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What is meant by customized software?
In the case of software used in a business environment, a distinction is often made between Individual software and standard software. In contrast to standard software, which has a fixed and always identical range of functions, customized software is specially tailored to a company's operating processes. This makes it possible to precisely digitize and map a company's operating processes with custom software in order to ensure optimal operations. Customized software is often used when there is no suitable standard software solution for a company's business activities or when operational processes need to be mapped as optimally as possible. Due to the individual development of functions within the software, custom software is often more expensive during development than standard software, where no individual functions need to be programmed.
Advantages and disadvantages of individually developed software
- Operating processes can be precisely digitized and mapped, which ensures smooth workflows in the company and saves time
- No ties to a specific software provider (lock-in effect), full control over the further development of the software
- Individual software can provide competitive advantages over competitors through optimized processes
- The development of customized software is usually more time-consuming and cost-intensive than the use of standard software
Customized software based on the FileMaker platform
FileMaker was developed more than 30 years ago in the mid-1980s to develop individual database applications with which work processes in a company can be optimally mapped. FileMaker is a so-called "rapid engineering system" that enables the rapid development and completion of individual software solutions.
Today, these applications can be run on macOS and Windows computers as well as on mobile devices with iOS and within web browsers. FileMaker offers the option of adding further data fields and functions to applications during runtime without users having to leave the software. As soon as a function has been completed during runtime, it can be used immediately by the user.
gFM-Business ERP software as customized software
From the gFM-Business ERP Software customizing and open licenses are available, which enable individual adaptation and expansion to your own operating processes. In this way, the entire software does not have to be developed individually from scratch, but all basic functions of the ERP software such as CRM, merchandise management, article management, project management, numerous interfaces and much more are available right from the start. This reduces development costs and saves development time because only special operating processes have to be developed individually.
In all versions of gFM-Business, print layouts can be adapted to individual requirements using FileMaker Pro. gFM-Business custom licenses also enable the adaptation and extension of all screen masks and list views as well as the modification of all texts in all languages. The open license of gFM-Business includes a user account with full administration rights, which enables the customization and extension of the entire software.
The gFM-Business ERP software offers various advantages over individual software:
- CostsgFM-Business is generally more cost-effective than the development of customized software. The cost of implementing, customizing and maintaining custom software can be very high, especially for small and medium-sized companies.
- TimeImplementation of gFM Business is usually faster than the development of individual software. The gFM-Business software is already developed and tested, so companies can start implementing it quickly and easily.
- ReliabilitygFM-Business is a reliable software that is used successfully by many companies. The software has already been extensively tested and has proven itself in practice.
- FunctionalitygFM-Business offers extensive functionality for various business processes. The software contains functions for merchandise management, invoicing, CRM and accounting as well as for specific industries such as retail, production and services.
- SupportgFM-Business offers comprehensive support for its customers. Companies have access to comprehensive customer support, which is available for questions and problems.
In summary, the gFM-Business ERP software offers advantages over individual software such as lower costs, shorter implementation times, reliability, extensive functionality and comprehensive support.
Purchase license at a one-time purchase price
gFM-Business can be acquired as a purchase license for a one-time purchase price. In the case of a purchase license, associated licenses such as FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro and the corresponding server hardware must be purchased and set up separately.
