# SoftXS/Overview

== SoftXS - Overview ==

==== Information Technology Specialists for the Construction Industry ====

Founded in 1994 by MIT engineers, SoftXS GmbH is a partnership of engineers and IT
specialists with over five decades of IT project experience. We serve demanding
clients in a wide variety of fields, with a concentration in the construction
industry. Our experience includes all project phases, from initial project
conception right through to hands-on implementation, installation and training.

A key benefit we bring to projects is the ability to act as the liaison between
the business and the technical aspects of a project. This means that we have the
ability to analyze and understand business requirements and translate them into
technical requirements. Our skills extend from project management, right down to
actual programming. One of our most valuable services is the ability to
determine the appropriateness of a specific software solution.

SoftXS specializes in Web, client-server and network-based systems; especially
systems integrating distributed applications and databases. With solid
theoretical knowledge and practical know-how, we understand computer and
software technology.  We are specialists in integration and can select the
appropriate systems for your business. We also program components ourselves when
necessary.

==== Construction Project Services ====

 * '''[[Services/DocManagement|Document and Data Management]]'''

 * '''[[Services/DocRecovery|Document Recovery]]'''

 * '''[[Services/NumericModelling|Numeric Modelling]]'''


==== Other Areas of Expertise ====

 * '''IT Project Management''' - Planning, overseeing and coordinating all project phases.

 * '''Business and Workflow Analysis''' - Analyzing work flow and translating into system requirements.

 * '''Web Automation''' - Development of custom web interfaces for existing workflows and software.

 * '''System Design''' - System specification and design, including the definition and selection of sub-components.

 * '''Database Systems''' - Database modeling, data translation and data import. 
 * '''Application Development''' - Development of custom application software.

 * '''Unix System and Network Administration''' - Including security for Internet based systems.

A successful IT project requires a thorough understanding of the client's needs.
Unfortunately, most IT specialists are more interested in their computer
technology than your business. This cultural gap is one of the main reasons that
businesses do not realize the full potential offered by IT systems. While
painfully obvious, companies often underestimate the importance of this fact.
The consequences are expensive and can hurt your business. SoftXS can help,
because we have the skills and experience necessary to understand the business
implications of your IT project.

An assignment can include one or more of our services. The assignment can be
staged, so that you can decide to proceed based on the results of the preceding
stage. You may decide or we may even recommend that someone else provide the
following stage.


==== For More Information ====

 * '''Contact Us:''' [[SoftXS/Address|SoftXS - Address]]
 * '''DrawMGT:''' [[DrawMGT/Overview|DrawMGT - Overview]]
 * '''Customers:''' [[Market/Customers|Market - Customers]]
 * '''Projects:''' [[Market/CaseStudies|Market - Case Studies]]