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How to Know When to Purchase New Software

So, you’re wondering how to know when it’s time to replace your old software or move to a new software solution, but not sure when to take the leap and make the purchase.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned purchasing pro from the procurement department, choosing the right time to buy new software can be somewhat tricky.

That’s why so many individuals have a tendency to stick with the status quo until they’re forced into making a purchase out of extreme necessity.

To help you determine if now is the right time to buy, here are 3 essential questions to consider:

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Why should you work the way that a program (or programmer) has decided.

It's your business and you should be able to run it the way you want to and the programs you use should accommodate that.

Part One in the Series: Software Development Guide for Business Leaders

Thinking about developing a custom application?

Let’s talk about future-proofing.

When you do as much custom development as we do, we hear a lot about future-proofing in development.

The average expected lifetime of software that our customers expect is between 5 and 7 years.

When a system is designed to last that long, a considerable amount of effort should be invested into planning.

For a business that plans on developing a custom application, it’s important to future-proof your project to avoid costly application redesigns and to improve application longevity.

Future-proof through planning, honest reviews of your in-house skills and capabilities, striking a balance of in-house support and outsourced development, and by avoiding proprietary tools and frameworks.

Future-Proofing Checklist

• What is the life expectancy of your final product?
• Have you assigned a Project Manager?
• Have you set realistic project goals, budgets and timelines?
• Have you done an assessment of your in-house resources?
• Does the project rely on proprietary tools?
• Have you assigned a Project Manager?
• Is your outsourced partner large enough to roll with a contingency?
• Do you have a software update plan?

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Webinar: Planning for Custom Apps | FileMaker

Ready to build a custom app?

Our developers have built thousands of FileMaker custom apps and here's their advice: "Investing time upfront pays off at the end."

Good planning guarantees that you'll build a custom app that meets your business goals and delights your users.

This 60 minute webinar featuring James Ducker from Decent Group, covers the essential steps in planning for your first custom app.