Custom Software Development

Custom Software Development

Custom software development is the process of conceptualizing, designing, creating, deploying and maintaining software for a specific set of users, functions or organizations. Custom software is built to address specific users’ needs and is considered more efficient than commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS).

Custom software development also refers to the creation and maintenance of tailor-made software applications that bring unique features. These features are generally not available with ready-made software produced for wide commercial use.

Efforts associated with custom software development include application customization, application modernization and application management.

Some of the benefits include:

• Efficiency

  • Custom software is built to support processes productively, without the need to tinker with or adjust COTS applications.

• Scalability

  • Custom software can grow as an organization or business grows. Designers and developers can assess future needs as part of their requirements gathering. These factors can then be incorporated into the application, rather than incurring costs by purchasing additional licenses or subscriptions of packaged applications.

• Lower integration costs

  • A primary concern when purchasing commercial software is: can it integrate with existing and legacy applications? If it cannot be integrated or work with existing apps, businesses will have to invest more money to get commercial software to communicate with existing infrastructure. Custom software can be built to integrate with its intended environment.

• Profitability

  • It’s possible to make money with custom software development. Depending on the terms and conditions of the project, businesses that develop their own software may own the software and therefore be able to license or sell it to other organizations.

• Independence

  • The benefits of using custom software and being free from the vendor of commercial software can go both positive and negative ways Organizations must carefully analyze each equation before proceeding with custom software development.

• Personalization of Software

  • Custom software development gives you the ability to personalize the software. Since every business has some specific business operations, custom software is the best solution for their needs. It is designed to meet particular requirements.

• Security

  • Security is the core of every software and business Custom software can reduce security risks by allowing you to add as many security measures as you want. You don’t have to depend on the restricted security features of any off-the-shelf product.

• Freedom of use, control, and ownership

  • Custom software provides businesses with the freedom to update and use the application, allowing complete control over the software. You own the custom software and you have all the rights to update it or use it the way you want.

• It’s a smart long-term investment

  • Developing custom software can be expensive in the beginning, but it’s a smart investment in the long run. There’s no need to pay for licenses and pointless features you will probably never use. Also, if you have in mind selling your company/project, custom solutions will always be priced higher.