SIERRA has been providing innovative and cost-effective software services for many renewed companies across the global market for more than two decades.

Our team possesses the technological and domain expertise to design and develop technology products to deliver services that can streamline business processes and help with revenue growth.

We specialize in Enterprise Software Development & Mobile Applications Development and also provide outsourcing services with flexible engagement models. Since every business is different, we develop custom software applications that are tailored to meet your specific business needs.

Overview

Software Solutions

We provide software development services offering customer-focused solutions through a focused partnership sourcing approach. SIERRA is a single-source provider of a broad range of IT services, including emerging technologies; IT consulting; large systems applications development and maintenance; reengineering legacy applications to client/server and web technologies; client/server applications development; integration of client/server applications with online internet applications; packaged software development and contract programming services.

Solutions

Client/Server Application

SIERRA has excellent experience in successfully building and implementing large applications using the Thick Client based Client/Server architecture with relational database management systems (RDBMS).

The technologies used for building such applications include Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Basic.Net, PowerBuilder, and RDBMS software like Oracle, MSSQL, Sybase, DB2/400, MySQL, etc.

Web and Internet Application

SIERRA has built several enterprise-level products and projects that are called Server-based or Thin Client based or Web-based or Browser-based applications with relational database management systems (RDBMS).

The technologies used for building such applications include Microsoft ASP.NET, PHP, JSP, etc, and RDBMS software like Oracle, MSSQL, Sybase, DB2/400, MySQL, etc.

PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) / Mobile Applications

SIERRA has great expertise in building mobility software solutions that are PDA-based and Mobile based applications that work seamlessly with the Client / Server or Web Applications or even independently.

Microsoft Pocket PC, Windows CE, and Symbian are some of the platforms and SIERRA has built several applications using Microsoft eMbedded Visual Basic (eVB), Microsoft Visual Basic .NET, and .NET Compact Framework.

Software Product Engineering

SIERRA provides Software Product development services and other Software Product related services like Product Continuance, Product Support, Product Testing Services

Collaborative Development

SIERRA provides collaborative software product development services to clients and partners who and interested in developing new products jointly and marketing the same. The client or partner provides the domain expertise and marketing service. SIERRA provides end-to-end product life cycle management in developing the product from scratch to setting up and managing the product continuance and support teams.

Product Re–Engineering

Analyzing its competing products in the market, A company wanting to develop a new software product by leveraging the latest in technologies to build a new and advanced design can use SIERRA’s services. The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) continues to be owned by the client and strict confidentiality of the product design is maintained.

Product Porting

A company having an established product can take SIERRA’s services to build new versions of the products to run on new environments and devices. The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) continues to be owned by the client and strict confidentiality of the product design is maintained.

Product Continuance

SIERRA provides product continuance services to customers having software products that require improvisation on an ongoing basis.

Product Support

SIERRA provides product support services to customers having software products sold to a large/small set of customers and require software support and maintenance.

Product Testing

SIERRA provides product testing services to customers who require experienced test engineers to conduct a scientific and comprehensive third–party quality assurance on their product.

Business Model

Mobile Development Solutions

With over 15+ years of experience,we have developed and delivered world-class mobile applications development solutions for prominent companies across the globe. Our highly experienced mobile app developers are experts in creating apps on multiple platforms like iOS, Android, etc., for clients in diverse industry verticals.

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Cross-platform Application Development Services

Mobile application development has quite an impression in the IT field. SIERRA believes that instead of predicting the future of each mobile platform, it is best to cover them all and increase your target audience. With cross-platform application development, you can easily attract more users regardless of their choice of mobile platforms. SIERRA’s specialization in developing and delivering high quality, enterprise-level, highly flexible and high performing cross-platform mobile applications will exceed your users’ expectations and boost your company’s productivity.

Cross-platform application development comes up with a wide range of advantages, which many organizations would be interested in. With cross-platform development, you can acquire a mobile app that can run on different leading mobile platforms such as Android, iOS, and Windows. Ultimately, SIERRA’s team of expert developers can design and develop cross-platform mobile solutions based on your conceptual ideas that would meet and exceed the intended purpose and expectations.

SIERRA uses Xamarin, one of the leading cross-platform application development tools, to develop high-quality mobile applications. The mobile applications developed using Xamarin give users a native applications environment. Using Xamarin, mobile applications will be written only once using C# codes that will run on all the platforms. The reusability of the single code makes the app available for multiple platforms, keeping the cost of development down, reducing development time while increasing the ease of maintaining a bug-free app.

