When your business is considering making a technology investment, there are two major options to evaluate: Build vs. Buy. Or in other words, custom software development vs. commercial off-the-shelf software solutions. Custom software development can be the better choice, especially if off-the-shelf solutions meet less than 80% of your needs. This infographic explores the pros and cons of custom development, to help you make a more informed decision. Aciron's consultants can advise you on the best solution for your company's technology investment, whether that may be custom software development or a commercial-off-the-shelf option. Request a free consultation today! www.aciron.com | info@aciron.com

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Pros and Cons:
Choosing Custom Software
Development
What if the off-the-shelf solutions
cover less than 80% of your needs?
Pros
Can be developed to suit
everything you need and
nothing you don’t
Complete control over scale,
customization, and
functionality of the solution
Can easily plan for future
development, updates, or
enhancements
Gain a competitive edge with
unique solution
No additional licensing costs
Complete ownership and
rights of the system
Cons
Not an immediate solution.
Could take months to
develop the system
Requires more effort and
time from key stakeholders
to pin down exact
requirements for the system
Could be a larger financial
investment
No existing user community
to offer support
Cannot fully demo the
application prior to
investment
Ultimately, the decision between choosing a
commercial off-the-shelf solution or
developing your own comes down to where
each option falls in relation to the following
factors:
Your requirements
Your budget
Your timeline
Your end goal