Software Consulting: An Overview
There are many times when an organization is faced with making critical IT decisions.
Like hiring an accountant or lawyer, a company may seek an IT consultant to help them determine the best course of action for a series of technology related decisions.
Examples include:
Usually the start of a software project will include a decision to "build or buy". Companies review information gathered in meetings, product evaluations, vendors, etc. and determine if the solution should be obtained commercially, or if it should be built by a custom software vendor.
In other cases a software consultant may be hired by another technology firm to assess their existing technology infrastructure and / or development processes.
When compared, commercial software solutions are typically less expensive than custom software systems. However, an investment in a custom software solution will usually answer the long-term the needs of the business better than a commercial product. On the other hand, the 'one size fits all' approach of commercial software may not suit everyone and customizations may prove costlier than building a custom system.
Is your company seeking a software consultant for a specific need? If so review our page on frequently asked project questions (Project FAQ). You'll find additional answers to commonly asked questions and information related to how Arbutus can shape technology to your business.
Examples include:
- Establishing best practices for automating a particular aspect of their business
- Improving the functionality of software used within the organization
- Evaluating various commercial software applications
- Installing and configuring commercial software
- Improving one's understanding of how software can be used within the organization
Usually the start of a software project will include a decision to "build or buy". Companies review information gathered in meetings, product evaluations, vendors, etc. and determine if the solution should be obtained commercially, or if it should be built by a custom software vendor.
In other cases a software consultant may be hired by another technology firm to assess their existing technology infrastructure and / or development processes.
When compared, commercial software solutions are typically less expensive than custom software systems. However, an investment in a custom software solution will usually answer the long-term the needs of the business better than a commercial product. On the other hand, the 'one size fits all' approach of commercial software may not suit everyone and customizations may prove costlier than building a custom system.
Is your company seeking a software consultant for a specific need? If so review our page on frequently asked project questions (Project FAQ). You'll find additional answers to commonly asked questions and information related to how Arbutus can shape technology to your business.
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