Our tailored software services enable digital transformation, enhancing government services and making use of data collected through these services. Our goal is to maximize you public impact from your investment in custom software. And we deliver on time and on budget, thanks to our smart estimating and reliable process.

Satisfied Government Software Clients

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Our Take on Software in Government

At Atomic, we balance consultation with craft. We’ll be your guide, helping you make smart decisions that work for your organization. Based on what we’ve seen in GovTech, here are three challenges waiting to be solved by custom software.

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Inefficient Service Delivery

Many government agencies and public organizations rely on outdated processes and systems. These aging methods limit accessibility to government services and information.

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Challenges in Data Management and Analysis

Public sector organizations grapple with the management and analysis of vast and diverse datasets. This complexity can impede effective data utilization, decision-making, and program effectiveness.

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Public Awareness and Participation Difficulties

In a noisy information ecosystem, promoting active stakeholder engagement in government processes is tricky. Encouraging input and unencumbered use of services is an ongoing issue in the public sector.

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Government leaders face a decision when it comes to software: should they build it or buy it?

Off-the-shelf solutions may almost fit your needs. Should you spend more for custom government software bespoke to your operation?

There are pros and cons to both approaches. But how do you weigh them in your particular case? At the end of the day, the decision comes down to cost and control.

Our free guide for government leaders helps them weigh the benefits and costs of each decision.

Atomic’s Custom Government Software Services

World-class software talent; U.S.-based

Our co-located team is ready to design and develop your government software. Interdisciplinary teams are better at solving problems. And the most capable consultants want to manage themselves. Our software designers, developers, and delivery leads work together to squash bureaucracy and deliver value—fast.

Here’s a team we recently staffed on a project. Click on each Atom's photo to learn more about their passions, read their recent blog posts, and understand how their experience could unlock your project's potential.

A better government software solution—and a better time building it

20 years’ experience has taught us how to help you make the right choices for your users and your bottom line.

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Alignment

First, we help our clients in the government space ensure they build the right software. We do this using a proven process informed by Human-Centered Design principles.

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Delivery

Then we transform those findings into functioning software, released to clients in two-week increments. We supply design, development, and delivery expertise together. That means you spend less time managing vendors and more time delivering impact.

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No Surprises

Atomic prizes transparency, and clients who engage with us feel that. Each team tracks project progress against the remaining budget. If any problems arise, the team surfaces them. No surprises.

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Rave Reviews

Our clients give us top marks for quality and satisfaction:

You’re the hero of your software project

Here’s how we leverage your expertise to design and develop customized solutions. It’s a time-tested process that breaks down problems and unlocks your opportunities.Our clients appreciate us for adapting our process to what works best for them. We won’t shoehorn you into an inefficient process that doesn’t match what you're trying to accomplish.

Our clients are busy, and they insist on transparency and value across the entire software creation process. We deliver.

That’s why 36 clients came back to us when they had an additional project—many for more than one product. These additional new product investments total more than $33 million.

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Access to a Trusted Network

Government challenges are increasingly complex.

Software and connected devices are just one part of a growing GovTech ecosystem.

Atomic plays well with other consultancies in our field and our trusted network of partners specialize in areas of Cyber Security, DevOps, Product Design and Engineering, Compliance, and more. Based on your needs, we'll help identify the right fit and manage the relationship for you.

Let us help you build the right solution to help you seize your next big opportunity.

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Delivering On Your Budget

Many clients’ first question is, “What will my custom government software product cost?” While each project has its own budget, transparently sharing our historical project cost data gives people a sense.

Explore Product Types

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Contact us—then what?

Once you contact us, you’ll be put in touch with one of our Managing Partners. They’ll answer your questions about Atomic and ask about your ideas, goals, timeline, and budget. The call should take 30 minutes.

If everyone wants to move forward, we'll schedule a more in-depth meeting. After this, we’ll send you a free budget model for your project.

In the last 12 months, we’ve helped 68 business leaders develop free budget models they used to chart next steps—whether or not it was with us.

If we’re not a good fit for your project, we’ll help you figure out where to go next.

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Put our experience to work on your next project

Revamping ArtPrize’s mobile experience to power seamless public voting

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ArtPrize

Driving civic engagement across the City of Grand Rapids

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City of Grand Rapids

Transforming teachers’ healthcare access with MESSA's native mobile app

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MESSA

Let’s Talk About Your Project

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