We are OSoSLO!
We are a full-service software and web development agency with a broad range of capabilities. From embedded firmware, native server, desktop and mobile applications, web applications and e-commerce sites, we do it all.
Our approach is very client-focused. We first spend the time to get to know you, and to understand your needs and wants. Next, we'll discuss possible approaches identifying the features, benefits, advantages and drawbacks of each. By having you involved at each step in the process, a positive outcome is nearly inevitable.
Software and Web Development
If you are looking for an agency that can handle all of your development needs, you have found it. Our clients know that no matter the difficulty of the problem or the area of technology, we can find a solution for them.
Web Application Development
High-Performance — Never make the customer wait.
Responsive Design — Optimized for every device.
MVC Frameworks — A strong foundation to support building your dreams.
Data-Driven Logic — Minimize code. Maximize investment.
Website Development
Social Integration — Spread the word far and wide.
Content Management — Take control of your message.
Custom Themes — Distinctive designs that illustrate how unique you are.
Mobile App Development
UI Design — Let us guide you on wireframes, feature details, program flow and look & feel.
Deployment — We make publishing your app easy.
Desktop Software Development
Installation — We are experts in handling the complexities of install, upgrades and uninstalls.
Licensing — Protect your investment by ensuring only authorized use of your products.
Enterprise Software Development
SharePoint Integration — Maximize your SharePoint investment with custom features.
Cryptographic Data Protection — Apply bullet-proof security to business-critical data.
IoT and Embedded Systems
The Internet of Things is poised to revolutionize home, business, industry, agriculture and cities. Let us show you how IoT can benefit your organization.
Internet of Things
Hardware Design — We guide you with hardware selection, design and customizations.
Device Firmware — We build intelligence into your devices and enable communications with the cloud and other devices.
Cloud Platforms — We can create a scalable cloud platform for you, or integrate your devices with existing platforms.
Integrations — Expand the power of your device network by connecting to other systems, including ERP, e-mail, SMS, etc.
e-Commerce Systems
Whether it's B2C or B2B, your business is only as good as your e-commerce system. We are established experts in the e-commerce business with a proven track record of successful online store deployments.
Magento
Installations — Whether it's setting up a new store, or keeping an existing one on the latest technology, we can handle the details.
Migrations — Unhappy with your current e-commerce system? We can help move you to Magento, the best e-commerce platform available.
Custom Themes — Make your store shine with a custom theme tailored for your business.
Feature Development — If Magento doesn't have quite everything you need, we can build the features you want.
Business Infrastructure Systems Consulting
We have decades of experience designing, implementing, optimizing and operating business-critical systems. Let us help you eliminate unnecessary manual effort through effective and efficient process automation.
Problem Analysis
Quantification — Objectively assess problem magnitude based on factors like frequency, severity and scope.
Opportunities — Identify potential areas for improvement within the problem domain.
Constraints — Determine the factors that may interfere with improvements (time, budget, rules, authority, etc.)
Problem Statement — Collect results of analysis into a complete documented assessment of the problem.
Solution Design
Architecture Master Plan — Development of a high-level plan describing the solution approach and its major components.
Build vs. Buy Analysis — Buy when you can. Build when you must.
Hardware & Services Selection — We will guide you in the choice of equipment and third-party services components of the solution.
Detailed Implementation Planning — Whether its agile - design as you go, or complete up-front waterfall approach, we can handle the design requirements.
Examples of Our Work
Seeing what we've done before can give a sense of what we are capable of. Here is a sampling of past projects from our portfolio.
Our Portfolio
Corel — Enterprise project tracking system with employee time-tracking features. Built on SharePoint using custom InfoPath-based forms and SSRS for reporting.
Aspera — Rebuilt and refactored multiple product installers using Windows Installer technology.
American Farmers Network — Established over a dozen online stores using the Magento e-Commerce framework, including custom themes for each. Automated order processing operations allowing management of store with minimal overhead. Developed several custom extensions to enable key functionality for stores.
GlowPong — Migrated existing store from the now defunct Magento-Go platform to Magento Community Edition. Also customized site with new theme.
RTSV United — Created web site for a political organization, with integrations including Facebook, YouTube, Google Maps and Paypal.
OSoSLO — We've created our own products as well, including Switch™, a popular time-tracking app for BlackBerry, and EZTiler™, a program for creating seamless tiles from photographs.
About Us
We are OSoSLO. Our company name (pronounced "Oh so S.L.O.") stands for "Organic Software of San Luis Obispo". The name is in recognition of a way of life, far removed from the hectic pace of urban centers. Come join us, and enjoy the SLO life.
Company History
OSoSLO was founded in 2009 by Daniel Brannon, an experienced software developer, business manager and expert in software engineering infrastructure. The company is based in beautiful San Luis Obispo county, California, located midway on the coast between San Franscisco and Los Angeles.
