We classify Development services in several sub categories; Mainframe, Client-Server, and Web-based applications.  However, there are several levels of staff member in each sub category. 

Mainframe :

 Product Specialists
Architects
Project Lead/Manager
Lead Business Analyst/Analyst 
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Programmer/Analyst 
Programmer

Present day there is not much 'new' development in mainframe communities, however there is a great deal of activity in packaged product implementation such as PeopleSoft, SAP and alike.  ICS provides Product Specialists that act as Lead Technical or Lead Analyst to assist in the overall project success.  Likewise, several spin-off or support projects require typical Mainframe skills to complete interface, migration and conversion efforts.  The talent level for many of these opportunities requires several years with the product, additional training, and a comprehensive skill pool to be effective.

ICS also provides Mainframe talent to provide maintenance to legacy systems either in support of new development/product implementation or in day-to-day support.

Client-Server :

Development Specialists
Senior Business Analysts
Technical Lead
Senior Programmer/Analysts
Programmers

Client-Server applications continue to roll out and we feel this trend will continue into the future.  With the advent of new products like .NET a bridge has been constructed to allow traditional client-server applications to be migrated or rewritten for web use.  There are tremendous product groups available for client-server apps and ICS has been involved either as team members or turn-key applications using nearly all of the available development tools on the market today.  Client-server development is certainly a strength of ICS.

Web-based :

Architects
Development Specialists
Business Analysts
Product Development Specialists
Programmer/Analysts
Programmers

Web-based application developers are probably the most sought after talent in today's market.  Web development involves many facets of the web including application development (those used for commerce or interaction with a server database), web design (the graphic user interface that the end-user sees) and legacy interaction (using legacy databases from mainframes).

ICS web developers are second to none.  Our staff of developers have been involved in each aspect of web design and development in over 100 successful applications, many from the ground up.  With the advent of new products that are coming on the market, ICS provides additional training and products to our staff for their use and evaluation.