VACAVA

VACAVA Inc. is a custom software development company founded in 1996, built around the principle that data workflow optimization is central to running any business effectively and efficiently. The company develops and delivers cloud-based software solutions for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage ventures, serving clients across a wide range of industries including healthcare, education, and laboratory management. VACAVA's solutions are built on its proprietary RapidBIZ cloud development and delivery platform, which the company states enables application delivery up to 80% faster than traditional development methods, resulting in lower costs for clients.

VACAVA collaborates with clients to understand their objectives, define solutions, and deliver software tailored to specific operational needs. The company's applications are cloud-hosted, meaning clients do not need to manage servers, security, or backups. All solutions are accessible from desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices, and are designed to integrate with existing processes and data workflows.

Products and Solutions

• RapidBIZ: VACAVA's proprietary cloud application development and delivery platform, used internally and also available publicly. It is designed to simplify the development process and accelerate delivery timelines significantly compared to conventional approaches.
• Custom Software: Bespoke solutions developed in collaboration with clients to automate key processes, reduce complexity and cost, and connect employees, customers, and partners. Many clients treat their custom VACAVA software as confidential and proprietary.
• AchieveMore: An academic intervention scheduling and tracking solution designed to support student success and reduce administrative burden on teachers and staff.
• ScheduleMyTutor: A scheduling, communication, and reporting solution aimed at increasing utilization of writing centers.
• Healthcare / Regulatory Document Management: A solution designed to streamline regulatory document management processes, reducing complexity and cost for healthcare organizations. A noted client example involves a leading cancer center that significantly reduced management complexity and cost using this solution.
• LabRight: A solution for managing laboratory certifications and accreditations, focused on improving efficiency and lowering management costs.

Core Capabilities and Development Approach

• VACAVA uses a User Centric Development and Test process intended to reduce the time required for requirement definition and collection, allowing development to begin within days of gathering base requirements.
• Applications are flexible and scalable, delivered via the cloud with no client-side server management required.
• Solutions are built to support complete integration with existing business processes and data workflows.
• Security and data storage are managed by VACAVA on behalf of clients.
• The company has experience delivering inventory control solutions, providing real-time visibility to operating inventory to streamline access and control.

Company Background and Leadership

• VACAVA was founded in 1996 during the dot-com era and is headquartered in Minnesota, reachable at 507-785-0998.
• Terry Bird serves as Chairman and CEO, bringing over 30 years of experience in customized technology solutions. He joined VACAVA from IBM, where he worked on artificial intelligence-based tools for order configuration and managed worldwide IBM partner relationships and technology development.
• Prior to his technology career, Terry Bird served in the US Navy's submarine service as a Sonar Supervisor.
• Under Bird's leadership, the RapidBIZ platform was developed with a focus on productivity and affordability, and has since been made publicly available for use by other organizations.

VACAVA serves clients who consider their software solutions a competitive advantage, and as a result many client relationships are not publicly disclosed. The company's stated focus is on increasing operational efficiency through software that fits the specific needs of each organization, rather than adapting workflows to fit predefined software features.