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Software Development
OVERVIEW
Service overview
Off-the-shelf products do not always match the way a business operates. Custom software development starts from your requirements and shapes an application around your processes.
Work typically covers defining application functionality, mapping business workflows, documenting system requirements and planning how the new software interacts with existing tools.
CHALLENGES
Common business challenges
- Processes managed through spreadsheets, email and manual hand-offs
- Existing software that only partially fits operational needs
- Disconnected tools that require duplicate data entry
- Limited visibility into the status of internal workflows
APPROACHES
Potential solutions
Solutions are tailored to each organisation; the options below are illustrative.
Web applications
Browser-based business applications for internal teams, partners or customers.
Workflow tools
Applications that structure approvals, requests and task flows around defined rules.
Integrations
Connections between applications where systems expose suitable interfaces.
PLANNING
Typical implementation considerations
- Clear definition of scope, users and priority features
- Data sources, ownership and migration needs
- Integration points with existing systems
- Security, access control and hosting requirements
- Ongoing maintenance and change management after launch
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does a software project usually start?+
Typically with a discussion of your business goals and requirements, followed by an agreed scope before development begins.
Can new software work with our existing systems?+
Often, depending on whether those systems provide APIs or other integration options. This is assessed during requirements analysis.
Is support available after delivery?+
Maintenance and support can be included where agreed within the scope of the engagement.
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