Bridgeline Software's exclusive development methodology, known as "6dm", is the approach we follow in successfully completing customer engagements.

Why is it so important that Bridgeline Software has a methodology that is both proven and successful? According to International Data Corporation, the rate of delivery for successfully developing and delivering web applications on time, on budget, and on spec is very poor. Without a proven delivery methodology in place:

• Almost 70% of web applications developed will never reach completion or launch.
• Fifty percent of web applications developed will not match the original specifications or vision.
• Web application projects can average 180% over their original budget - and take twice as long to deliver as originally planned.

These statistics show that developing a web application or integrating software tools into an existing environment calls for the structure and discipline that comes from an effective development and delivery methodology. After all, project success is not a function of technology or web artistic design, but of a solid development and delivery process.

At Bridgeline Software our success at delivering quality web applications since our founding is largely due to our 6dm methodology.

What is 6dm?

Bridgeline Software's 6dm is a phased implementation process that provides comprehensive guidance for defining and meeting all necessary requirements and milestones - from the initial meeting with a customer through the successful delivery and launch (and beyond. The graphic below shows each step in the stages:

The six stages of 6dm are:

• Engage:    Assess the customer needs, assure match to Bridgeline's abilities.  
• Discovery: Envision the solution, define what Bridgeline Software will develop.
• Design:     Crystallize the idea, define how Bridgeline Software will develop it.
• Develop:   Execute the project through successful completion.
• Deploy:     Implement the solution on time, on budget and on spec.
• Review:     Identify ways to improve the solution and the process.

More Information

If you would like more information about our web application development capabilities, contact us or call 1.800.603.9936.