While building custom software is expensive, the return on investment can be well worth it. There are several reasons to consider: - Off-the-shelf software cannot meet every need. Canned solutions generally address many of the needs of most companies. If your business has specialized needs, custom software may be better qualified to meet them. Custom software development on two platforms. - Opensource (PHP, Python, ROR CaePHP, Codeigniter etc.) How can custom software help scale your company? - Increased productivity.: An integrated platform can yield major efficiency gains since all the data is one place and users do not have to switch between different websites as part of their workflow - Competitive advantage: By designing your own technology that is ideally suited for your specific business operations, you can garner a competitive advantage relative to your competitors. - Faster reaction time: As your business needs change and as your industry evolves, being able to quickly shift technology strategies can mean the difference between market dominance and obsolesces.