GEEKYANTS UK LTD

Agile Project Services

Our Agile Project Services specialise in streamlining software development projects for web apps, mobile apps, and websites. Through interactive workshops, stakeholder engagement, and lean processes, we ensure efficient project inception, collaboration, and transition to cloud-based solutions. Our approach guarantees high-quality outcomes, risk mitigation, and alignment with business goals.

Features

• Agile Planning: Efficient methodologies tailored for agile software development projects.
• Collaboration Workshops: Interactive sessions to foster stakeholder collaboration and engagement.
• Cloud Solutions Transition: Smooth transition to cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Lean Process Implementation: Streamlined project execution through lean methodologies.
• Quality Outcomes: Assurance of high-quality project deliverables.
• User-Centric Development: Prioritizing user needs and experiences in project development.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactive identification and management of project risks.
• Compliance with Standards: Adherence to industry best practices and standards.
• Cross-Platform Development: Building for web, mobile, and multi-platform environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Iterative approach for ongoing project enhancement and optimization.

Benefits

• Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines processes for faster project completion and delivery.
• Improved Collaboration: Facilitates teamwork and communication for better project outcomes.
• Reduced Time-to-Market: Accelerates deployment, ensuring swift product launch.
• Minimized Risks: Proactively identifies and mitigates potential project risks.
• Cost Savings: Optimizes resource allocation, reducing overall project expenses.
• Increased Agility: Responds swiftly to evolving requirements and market dynamics.
• Enhanced Quality: Ensures high-quality deliverables through rigorous testing and validation.
• User Experience: Emphasizes user needs, fostering intuitive and user-friendly solutions.
• Better Decision-Making: Provides insights and data for informed project decisions.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Delivers results that align with stakeholder expectations.

£100 to £800 a unit a day

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at madhu@geekyants.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

392292364038264

Contact

Madhushree Gupta
07424797407
madhu@geekyants.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: The service involves a comprehensive planning phase to ensure successful cloud hosting or software service implementation, starting with understanding the buyer's specific needs and objectives. This includes assessing current infrastructure, identifying suitable cloud solutions, and devising a strategic roadmap for migration and deployment. Key focus areas include data security, compliance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, with ongoing support and guidance to navigate the transition smoothly and optimize cloud capabilities for enhanced operational efficiency and agility.
• Planning service works with specific services: Yes
• Hosting or software services the planning service works with:
  • Public Cloud Hosting: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
  • Private Cloud Solutions: VMware, OpenStack.
  • Hybrid Cloud Configurations: Cisco, IBM Cloud.
  • SaaS Applications: Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Slack
  • IaaS Providers: DigitalOcean, Linode.
  • PaaS Environments: Heroku, Red Hat OpenShift.
  • Database Hosting: Oracle Cloud, MongoDB Atlas.
  • CDN Services: Cloudflare, Akamai.
  • DevOps Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
  • AI & Machine Learning Platforms: TensorFlow, Azure AI.

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: The curriculum typically covers an introduction to cloud computing, detailing the differences between public, private, and hybrid cloud models. It delves into specific cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, offering hands-on experience with key services and features that these platforms provide. Topics such as cloud architecture, security, and compliance are also addressed, highlighting the importance of data protection and regulatory adherence in the cloud.; ; Participants learn how to manage cloud resources effectively, including deployment, monitoring, and optimization of cloud services, ensuring cost-efficiency and performance. Advanced modules may cover areas like containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, DevOps practices in the cloud, and developing cloud-native applications.; ; Training sessions are interactive, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises and real-world scenarios to enhance learning outcomes. Upon completion, participants are better equipped to navigate cloud environments, make informed decisions, and contribute to their organization's cloud strategy and operations.
• Training is tied to specific services: Yes
• Services the training service works with:
  • AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, AWS security practices.
  • Microsoft Azure: Azure fundamentals, Active Directory, DevOps, VMs, App Services.
  • Google Cloud Platform: Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery.
  • IBM Cloud: AI, machine learning with Watson, blockchain services.
  • Salesforce Cloud: CRM functionalities, Apex, Visualforce development.
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: OCI essentials, cloud databases, applications.
  • DigitalOcean: Applications on droplets, spaces, Kubernetes service.
  • Heroku: Application deployment, management, Salesforce integration.
  • Docker and Kubernetes: Containerization, orchestration, best practices.

