A distributed software development team is the norm these days. It’s in face expected and the advantages are numerous and well known. While using an agile methodology has proven to be the most successful and efficient way to deliver working software, using it effectively in a distributed setting presents a unique set of challenges and rewards.

We have used this methodology for over a decode with incremental success and gained unique insights about what works and what doesn’t. The key to success is being flexible and not being prescriptive or dogmatic about the Agile principle. The core principles of Agile remain a constant.

• Individuals and Interactions OVER Processes and Tools.
• Working Software OVER Comprehensive Documentation.
• Customer Collaboration OVER Contract Negotiation.
• Responding to Change OVER following a Plan.

We achieve this by

• Putting together fully Integrated and Vested Teams.
• Broadening the vision and knowledge of all participants.
• Daily Standups to facilitate Direct Communications between all team members including client stakeholders.
• Using Tools that facilitate close and easy collaboration including video, virtual whiteboards.
• Active Project Management.
• Delivering using short Iterations that results better estimates, quality (software and team).
• Pictures speak a thousand words so we drive with prototypes, wireframes.
• We Test early and Test Often.
• Establishing well defined development practices.

We strongly believe that an iterative agile process is key to delivering Quick Business Value for our customers.