SIERRA is also well versed in the concepts and capabilities of other cross-development application tools such as PhoneGap and Sencha. If you prefer to develop your mobile applications using PhoneGap or Sencha, we would be glad to offer our Design & Development services on those platforms as well. SIERRA’s motive has always been to satisfy their customers and provide them with a lot more than their expectations.

With your ideas evolved into mobile applications, you may also be interested in generating revenue from the application, by way of advertisements, in-app purchases, etc. As per a research, by 2017, $70 billion app-related revenues are expected (VentureBeat). SIERRA can also take care of including appropriate app monetization features that may be required, to help you to maximize the revenue you can generate from your mobile applications.

Native Apps Development Services

SIERRA can also develop high-quality native apps, if you prefer, that will be supported in smartphones and tablets for particular mobile platforms. The mobile apps developed targeting native platforms can be more tightly integrated with core features of the mobile device such as camera, GPS, Phone book, calendar, etc. to perform faster and to provide results with high accuracy.

SIERRA being well aware of the current trends in the market place of various native mobile platforms can evolve your solutions to follow the latest trends specific to mobile platforms either being Android, iOS, or Windows.

With your ideas evolved into mobile applications, you may also be interested in generating revenue from the application, by way of advertisements, in-app purchases, etc. As per research, by 2017, $70 billion app-related revenues are expected (VentureBeat). SIERRA can also take care of including appropriate app monetization features that may be required, to help you to maximize the revenue you can generate from your mobile applications.

Offshore Development Services

For any conceptual idea to be evolved into a perfect solution, a whole gamut of
skills which includes expert/skillful developers, artful graphic designers, quality conscious and independent testing-team coupled with Professional Project Management practices are required to deliver the solution to meet your exacting needs. SIERRA is the place where you can find all such personnel with talents more than what you expected.

SIERRA’s developers can support you in every step of your solution’s development, from initial stages of development to continuous support during the evolution of your product to match the new trends of the ever-increasing market interests. SIERRA understands the ideas, values, and impact that you are expecting from your solutions, which is why we are willing to provide 24/7 support, if you require, to get your solutions into the market place as soon as possible.

SIERRA is a highly reliable enterprise organization with numerous highly talented developers in its arsenal. SIERRA assures you that the developers offered by us will be committed to perfecting your solutions and for cases like the exchange of team members or members on long leave can be soon replaced by other equally talented personnel from SIERRA with proper knowledge transfer. We ensure you that there will be absolutely no reason for your project to get delayed as SIERRA’s support services will be nothing less than total perfection.

Our developers are highly skillful in developing mobile applications on various platforms including cross-platform environments (Xamarin, PhoneGap, Sencha), Native platforms (Android, iOS, Windows), and hybrid app development (HTML5). SIERRA offers dedicated developers at both onsite and offshore who can share their expertise and skillset to evolve your idea, develop your product and maintain your product. You can significantly reduce your operational cost by selecting our developers who are proficient in using all the latest technologies to develop your solution which can strategically enhance your business.

Research shows that, by 2017, mobile apps will be downloaded more than 268 billion times. So you can make of every skillful developer offered by SIERRA and stay ahead in the field of mobile application development.

With your ideas evolved into mobile applications, you may also be interested in generating revenue from the application, by way of advertisements, in-app purchases, etc. As per research, by 2017, $70 billion app-related revenues are expected (VentureBeat). SIERRA can also take care of including appropriate app monetization features that may be required, to help you to maximize the revenue you can generate from your mobile applications.

Support Services

SIERRA’s support services group comprises of dedicated resources in providing software support and has been providing Onsite / Offsite support to various multinationals like Syngenta, Novartis, VIP Group, etc.

Online / Email Support

SIERRA can provide round–the–clock Online Internet-based support for various standard / customized software applications.

Installation and Implementation Support

SIERRA has trained support executives at various locations in India to provide Onsite Installation and Implementation support.

Telephonic Support

SIERRA can provide telephonic support for implementing various standard/customized software applications.

