Custom Development
Software Usage
Businesses use a whole host of third party software programs from word processing, spreadsheets to email. This type of software is called off-the-shelf (OTS). Normally these are purchased from software vendors that offer a whole host of charging mechanisms based on number of users, sites, servers etc. The annual costs can be significant.
Many of OTS programs perform all the desired functions that the business requires. However, there may be functions or changes in the applications that are needed by the business. Many OTS packages can be customised to a certain extent. However, this may be not enough. For small changes this is perfectly fine. However, for more detailed or complex changes it can quickly become costly and time consuming. Businesses may have novel business requirements or require more control of the applications.
OTS packages will often include superfluous features that you don't need for running your business, because it's been made for many hundreds, possibly thousands of users. It's a compromise solution. Conversely, specific features your organisation really needs might not be included and any requests to the software vendors will most likely go unheeded due to the large number of requests, often conflicting, from other clients. Worse still, you may have to change the way your business operates to use packaged software, driving up costs and increasing inefficiencies.
Tailor-made Software
One common solution, for this issue is to develop custom or bespoke software. However many businesses won't necessarily have the skills in-house to undertake this task. Normally this is undertaken by professional software developers as specialist experience, skills and knowledge are essential. Also the development process can be complex and needs effective management from start to finish.
MailSure is your ideal solution for this requirement. We are able to use our wealth of experience and knowledge in the IT service field, deliver secure, flexible and innovative solutions that can grow with your business.
The Benefits of custom development
Bespoke software offers a number of benefits over OTS. These are summarised below:-
- Can give you competitive advantage
- No licensing costs - you own the code.
- Design to exact needs
- Can be more cost effective to develop then to modify OTS
- You have complete control over how you use the software
The software developers can be more responsive to your needs and thus changes can be made more quickly, allowing you to adapt more easily. You can control the pace of changes, rather than waiting for next release.
Furthermore, if the application is built to your requirements, you'll save time and money when it comes to teaching your staff how to use it. An application developed according to your own specification will probably require much less configuration work (if any) and much less training. MailSure IT is a business to business solutions provider and offers clients quality and reliability of service.