What is custom programming?
Computer programs come in two varieties: pre-written software and custom-written software. Five Q is experienced in adapting pre-written software to meet the needs of our partners. We also have a talented programming team to develop custom software.
What is pre-written software?
Pre-written software (also known as shrink-wrapped software) is written once by a company and then sold many times. This is a great approach for problem solving since it allows a company to charge much less for software, because they can spread the cost over many customers. For example, a copy of Microsoft Windows 7 costs about $200. Since Microsoft is able to sell its product to many users, they do not have to charge its development cost, which is likely in the millions or billions of dollars. However, users have to fit their problems and business models into the software purchased without much flexibility.
What is custom software?
Custom software is written specifically to solve a unique problem. The best custom software is written collaboratively with the customer. In this approach, the software is built around the customer’s problem, instead of the problem being forced into the existing product. Since custom software cannot normally be reused, it is often more expensive. This is something to keep in mind when asking for customized software solutions for your needs.
How does custom programming drive results?
Custom programming allows you to use software that works the way you think it should. Instead of trying to change your organization’s internal processes to match your software, you can get software that understands how your organization works. You will be able to automate repetitive tasks and free up your staff. This reduces costs and makes for a better experience.
