This is the first phase for every project when our business consultants meets the client to understand the course, design, and platform requirements. These are brainstorming sessions that help determine the over all business objectives and marketing goals. The initial scope of the project is then defined in terms of cost, effort, schedule, and deliverables and functional specifications are generated. Extensive feasibility study is done, after that proposal agreement is signed with client.

Specialists from project management, software engineering, instructional design, and graphic design analyzes the client's requirements, design the hardware and software architecture and their implications on product development. Based on the analysis, a design specification document is prepared. Along with this test plans gets generated.

This is the stage where the project is actually off the ground. Gateway builds the application in progressive phases or increments upon approval of development specification by client. First the prototype is created, which is functionally complete and runs on the actual platform envisaged or different prototyping techniques are used . Once the client approves the design and the prototype, the production team starts the development process. This is where scripting, creation of graphics, and coding take place. Testing begins right at the prototype phase and continue through various project milestones.

Once the system goes into production mode, comprehensive training is extended to the end-users; not only to administer and maintain it, but also to make them understand the underlying technology and development tools. The end-users are trained to use the application effectively. Follow-up action in terms of close monitoring of the system and applications ensures immediate response to issues.