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Phases of SDLC in Custom Software Development
The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that guides software development through clear phases. By following the…
Advantages of a Database in Custom Software…
Understanding the advantages of a database is key to improving productivity and efficiency. As the core of a custom software…
Bespoke Software Development: The Key to Business…
With bespoke software, you won’t need to adjust your processes to fit the software—the software adapts to you. This makes…
Client Portal Software: Boosting Productivity and Efficiency
Client Portal Software is a web-based tool that goes beyond a typical website. This software not only gives your clients…
Legacy Software Systems Explained
Learn how upgrading from outdated legacy software systems to custom solutions can enhance your business’s security, efficiency, and growth. Explore…
Case Study – Replacing a Legacy Software…
In 2015, BSPOKE Software launched Job Costing for Leicester City Council’s Highways Department. This system manages all aspects of road…
Planning a Software Project: Tips for Success
If you're considering custom software for you business, start with a plan. Without a strong plan, your project could face…
ERP Pricing – A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you’re considering a new ERP system or looking to upgrade an existing one, this guide will provide you with…
How Much Does It Cost to Make…
As mobile phones and apps become increasingly common, many businesses are looking into how an app could benefit them. However,…
Bespoke Software Development an Introduction
Bespoke software development is the creation of custom-built software designed to meet your specific needs. In contrast to off-the-shelf software,…
Software Consultant – Understanding the Role
A software consultant gives expert advice and custom solutions to help businesses get the most out of their software systems…
Corporate Software Development: Through Custom Solutions
Corporate software development is all about designing, creating, and deploying software solutions specifically tailored to the complex needs of businesses…
Definition of Bespoke Software – A Comprehensive…
The definition of bespoke software is clear: it is custom-developed to meet the unique needs of a specific company, organisation,…
Web Application Development within Manufacturing
Web application development plays a pivotal role in transforming manufacturing operations by providing customised solutions that optimise key processes. From…
Why Your Business Needs a Custom Website…
One of the most powerful innovations in custom software is the website portal, consolidating information into a unified, user-friendly interface…
The Benefits of Hourly Rate Billing for…
When building custom software, flexibility and adaptability are crucial. Hourly rate billing for bespoke software offers both, which is why…
Personalised Customer Experience with Bespoke Software
Offering a personalised customer experience can be the key to ensuring customer satisfaction when interacting with your company's software. When…
The Power of Bespoke Digital Forms
One area where significant advancements have been made is in moving away from traditional paper forms to digital versions instead.…
Custom Software the Solution to Spreadsheet Challenges
In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead requires tools beyond spreadsheets. Custom software offers a more efficient solution to their…
Case Study: From Spreadsheets to a Tailored…
When Sweet Causes approached us, they were facing several challenges, caused by using spreadsheets to manage their business operations.
Core Software Systems: Cost-Effective Custom Development
The benefits of starting with the core parts of your software system are: shorter wait time before launch, smarter budgeting,…
Case Study: Streamlining Grant Claims with Custom…
Transform grant claim processes with custom digital forms. Learn how Response EPR partnered with BSPOKE Software.
Cost-Effective Custom Software for Small Businesses
In today's business landscape, small enterprises are turning to technology for cost-effective software solutions to streamline operations and boost productivity.
Open-source software advantages and disadvantages
Open-source software is something more and more companies are beginning to implement. This type of software application offers users a…
Software testing strategies and techniques
If you are planning to commission a new piece of software for your business this year, one of the most…
Proprietary software: advantages and disadvantages
Most of us rely on proprietary software on a daily basis for our work. This software is obtained by purchasing…
Software development analysis phase: what is it?
The software development analysis phase is a crucial part of the software development cycle. After planning a software development project,…
6 Key performance indicators in software development
In the world of software development, there are certain KPIs that need to be kept in mind when building software.…
Bespoke Software Development Services: how to choose
When it comes to choosing between bespoke software development services, we know that the choice can seem overwhelming. Not only…
App prototyping: can you do it yourself?
