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How Much Will Custom Software Cost?

When figuring out whether you should buy or build software, you might think that a big con to building is the cost. Most people associate anything custom with being expensive. While the sticker price for custom software might seem like a big expense upfront, there are so many other long-term factors to consider that may[…]

Considerations for Custom Software Maintenance

A common pitfall in custom software development is putting more focus on the ‘end’ of the project rather than on the application itself. In reality the end of an application build is only the beginning of the application’s use. There are very few processes or applications that don’t require support once they become essential to the business. Because of that, it’s[…]

The Benefits of A Custom Software Design Assessment

Let’s face it; your associates are busy performing routine daily processes. Often that same process is taught to new employees, many of which are too shy or intimidated by their new role to question the efficiency and effectiveness of what they’re learning. Or, the new employee may not understand the “big picture” well enough to[…]

Your Custom Software Has Been Installed, Now What?

In the process of building a custom application, most people think about the design and build phase. In these phases, your team is filled with expectations for how it will perform, impact their workload, customer satisfaction and business objectives. How do you ensure a smooth transition and long-term success? After all, the end of the[…]

Lessons Learned for Successful Custom Software Development

When it comes to custom software development, the old phrase, “what you don’t know won’t hurt you” does not apply. There are things that clients need to know and should prepare for. After a decade of developing custom software, we’ve learned a lot. We know it takes more than only one developer to build a successful application,[…]

Quality Assurance: Why Custom Software Development Needs It

We talk a lot about why a whole team of talent is required to make a successful application, as opposed to only one developer. In order to build versatile and well-rounded custom software, you need a versatile and well-rounded team. Part of that team includes the vital component of Quality Assurance. Here are the areas in[…]

Using Business Process Mapping to Prepare For Custom Software Development

Every organization runs on processes. Whether your business is in the medical field or real estate market, your employees work from A to Z to get something done. The term “business process mapping” may seem complicated, but it’s something that you already do, even if only at a high-level. Business process mapping defines what your business does, who[…]

A Look Into the Custom Development Process

Every business has its own set of unique problems and goals and increasingly the answer hinges on technology to achieve desirable outcomes. Custom software offers a wide range of solutions that can ease workloads, eliminate waste, errors, costs, and delays. It lets you devote your time and energy to other priorities rather than fumble with[…]

How to Establish Effective Workflows with Custom Software

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A workflow is “the sequence of steps involved in moving from the beginning to the end of a working process.”

Now that’s a definition of utopia for your business! However, many companies do not take the steps necessary to establish the workflow practices to optimize their profits. How about you and your business?

How to Spot a Phishing Email

It’s easy to imagine a cybercriminal or hacker sitting at a computer writing complex codes designed to break into your office network. But in reality, a cyberattack can be as simple as an email. In fact, 90% of all data breaches include a phishing element. The cleverness of a phishing email is that it relies[…]