In the process of building a custom application, most people think about the design and build phase. In these phases, your team is filled with expectations for how it will perform, impact their workload, customer satisfaction and business objectives. How do you ensure a smooth transition and long-term success? After all, the end of the[…]
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Jun
Jun
When it comes to custom software development, the old phrase, “what you don’t know won’t hurt you” does not apply. There are things that clients need to know and should prepare for. After a decade of developing custom software, we’ve learned a lot. We know it takes more than only one developer to build a successful application,[…]
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May
May
We talk a lot about why a whole team of talent is required to make a successful application, as opposed to only one developer. In order to build versatile and well-rounded custom software, you need a versatile and well-rounded team. Part of that team includes the vital component of Quality Assurance. Here are the areas in[…]
Custom Software, Software Solutions
Using Business Process Mapping to Prepare For Custom Software Development
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Apr
Apr
Every organization runs on processes. Whether your business is in the medical field or real estate market, your employees work from A to Z to get something done. The term “business process mapping” may seem complicated, but it’s something that you already do, even if only at a high-level. Business process mapping defines what your business does, who[…]
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Mar
Mar
Every business has its own set of unique problems and goals and increasingly the answer hinges on technology to achieve desirable outcomes. Custom software offers a wide range of solutions that can ease workloads, eliminate waste, errors, costs, and delays. It lets you devote your time and energy to other priorities rather than fumble with[…]
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Feb
Feb
A workflow is “the sequence of steps involved in moving from the beginning to the end of a working process.”
Now that’s a definition of utopia for your business! However, many companies do not take the steps necessary to establish the workflow practices to optimize their profits. How about you and your business?
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Feb
Feb
It’s easy to imagine a cybercriminal or hacker sitting at a computer writing complex codes designed to break into your office network. But in reality, a cyberattack can be as simple as an email. In fact, 90% of all data breaches include a phishing element. The cleverness of a phishing email is that it relies[…]
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Jan
Jan
Along our journey of building custom software, we hear some common questions about the process. Whether you’re just starting to review your processes for improvement, or are ready to build something for your business to improve efficiencies and reduce manual labor, here are nine of our most common questions asked. #1 How Could My Business[…]
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Dec
Dec
BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, policies let employees use their personal smartphones, laptops and other devices at work. BYOD has become so popular that about 65% of employees already use their personal devices at work. But before you jump on the BYOD bandwagon, it’s important to learn about the pros and cons to help you decide[…]
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Dec
Dec
Growing businesses who attempt to manage their IT in-house often neglect critical cybersecurity monitoring and strategic infrastructure planning. If you own a business in Indianapolis, you’re in good company, as thousands of entrepreneurs say this city is the best place for starting a business and have made their way in this commercial hub. But without[…]