If you’ve been thinking about designing a new app for your business in 2022, the first step is app prototyping.…
Is Custom Software Scalable?
Custom software is the only type of business software that is scalable, as it can grow or shrink as your…
Legacy software: the end of the road
As we enter into the new year, it’s time to consider whether it’s the end of the road for your…
Software as a Service: What are SaaS…
When looking for a new software as a service solution for your business, you’ll no doubt come across SaaS companies.…
Software development: 5 tips for writing a…
To find success in any software development project, writing a good user story is one of the first places to…
6 Software development problems you should avoid
If you are planning to take on a new bespoke software development project this year, it’s important to avoid the…
Software development partner vs outsourcing a project
While some companies want to outsource this project entirely, others feel much more comfortable with working with a software development…
White-box and black-box testing: which is best?
We’ve spoken before about how critical testing is at the end of any software development project. Software testing is something…
Microservice architecture: what you need to know
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a new software development project this year, you’ll no doubt have started researching…
SQL Server and MySQL: the key differences
While many people understand that SQL Server and MySQL are both relational database management systems, you might be wondering why…
Software development advice: what you need to…
Are you planning to take on a new software development project this year? There’s no better time than the start…
What are agile metrics in software development?
When starting your next software development project with our team, there are certain metrics you’ll want to use in order…
What is a user story in software…
If you’ve been thinking about booking our services for your software development project this year, one term you may hear…
Custom software for businesses – saves you…
When you think of investing in custom software for businesses, you no doubt consider the cost involved for your company.…
Cloud-native architecture: 5 Advantages
Cloud-native architecture offers many benefits to both business owners and developers. When we speak about cloud-native architecture, we refer to…
Location-based application: software for business
Location-based applications are one of the top tools for most types of businesses. However, they simply aren’t necessary for many…
Digital roadmap: 6 mistakes to avoid
A digital roadmap is one of the most useful tools for businesses to guide their future use of technology. When it…
Agile software: How to start building?
For anyone who is thinking about taking their new company to the next level this year, building Agile software is…
Customer expectations with custom software
Any business owner knows how demanding customers can be. Customer expectations can often be a challenge to manage, but custom…
Automated tasks: Can they speed up my…
As a business owner, you should always be looking for new ways to save time and money, so using automated…
Business Spreadsheets vs Custom Software
Are you still using business spreadsheets every day to track your most important business tasks? While Excel is a great…
6 Bespoke Software examples
When considering whether you want to work with a software development company, it’s important to look at examples of their…
What is cloud hosting and how does…
Cloud hosting deploys a network of cloud servers to host your site or app, unlike traditional hosting.
Dedicated mobile app – does your business…
When you are looking to expand your offerings to your customers, you might be wondering if a dedicated mobile app…
Bespoke Software development company
When it comes to choosing the right bespoke software development company, you’ll find there are plenty of different things to…
Bepsoke software for small businesses
As a small business owner, you might think your company is too small to benefit from bespoke software for small…
Health and safety software for businesses
Health and safety software isn’t just reserved for businesses within the healthcare industry. In fact, you’ll find that literally, any…
Custom business software is it right for…
Our team knows that times are tough for many companies right now. The past year delayed many business plans, and…
Bespoke software for cleaning businesses
As the owner of a cleaning business, there’s plenty for you to keep on top of each day at work.…
Bespoke Software for the retail sector
Retail businesses across the country are looking for ways to fight back after the challenges of the past year. If…
Bespoke Software for local authorities
Bespoke software for local authorities is one of the best ways to improve the productivity of your organisation. No matter…
Custom software: agile vs. waterfall method
When planning your upcoming custom software project with our team, you might be wondering whether the agile or waterfall method…
Bespoke Software for the manufacturing industry
The manufacturing industry is one of the most challenging industries in the world to be working in. With the daily…
Bespoke Software for the health and safety…
With so many restrictions and rules to obey within the health and safety industry, you need the right tools to…
Disciplined Agile delivery
When looking at software design methodologies, you’ve no doubt come across agile development. While this is one of the most…
Web application management is continuous
Once your web application is built and released, you might take a step back and relax. While we will complete…
What does IT Consulting Include
IT consulting can benefit businesses within any industry. Moreover, our team of IT consultants will be here to support you…
Upgrade your business software – identify and…
After the difficulties of the past year, it can be tempting to try and cut corners in any aspect of…
Custom software for the healthcare industry
The healthcare industry has been incredibly hard hit in the past year or so. There are so many reasons why…
What is software modernisation?
