Mobile applications: standard software or customization?

We can often use standard software for this, but sometimes such a package doesn’t align with a business process, or only partially. In these cases, there are two options: adapt your process or opt for a custom solution. What are the pros and cons? What are the costs? And above all: what’s the best choice for your organization?

Customization or customization?

With standard software, you work within the framework of the package. There’s no getting around it: you always have to adjust your process slightly. We can modify the software slightly, but it remains a compromise.

If you don’t want to make any concessions, or if customizing the software is inefficient or unfeasible, then you choose to have a custom application developed. Customization aligns perfectly with your business processes, without unnecessary features or limitations. Moreover, it’s cost-effective. A growing number of customers are opting for a custom application because it’s cheaper and more flexible in the long run. Another advantage of customization: if your process changes later, you can easily have the app adapted. New insights and minor developments are also easily incorporated.

Processes where a custom app provides a solution

We have plenty of examples of custom apps we’ve developed. Like a mobile application for the shop floor to manage inventory and prices. A markdown application for retail staff. A proof-of-delivery app for delivery drivers who scan packages and capture signatures. An application to clearly manage the inventory of a hospital ward. A service tool for technicians to process work orders or checklists.

The list is long. There are many more processes and use cases for which we can develop a mobile app.

This is how custom development works at Dalosy

At Dalosy, we take a structured approach to developing custom applications.

1. Our software engineer will assess your needs, actively collaborate with you, and offer advice on how to further improve the application.
2. You’ll receive a functional design that clearly outlines the app’s intended function.
3. Is everyone happy with the design? Then you’ll receive a fixed price quote. You pay a one-time fee for the build. There are no mandatory license fees or maintenance costs afterward. Want updates, security checks, or improvements later? That’s certainly possible, but you’re not committed to anything. Especially if you have multiple devices, it saves a lot of money to purchase the software all at once instead of continuing to pay for licenses.
4. We prefer to deliver the various modules in phases. This allows you to test each module separately and keeps the project manageable.
5. Besides the app itself, the integration with your existing systems is crucial. We integrate all interfaces seamlessly.

At Dalosy we know what we’re talking about

Why should you have a custom application built by Dalosy, apart from the fact that we have over 30 years of experience with software for mobile devices?

• We understand the practicalities of working with mobile devices and know how to create a user-friendly app.
• We collaborate with you to optimally align the app with your business processes.
• If you don’t yet have suitable hardware, we’ll advise you on the best choice.
• After delivery, we remain involved, for example, with a maintenance plan, timely updates, and security patches.
• As a regular customer, you benefit from our ecosystem: we know the hardware we supply and know exactly how the app fits into it. We proactively advise on operating system updates and ensure the app remains compatible.

At Dalosy, you don’t just get a customized app that your employees can start using right away, but a complete solution that works, keeps working, and grows with your organization.