VerticalIST uses a rapid implementation version of Oracle’s Application Implementation Methodology (AIM). Oracle Application Implementation Method (AIM) defines a set of organized and flexible process steps, which guide implementers through the implementation process.

This process equips project team members with skills and tools too effectively and efficiently plan, conduct, and control project steps in order to deliver business solutions to clients.

A short summary of the phases and tasks to be completed within each phase is as follows:

1) Definition Phase
“Create the Project Infrastructure and Scope Definition”

* Document the Project Management Plan & Project Charter;
* Prepare Project Work plan;
* Install Database (Vision, Development & Production Instances);
* Conduct Super Users Training.

2) Operations Analysis Phase
“Complete the Requirements Mapping Through a Prototyping Approach”

* Develop Business Requirements (Future Business Practices);
* Design Key Flex Field Structures;
* Complete Prototype Setup Documents;
* Setup Prototype System;
* Map Business Requirements;
* Conduct Prototype Practice Sessions and Testing;
* Perform Reporting and Integration Fit Analysis;
* Document Additional Business Requirements;
* Document High Level Customization List.

3) Solution Design Phase
“Complete Designs of Extensions and Collect Production Setup Information”

* Prepare Detailed Conversion Plan;
* Prepare Acceptance Test Documents;
* Design Conversion Approach / Programs;
* Design Interfaces / Customizations;
* Perform Conversion Mapping;
* Collect Production Setup Information.
 
4) Build Phase
“Setup Complete UAT/Production System & Initiate Testing”

* Install User Acceptance Testing (UAT) System;
* Build & Test Interfaces / Customization;
* Build & Test Conversion Programs;
* Setup UAT/Production System;
* Perform Unit / Link Testing;
* Design Production Support Infrastructure;
* Develop Transition and Contingency Plan.

5) Transition Phase
“Perform Final User Acceptance Testing and Complete the Production System Readiness”

* Perform User Acceptance Testing;
* Perform End User Training;
* Restore UAT to Production Readiness;
* Perform Necessary Setup Adjustments;
* Verify Production Readiness;
* Convert and Verify Data.

6) Production Phase
“Go Live”

* Maintain System;
* Perform End User Support;
* Evaluate and Implement Solution Improvement Requirement.