Whether it is tweaking the interconnections between commercial-off-the-shelf software packages or full-blown custom development, each customer has unique software application development challenges.  For more than ten years, IST has successfully provided custom development solutions built on a thorough understanding of the unique requirements of our clients.  IST always starts with an analysis of individual environments and architectures, but to every degree possible employs reusable frameworks and proven software development methodologies to ensure a successful outcome and cost-effective solution.   IST utilizes modern industry practices in open source frameworks and partners with leading IT technology companies. IST software development teams are experts in many enterprise class technologies and bring repeatable processes based on extensive experience to manage and control project risks and deliver on-time.   IST offers browser based and/or client-server solutions for delivery via the Internet or Intranet utilizing open source products as well as those provided by larger vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle and IBM. Additionally, our offerings include: Database Development   Server Virtualization