The Windward Group is an experienced and progressive company providing software development, documentation and quality engineering serivces to computer product firms and corporate clients. The Windward Group derives its name from the advantage gained when a sailing ship maintains a course to the windward of its competition. We are dedicated to giving our clients the windward advantage by delivering outstanding products and services on time and within budget. From technical strategy and design through implementation, our organization has proven success in a variety of technologies and an established track record of performance excellence and client loyalty.

A PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS

At Windward, we strive to establish and maintain long-term relationships with our clients. Because we are employee owned and managed, we offer the internal stability needed to develop on-going partnerships. You can look forward to working with the same Windward team project after project.

As a basis for this partnership, our first objective is to understand your business goals. We thoroughly analyze your needs, then recommend a solution. As the project proceeds, we encourage our clients to play an active role by working directly with their project team.

DEDICATED TO QUALITY AND CREDIBILITY

The Windward team is approachable, ethical and quality conscious, attributes we believe are essential for successful partnerships with our clients. Specifically we:

• Only bid on project we are capable of completing successfully.
• Are objective about what it takes to complete a project and realistic about project risks from the start.
• Are open and direct about project status, reducing chance of any "surprises" for the client.
• Have an open door policy; clients are always welcome at Windward to observe or participate in their project development.
• Provide status reports and other relevant project information on a regular basis.

SERVICE IS OUR SPECIALTY

Windard is a service organization -- we are not in competition with our clients on any level. We design and implement solutions and processes based on your needs and an objective understanding of the appropriate tools and technologies.

The Windward Group strives to reach a balance between process and flexibility. We have refined our internal development process with proven success -- project after project -- and use it to your best advantage, while honoring your standards and methods. Each project is unique, and the process is always tailored to the needs of the client.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

Our technical competence is demonstrated by our broad client base, our successful track record, and our history of repeat business. Our strengths lie in inventing solutions to difficult problems and assisting our clients in making their product a success. To achieve this, Windward employs seasoned professional with a broad set of complementary skills including:

• User interface design
• Client-server systems
• Development tools
• Device drivers and real-time systems
• Documentation
• Quality engineering and testing

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND FOLLOW-UPS

We make sure to give our client the knowledge necessary to sustain and enhance their product after hand-off. In fact, the information transfer process is continuous throughout the life of the project. Because we develop a comprehensive understanding of your goals from the beginning, we understand and accommodate your needs when the project concludes.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE

Windward supports the most current tools and the latest technologies. By investing in the future, we are building an organization that will be around long-term. This process includes developing lasting employee relationships, providing the necessary tools and technology needed for projects and continually upgrading our equipment resources and work space.

When you need the windward advantage, The Windward Group is the strategic choice. Rely on Windward -- the technology leader -- for proven excellence in software development, documentation and quality engineering services. It's a partnership you can count on.