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Software Architecture & Design

The 8 Most Overlooked Features in Custom Software Products 8-overlooked-software-features

Despite your best efforts, custom software product releases don’t always generate user excitement and acceptance like you expect. Sometimes, your final product just falls short of user expectations even when you’ve gathered thorough requirements […]

How Long Does It Take to Design Custom Software? software-design-timeline-article

Designing custom software can be a time-consuming process, yet the best way to avoid lengthy implementation is to get started once you have a lucid idea of the important elements you want included. The […]

How Do I Get an Accurate Custom Software Estimate? project-plan-and-estimate

Since software development requires a variety of technical and design skills, getting an upfront estimate that is accurate can be frustrating and difficult. Even the simplest software projects involve more than just writing code. […]

What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Software Vendor? business-meeting

By: Tim Smith

Finding the right software vendor can be a bit daunting, particularly if the project is complex and requires a variety of technical professionals. Even simpler projects often require the skillset of more than one […]

How Do I Get My Custom Software On A Fixed Cost Basis? contractor plans fixed cost

Because we’re a custom software development company, we often hear this question. Providing a fixed cost estimate on custom software upfront is challenging. Why? We compare this process to building a custom house. If […]

How Much Does Custom Enterprise Software Cost? Key Factors That Influence Price enterprise software, technical interview

If you’re thinking about building custom enterprise software for your business, you’re probably wondering, “how much is this going to cost my company?”. That’s a great question, but it’s a tough one to answer. […]

How Project Estimations Lead to Successful Software Projects software-project-estimation-s

When you start a new software development project, you want to do everything you can to ensure its success. One way to do that is to include an estimation phase so you can gauge […]

How To Get Started With Your Software Idea Software Development: Time And Materials Vs. Fixed Fee

Getting started with a software idea can be exciting. You have come up with something that you feel could benefit others somehow. Or at least they would find enjoyment in it. This software could […]

9 Questions to Ask When Outsourcing Software Development team-building-time

Custom software takes an investment of both time and financial resources. If you have decided to outsource your project to a software development firm, rather than an in-house development team, it is important to […]

How To Create A Realistic Software Budget bad software

When you buy a house, you can start out by driving through neighborhoods that appeal to you, and compare what you see to the asking prices of the homes for sale. With this information, […]