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From business problem to production system

Most companies we talk to do not start with a clear brief. They start with a business problem, an inefficient process, or a technology decision they cannot afford to get wrong.

We help you choose the right path, build the system, and stay accountable after launch.

Technology Strategy Advisory
Clarity before expensive platform decisions
Platform Ownership & Delivery
End-to-end responsibility, for as long as it takes
Development Packages
Structured monthly delivery capacity for existing platforms
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Technology Strategy
Advisory

Technology strategy advisory that starts with your P&L, not your tech stack. We help leadership make platform, architecture, AI, and delivery decisions before they become expensive commitments — then, when it makes sense, we take responsibility for delivery.

When advisory is the right starting point
Scenario A
"We know our factory needs better systems. We don't know where to start or who to trust."
We map your business against available platforms and approaches, then recommend the path we would choose if we were accountable for the result — because often, we are.
Scenario B
"We have a CTO. They're overwhelmed and need senior technical backup."
We support your CTO with senior architecture, governance, vendor assessment, and technical decision-making — especially where short-term choices create long-term consequences.
Scenario C
"We've tried technology projects before. They failed. We're cautious."
We start by diagnosing the previous failure: technology, ownership, vendor incentives, internal readiness, or unclear decision authority. We fix the operating model before we build again.
What we cover
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Platform strategy & build-vs-buy decisions
We evaluate your options objectively: build vs buy, platform vs custom, in-house vs partner-led. No hidden stack preference.
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Architecture governance
We validate technical decisions before they become expensive commitments — without slowing the business down unnecessarily.
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Vendor, team & delivery model assessment
We assess whether your current team, vendor setup, and technology stack can support where the business is going.
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Executive communication
We help leadership explain technology decisions to boards, investors, and teams — clearly, commercially, and without jargon.
Where it leads

Advisory is not a separate consulting product. It is the decision layer before delivery. The right answer may be Elfsquad CPQ for complex manufacturing quoting, Open Mercato for AI-native enterprise workflows, a custom platform, or no build at all.

When the case is strong, we move into implementation or ongoing platform ownership with the same team that helped shape the decision.

→ See how our Understand → Build → Own model works
Clear before commitment
Within 2–4 conversations, we should know whether we are the right fit. If deeper work is needed, we limit unpaid advisory and move into a clear, paid engagement.
Not sure where to start?

The first conversation is free, 30 minutes, and with the founders — not a sales rep. We'll tell you honestly if advisory is the right entry point.

Start a conversation →
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Platform Ownership
& Development

Full end-to-end responsibility. Strategy through production — and every year after that. We don't hand off. We stay embedded. This includes AI-native system delivery — agentic workflows, LLM integration, and Open Mercato implementation — built production-ready from day one.

What's included
  • →Custom software & platform development — full-stack, cloud-native
  • →Cloud infrastructure — multi-cloud, production-grade
  • →ERP, CRM, PLM, CPQ integrations — end-to-end data flows
  • →Architecture governance & technical decision-making
  • →Data pipelines, real-time processing, analytics
  • →Security, compliance & performance engineering
  • →Long-term platform evolution & scaling
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    Agentic Engineering & AI Integration
    We design and deploy AI agent systems connected to your existing ERP, CPQ, and CRM platforms. Built for production from day one — not demos, not prototypes, not vendor-locked tools. We commit to showing measurable business value within 30 days. If we can't — you should know that early.
Why it works
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Enterprise & industrial background
Delivered within Idemia and other regulated, structured-governance environments — operating under multi-stakeholder approvals.
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Structured accountability model
Clear architectural ownership, decision authority, and reporting at every stage. Business impact is what matters most.
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80% senior engineers
Our team is predominantly senior-level engineers and architects. No heavy supervision layers.
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Founders-led company
The people who sold you on working with us are the same people accountable for the result. From FANUC production lines to Microsoft cloud to enterprise platform delivery.
Specialist tracks

Two platforms we
implement end-to-end.

When the right fit is a known platform rather than custom software — we go deep, not wide. Certified. Embedded. Not just trained.

CPQ for Manufacturers
Elfsquad CPQ
Implementation
Configure-Price-Quote for manufacturers with complex product variants, dealer networks, and ERP/PLM integration.
Learn more →
AI-native Enterprise
Open Mercato
Implementation
AI-native CRM/ERP foundation. Start with 80% done. 7-day proof of concept. ROI in the first month. You own the code.
Learn more →
03.

Development Packages

Shipped features, not timesheets. A dedicated development and project management team — always available — without repeated scoping, offers, or approvals. You buy deliverables and atomic commits — not hours on a bench.

How it works
01.
ClickUp List
Each client gets a shared ClickUp list. Your team and ours both have access. All tasks managed in one place — full visibility, no email chains.
02.
Effort Estimates
Every task is estimated before development begins. This ensures predictable use of available hours and no surprises at month end.
03.
Time Tracking
Time spent on each task is tracked directly in ClickUp. You always know how hours are being used — down to the individual task level.
04.
Monthly Reports
Clear structured reports every month: hours used vs. capacity, tasks completed, in progress, and planned. Full transparency.
What's included in every package
  • →Dedicated development team — always available, no rescheduling
  • →Project manager included — one point of contact, always
  • →ClickUp workspace — shared task list, full visibility for your team
  • →Effort estimates before every task — no surprises
  • →Time tracking per task — you see exactly where hours go
  • →Monthly report — completed, in progress, planned. Full transparency
  • →No repeated scoping or contract negotiations
Tailored to scope and pace
XSMaintenance and quick fixes. Minor bugs, styling, small UI tweaks.
SRegular improvements. API adjustments, workflow fixes, minor features.
MActive growth support. Integrations, ERP sync, configurator development.
LAmbitious roadmaps. Full-featured modules, role-based systems, major builds.

Add-on available: managed hosting on Azure.

Discuss your pace

Selected.Work;

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Coboworx

Robotics · DACH
Custom ConfiguratorProduct Development

Visual robot cell configurator — built from zero so any prospect can configure independently

  • →Interactive configurator with compatibility rules enforced behind the scenes
  • →Pricing output and valid configurations ready for sales handoff
  • →Built from scratch — became Coboworx’s primary commercial tool
Coboworx Configurator
Read case study →2022

Coboworx

Robotics · DACH
Brand & WebsiteProduct Launch

Brand and production website for a robotics start-up — shipped ahead of market launch

  • →End-to-end delivery: brand identity, design system, production website
  • →Tight launch window — delivered on schedule
  • →Set the visual foundation the configurator engagement built on
Coboworx · Website & Brand
Read case study →2022

Oasis App

RegTech · Germany
Product DevelopmentAI Image RecognitionAzure

Player ID verification platform built to a hard regulatory deadline — concept to production in under three months

  • →AI image-recognition module scans German IDs and verifies against state APIs in real time
  • →Consumer app plus operator licence-management platform — both on Microsoft Azure
  • →Concept to production-ready inside the regulator’s deadline
Oasis App
Read case study →2022

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Bring one real problem; leave with a clear answer.