What is Custom Software Development?
Custom software development is the process of designing, creating, deploying and maintaining software for a specific set of users, functions or organizations. In contrast to commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS), custom software development aims at a defined set of requirements.
When organizations need applications with unique features and functionality, they turn to software developers to design and create custom solutions. Custom software addresses users’ specific needs more comprehensively than traditional off-the-shelf packages.
While the idea of software tailored to your business sounds appealing for generic industries, custom software development isn’t for everyone. The process can be expensive and time-consuming, and it’s challenging to convey the scope of the functionality you need. Therefore selecting a long-standing and reliable partner for development and deployment is essential.
PBSS offers the best custom software development solutions to match your unique features & functionality requirements.
Features of Custom Software Solutions
Personalization
One of the most obvious benefits of custom applications is personalization. That being said, in a competitive business environment shaping a unique identity in the niche usually ensures a leading position. Software designed exclusively for your requirements helps you achieve that. Tailored solutions are built to fit your project specifications to the letter, address challenges, and leverage your advantages. Our development team highly experienced in custom software development will help you deliver an intuitive solution that will include the requested features and incorporate technologies of your choice.
Cost-Effectiveness
While ready-made software might seem less expensive at first glance, it often has recurring costs that make it less beneficial in the long run. In contrast with off-the-shelf solutions, bespoke software doesn’t entail any license fees. Ultimately, its implementation can be planned based on the company budget and developed iteratively.
High Security & Reliability
Bespoke software is considered to be more reliable as it’s designed in accordance with the highest security standards and technologies of your organization and business field.
In particular, healthcare, insurance, and fintech companies majorly turn to custom software solutions that provide full compliance with all the regulations and enables protecting vulnerable data.
Continuous Support & Maintenance
Another significant advantage of custom software is continuous support and maintenance that you can always count on at PBSS.
Your dedicated software development team will provide you with efficient technical support in case you encounter any problems. Knowing your application inside and out, they can easily update or tweak it whenever such a need arises.
Flexibility & Scalability
Personalized software is designed to cover all your required functionalities. Thorough analysis during the discovery and prototyping phase allows you to consider different scenarios, even if your needs change over time.
Whether you want to add new features, increase your product capacity, or simply support the growing demands of your company — custom solutions can fully accommodate your requests.
Seamless Integration
Integration is one of the key benefits that tailored solutions hold over template alternatives. They are built to match other existing systems and processes that your company applies. Ultimately, seamless integration ensures real-time visibility and improves data accuracy. Implementation of custom-tailored systems and tools allows companies to streamline business operations, automate workflows, and drive informed decision-making.
Exclusive Ownership
Custom software solutions that built-for-your-needs, provides you with exclusive ownership that gives your company full control of it. That means you are free to make any changes to it and leverage its potential according to your business needs. Additionally, no license fees, rules, or regulations tie you down when you invest in your own application.
Our Customers Say
Since we are into manufacturing of Spices and related products, we cater to a highly competitive market. Also, Feelan has a very strong trading arm which is complicated with many pricing and segment schemes and the implementing partner requires deep knowledge in understanding the logics behind. Therefore, partnering with a reliable software solutions company that has the expertise and as well as the experience was a key requirement when we implemented the SAP Business One ERP. With PBSS we have managed to continue a successful partnership and the after-sales support has been excellent when it comes to all our requirements and add-ons.
Mr. Thushara Sampath Finance Manager - Freelan Enterprises
We managed to improve our business in a very efficient and productive manner and all the information regarding my company is at a fingertip that allows me to take speedy management decisions.
PBSS dedicated team made it possible and are with us throughout.
Mr. R.P.M. Zalmy Managing Director - Edinborough Food Products
Sage Evolution ERP is the ERP solution we have been using for over 5 years to manage all the operations related to our manufacturing company as well as Distribution Company. Processes such as Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory Control, Selling & Distribution, and Finance are 100% based with the ERP.
In addition RD System of our re-distribution operation runs with Sage and integrated with back end ERP to handle back and forward orders.
PBSS has been our implementation partner and working hand in hand to do more enhancements in the years to come,
Mr. Paranavithana Managing Director - Polycrome Electricals (Pvt) Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom software development can be complex to understand. Here are 4 questions answered for you to help you get the most out of your custom software development solution.
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Why is custom software development important for business?
It is very important for businesses as it helps them distinguish from competitors and become more competitive. Software development can improve the client's experiences, bring more feature-rich and innovative products to market, and make setups more safer, more productive, and more efficient.
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What are the major reasons why a company would develop custom software?
Cost-effectiveness. While opting for a tailor-made software solution may initially seem like an expensive investment, it has some substantial long-term savings. ... Efficiency and flexibility. ... Security. ... Support and maintenance. ... Better integration with other systems.
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What are the main features of customized software?
Automation – This is a key attribute of any custom software solution. In addition to manual and repetitive tasks, the software should automate tasks, for instance, supply chain management, forecasting, purchasing or invoice generation.
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How do I choose the right software company??
Start with checking the reviews. Look up the company's experience in the field. PBSS has over 20 years of experience in the market. Check their portfolio. Assess the number of technologies their work in.
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