Custom technology solutions for your business

Depends on complexity: number of modules/screens, integrations with existing systems, concurrent users, security/compliance requirements, need for mobile apps. Estimation: We do 1-2 week discovery, develop detailed functional specification, estimate effort in hours, present proposal with fixed cost or time & materials.

Buy commercial software when: Process is standard (accounting, payroll, basic CRM), multiple vendors have proven solutions, limited budget, you need solution NOW (1-2 months). Custom development when: Process is unique to your business, commercial software requires major customizations, competitive advantage is in technology, commercial software doesn't exist for your niche, you need complete IP ownership. Sometimes hybrid is optimal: commercial software core + custom developments that complement it.

Client owns 100%. Source code, database, documentation are client property. Alternative delivers everything upon project completion. Difference vs vendors that retain ownership: Some vendors develop but retain code (client becomes "hostage"). We transfer complete ownership. Client can: hire another provider for maintenance, modify code internally if they have capacity, or continue with Alternative for support.

Three post-launch options: (1) Alternative Support (most common): 12-24 month support/maintenance contract. Includes: bug fixes, minor adjustments, user support, security updates. (2) Internal client team: If they have developers, can maintain (we have source code). Alternative provides knowledge transfer. (3) Another provider: Client can hire any provider (code is theirs). Typically clients prefer option 1 for continuity and system knowledge.

Agile methodology (preferred 90% of projects): Iterative development in 2-3 week sprints. Client sees progress each sprint, can adjust priorities, incremental value delivery. Advantages: flexibility, early feedback, reduced risk. Waterfall (10% of projects): Complete requirements upfront, linear development, delivery at end. We use when: extremely clear and stable requirements, client prefers not to be involved weekly, government contracts requiring fixed scope. Typical approach: Agile with 2-week sprints, demos each sprint, adjustments based on feedback.

Both. Development (this service): We build the solution. Technology consulting (service 4): We advise on strategic decisions before developing: solution architecture, build vs buy, technology selection, vendor evaluation, technology roadmap. Typical sequence: (1) Consulting defines WHAT and HOW, (2) Development builds, (3) Support maintains. Some clients hire only consulting (make decisions, execute internally). Majority hire consulting + development.