Trusted Deliverables, Satisfied Clients

We forge a strategic relationship with all our clients, where our focus is not only to reduce cost, but also to enhance client business and improve customer satisfaction. We are committed to giving each client, regardless of size or location, the experience and specialized expertise to provide innovative, responsive and quality cost-effective IT software outsourcing solutions.