Beyond Traditional Service Models
Traditional software development service models are built around selling developer hours—creating misaligned incentives and unpredictable outcomes. Our engagement models are designed differently, focusing on capabilities, outcomes, and transformation rather than time and materials.
Advantage 1: Aligned Incentives
Our success is directly tied to your business outcomes, not to maximizing billable hours or extending timelines.
Advantage 2: Predictable Investment
Clear pricing structures and defined deliverables eliminate the budget uncertainty common in traditional development.
Advantage 3: Flexible Scaling
Each model can adapt to your changing needs, allowing you to scale up or pivot as your business evolves.
Finding Your Perfect Fit
Compare our three engagement models to determine which best aligns with your organization's needs, timeline, and objectives.
| Capability-Based Subscription | Outcome-Based Projects | Transformation Partnerships | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Ongoing development needs with multiple initiatives | Specific, well-defined projects with clear deliverables | Strategic transformation of development approach |
| Timeline | Continuous with weekly releases | Typically 8-16 weeks | 6-12 months |
| Pricing Model | Monthly subscription | Fixed price for defined outcomes | Strategic investment with phased approach |
| Team Structure | Dedicated AI orchestration team with flexible implementation resources | Focused project team with specialized expertise | Comprehensive transformation team with training component |
| Client Involvement | Regular prioritization and feedback | Key milestone reviews and acceptance | Deep collaboration and knowledge transfer |
Increase your productivity
Consider Capability-Based Subscription if:
- You have multiple ongoing development initiatives
- Your requirements evolve frequently
- You need continuous delivery of new features
- You want to maintain velocity without managing a large team
Consider Outcome-Based Projects if:
- You have a specific, well-defined project
- You need predictable timeline and budget
- You want to minimize internal resource commitment
- You're looking for rapid delivery of a complete solution
Consider Transformation Partnerships if:
- You want to transform your internal development approach
- You're looking for strategic technology evolution
- You need to build internal AI-augmented capabilities
- You have complex, enterprise-wide technology needs
Capability-Based Subscription
Continuous innovation with predictable monthly investment
Subscribe to our Machine Crafted Software capability with predictable monthly pricing based on your development needs. This model provides ongoing access to our specialized team and revolutionary approach, delivering continuous value through regular releases and enhancements.
Dedicated AI Orchestration Team
A consistent team that understands your business and technical landscape, ensuring continuity and knowledge retention throughout your engagement.
Weekly Production Releases
Maintain rapid development velocity with weekly deployments of new features and enhancements, dramatically accelerating your time-to-market.
Multiple Concurrent Initiatives
Work on up to three active development initiatives simultaneously, allowing you to progress on multiple business priorities in parallel.
Flexible Prioritization
Adjust priorities and shift focus as business needs change, without contract renegotiations or scope change discussions.
How It Works
- Initial Assessment: We evaluate your current systems, development needs, and business objectives to establish the right subscription tier.
- Onboarding: We set up integration with your systems, establish communication channels, and align on initial priorities.
- Sprint Cycles: We operate in weekly sprint cycles, with regular planning, demo, and retrospective sessions to ensure alignment.
- Continuous Delivery: New features and enhancements are delivered to production weekly, with comprehensive testing and documentation.
- Quarterly Reviews: We conduct quarterly business reviews to assess impact, adjust strategy, and ensure the subscription continues to meet your evolving needs.
Outcome-Based Projects
Fixed price for defined outcomes, not hours worked
Our outcome-based project model delivers specific, well-defined results for a fixed price. Unlike traditional time and materials projects, we focus on business outcomes rather than hours worked, aligning our success directly with yours.
Defined Deliverables and Timeline
Clear scope and timeline established upfront, with fixed pricing based on value delivered rather than effort expended.
Performance Incentives
Optional performance bonuses tied to business metrics, further aligning our interests with your success.
Accelerated Delivery
Typical projects delivered in 20% of the time required by traditional development approaches.
Complete Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Comprehensive documentation and training to ensure your team can maintain and extend the solution.
How It Works
- Discovery: We work with you to define project objectives, scope, success criteria, and timeline.
