We are both. QAT has proven success as a product and service vendor. We develop and market a full array of software components in the product market. We have found that our product offerings strengthen our position as a service provider. Our clients not only have access to our intellectual knowledge but we can also leverage our software components to shorten the software development cycle.

QAT has industry leading expertise in a broad array of architectures and business competencies. We have delivered Mainframe 3270, Distributed Client/Server, Web based, Web service, SOA, and Wireless solutions to the following industries:

• Transportation
  
• Manufacturing
  
• Automotive
  
• Banking
  
• State Government
  
• Federal Government
  
• Insurance
  
• Credit Card Processing
  
• Distribution

We provide services on a time and material basis or on a fixed-fee contract.

Time and Material: Each business situation is unique and consequently our time and material offerings adapt to the knowledge requirement, location and length of the engagement. All of these details are negotiated on a case-by-case basis with the client.

Fixed-Fee Contract: QAT will agree to perform a defined piece of work for a fixed amount. The advantage to the client is that QAT assumes all project-related risk provided that we have control over project scope and development coordination activities. Our clients have found the fixed-fee approach to completing work is very advantageous in managing budgets and planning work.

For our software component pricing we include the sale price of the component and the amount of integration service work required to implement the component. QAT often provides price breaks on our software components if there is significant integration service work involved. Each business engagement will have an unique pricing scenario based upon the customer's service level request.

Yes. QAT has an impressive international client list.

Every application is unique in the specific features it delivers. However, the applications we build are unique.

First, we build applications that offer significant user customization. Our development techniques allow for a high degree of architectural variation at the data, event and process levels. Data customization implies that the customer can dynamically add attributes concerning the major concepts of their application. Event customization allows the customers to define and monitor the business events that drive the application. Process customization is very difficult to achieve, however this is common in the applications built by QAT. Process customization implies that our customers have the tools within the application to dynamically define both the interactive as well as the transactional business processes. Imagine being able to dynamically alter the processing behind a transaction in the application using a graphical diagramming tool.

Second, we spend a significant portion of our resources on research and development. One of our main focuses is in the area of application and component architecture standards. Successful application development hinges on the development team’s ability to communicate in a concise and consistent manner as well as to rely upon an infrastructure that promotes component reuse. The tools and components we build are directly focused on improving the service capabilities of “the team”.

Our methods and tools used to achieve success are unique. We fully leverage a significant investment in component and pattern technology to build and implement applications quickly. Our methods and tools provide rapid application assembly in two significant ways. First, is the consumption of pre-built infrastructure and enterprise-level components from our catalog such as Security and Workflow. Second, is the rapid development of unique business logic components and application interfaces using our pattern technology. Lastly, we further extend the value proposition of speed and quality by augmenting our designs with powerful lightweight user interfaces such as dynamic tree and grid views.

Where we build the application is completely up to the client. QAT has a full development center to support outsourced projects. Many of our clients have found that by leveraging our development center, they are afforded the opportunity to expand their projects' delivery capabilities. However, there are times when it makes sense to have all resources working together at the client’s site. Most of our consultants have spent time working through our development center and onsite with the client.

Absolutely. We understand that there is no such thing as a “Stand Alone” application - integration into a heterogeneous environment is a cornerstone requirement for a 21st century project. We take great care in working with our clients to understand their legacy software assets and how to best leverage it. 

You will find additional information under our products and services sections of our web site. QAT offers web based product demos to potential customers. To schedule a demo or contact us directly, please visit the Contact Us section of our web site.