Custom Programming Solutions

          When purchasing an off-the-shelf software package one may be impressed by all of the features it offers, but in reality the majority of businesses use at most 10% of the features in their applications - although they still pay for the whole package.  As a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) with individual needs, it may be a far better option to choose a custom-made package. In effect your business will no longer pay for functions it does not need. Custom-made software ensures the software does exactly what the company requires and is flexible enough to meet changing market conditions.

          One should also consider that the price of off-the-shelf applications is only part of the total cost of ownership. Annual license fees and maintenance fees need to be weighed in to the total cost of ownership calculations. When all these costs are added up, companies will find that custom-made software is not as expensive as it is reported to be.  Custom software also eliminates time wasted trying to figure out appropriate settings and promotes time better spent productively in the workplace.  The entire concept is geared towards providing SMEs with an affordable alternative to traditional software in a way that not only cuts costs, but also cuts maintenance to a minimum.  This allows you to focus on core work, not on working the software.

          Tailor-made software prepared using the latest technology, only for the client’s purpose and not for the masses is what sets custom software development apart from boxed applications. Any complication or disapproval can be modified at the time of preparation of the software with the client’s consent.  This is where the advantage of custom software development lies.

          Once the product is made and sold to the client, there is no need to modify the custom software as it is already designed specifically for your business. In the case of a pre-developed software package, a client may have to go through a rigorous process of restructuring their company's process in order to compliment the software application (which is generally not preferred). In order to procure perfect custom software, rigorous probing to understand, analyze and accurately implement the ideas is needed.  Constant contact with the client is a must to ensure an accurate finished product. This is the most important task as the needs can be communicated frequently and allows less room for doubts. Both pre-development and post-development of the custom software require communication.

          In a fast paced business world where every company is trying to outdo the other, working with a software that suits and is modified to fit their needs and preferences can be what sets your business apart from the competition.  Don't modify your business process to "fit inside the box", allow Thirsty Gecko Solutions, Inc. partner with you to develop custom software that fits your needs.