Customized Software Solutions

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Custom software is software that is specially developed for some specific organization or other user. Since it is designed for a specific customer or customers with like choices, it is built around their particular demands. In essence, it excludes software packages designed for the mass market, like off-the-shelf software or freeware.

This concept can be easily understood by looking at something as common as Automated Teller Machines (ATM). An ATM is a cash disbursing machine, a computerized device that uses electronic or telecom to permit a client of a bank or similar organization to execute cash transactions without human intervention, i.e., it makes a cashier or a teller redundant. This not only saves time and human effort, it saves a trip to the bank.

All that the client needs is an ATM, debit or credit card. The client accesses an ATM and inserts his card into the machine. The machine has custom software to read the details embedded on the card, including expiry date, and when the card passes this test, the client is asked to identify himself using a code only he and the ATM software set up knows. Once accepted, ...
... it allows the client to demand cash using a simple numerical interface. When the client does so, the ATM checks the cash reserves of the client in his account at the bank, his/her withdrawal limit and, if all is well, disburses the desired amount.

Another good example is the iPhone Siri. As Apple says, “Your wish is Siri’s command.” Siri lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. It understands what you say and knows what you mean. It is a true virtual secretary. If you ask it to locate a good burger restaurant, expect an answer like, “I found a number of burger restaurants near you. Second left and first right, third store on your right.”

Antivirus systems are yet another example of custom software solutions. Most major antivirus programs have a free downloadable version, but such versions are suited to low end users only, like home-use PCs and laptops. But with servers and cloud computing running into peta, exa and zettabytes, it is imperative that a full suite of a custom-built antivirus system be used. Though expensive, the safety factor outstrips cost by miles.

Customization is done by a team of software development professionals who come from various backgrounds and their skills are so integrated that they form a solid and dependable group of professionals. The expertise needed and provided includes a wide range of custom programming skills utilizing the latest and most efficient development technologies. This integration is the hallmark of the quality and reliability of the custom software applications developed for implementation.

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