Thursday, June 12, 2008

Custom or Off-The-Shelf Business Applications for iPhones


It is common for our customers to compare the benefits of custom software applications with "off-the-shelf" software. Definition of "Off-The-Shelf" software: A software application that is pre-developed and can be used by many companies in the same industry.


Our clients often ask the following question: Should I buy an iPhone software application pre-developed, or hire mobility software experts to create a custom iPhone application? The answer may be it is better to buy a pre-developed application if they have a business exactly the same as many other companies and mobile iPhone software is available that fits it. The challenge most companies have is that some percentage of their business processes are unique. Some portion of their enterprise software or database applications have been configured specifically for their own unique preferences. Perhaps competitive business processes are the secret to their success. If this is the case - it is highly likely that a customized iPhone business application may be both necessary and advantageous.


Often successful businesses have developed unique business processes, unique methodologies and specific techniques that provide competitive advantages. If you want to continue these practices and ensure your mobile handheld business solutions support these, then a customized mobile software application for your field workforce may be your answer.


MobileDataforce provides mobile software solutions for the iPhone that enable companies to retain their unique and custom business processes that provide a competitive advantage and integrate with their back-office business applications.

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