Yes, we provide potential clients with a free initial consultation regarding their project and/or needs. We will give you our best assessment regarding the cost and timing of the project. While we believe we offer exceptional quality technology solutions for our clients, depending on a particular client’s needs, there may be more suitable alternatives available to them. We are always upfront with our clients as to what we think is best for them, even if it means offering them an alternative that does not include our services.
Quality, Innovative I.T. Solutions means that our client’s needs are our first and foremost priority, that we build quality software solutions the first time, that use innovative methodologies to provide increased benefits to our clients, and that we provide exceptional customer service after the solution is deployed so that the solutions continues to provide value on a long-term basis. We have worked with many companies that have been left with poorly designed solutions, or solutions that are constantly breaking causing enormous costs in terms of lost productivity and even lost revenue. With a focus on high quality designs, we greatly reduce ongoing solution maintenance costs and allow our clients to focus on what it is that they do best, running their business.
The difference is significant. Don’t assume that less expensive upfront equates to lower cost on a long-term basis. In most cases, the opposite turns out to be the reality. EDT designs quality solutions for the long-term and our clients realize the benefits of this approach.
EDT provides both fixed rate, project pricing as well as per-hour pricing arrangements for its clients. For work that has a very well-defined scope, EDT can quote a fixed-rate, project price to provide the client with an “all inclusive” costing solution. For projects without a very well-defined scope, a per-hour pricing arrangement can be negotiated.
Our company policy is to not provide fixed-priced pricing (i.e. a quote) when enhancing existing software application for which EDT was not the original software developer. Similarly, EDT’s company policy is to not provide a quote (i.e. a fixed, guaranteed cost) or an estimate on troubleshooting computer system issues. Troubleshooting is only done on a time and materials basis.
For ongoing work, our default terms are time and materials pricing, Net 30 terms, and monthly invoices. A fixed priced quote is supplied in writing before work begins with a singular dollar amount and without estimated hours, without an estimated cost range, and without an hourly rate. EDT is willing to negotiate flexible alternative payment arrangements with its clients. These arrangements must be negotiated before work begins and must be documented in writing.
For custom software development projects, we generally require an upfront deposit due to the one-of-a-kind nature of the work.
Yes, EDT Consulting can arrange the financing of software, hardware, and services purchases, or any combination of these. EDT works with several financial services vendors to supply financing for those organizations that want to more closely match the costs of a purchase with the resulting benefits of the purchase. Please contact us for more information about the financing options available for your project.
Yes. EDT guarantees the quality of service it provides to its customers. Computer software developed by EDT will be free from material defects as measured by the original design specifications for the software. The client is responsible for immediately notifying EDT of any issue with its software. EDT will correct such material defect at no cost to the client.
EDT guarantees the installation and configuration of OEM software. OEM software supplied by EDT will be covered in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty.
Computer hardware supplied directly by EDT will be covered in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty.
EDT, based in New York City serves clients located across the United States. We have the facilities to provide our clients with a remote work option and will be happy to tailor our schedule to fit your needs.
EDT will also consider project work outside the United States where a suitable working arrangement can be agreed upon.
EDT can provide both on-site and remote work options, or a mixture of both for a client depending on the organization’s specific needs, priorities and resources. We will work with each client to design a work arrangement that best fulfills their objectives. We have a remote support option that allows us to interact with clients at geographically dispersed locations. In addition, we now offer clients a SharePoint collaboration web site free of charge to facilitate file sharing, project management, and information sharing with EDT. We have successfully completed remote projects for clients nationally and internationally.
Software application training will generally be done at the client site, however, EDT can arrange an offsite location or conduct training via remote support software should the client desire such an arrangement.
EDT has successfully worked with remote clients across the U.S. Europe and Latin America, We employ a wide range of tools to facilitate collaboration of projects of all sizes. These tools include:
- Secure Sharepoint Collaboration Web Sites: We host Sharepoint web sites for file sharing, information exchange, and collaboration. If you are unfamiliar with Sharepoint, we have a sample web site you can view. Just give us a call.
- Web Conferencing: EDT has the ability to host web conferences to demonstrate solutions, provide training, allow preliminary client testing of our solutions to facilitate clarity in the development process, and make adjustments as necessary before the solution is deployed at the client site.
- Remote Support: We employ remote support software to quickly, securely and easily connect to our clients’ computers to provide deployment assistance, training and technical support. Our remote support solution allows us to connect to a remote computer in less than one minute, providing exceptional speed in response to client requests.
- Live Chat: Our web site hosts live chat software which enables users to quickly chat with a EDT representative regarding any issue. We can provide technical assistance, web site links, or initiate file transfers to our clients or prospective clients in real time.
- Phone Support: Use our phone support in the U.S. and Canada to contact us quickly and easily.
- After-Hours and Weekend Assistance: We work when our clients need our assistance. We support our clients beyond the typical work day. We give our clients piece-of-mind that we will be there to support them when they need us.