What we build
Most client relationships follow a progression: diagnose, then fix, then build. Each tier can stand alone, but they're designed to flow into each other.
Three tiers of engagement
Systems Diagnostic
$8,000 - $12,000
2-3 weeksWe map your systems, find the waste, and tell you what to fix first.
- Current system map
- Data flow analysis
- Manual process audit
- Prioritized recommendations
- Rough cost estimates for top 3 fixes
Integration Sprint
$15,000 - $25,000
4-8 weeksWe connect your existing tools so data flows automatically. No more re-keying.
- Working integrations
- Error handling
- Monitoring and alerts
- Documentation
Custom Software
$60,000 - $120,000+
3-6 monthsPurpose-built applications on a proper data foundation.
- Purpose-built application
- Database-first architecture
- User-tested interfaces
- Integrations with existing tools
- Ongoing support after launch
Systems Diagnostic
What it is
A 2-3 week investigation of your current systems, data flows, and manual processes. We map what you have, identify what's broken, and recommend what to fix first.
Who it's for
- Firms that know something is broken but aren't sure what to fix first
- Firms that have tried point solutions and still have problems
- Firms that want a clear picture before committing
What you get
- Current system map: every tool, who uses it, how data moves between them
- Data flow analysis: where data is created, duplicated, and lost
- Manual process audit: what your team does by hand that could be automated
- Prioritized recommendations: what to fix first, second, third
- Rough cost estimates for the top 3 fixes
Cost
$8,000 - $12,000
Fixed price
Timeline
2-3 weeks. Approximately 3 hours of your team's time.
What happens after
The diagnostic gives you three categories of recommendations:
- Configuration changes you can do yourself. No Devinium needed.
- Integration work: $15,000-$25,000 per integration.
- Custom software: $60,000-$120,000+.
What if the diagnostic doesn't find anything?
If we can't find meaningful improvements, you've spent $10K to confirm your systems are well-optimized. This rarely happens. In 18 years, we have always found significant waste.
The diagnostic does not commit you to further work with Devinium. Some firms take the report and act on it themselves. That's fine.
Integration Sprint
What it is
Connect your existing systems, build middleware, eliminate manual data transfer. Your team stops re-keying data.
Who it's for
- Accounting firms connecting Xero and Practice Manager
- Law firms linking LEAP and Xero trust accounting
- Wealth practices syncing Xplan and their CRM
What you get
- Working integrations between your systems
- Error handling so problems are caught, not silent
- Monitoring: alerts when something goes wrong
- Documentation your team can reference
Cost
$15,000 - $25,000
Per integration
Timeline
4-8 weeks per integration.
How it works: not a Zapier chain
We build a proper data foundation. Map data models on both sides, resolve source-of-truth conflicts, build a sync layer with error handling. When a Zapier chain breaks at 3am, nobody knows until a client complains. Our integrations tell you what went wrong and why.
Custom Software
What it is
Bespoke applications built on database-first architecture. Purpose-built for processes that no off-the-shelf tool handles.
Who it's for
- Firms with unique processes no off-the-shelf tool handles
- Firms that have outgrown spreadsheets or Access databases
- Firms where critical processes live in one person's Excel file
What you get
- Purpose-built application: web, mobile, or both
- Proper data foundation: relational database designed for your domain
- User interfaces designed for the people who actually use the system
- Integrations with your existing tools
- Ongoing support after launch
Cost
$60,000 - $120,000+
For MVP
Timeline
3-6 months for MVP, then iterative. Working software every 2-4 weeks.
The database-first difference
We design the data model before writing application code. The system evolves from there. New reports, interfaces, and integrations all draw from the same foundation.
Systems built this way last 5-10 years. Most custom software starts falling apart in 2.
How engagements start
Most common
Diagnostic first
Start with the Systems Diagnostic. Get a clear picture of what's broken and what to fix first. Then decide whether to continue.
Sometimes
Well-defined integration
You already know exactly which two systems need connecting. We skip the diagnostic and go straight to an Integration Sprint.
Rarely
Custom from day one
You've done the analysis yourself and know you need a bespoke application. We validate the approach and move into build.
The pattern
Low-risk entry point
Every engagement starts small. You see our work before committing to anything bigger. No 6-month contracts upfront. No lock-in.
What we don't do
- Hardware, networking, or general IT support
- Projects requiring formal security accreditations
- Formal PMO or QA programs
- "Digital transformation" consulting without delivery
- Competing with your existing IT support
Ongoing support
- Bug fixes and small enhancements
- System monitoring and alerts
- Periodic reviews: quarterly or biannual
- Priority response for production issues
- Some client relationships run 5+ years
Not sure which tier fits?
Start with a conversation. We'll tell you which approach makes sense for your situation.