From technology assessments, software selection and skills transfer to process improvement, custom application development and systems integration, Escalade takes an incremental approach. We break complex challenges down into manageable phases, and help you see the areas of greatest gain. We think differently about the business potential of information technology, starting with a clear understanding of the business challenges from your perspective. We apply these principals to every Escalade engagement we perform, and offer the following professional services:

Project Management - At Escalade, project management is more than just the schedules, budgets and reports that guide the work. More importantly, project management includes the ultimate responsibility for results and the accountability for resources, people and processes used to achieve those results. Escalade's project management focus is always on the deliverables needed for success. Escalade project managers have both the formal training (PMI certified) and the years of experience to maximize project success. 

Technology Assessments and Software Selection - In the rapidly changing world of business software, finding the optimum technology or packaged software solution can be extremely challenging. Escalade serves as an objective, third-party technology advisor who can guide you through your most critical technology decisions. Escalade performs requirements definition, RFP development, software selection, contract negotiation and vendor implementation oversight to be there for you every step of the way.

Systems Integration and Implementation - Escalade consultants bring more than just technical knowledge to your systems integration projects. They also bring relevant domain knowledge and best practices acquired through years of IT professional services experience. Escalade is current with the latest integration technologies including EAI, integration brokers, XML web services and Enterprise Service Bus, along with more traditional API programmed solutions.

Custom Application Design and Development Services - Escalade consultants average over 15 years experience in custom application development including requirements gathering, design and analysis, software development, quality assurance and deployment. In addition to development skills, Escalade has deep domain knowledge in a number of solution categories including benefit plan management, membership systems, annuitant, accounting, investment accounting, records management, content management, executive decision support and others.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Services- Escalade has Certified Disaster Recovery Planners (CRP) with experience in both government and private industry organizations. Escalade offers flexible CRP plan development, facilitated planning and assessments.  For Texas state government organizations, Escalade has a well defined methodology based on the State of Texas DIR guidelines. We focus on identifying business decisions which will be critical in the event of a disaster and facilitate making those decisions "while the sun is shining". We can also evaluate sufficiency of backups and off-site facilities as well as supplier relationships. Our methodology is tried and true; led by experienced, trained professionals and proven to be effective.