| We have a passel of different skills
at the Ranch, but there are some things we do especially well. Here are a few of them:
 Website Design
We specialize in elegant, usable interfaces for Web and Intranet
applications. Clear, logical navigation, clean design and good,
solid code are the keys to success on the Web.
- Information Architecture
- HTML
- Graphic Design
- Database Connectivity
- Client-side scripting (JavaScript, etc)
- Usability/ QA testing
Interactive Development
The Ranch is top-notch with interactive media of all sorts. Flash,
Director, Video, CD/DVD Authoring... if you can dream it,
the Ranch can do it.
Flash Development
Macromedia Flash is the standard for Internet Animation, and we
know it inside and out. An immensely powerful tool, Flash can
be used for a wide variety of applications including database
connectivity, educational and training materials, audio streaming,
banner advertisement, demographics tracking... if it's
exciting and on the Web, it's probably Flash.
Multimedia Development
The Ranch can handle a variety of multimedia development tasks,
from high-quality audio processing to video compression and streaming.
Because of our long experience with the Web, we help our clients
to make smart decisions for both themselves and their site visitors.
CD/DVD development
CD-ROM hasn't yet gone the way of the horse, and there are
still many applications that need to be available locally, offline.
Flying I Ranch develops pro-quality CD-ROM applications such as
games, boardroom presentations and Web simulations. Additionally,
we can help author in the richer, more complicated DVD environment.
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Engineering
Flying I Ranch provides an array of solutions for our
clients from small, pivotal script functionality to enterprise-level
database backed business solutions. We help our clients apply technology
to their specific business needs prior to commencing development work,
saving time and money.
Our engineering and custom applications experience includes streamlining
and automating workflow, creating secure extranets and intranets, building
e-commerce applications, automating customer feedback processes, and
personalizing sites.
The Ranch also specializes in ongoing maintenance, operation and growth
of existing systems, be they Microsoft operating system technologies,
Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Linux or other open source products. From
emergency systems administration to planning for the growth of future
business technology needs, we keep or clients' operations running faultlessly.
Content Management Systems (CMS)
We specialize in customized Zope CMS applications that enable our less-than-Web-savvy
clients to easily update and maintain Website content without needing
to know anything more than a text-editing program. Secure access allows
only those with permissions to edit content, while staged administration
allows for precise editorial control by managers and senior editors.
About Zope:
Zope is a leading open source application
server that specializes in content management, portals, and custom applications.
Using Zope, teams can collaborate in the creation and management of
intranets, portals and other types of dynamic web-based business applications.
At Flying I Ranch, we use Zope not only for CMS, but also as a framework
to rapidly develop and deploy Web-based applications. The Zope framework
gives us strong code re-usability, maximal component portability and
fast development cycles of complex applications.
Technologies and Languages
- Cold Fusion
- XML, XSLT and XPATH
- Python
- PHP
- MS Active Server pages
- Client-side programming (JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, etc.)
- Perl 4/5/+
Database Systems
We have experience with a diverse range of relational database platforms:
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MS SQL Server
- Oracle
- MS Access
Business Logic
Technological Consulting
We have years of experience implementing technology for businesses all
over the world. The Ranch's experts assist our clients in analysis
and specific technology selection for their exact business needs. Additionally,
the Ranch can analyze documents and recommendations from other vendors,
effectively separating fact from fiction (this is particularly useful
when writing a business plans with a vital technical component). We
pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity, valuing our clients'
trust above all else.
Project Management
Because clear communication is vital regardless of the size of the project,
Flying I Ranch recognizes the value of sound project management methodology.
Ranch project managers are highly skilled in helping our clients understand
complicated technological matters as they relate to the project, giving
them a clear idea of both the big and small picture. Our goal is to
arm our clients with a precise understanding of costs, timelines and
performance expectations. By applying this methodology to projects big
and small, Ranch managers ensure that clients are kept "in the
loop" at all times.
