Software Engineering
We offer tailored software solutions for regulated medical environments, leveraging extensive experience in product development and market success.
At Planet Innovation, we prioritize delivering solutions that not only meet technical specifications but also drive business growth and profitability. From conceptualization to post-launch maintenance, PI specializes in delivering robust solutions tailored to meet each client’s unique requirements. By understanding our clients’ needs thoroughly, we develop solutions that are scalable, reliable, and aligned with their business objectives.
Our 80-strong team spans the full breadth of software talent (developers, testers, and architects) with extensive expertise across diverse domains, including medical devices, clinical diagnostics, and life sciences. We offer development for a wide range of technological needs, including PC applications, firmware, mobile apps, and cloud. This means we can take on all your software development needs or focus attention on specific areas as required. We leverage industry best practices like Agile Processes, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development to increase efficiency.
Innovative User Design
Tailored Solutions
Regulated Compliance
Commercial focus
End-to-end Product Development
PI has the full spectrum of software capabilities to take you from initial discovery, through development and testing, to launch and maintenance. We start by meticulously gathering and analyzing requirements, working closely with clients to define project goals and success criteria.
Throughout the development lifecycle, we prioritize agile methodologies to enable iterative refinement and rapid adaptation to evolving requirements. Quality assurance and testing is seamlessly integrated at every stage, guaranteeing that our software solutions meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability.
Our comprehensive support and maintenance services ensure the continued success and evolution of our clients’ software products beyond the initial development phase.
Compliance and Security
PI keeps abreast of industry best practices and regulatory standards, integrating security measures from the initial design phase. Our approach involves robust risk assessments, threat modelling, and proactive measures to mitigate vulnerabilities. We can enforce strict access controls, encryption protocols, and data privacy safeguards to protect sensitive information.
The assurance of compliance is reinforced by our internal Quality Management System, which guarantees alignment with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, HIPAA, APP, and GDPR. Additionally, we provide comprehensive training and awareness programs to empower our team and clients in maintaining a secure and compliant environment.
Software Accelerators
PI has developed a suite of software ‘re-use’ Accelerators that dramatically reduce the time and cost of developing regulated software solutions. The Accelerators enable our developers to focus on solving business problems rather than reinventing solutions. They utilize pre-built and proven modules designed under a Quality Management System to support FDA devices and global security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. They also allow for improved code quality, ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability of the software.
Commercially focused approach
PI maintains a commercially minded approach to product development by aligning solutions closely with business objectives and market needs. We prioritize features and functionalities that drive value and revenue generation while optimizing development resources and utilizing our software Accelerators for more efficient and effective development.
We leverage agile methodologies and iterative development cycles to quickly respond to market feedback and evolving requirements, ensuring that our solutions remain competitive and relevant.
Tailored Solutions
We tailor our approach to each client by conducting thorough assessments of their unique needs, goals, and constraints. This ensures that our solutions are not only technically sound but also strategically aligned with their business objectives, fostering long-term partnerships and mutual success.
Outcomes from the assessment usually determine whether PI approaches development as a greenfield solution, or can utilize a PI Accelerator or off-the-shelf product to meet their objectives.
Innovative Technologies
PI leverages innovative technologies across various domains, including app development, AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning), and robotics. Employing innovative tools and frameworks to create intuitive, feature-rich applications tailored to clients’ needs.
Our expertise extends to the seamless integration of various network technologies, including TCP/IP, REST, HL7/FHIR, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and CAN, ensuring robust connectivity in medical applications.
By integrating these innovative technologies into our solutions, we empower clients to stay ahead of the curve and achieve their business objectives with agility and intelligence.
Related Capabilities
Our specialist systems engineering group is responsible for managing all the interfaces between the development groups. This begins at the early stages of developing project requirements and continues throughout the project monitoring key risks and performing in depth testing.
PI’s electronic engineering team is highly capable in the design of complex electronics for medical devices including: system architecture, schematic & PCB layout using Altium designer, loom design, prototyping, assembly and transfer to manufacture.
The Digital Experience Design team are capable of designing end-to-end digital experiences that transform businesses at scale, unlock value in complex data sets, enable new revenue streams, streamline user workflows, and optimize experiences with physical products.