Bespoke software
See how bespoke software gives a variety of benefits over off-the-shelf software, especially in customization, scalability and security.
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No matter the scale of the business, most companies these days require some form of professional software to manage internal data, improve client service, and optimize internal processes for maximum efficiency across the board. Bespoke software development happens to be the ideal option for any business looking to make it big in this world.
Software that is tailored to your customer’s demands and preferences as well as the image of your business is known as bespoke software. It is becoming more popular in the digital world.
At its most basic level, bespoke software development is the process of creating custom software to meet a specific organisations particular, specialized requirements. Because the program is designed from the bottom up, there are no boundaries to what it can achieve.
The user interface is tailored to the needs of your company's employees and clientele. Every line of code is developed with a specific aim, and every element has a function.
WHAT IS OFF-THE-SHELF SOFTWARE?
Commercial software, sometimes known as off-the-shelf software, is a pre-packaged solution available on the mass market. It is multipurpose and intended to function with a variety of business models to be utilized by as many people as feasible.
This off-the-shelf software is designed for the mass market and, as such, is not tailored to any precise set of criteria; instead of providing comprehensive tools and capabilities that many business will want.
BESPOKE VS OFF-THE-SHELF SOFTWARE
We will outline the main differences between custom and off-the-shelf software below and what they mean for your company.
If the customer's goal is to build a business with a unique product and high-security standards and you are not limited by time, bespoke software is the only way to go. Otherwise, customers can consider off-the-shelf software if they need to launch fast but be ready for scalability and sustainability problems. Custom application development will benefit small and medium businesses just as much as large enterprises. Scale is the noticeable difference here, but the core principles for switching to customized business apps to grow your business stay the same.
1. You Have Concerns about Cyber Security
The number of cyberattacks is on the rise. Hackers aim to obtain intellectual property, personal data, credit card info, passwords, and more. Finance, healthcare, and manufacturing are the most targeted industries. It is imperative that the security of your company's data is prioritized and the risks are minimized across the board. Most of this defensive front lies in the custom-designed software being unavailable to the public for study and in the specialized security code and encryption it utilizes.
2. It's Not as Costly and Time-Consuming as You Think
One of the more compelling arguments against using custom software development is the cost and time needed. Once upon a time, that really was the case, but the vast array of tools available these days have changed the game forever. Most people mistake high early costs as something out of their league. Still, if you compare that to the expenses you will have to sustain over a long period from subscriptions or licensing fees, and that is from software that may not entirely fit your requirements, it becomes evident that bespoke software development may be the more rational option.
3. You Are in a Highly Competitive Industry
Do you depend on software to deliver a product or service to your customer? Your competitors have likely already acquired the same or similar off-the-shelf software solutions. Ready-made software cannot provide you with the same competitive advantage that custom software can due to the simple fact that it is available to everyone. If you are thinking long-term, bespoke software development is the only logical choice to maintain an edge over the competition.
4. You Are Dependent on a Third-Party Service Provider
If your business depends on the use of third-party platforms and programs, then sooner or later, an unexpected change can completely sabotage your entire business due to some form of unexpected malfunction in the code. Everything can work great for a year and then one day the business will be overwhelmed by problems that came seemingly out of nowhere, and the fix may take some considerable time. The only way to ensure that there are no complications between existing software and future updates is to make your own software that is initially configured to adapt to new conditions and is flexible in its structure.
5. You Have Plans for Expansion
Assuming you are in business in order to continually develop it, custom-developed software will help drive the growth at any scale. For those who work with franchise operations, creating a single platform for all franchises to operate on will allow for more reliable communication and work between individual managers and the company as a whole. Moreover, if at the end of the day you plan to sell the business, then its value will be considered higher if you have a proprietary software platform.
Amazon.com and eBay are prime examples of bespoke software. They have established their own customized e-commerce network that links customers and sellers, rather than using a ready-made e-commerce template to offer a variety of things. The beauty of them is that they appear to be incredibly simple to use. On the other hand, Gmail and Microsoft Outlook are software programs that allow millions of people to communicate via email. Most users require basic send/receive/read/compose/spell check functions to guarantee that the program is helpful to the greatest number of individuals.
The benefits of having tailor-made software running the business far outweigh any potential costs their development may incur. If you have plans to build a long-term business that will remain competitive throughout its life, and happen to be looking for bespoke software development services contact us at sales@qssbh.com.
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