Custom Software Development

Custom software development is the process of creating and deploying software for a group of users and organizations. Custom software development is commonly referred to as bespoke software and is usually development by in-house software development teams are generally outsourced to third parties.

The process of custom software development involves efficient series of steps starting with planning and analysis, design and development, implementation, testing and deployment. Custom software involves three important steps- application customization, application management and application modernization. Application customization can be defined as the process of modification of COTS (commercial off-the-shelf software) applications to support individual requirements. Application modernization plays an important role in the maintenance of viability of a business's custom software to accommodate the preferences and requirements of users and other market demands. Application management supports different tasks like installation, updating, optimization and performance and other service desk functions to make the software effective.

Major benefits of custom software development include:

It is tailor-made as per your requirements:

Custom made software establishes a direct relationship between the development company and you. A talented and knowledgeable software developer can adapt to your preferences and expectations more easily and can cooperate with you on making the best application.

Custom built software is cost effective:

Custom software development may be expensive at times but it is a smart investment in the long run. With custom built software, you don't need to purchase unnecessary hardware or spend additional costs for licenses and other pointless features which help you save a considerable amount of money.

Scalability:

Custom built software supports the growth of business as and when required that means it can grow when an organization or business grows.  In addition to developing the initial solution, a good software development company also maintains the software in the long run making sure that the software scales effectively when required thus allowing your business to grow without any limitation.

Custom built software is secure from external threats:

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software is available to everyone and thus is prone to hacking attacks. On the other hand, custom built software is completely secure which makes it hard for the hackers to penetrate and hack the software as it is only utilized inside your organization.

Support and Maintenance:

Commercial-off-the-shelf software puts your organization in a vulnerable position. With an off the shelf software, your business is dependent on the company from where you have purchased the software. In case the company go bankrupt or decide not to maintain the software in the long run, your business can get in a tough situation. With custom built software, you can do anything with it as you own the software.