- Solution Design: Our team develops a comprehensive solution design and fixed-price proposal based on outcomes, not hours.
- Rapid Development: Using our Machine Crafted approach, we develop the solution in compressed timeframes, with regular milestone reviews.
- Quality Assurance: Comprehensive testing ensures the solution meets all requirements and quality standards.
- Deployment & Handover: We deploy the solution to production and provide complete documentation and knowledge transfer.
Transformation Partnerships
Strategic engagements to revolutionize your development approach
Our most comprehensive engagement model, Transformation Partnerships are designed for organizations looking to fundamentally change how they develop and maintain software. These strategic engagements combine our Machine Crafted approach with knowledge transfer and capability building to create lasting transformation.
Comprehensive Assessment and Roadmap
Deep analysis of your current development approach, technology landscape, and business objectives to create a tailored transformation roadmap.
Implementation and Execution
Hands-on implementation of the Machine Crafted approach within your organization, including process changes, tool integration, and initial projects.
Team Training and Capability Building
Extensive training and mentoring for your team to build internal capabilities around AI-augmented development.
Long-term Support and Evolution
Ongoing strategic support to ensure successful adoption and continuous evolution of your development approach.
How It Works
- Strategic Assessment: We evaluate your current development approach, technology stack, team structure, and business objectives.
- Transformation Roadmap: Together, we develop a comprehensive roadmap for transforming your development capabilities.
- Pilot Implementation: We implement our Machine Crafted approach on initial projects to demonstrate value and refine the approach for your specific context.
- Capability Building: We train and mentor your team on the new approach, tools, and methodologies.
- Scale and Optimize: We help you scale the approach across your organization and continuously optimize based on results.
Transformation Components
Technology Transformation
- AI-augmented development toolchain
- Architecture modernization
- DevOps and automation implementation
- Quality assurance transformation
Process Transformation
- Agile/lean methodology enhancement
- AI orchestration workflow implementation
- Metrics and measurement framework
- Continuous improvement processes
People Transformation
- Team structure redesign
- Skill development and training
- Change management support
- Leadership coaching
FAQ
We consider several factors, including your current development maturity, specific business objectives, timeline requirements, and budget constraints. During our initial consultation, we'll discuss these factors and recommend the model that best aligns with your needs. Many clients start with an Outcome-Based Project to experience our approach before moving to a Capability-Based Subscription or Transformation Partnership.
Absolutely. Many clients start with an Outcome-Based Project to address a specific need, then transition to a Capability-Based Subscription for ongoing development. Others begin with a Subscription and later invest in a Transformation Partnership to build internal capabilities. We design our engagements to be flexible and evolve with your needs.
Knowledge transfer is built into all our engagement models. For Outcome-Based Projects, we provide comprehensive documentation and training during handover. Capability-Based Subscriptions include regular knowledge sharing sessions and detailed documentation of all work. Transformation Partnerships have explicit knowledge transfer and capability building as core components, with structured training programs and mentoring.
Our engagement models are designed to accommodate changing priorities. Capability-Based Subscriptions offer the most flexibility, allowing you to shift focus between initiatives as needed. Outcome-Based Projects have defined change management processes to handle evolving requirements. Transformation Partnerships include regular reassessment of priorities and adjustment of the roadmap.
Success metrics are established at the beginning of each engagement and tailored to your specific business objectives. For Capability-Based Subscriptions, we track velocity, feature delivery, and business impact. Outcome-Based Projects measure success against predefined deliverables and performance criteria. Transformation Partnerships use a combination of capability metrics, business outcomes, and organizational change indicators.
Client involvement varies by model. Capability-Based Subscriptions require regular prioritization input and feedback on deliverables. Outcome-Based Projects need involvement at key milestones and for acceptance testing. Transformation Partnerships require deeper engagement, including executive sponsorship and team participation in training and process changes. We'll clearly define expected involvement during the planning phase of any engagement.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Let's Find the Perfect Engagement Model for Your Needs
Schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your specific business challenges and objectives. We'll help you determine which engagement model best fits your needs and create a tailored approach to deliver exceptional results.