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Updated October 2021
A quick search on google for a BEFORE TAKING THE LEAP
Though finding the best software development company is pivotal to create an ideal product, there is another important area you need to focus on, prior to that. That is, having a clarity about the custom software itself and the rationale behind it. You can use the following checklist to determine if you in fact need a custom software solution. According to a survey conducted by GoodFirms in eight countries and across 150+ software development companies, a whopping 53.8% have said that adapting to changing client requirements is a major challenge in software development. Though projects do undergo changes during development, lack of clarity before project start, and frequent changes in the middle of the project will lead to new development or redevelopment that is bound to impact software completion time. Get to know the company well by taking a closer look at the team and their years of experience. This will give a holistic view of their portfolio and their work culture. The technology expertise is important as well because it will throw light on their capabilities. Second – check their social media presence on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others. This is highly beneficial because you can read customer feedback first hand. Company blogs are also helpful as it showcases their technical knowledge. Talk to your counterparts to get referrals of some reliable software companies they know of. This is one of the reliable ways to get honest feedback before you engage with a company. Pro tip: Here are some pointers you can use while talking to someone in your network about their experience with the software firm they are referring to you: In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Get to know the team you are going to work with. Convey your thoughts and listen to their ideas. Do not hold back a viewpoint, however trivial you think it may sound. There are abundant software development technologies and well-defined industry-standard coding best practices. Based on discussions with your vendor/partner, ensure that they are able to build the software in the technology stack that suits your needs. Always give preference to tools that are cutting edge, robust, and secure. Be clear on the technology stack you want to be used for the development of your product. Ensure that the custom software development company has innovative ideas and substantial experience in using the technology you prefer. Pro tip: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) document outlines all the phases/stages involved in the development of your product. Choosing the appropriate SDLC holds the key to a successful product and is a non-negotiable step. An experienced company offering custom software development services will emphasize Agile best practices or Test Driven development methods. Although a cost-effective solution is an important consideration while choosing a custom software development company, do not let that limit your choices. Cost, as it corresponds to quality, is a better way to shortlist the firms that offer the best bang for the buck. Remember that while a higher price does not always mean the best quality product, a suspiciously low price compared to the market almost always means that there will be compromises in quality even though you may not be made aware of them early on. Timely delivery of your application is fundamental alto creating a custom software solution that meets business demands. Keep in mind to include not just the development phase but also testing, debugging (if any), and inducting employees to use the software while drawing up timelines. Choose a software development firm that is fully vested in your business. A team that cares about your business success is sure to work out well in the long term. You should choose a custom software development agency that is willing to provide a prototype or proof of concept free of charge. It is always a better option to sample a company’s quality of work rather than take their word for it. There are certain things you should confirm ahead of time with your vendor/partner as non-negotiable when it comes to custom software development. Bill Gates once said “Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.” In this day and age, it can’t be more true and that is inevitable. Asahi Technologies offers custom software development services for businesses of all sizes and also works with customers looking for custom custom web application development services – whether you are in New York or global. Check out the form below to get a free consultation for your next application development project. Here are some of the sofware developement frequently asked questions asked to us by our clients: Q: I have a fairly decent idea of what I want to build. But, I do not have detailed specifications for my project. Is this alright? A: Don’t worry if you don’t know all of the technical stuff. We’re happy to discuss your ideas and advise you. We have a highly experienced business team that can comfortably translate business functions and requirements into software project specifications, user stories and wireframes. Most clients that come to us don’t have specifications, we develop these for them. We have satisfied global clients from many different industries – all who were at very different stages of planning. To read some reviews of our Custom Software Development Company & Web Application Development Services check out our testimonials page. Q: Why should I hire Asahi Technologies for my custom enterprise software development project? A: At Asahi Technologies, we value the partnerships we create. Our clients represent more than just a project. As your technology partners we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your unique business needs by leveraging complex technologies and providing you the support and maintenance you require after a project is launched. We value creating purposeful and innovative projects that help your business grow, become more profitable and more efficient. With head office in New York, we have experience working with the most demanding clients, for instance, in the financial industry. We have a strong business strategy team, which listens to client challenges carefully before crafting the most suitable technology solution and our technology team is passionate about building quality software solutions for clients. We blend the best and the brightest creative thinkers and engineers who are dedicated to excellence and revolutionizing your business with unique web solutions. Q: Who will be my point of contact at Asahi Technologies? A: The project manager assigned to your project will usually be your primary point of contact throughout the course of the engagement with Asahi Technologies. Let Asahi Technologies help you develop your next custom application development project for your business. Want to read some of the testimonials of our New York software development services? High network latency, memory leaks, slow page loads, heavy CPU usage, and unresponsive servers are all typical performance issues we’ve experienced at some point when using or accessing digital applications. With how easy they occur in projects across verticals, you might be wondering whether the development teams behind these programs have done enough due diligence prior to the release. But human errors and oversight aren’t always the culprit. The reality is that while developers can strive to develop a fully functioning program with virtually no apparent faults upon delivery, no software is truly error-free. Even the most rigorously tested applications As digital technology becomes the norm, software acquisition is now key to gaining a competitive edge in today’s market. Be it as a value offering tailored to consumers or a productivity tool to run complex processes, custom software undeniably helps companies drive growth and deliver value more efficiently. Just as necessary as having a proprietary application is prescribing a standard procedure to govern and maintain its utility. This is to ensure that your business can develop or adopt the right type of software—one that can fully cater to your business needs while keeping disruption to a minimum across critical milestones. As the business landscape becomes increasingly saturated, staying ahead of the curve often means embracing disruptive technologies to meet the fickle market demands. In most cases, this entails knowing when to pivot your current strategy to an entirely new solution. But recognizing the importance of digital shift is one thing; implementing the necessary IT upgrade is another. A global survey by Deloitte has found that although 87% of companies manage to identify the impact of digital trends on their industries, only 44% have adequately prepared for the coming disruptions. This vast disconnect between organizational expectations and conditions in the field Cloud computing is perhaps not a term often heard in daily conversations, but it is one with a far-reaching impact on our technological needs. From expansive options of online data storage to numerous suites of web-based productivity tools like Google Workspace, nearly everyone has used a cloud-enabled technology. Over the last decade, this high degree of versatility also underpins the rapid cloud uptake among businesses. In fact, one survey has found that 94% of companies have already shifted their computing workloads on cloud platforms to varying extents. Unsurprisingly, the market size for cloud technology continues to grow exponentially. With a
HOW TO FIND THE BEST SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FIRM
Do your research
Use your network
Ensure communication without roadblocks
Review the company’s technology stacks and know your best fit
Money matters
Find a software development partner, not service provider
Ask for a prototype where appropriate
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Vinod Subbaiah
Founder & Chief Strategist
Vinod is a deeply devoted digital health enthusiast who believes technology is a great enabler that provides the key to unlocking a better world. He is driven by a singular goal: to help healthcare organizations leverage technology to deliver better digital services for patients, providers, payers, and other community health stakeholders. His expansive computer science domain expertise, humanity, and commitment to community are major assets for healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, and life science enterprises.