Custom software development, BPM-based development and SaaS-based development all have their own strengths and weaknesses. So before starting a new software project, you first have to determine what development approach fits best with your objectives. In this webinar, Reint Jan Holterman, Publisher at BPM Leader, explains how to assess which development method is most appropriate for which type of project. He will also show you an easy-to-use calculator to make a balanced decision which method to use for your next software project. This webinar explains: - The evolution in Software Development in brief - The characteristics of custom, BPM-based and SaaS-based development - The 7 criteria for selecting the best approach matching your objectives FREE ACCESS TO THE WEBINAR: http://bit.ly/UgJgWB

1. BPM, SaaS, or
Custom Development –
Making the Right Choice
Reint Jan Holterman
Founder & Publisher, BPM Leader

2. Agenda
• About Bonitasoft
• Introducing Saas, BPM and Custom
Development
– Custom Development Characteristics
– BPM Characteristics
– SaaS Characteristics
• Selection Criteria
• Q&A
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6. Bonita BPM is…
…a powerful BPM Suite
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…for technical projects
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• Tailor to your specific requirements for HR, Finance, etc.

7. BPM, SaaS or Custom Development:
Making the Right Choice
Reint Jan Holterman
Publisher at BPMLeader.com

8. Introducing BPM Leader
• Largest independent community for BPM professionals
• 14,000 members worldwide
• 80,000+ pageviews / month
• 170 registered bloggers
• Growth in 2013: 50%
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9. Introducing myself
• Independent Marketing & Business Consultant
• 17 years in the Software Industry
• Founder and Publisher at BPM Leader
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10. Perspective on software development
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Striving
for
simplification

11. Perspective on software development
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IDE
or
workbench

12. Perspective on software development
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Composing
code

13. Perspective on software development
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Services

14. Custom Development
the process of creating software
for some specific organization
or other user
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Source: Wikipedia

15. Characteristics of Custom Development
• Flexible
• Skills are widely available
• Full IP ownership
• Poor time-to-market
• Costly
• Poor predictability (both time and costs)
• Maintenance efforts are high
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16. BPM
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a set of techniques for the continuous,
iterative improvement of all processes
involved in running a business
Source: OMG

17. Characteristics of BPM
• High business agility
• More control to business analyst
• Provides transparency
• Can be delivered relatively fast
• Moderate maintenance costs
• Full IP ownership
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18. SaaS
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a development approach where specific
remote services are combined and
invoked via the Web in order to create
a new application

19. Characteristics of SaaS
• Focus on core strengths
• Best-of-breed approach
• Predictable costs
• Highly scalable
• Brittle solution
• Low maintenance costs
• Poor IP ownership
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20. Selecting the Right Approach
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21. Project Triangle
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22. Software Quality Model
F unctionality
U sability
R eliability
P erformance
S upportability
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23. Combining Methods
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24. Software Development Approach Triangle
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25. 7 Key Criteria
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Time
Scope
Usability
SupportabilityPerformance
Reliability
Costs

26. Run the Numbers
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http://www.bonitasoft.com/run-the-numbers

27. Q & A
• Download whitepaper
• Visit Bonitasoft.com
• Videos, whitepapers
• Visit BPM leader
• Mail info@bpmleader.com
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28. BPM, SaaS or Custom Development:
Making the Right Choice
Reint Jan Holterman
Publisher at BPMLeader.com

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