Manpower Consulting Services

Strategic IT Staffing

To remain competitive in today’s volatile marketplace, you need the ability to flex the size and make–up of your information technology workforce. Our team can select the right specialists for your business – including contract placement, direct sourcing, contract–to–hire. Or SIERRA can develop a complete workforce management solution customized to meet your business objectives.

At SIERRA we are prepared and ready with qualified consultants to support even your most demanding IT initiatives. We have a flexible workforce that quickly staffs your pressing projects, helping you meet your deadlines with confidence and ease.

We support the IT workforce needs of businesses of every size from Fortune 500 to start–up. We provide you with experienced talent that meets your requirements. We do more than just review resume qualifications – we work with individuals to understand their skills, abilities, and professional goals and will match them to opportunities that will benefit the candidate and our customer.

Staff Augmentation

SIERRA gives you the ability to be as fluid and fast as the technology you’re dealing with by putting you in touch with qualified candidates. With SIERRA, you have access to qualified, talented professionals from any discipline representing every skill set, no matter how obscure or scarce.

SIERRA represents an almost inexhaustible resource for your intellectual capital needs. You can respond quickly to any demand and maintain your competitive advantage. What’s more, our Guarantee removes the risk associated with hiring new talent and gives you the confidence you need to move quickly and achieve measurable results.

Resources for IT Staff Augmentation:

  • C#, ASP.Net Programmer

  • VB.NET Programmer

  • SharePoint Developers

  • PHP Programmers

  • SAP Consultants

  • SIEBEL Consultants

  • Oracle Financial Consultants

Direct Placement

Today, hiring managers and key procurement personnel have a virtually overwhelming number of sources for information technology professionals to fill permanent positions.

Handled internally, sorting, screening, and interviewing all of these candidates can take days, weeks, or even months – potentially crippling critical IT projects and support operations. Finding the best IT professionals will continue to be a challenge; companies who can fill permanent positions the fastest are ensuring their ability to stay competitive and future success.

SIERRA realizes how critical it is to find the best IT professionals rapidly – finding candidates faster than our competitors is has been our primary business focus. Upon receipt of a request, our recruiters will contact the client to set milestones for the interview process. Fully screened candidates can be delivered for interviews within days.

Our recruiters will follow up with their clients after the interviews to close the order candidate is offered the position or ask further questions to help screen for the next set of candidates. From senior executives to professional staff, SIERRA can provide you with the talent to move your business forward and achieve your greatest objectives.

Outsourcing Services

We provide various offshore relationship models for end customers and computer software development companies or partners looking for Outsourced Software Development Services, Outsourced Software Product Development, and Outsourced Software Support Services.Our engagement models are based on your individual needs and span across project-based engagements, from building your own – a team of dedicated software developers, offshore development center, or forming your own software company / subsidiary in India.

Our engagement models include,

  • Software Project Outsourcing

    This is best suited for companies or partners looking at developing and implementing one or more projects looking at a fixed cost model with the requirements defined. Projects of size small to large can be handled and based on the project size and complexity SIERRA’s resources shall be engaged both Onsite and Offsite as required. SIERRA will take complete responsibility in handling the project end–to–end and can work with the partner / end–client as required.

  • Joint Venture Projects

    Joint Venture Relationship as a concept and phenomenon is aimed strictly at leveraging the strengths of the partners involved to create a new organization that provides the cumulative strength of all the involved stakeholders. These relationships empower organizations to foray into new business realms and also achieve deeper and wider penetration in existing realms of operation. SIERRA provides the technical skills, infrastructure, and resources for the development of a project or a product or to form a new group of resources focusing on a specific area or business opportunity.

  • Shared & Dedicated Offshore Resources

    The dedicated offshore resources model can be selected when the end customer or partner does the overall project management and wants to make use of resources of defined skill sets. This model is very flexible and very useful in the case of projects that do not have frozen requirements and requires changes based on the implementation of the projects. This model can be extended as required and the company takes care of the backup and continuity of the resources. This model can also be used by partners to develop software products as it allows assignment of tasks to the resources on a daily/weekly basis, engaging resources for research and development (R&D), testing, etc. The Shared Offshore Resources model can be used when full-time engagement of resources is not required for cost reduction.

  • Build & Transfer

    This model helps software companies/end clients wanting to set up their own offshore development facilities in India. SIERRA helps by starting to work on requirements, develop a set of resources to handle the operations, manage and provide stability and later register a new offshore subsidiary for the customer, transfer assets, and handover operations.

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