Effective, efficient software that’s 100% fit for purpose is a must for modern businesses. Without it, you stand to lose your competitive edge in your marketplace and maybe even some of your talent. That’s because your employees can get frustrated using business systems that are…

Despite expensive and innovative digital transformation drives, many organizations still run and maintain legacy software. That’s because, over the years, such systems have become fundamental to the way the organization functions, and replacing them with modern alternatives isn’t always that straightforward. Indeed, a December 2017…

If you’ve read our previous blog post, you’ll already know why your company might need custom software. It’s something many businesses come to realize after they’ve been operating for several years and their customized software systems have become disjointed, insecure, and sometimes even unsupported. You…

With tons of commercially available, off-the-shelf software on the market, you could be forgiven for wondering why your company might need to go down the custom software route. After all, up until now, your existing software systems and solutions have been just fine… or have…

Partnering with a software development company is often a necessity when you need to develop and deliver a new piece of software to your business users. To ensure your project has the greatest chance of succeeding, you need to make an informed decision when it…

Many great organizations have legacy systems at their core. They have pieces of software, applications and IT solutions that are still widely used and fundamental to the overall running of the enterprise, but which are outdated and, in some cases, no longer even supported by…

In the last post, I talked about things that increased the risk involved with software development and how to mitigate those factors. There are techniques and strategies that increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. Here are seven strategies that help ensure success with your…

Every project, including every custom software project, comes with an element of risk. That said, there are factors that are more likely to contribute to project failure than others. Here’s an overview of what can cause problems in your custom software development project. You’re Being…

When it comes to building a custom solution, there are two primary routes: outsourcing the work or keeping development in-house. Each alternative offers its own benefits, but can also bring about significant hurdles. Outsourcing In the custom software industry, both off- and onshore developers are…

While boxed software is a perfectly viable solution for some business settings, companies often find themselves wishing for more power and flexibility from their technology. Tailor-made software solves a number of problems for these firms. Here are ten benefits of tailor-made software. 1. You control…

Quality software is vital to ensuring smooth operations and competitive success. Software handling business operations falls into two general categories: custom software and off-the-shelf, prepackaged software. The differences between custom and prepackaged software Off-the-shelf (a.k.a. boxed, canned, or prepackaged) software is ready-made and often highly…

As your business environment changes, so too do your software needs. If one or more of the following descriptions can be said about your current software system, it may be time to start thinking about system modernization or new custom software development. 1. Your current…

It’s hard to walk a block these days without encountering the myriad off-the-shelf business software solutions that claim to be THE solution that every business needs. “Stay current with technology and user expectations…” “Enable more efficient operations…” Enterprise software automates things like ERP, CRM, billing,…

Manufacturing has been a magnet for technology and engineering since the dawn of time. But today’s technologies of 3D Printing, Advanced Materials, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Automated Intelligence (AI), and Nanotechnology are poised to re-shape tomorrow’s globally competitive landscape. These leading technologies are…

Years ago, companies fit into two categories… those with software systems and those without. Today its not enough to have software… you need GREAT software. GREAT implies a lot of things. How do you rate?     5 Hot Spots and the Questions YOU Should…

As your business environment changes, so too do your software needs. Whether your current solution is misaligned with today’s demands or is at risk due to concerns regarding compliance with industry standards and regulations, a common thread exists: the software has room for improvement. A deficient system sacrifices not only performance, but your company’s…

This series, A Guide to Custom Software, was developed to provide insight to give you an edge when making decisions about software. Whereas our previous entry touched upon factors that can sink a project, this piece – the final entry in the series – highlights…

This series, A Guide to Custom Software, was developed to provide insight to give you an edge when making decisions about software. While our previous entries aided in the lead-up to the development of your solution, in this fourth entry, Six Reasons Custom Software Projects…

Businesses face many challenges in establishing success and making their products available to the desired audience; software shouldn’t be one of these challenges, although it often is. Utilizing a minimum viable product as part of your custom software solution can help ensure the project ultimately…

This series, A Guide to Custom Software, was developed to provide insight to give you an edge when making decisions about software. The first entry in this series objectively weighed when to choose a prepackaged software product versus when to explore a custom software solution,…

This series, A Guide to Custom Software, was developed to provide insight to give you an edge when making decisions about software. You can find the first entry in the series in the hyperlinked list after the jump. Next up, Ten Benefits of Custom Software….

This series, A Guide to Custom Software, was developed to provide insight to give you an edge when making decisions about software. First up in the series: Custom Software vs. Off-The-Shelf Software. Part 1: Custom Software vs. Off-The-Shelf Software Part 2: Ten Benefits of Custom…

This executive’s primer on Software Department as a Service provides insight on aligning software development with the P&L.