Software modernisation is the act of upgrading your existing software. It’s something that any business should be considering, as it…
Bespoke software outsourcing
Bespoke software outsourcing is an excellent tool for businesses within any industry. While it’s usually the most cost-effective solution for…
Digital roadmap and custom business software
A digital roadmap works hand in hand with custom software, offering a unique solution to your technology goals.
Basic SEO tools for business websites
As a small business owner, you can still take advantage of the internet to attract new customers. There are many…
Custom ERP system – how to make…
We recently shared on our site why business owners should invest in a custom ERP system. With so many great…
Testing custom software early is a good…
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when creating custom software is trying to cut corners. Saving costs is…
Software development project
If you’re thinking about commissioning a bespoke software development project for your business, you may have a few questions. Let’s…
Database system, why would a business use…
As a business, if you don’t yet have a database system then you should consider upgrading to one. Currently, you…
Software dark mode – what are the…
Software dark mode is currently all the rage, not only within software development but for the average person too. For…
ERP System – Custom Software Solution
Implementing a custom ERP system for your business could be exactly what you need to transform your business. This will…
Internet of Things business benefits
The Internet of Things can offer benefits to any type of business. If you aren’t familiar with this development, today…
How the Internet of Things is changing…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that describes the network of “things” that connect and exchange data. Over…
Waterfall life cycle: Software development model
The software development waterfall life cycle is an excellent tool for many types of software development projects. When working with…
Company database – would it be a…
When you are investing in your company database, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. Before investing,…
Dark mode – the latest trend in…
Dark mode is the latest trend in the world of software development. Many of our custom software development clients are…
Agile model – a software development life…
Understanding what the agile model is before working with a software development company is a good idea. This allows you…
Which businesses can benefit from API integration
Many businesses are using APIs currently and find them to be incredibly beneficial to their company. APIs are key to…
Is it time to move on from…
We regularly speak to companies that are still dragging out the use of their legacy software. While they think they…
Bespoke software development – How to find…
After the challenging past few years, many of us are striving to get the best prices for any purchases we…
Custom software system – how often should…
When it comes to a custom software system, there’s no one size fits all approach to this work. Companies need…
Acceptance Criteria – For business custom software
When working on a software development project, you might be wondering if you need acceptance criteria for your project. In…
Legacy software could be slowing your growth
Many companies across the country are still relying on legacy software. However, one thing they might not realise is that…
Custom software for the professional services industry
Custom software can be beneficial to businesses in any industry. However, one sector we’ve seen noticeable approaches from is the…
Manage business productivity with custom software
Custom software offers many benefits to business owners. The top one being, productivity which is one of the areas where…
Using machine learning to advantage your business
What is machine learning? Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence and computer science. It uses data and algorithms…
Small business finance: improve, monitor and manage
Small business finance is something that any business owner needs to be concerned about. As a business owner, you can…
What is an application programming interface (API)
When building and integrating two pieces of software, an API is a term that’s used to describe it. It’s short…
Bespoke software for construction companies
The construction industry is one that is beginning to change over to computerised systems. This is why custom software is…
How to choose the right software house…
One of the toughest parts of developing custom software for your business is choosing the right software house. Make sure…
Custom Software: Invoice management for tedious tasks
When it comes to creating custom software, you can add almost any feature that your business would benefit from. Something…
Bespoke software is for all industries
Custom software is something that any company could benefit from. While you may think that this solution is primarily reserved…