SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
WE BUILD SOLUTION-DRIVEN SOFTWARE
We provide fast-moving businesses with software development services that result in user-centric and durable software. We understand that software plays a major role in helping your users get more done with your business through features and functionality that enable automation.
That’s why we become your tech partner to guide you through the entire software development process, from ideation to the launch of your custom-built software platform.
WHAT IS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT?
As software developers, we use our programming skills to write code for a variety of applications, ranging from platforms to web apps and hybrid mobile apps. We collaborate closely with you, the client, to thoroughly understand your specific requirements. Once we've thoroughly scoped out the project, we proceed to design, build, test, and maintain your custom software.
OUR PROCESS FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN A NUTSHELL
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You reach out and share your project brief with us about your idea for brand-new software.
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We will go through all the requirements to put together a cost estimate and project timelines. We'll set up a call to discuss these proposed costs and timelines and explain the entire process from here forward. If your project brief is a bit vague, we will do a discovery process with you to thoroughly scope out the project details and costs.
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Once you are happy with the scope and cost of your project, we plan it with our project management team.
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After the project is set up on our side through our project management tool, your project manager will contact you for an introduction call.
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Now that the project is ready to get started, our development and QA teams take charge, handling the building and testing phases of your software.
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Throughout the entire project, your project managers maintain open communication with you until we successfully launch your custom software application.
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As we develop your custom-built software, we deploy the latest version of the software to a staging environment. This is where you can see and sign off on your platform before it’s live.
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This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for - the launch of your custom-built software made according to your unique requirements! Thanks for trusting us with your software development project.
TECHNOLOGIES WE USE
- HTML
- CodeIgniter
- CSS
- Laravel
- Javascript
- NodeJS
- jQuery
- MySQL
- Angular
- MariaDB
- VueJS
- Cordova
- React
- Ionic
- PHP
- WordPress
BENEFITS OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
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IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
Software is designed to enhance efficiency by streamlining processes, automating routine tasks, and reducing manual workload to boost productivity. This empowers users to focus on value-driven tasks and activities, as automation efficiently manages repetitive tasks. Need reports sent out? We can build systems that generate this and send it out automatically.
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INNOVATION
Forward-thinking businesses are constantly looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors, and custom software can do exactly that. By working with a software development company like ourselves, your company can introduce tech products and software that improve your efficiency and allow you to beat your competition. We build software that is uniquely customised to your requirements. Software can be configured to accommodate changes in business processes and easily integrate with new technologies.
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DATA VISUALISATION
Having access to critical, real-time data is key when it comes to making important business decisions. While custom-developed software collects tons of data, it's vital to see and grasp what it means. Using good data visualisation tools helps turn complicated data into clear insights. This makes it easier to spot trends, see patterns, and understand connections. This data visualisation is made possible through custom-developed software with interactive tools like dashboards and reporting tools.
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INCREASED COLLABORATION
Teams often use shared tools like Google Sheets and Docs, but let's face it, that can get confusing and disorganised pretty quickly. With smart interfaces, you can collaborate with your team in a way that's more organised and efficient. Custom software like intranets can streamline communication, automation and data accessibility in your company. This allows your entire team to work and collaborate in a much more structured way.
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ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL
Custom software is built with its specific user types in mind. Different user types have different roles and their own set of permissions. Users who log in to the software can only access the features and data that are meant for them. This means that users can't access data beyond their purview, and they're restricted from tinkering with functions outside their job role. It's a smart and efficient system that ensures everyone gets what they need within their specific role.
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AUTOMATIONe
When it comes to custom software, one of its main benefits lies in automation. Software that automates aspects of your business reduces the likelihood of people making mistakes since custom software ensures that critical tasks are executed consistently and accurately. This not only saves time but also enhances the overall quality of work, and unlike human resources, automated processes can run around the clock without the need for breaks.
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INTEGRATIONS
Another major perk of custom-developed software is its ability to integrate and work with various third-party systems and platforms through sophisticated API integrations. This means we can amplify the software's capabilities without reinventing the wheel. By tapping into these tools, we add more features and functionality to the software, ultimately making the platform more functional and powerful.
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SCALABILITY
Custom software solutions are designed with scalability in mind. Your custom software adapts and grows alongside your business. As your business expands, custom software can easily accommodate increased user demands, data volumes, and system complexities without experiencing significant performance degradation or disruptions. You can also add new features and functionality to your custom software as you get to know what your users want from your application. Because of its scalability, your software investment will hold value over time and support your business's operations without requiring frequent upgrades or replacements.
WHY ELEMENTAL?
We are a tech partner in that we establish the foundation for a long-term collaboration by offering ongoing advice on technical strategy and forward-thinking planning for the duration of your project.
We have been honing our skills in building reliable, complex, and scalable systems since 2005.
We specialise in developing custom software for our clients. We get to know you, your business, your clients, and your users to cultivate an in-depth understanding of how we can best build a custom software solution suited to you.
We don’t build software for the sake of getting it done. We build software that is developed to adapt to and grow your business.
From our ongoing research and development work, our clients benefit from what we learned by working in several different industries to improve their software with features and functionality we know work well.
Our highly proficient front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers, combined with our detail-oriented QA testers and project managers, guarantee industry-standard, scalable software made according to your needs and requirements.
You benefit from the dedicated support of a project manager who oversees every aspect of your project's lifecycle. Your project manager is there for effective communication, timely updates, and coordination with the development team. You also have access to project management tools that provide real-time visibility into project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FAQS
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I have a rough idea of software I need developed for my business; can you help me flesh this out?
Certainly! For these types of projects, we start with a Discovery Phase of the project, which entails understanding your requirements, ideas and anything related to the project. Through a series of workshops and engagements, we then define the scope of work in detail through a technical specification document and accompanying wireframes (which act as a prototype of your project). Once this phase is complete, all parties will be aligned as to the project’s requirements, costs, timelines, scope and deliverables. The design and development of the software can then proceed.
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Can the software platform you develop for my business integrate with third-party systems
Yes, in theory, this should be possible; in fact, many software solutions have integrations with third-party systems. To allow your software to communicate and interact with third-party systems, this is typically achieved through API (Application Programming Interface) integrations. To find out more about API integrations, read this article.
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I am not only looking for software development services, but I'm also looking for expertise to brainstorm and come up with innovative ideas to take my business to the next level. Do you offer this service?
Yes, indeed, we do. We provide consulting services where we work with you to understand what you are trying to achieve and what your problem areas are. We then lean on our 21+ years of experience to come up with innovative solutions, features and functionality that will add value to your platform and ultimately to my business.
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What sort of automation can be built into my software?
This depends on the nature of the software platform being developed; however, typical automation includes notifications, data integrations, automated reporting and warning alerts.
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Do you offer support once you’ve developed and launched the software platform?
Yes, we provide support and maintenance services once a project has gone live. This support and maintenance covers changes, minor upgrades, troubleshooting of issues and rectification.
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I have a very big vision for my software project, is it possible to roll out the project in phases?
We can certainly design and develop the project in multiple phases. In fact this approach is very popular due to the fact that once your platform starts being engaged with by users, new and unknown requests and features come to light. We will guide you and advise you on these when we work with you.
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What types of specialists is your team made up of?
We have a team that consists of UI/UX designers, front-end and back-end developers, project managers, Quality Assurance testers, client service specialists and business analysts.
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How do I get started?
Contact us today and find out how we can help your business. You can mail us at [email protected] or contact us via our contact page.