What is a custom software development proccess?

Custom software is a software that is designed for a specific company or a person. This is different from those which are readily available in the market for purchase. A custom software can be very helpful improving a business process as it is developed by taking many factors into consideration such as  preferences and demands. These are designed in a stage by stage process, allowing all parameters to be taken into account, including issues which were not mentioned in the specifications.

It is also called bespoke or tailor-made software. Large companies commonly use custom software for critical functions, including content management, inventory , customer management, human resource etc.

Often there are Off-the-Shelf software solutions that achieve many of the requirements of individual companies, however there will normally be areas of operation that require the company to work differently, tailoring their business to the software available, rather than tailoring the software to there real business requirements.

Custom Software development companies develop Large Scale Applications.They provide one of the most best  support in the web development. This helps the clients focus on their core business while the technical needs are taken care off by these proffesionals.  They specialize in developing scalable software applications, business softwares and automation softwares. They primarily develop applications which automates everyday workflow of a company or organization and makes life easier.

Some of the examples of custom solutions include Cloud softwares, ERP, CRM, job portals, real estate portals, autocad applications, large scale ecommerce applications, Business Management Systems and SAAS  and business products development.

The construction industry uses custom software to manage projects, track changes, and report progress. Depending on the project, the software is optimized  to suit the particular needs of a business process.

Billing is a common use of custom software. Custom software is used by small shops, super markets and wholesale-sellers to handle stock-details and to generate bills.

Software-as-a-Service is one of the subsets of Custom Software Development. These softwares that are designed for a specific companies work as a service rather that a software. Hence,  it is also called as Software-as-a-service (SaaS).

A SaaS development company delivers Software as a service which is typically described as a method of delivering apps to users over the Internet without the requirement for the user to install, maintain and develop the software and associated infrastructure.

Custom software development is expensive compared to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions or products. This can be true if one is speaking of typical challenges and typical solutions. However, custom software development by a reputable supplier is often a matter of building a house upon a solid foundation and, if managed properly. It is possible to do this quickly and to a high standard. In many cases, COTS software requires customization to correctly support the buyer's operations. The cost and delay of COTS customization frequently adds up to the expense of developing custom software.

The construction industry uses custom software to manage projects, track changes, and report progress. Depending on the project, the software is optimized to suit the particular needs of a business process.