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: The assistance in migrating to the cloud or between cloud hosting services includes a thorough assessment of existing infrastructures and applications to outline a clear migration strategy. This involves selecting the appropriate cloud environment, planning data and application migration paths, ensuring minimal downtime, and implementing best practices for security and compliance. The process is supported by training for seamless adaptation, with a focus on optimizing performance and cost-efficiency in the new cloud environment, ensuring a smooth transition that enhances operational agility and scalability.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: Yes
• List of supported services:
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • IBM Cloud
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Salesforce Cloud
  • VMware Cloud
  • DigitalOcean
  • Heroku

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: Assisting buyers with quality assurance and performance testing involves a structured approach to ensure applications meet predefined quality standards and performance benchmarks. The process begins with defining clear testing objectives based on the application's requirements and user expectations.; ; Test Planning: A comprehensive test plan is created, detailing the testing scope, methodologies, and schedules, tailored to the application's specific needs.; ; Test Development: Custom test cases and scenarios are developed to thoroughly evaluate functional, performance, security, and usability aspects.; ; Automated Testing: Automated testing frameworks are employed to enhance efficiency and coverage, enabling rapid identification of issues.; ; Performance Testing: Rigorous performance tests are conducted to assess the application's responsiveness, scalability, and stability under various load conditions.; ; Security Testing: Security assessments are performed to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.; ; Continuous Integration: Incorporating testing into the continuous integration pipeline ensures ongoing quality control throughout the development lifecycle.; ; Reporting and Feedback: Detailed test reports are provided, offering insights into issues, performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement.; ; Throughout the process, a focus on communication and collaboration with the buyer ensures that the testing strategy aligns with their specific goals and requirements, leading to a robust, high-quality application ready for deployment.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: AWS Support: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, security practices.; Azure Support: Fundamentals, Active Directory, DevOps, VMs.; GCP Support: Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes, BigQuery.; IBM Cloud Support: AI, Watson, blockchain, cloud services.; Salesforce Support: CRM, Apex, Visualforce, cloud solutions.; OCI Support: Essentials, databases, cloud applications.; VMware Support: vSphere, NSX, cloud director functionalities.; DigitalOcean Support: Droplets, spaces, Kubernetes configurations.; Heroku Support: Deployment, management, Salesforce data integration.; Docker & Kubernetes Support: Containerization, orchestration practices.

Service scope

• Service constraints: All services and resources are provided based on a need-basis. We accommodate multiple requirement types and the delivery is based on what is agreed upon meetings. Hence, there are minimal constraints.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: We respond within 24 hours for queries received on working days and the next working day for queries received on holidays.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: None or don’t know
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Basic Support: Access to documentation, forums, and basic troubleshooting. Ideal for non-critical applications. Often free.; ; Standard Support: Business hour access to support via email and phone, with standard response times. Suitable for small to medium businesses with operational needs. Pricing depends on service usage.; ; Premium Support: 24/7 support with fast response times for critical issues. Includes direct access to experienced engineers. Designed for enterprises with critical applications. Pricing is a percentage of service usage.; ; Enterprise Support: The highest level of support with the shortest response times for critical issues, dedicated technical account manager, and customized support plans. Tailored for large organizations with extensive cloud infrastructure. Pricing is customized based on needs and usage of the delivery and implementation pricing mentioned on the pricing document.; ; Technical Account Manager and Cloud Support Engineer:; ; At Premium and Enterprise support levels, a Technical Account Manager (TAM) or a Cloud Support Engineer is provided, offering personalized guidance, best practices, and strategic planning assistance.; The inclusion of a TAM or Cloud Support Engineer is part of the value-added services for higher-tier support plans, ensuring organizations receive the focused and specialized attention they require for their cloud operations.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: No
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Fighting Climate Change:; Energy Efficiency: By leveraging cloud computing, the need for physical servers is reduced, leading to lower energy consumption and a smaller carbon footprint. Our cloud services promote optimized resource utilization and support data centres in adopting energy-efficient practices.; Remote Work: The facilitation of remote work through cloud services helps reduce commute-related carbon emissions, contributing to environmental sustainability.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Covid-19 Recovery: Operational Resilience: Cloud solutions enhance operational resilience, enabling organizations to sustain services amidst disruptions like the Covid-19 pandemic, supporting economic stability and recovery. Healthcare Support: We assist in deploying cloud-based healthcare solutions, improving patient care and public health management during and beyond the pandemic.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Tackling Economic Inequality:; Tech Accessibility: Our cloud services make advanced technologies accessible to all businesses, including SMEs, levelling the playing field and fostering economic inclusivity.; Skill Development: Offering cloud technology training and certifications opens up employment opportunities in the tech sector, addressing economic inequality by empowering a diverse workforce.

  Equal opportunity

  Equal Opportunity:; Inclusive Design: Our commitment to inclusive and accessible cloud solutions ensures that digital products are usable by everyone, including those with disabilities, promoting equal opportunities in the digital space.; Diversity Initiatives: We actively support and engage in initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the tech industry, striving for a more inclusive sector.

  Wellbeing

  Wellbeing:; Flexible Working: Cloud technologies support flexible work arrangements, enhancing work-life balance and employee wellbeing.; Mental Health Resources: Implementation of cloud-based platforms for mental health resources ensures that support is accessible, fostering a healthy work environment for all employees.

Pricing

• Price: £100 to £800 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at madhu@geekyants.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.