Date:27/07/2010
In tough economic times it is all too easy to let the initial price tag of bespoke software tempt you to compromise with off-the-shelf or in-the-cloud solutions. However, the long-term value to the organisation of software rides on how well the software fits the organisation and whether or not it really delivers the core functionality required.
It makes good sense to consider carefully whether the process you need to develop is a core capability of the business, and whether packaged software can really deliver the core functionality that you need. Central to this decision is identifying whether or not it is a mission critical process or a point of differentiation for you. If it is, then bespoke software may well be the best way to maintain and enhance such a unique capability.
For the majority of businesses, close fit with business requirements is the primary issue when opting for bespoke software, and together with the benefits of total ownership and scalability, this often sets bespoke software ahead of off-the-shelf or in-the-cloud options.
Bespoke software is precisely matched to business needs, and so can help to increase efficiency and enhance the competitive edge of an organisation by automating unique processes.
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