Number Six Software

Number Six Software Inc. was established in 1994 by co-founders Brian Lyons and Rob Daly. The firm specialized in providing a range of business consulting and technical services aimed at improving software development processes for its clients.

The company's core business involved offering software training, development, and mentoring expertise. It operated on a flexible model, either providing clients with complete, outsourced software development teams or supplementing their existing in-house employees to enhance their capabilities. The service portfolio was extensive, including IT audits and assessments, portfolio management, custom application development, and software process improvement. Additionally, Number Six Software assisted with IT governance, business modeling, vendor selection, and regulatory compliance. Their technical services covered testing and quality assurance, information architecture, project management, and configuration management.

The firm catered to a B2B market, with a focus on industries such as TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom), HealthTech, and Industrials. Its business model was centered on providing consulting services and implementing point solutions to facilitate enterprise-wide software projects. Over its history, the company secured approximately $900K in funding. Ultimately, Number Six Software was acquired by ATS Corporation, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

Keywords: software development consulting, IT consulting, software process improvement, custom application development, IT governance, technical services, project management, quality assurance, configuration management, requirements management, business modeling, technology consulting, enterprise software solutions, IT audit, portfolio management, ATS Corporation acquisition, Brian Lyons, Rob Daly, HealthTech consulting, Industrials consulting