When you make the decision to build custom software, it’s critical to consider the total cost of ownership. What is it going to cost you to build and maintain a custom system? And, how does this cost relate to the system’s business value? To make a successful software investment, all costs, short and long term, …
Transactional Database versus Reporting Database There are two main types of databases. The first is called a transactional database. A transactional database is designed specifically for day to day operations. It can be used to capture, modify, update, delete, or add small sets of data. Transactional databases are designed for speed. You can produce reports …
Once again, contrary to software myths, custom software is not inherently more expensive than package software. In many cases, it can even be less expensive. Conversely, package software is not necessarily a faster solution than custom. There are many things to consider that will contribute to the total cost of ownership and the time a …
Package software is software that is ready-built and designed with specific processes and functionalities. It is different from custom software in that it is designed to be usable by a vast number of companies. If your functionality needs are pretty basic, package software is an excellent choice. If you need software to do very specific …