The Artis Methodology is a scaled back, streamlined, data-centric variation of the Unified Process. We leverage industry best practices and tool sets to achieve high customer value in all projects.  Our methodology is a well defined, repeatable process that increases the velocity of projects for our clients.  Our project philosophy is to start small and grow with our successes and to  “keep things as simple as possible … but no simpler.”  We believe in being highly interactive with our clients to maximize their insight and feedback into every stage of the project. 

1. Inception Phase Understand business problem, envision solution, and identify risks. 2. Elaboration Phase Design solution, prototype, and finalize requirements. 3. Construction Phase Build, test, and iterate with frequent releases. 4. Transition Phase Deployment, user adoption, documentation, training, and knowledge transfer.

How We Apply Our Methodology

Enterprise Reporting
We have adapted our project methodology specifically for Enterprise Reporting projects.  Our methodology closely follows the Kimball methodology, popularized by the father of data warehousing, Ralph Kimball.  Key deliverables include: data maps, context diagrams, and dimensional data models.

Performance Management
Our project methodology has also been adapted to address the unique requirements of Performance Management projects.  Key deliverables include: value maps, KPI matrices, scorecard mockups, dashboard mockups, and audience mappings.

Portals and Collaboration
We have also adapted our project methodology for Portal and Collaboration projects.  The key deliverables include: Project roadmaps, server topologies, site taxonomy diagrams, navigation designs, look-and-feel mockups, and governance documents.