For you geeks out there, here are some of the tools and techniques we use:


Groove is a collaboration tool which helps teams work together more effectively. Xyborg uses Groove in-house, and we use it extensively with our clients. When we embark on a new project, we have our client install Groove, and train her on its use. We also can install and configure Groove for use by your business..

http://www.groove.net

The Capability Maturity Model is a methodology for quality software development created at Carnegie Mellon University. First used by NASA and others who could not allow any errors to occur, it is spreading into leading-edge software development.

http://www.sei.cmu.edu

The Rational Unified Process is process for developing software. It is a very rigorous process, helping with software development quality and keeping projects on schedule.

http://www.therationaledge.com/content/jan_01/f_rup_pk.html

ISO 9000 is an international quality standard. First used only by manufacturers, it is now adopted by quality-focused service organizations as well.

http://www.iso.org/iso/en/iso9000-14000/index.html

Microsoft’s new software development suite provides comprehensive tools for Windows and Internet development.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/

Delphi is a superb software development system for native Windows applications. Xyborg’s programmers have been working with Delphi for over 7 years.

http://www.borland.com/delphi/index.html

Server Microsoft SQL Server provides stable, reliable, and secure storage of your business data.

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/default.asp

Firebird is a high-performance database offering many of the same features as Microsoft SQL Server. Although comparable in quality, it is not as well-known or well-supported as SQL Server, but it’s free!

http://www.ibphoenix.com/main.nfs?a=ibphoenix&o=main

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