A Nikkei XTECH feature focuses on Sonic Garden's proposed "contract development without deliverables" as a vision for small and mid-sized IT companies in the AI era.
Using Sonic Garden's proposed new form of contract development, known as "contract development without deliverables," as a case study, this article examines changes in how small and mid-sized IT companies work and in their order-taking models in the AI era. The specific mechanisms, scope of application and details of successful cases appear to be covered in the full article.
This model suggests a future in which continuous involvement and a redefinition of deliverables are required, moving away from conventional development processes focused on delivery. However, it is necessary to await follow-up reports or additional information.