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Focus and understanding.
Defy the odds from the start.

The business case stacks up, the opportunity is there but there is a lack of certainty. What actually is it? How will it work? Who will it affect? What comes first?

TL;DR: The Razor Discovery process changes the odds, reduces risk, and provides the fundamental clarity needed before significant software engineering investment. It gives you the roadmap, the vision, and the shared understanding to succeed.

Discovery Insight Trusted By Ambitious Organisations

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Why is discovery important in
digital transformation?

The odds are against us. There are still a vast number of suppliers who rely on the "sunk costs syndrome" for the project sponsor to keep going. They quote low and then put the risk back on the project sponsor.

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66% of software projects overrun on costs and the biggest factor to this is missing focus and understanding at the start.

- McKinsey-Oxford study on reference-class forecasting for IT projects
  • The trap of low quotes. Pushing the risk back on you without providing up-front clarity leads directly to bloated budgets, wasted time, and failed adoption.
  • Our Discovery Process. Born out of years of building complex applications for banks, insurance underwriters, and global brands. We reduce the risk by gaining more clarity sooner.

With all stakeholders developing a shared understanding of the what’s and why’s with a focus on business objectives, we ensure your project is built on solid foundations.

The result is a higher quality product with reduced waste, delivered faster.

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How we do it

Tailored structure; achieving clarity before the build.

Organisations, like people, are all different and so are the projects and challenges. A Discovery is a tailored exercise run within a mature process that drives out clarity and secures a vision.

Involve Real People

Digital transformation at any level needs people to desire the change, otherwise it won't get adopted. A high-performance team is selected specifically for the Discovery, combining UX research, product design, and deep technical engineering.

Framing The Problem

Inspired by design thinking, we find the absolute root of the problem. We expand the possibilities before bringing the ideas into solutions. It's an exercise jam-packed with excitement, challenge, enlightenment, and results in firm direction.

Unlocking Potential

We bring a level of ignorance that unlocks new magic, coupled with vast technical experience assessing trade-offs. We explore the depths of what is possible with data and architecture to create a plan that aligns completely with wider business objectives.

Don't just take our word for it. See the results.

Iain Scott
Iain Scott
Director & Founder - Pyroptik

"Razor’s short innovation sprint approach allowed us to unlock the full capability of the smartphones imaging system quickly and validate our measurement methodology assumptions. Clearly specified sprint goals allowed rapid customer feedback proving product viability and capability at pace."

Ben Morgan
Ben Morgan
CEO - Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

"When the CEO rings me and says, ‘We thought we could do it 20 times quicker but have worked out a way to process it 4,000 times quicker’ that’s when you know you have partnered with the right guys."

Darren Cork
Darren Cork
Head of Digital Transformation - Gripple

"Working with Razor was more than a business transaction, hearts and minds together we took on a challenge and transformed this core process in our company. The Razor team are endlessly curious and it’s been a fascinating and brilliant journey together."

Clarify the Unknown.

Don't risk your digital transformation on guesses. A focused Discovery gets everybody on the same page, aligning engineering constraints seamlessly with your overall business goals.

  • Bridge the gap between business strategy and software architecture.
  • Leverage deeply integrated UX methods for products people actually want.
  • Ensure future proofing by selecting ideal scalable technologies up-front.
  • Develop a structured path towards actionable code delivery and prototyping.
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