As a business owner, more often than not, it’ll fall on your shoulders to introduce the new tools and thought processes to your organisation which will help your team to perform their jobs better. Of course you’ll receive feedback from employees, as well as advice from your board of directors or operations manager, but the final onus is likely to be on you.
That’s why it’s so important to make an informed decision about the type of solution which will work for your business. In our time creating software for a number of organisations across a variety of industries, Kaleida has come to understand the importance of a bespoke solution in ensuring that every aspect of your business is properly accommodated for. Not everyone, however, shares the same view – after all, wouldn’t it be dull if we all preferred the same things?
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, work to provide individuals and organisations with the qualifications they need to succeed in information technology. Part of that education comes in understanding the difference between bespoke software and off-the-shelf options – as well the pros and cons of both – and it is this comparison which has been so excellently summed up on their website; for anyone seeking balanced counsel on which type of software solution to use, this is perfect for you.
In the article, BCS raises an excellent point in favour of bespoke:
“Many companies within the same market sector have access to the same software, so there is no competitive advantage to be gained from it.”
Many of Kaleida’s clients have sought our help in crafting a bespoke solution for this very reason – to ensure that they have an edge over the competition by adopting a system which is totally unique within the industry.
That being said, there’s also an argument for off the shelf solutions:
“As a rule, they are easy to install and easy to use.”
Before making a concrete decision, we recommend weighing up your options by reading the article and getting to the heart of the off the shelf/bespoke software debate in order to make an informed decision. And if neither options directly appeal to you, you’ll be glad to notice the inclusion of a third option ‘compromise’ to keep things interesting. Read the full article over on the BSC website.
Settled on a bespoke system, or curious as to what they can do for you? Get in touch to find out more about how Kaleida can help to develop your operational greatness with a custom piece of software.
