DGTL Build
Custom enterprise platforms. Delivered end-to-end.
ERP implementation, legacy system modernization, and custom operations software for B2B companies. One cross-practice team handles architecture, development, data migration, regulatory integrations, training, and knowledge transfer, with full source code ownership from day one.
6 months
Typical timeline
Multi-tenant
Deployment model
Client-owned
Source code ownership
Included
Knowledge transfer
100%
Legacy data migrated
Metrics reflect typical Enterprise Build engagements. Actual timelines, scope, and outcomes depend on the complexity of the legacy system, regulatory requirements, and organizational scale.
The problem
Your organization runs on software that was modern when it was built a decade ago. Today it's brittle, slow, and depends on a handful of people who still remember how it works.
Off-the-shelf ERP products don't fit. They're designed for generic workflows and require six months of customization before they handle your actual processes. Traditional consulting firms quote 12 to 24 months, multi-million-dollar budgets, and leave you with a platform you don't understand and can't extend without them.
The alternative is a custom platform designed around your operations, your regulatory requirements, and your team, built by people who understand both enterprise software and modern engineering. And when it's delivered, you own the code and your team knows how to maintain it.
How the engagement works
Phase 1, Weeks 1 to 4
Discovery, Design & Architecture
Detailed process mapping with functional leaders from each department. Technical audit of existing systems (databases, integrations, data quality). Architecture design: data model, API specification, integration strategy, and security posture. UX wireframes validated with key users. Infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline configured. The output is a signed-off blueprint with clear ownership and deadlines.
Phase 2, Weeks 5 to 12
Core Module Development
Build practice delivers the core modules in two-week sprints. Each sprint produces working, tested software. Integrations with critical external systems (tax authorities, banking, procurement, identity providers) are validated early. Your team has continuous access to the development environment to provide feedback before anything is finalized.
Phase 3, Weeks 9 to 16
Complementary Modules & Data Migration
Supporting modules delivered in parallel with core development. ETL scripts extract, transform, and load historical data from legacy systems. Reconciliation procedures verify data integrity against authoritative sources. Security and audit module applied across the platform. No legacy data is left behind.
Phase 4, Weeks 17 to 20
Pilot & Parallel Operation
Deployment to a pilot site running in parallel with the legacy system for at least 30 days. User acceptance testing with real operators using real data. Performance tuning, bug fixes, and UX adjustments based on real-world feedback. No big-bang cutover until the pilot is stable.
Phase 5, Weeks 21 to 26
Rollout, Training & Handoff
Progressive rollout to remaining sites using standardized, containerized deployments. Training delivered to end users, administrators, and internal IT teams via video conference with recordings for future reference. Complete documentation, source code, and knowledge transfer sessions ensure your team can maintain, modify, and extend the system autonomously.
After launch: Optional support retainer
Every engagement includes a 6-month warranty for software defects, subject to MSA terms. Beyond that, we offer optional annual support retainers covering regulatory updates, security patches, and enhancement work. Because you own the source code, you can also choose to maintain the system entirely with your internal team.
What's included
Process discovery
Detailed mapping of current workflows, systems, and integration points
Technical architecture
Full architecture document, data model, API specification, and security design
Custom platform development
Modular enterprise software built to your regulatory and operational requirements
Data migration
ETL scripts, data reconciliation, and validation against authoritative sources
Regulatory integrations
Connections to tax authorities, banking systems, procurement portals, identity providers, and e-signature services
Cloud infrastructure
AWS or GCP deployment with multi-tenant isolation, backups, and disaster recovery
Security & audit framework
RBAC, encryption at rest and in transit, immutable audit logs, and compliance controls
Training & documentation
End-user training, admin guides, API documentation, and recorded sessions
Source code & knowledge transfer
Full repository access, handoff to internal IT team, and dedicated transfer sessions
Who this is for
Enterprise Build is designed for organizations that:
- Operate on a legacy system that is no longer supported or maintainable
- Need a custom enterprise platform (ERP, operations, compliance) that off-the-shelf software can't cover
- Operate across multiple business units, brands, or sites requiring multi-tenant deployment
- Have complex regulatory or integration requirements (tax, treasury, procurement, identity, e-signature)
- Want to own your source code and build internal capability, not create vendor dependency
- Need a team that understands enterprise software, legacy migration, and modern cloud architecture
Pricing
Enterprise Build is a fixed-scope engagement scoped during a discovery phase. Pricing depends on the number of modules, the complexity of legacy systems being replaced, the regulatory integrations required, and the number of deployment sites. Most engagements are scoped in the six figures, with longer or more complex programs scaling from there. Source code ownership and knowledge transfer are always included at no additional cost.
Get a scope estimateFrequently asked questions
The Build practice covers all product engineering, SaaS platforms, web apps, composable commerce, and enterprise software. Enterprise Build is a productized engagement specifically for organizations that need a full custom platform (typically ERP, operations software, or a legacy replacement) with regulatory integrations, data migration, and multi-site deployment. If you're building a SaaS product, you want the Build practice. If you're replacing a legacy system or building custom enterprise software, Enterprise Build is the right engagement.
Yes. Legacy modernization is a core part of Enterprise Build engagements. Visual Basic 6, legacy PHP, desktop applications, and custom ERPs are all in scope. Our approach combines an ETL pipeline for data migration with a parallel-operation period so the legacy and new system run side-by-side until the new platform is proven stable.
We build Enterprise Build platforms to integrate directly with the regulatory systems your business depends on: tax authorities, banking, procurement portals, identity providers, e-signature services. The integrations are part of the core scope, not a separate phase. We document every connection so your internal team can maintain them after handoff.
You do. Every Enterprise Build engagement delivers full source code ownership to the client from day one. No licensing restrictions, no vendor lock-in, no recurring fees tied to the code itself. If you want to maintain it with your internal team, take it to another vendor, or open-source it later, that's your decision.
Knowledge transfer is an explicit deliverable, not an afterthought. We run dedicated sessions covering architecture, database design, deployment, monitoring, and extension patterns with your internal IT team. All sessions are recorded. Documentation covers the code, the infrastructure, and the operational runbooks. Our goal is that your team can maintain and extend the system without us.
For a well-scoped engagement, yes. The reason traditional ERP implementations take 12 to 24 months is that they run phases sequentially and use off-the-shelf software that requires heavy customization. Our approach uses modern frameworks, cross-practice parallel development, and agile delivery in 2-week sprints. For larger scopes (20+ modules, multi-site organizations, or heavy regulatory requirements), we scope longer engagements honestly during discovery.
Python/Django or Node.js for the backend, React with TypeScript for the frontend, PostgreSQL as the primary database, Redis for caching and job queues, and AWS or GCP for infrastructure. Docker containers enable consistent multi-site deployment. We adapt the stack when there are specific client requirements, but these defaults cover the vast majority of enterprise engagements.
Every engagement includes a 6-month warranty for software defects, subject to the specific terms in the signed MSA. Beyond that, we offer optional annual support retainers covering regulatory updates, security patches, and enhancement work. Because you own the source code, you can also choose to maintain the system with your internal team or engage another vendor.
Stop patching legacy software. Build the platform your organization deserves.
Tell us about your current system, your modernization goals, and your regulatory requirements. We'll scope the engagement and map out a delivery plan.