Custom Software Development: A Luxury You May Not Need

Just as using all available horsepower can put undue strain on other components of a car, too much technology can halt your organization’s productivity and efficiency. Many organizations try to earn back their return on investment in project management enterprise software by activating every function and feature a technology has to offer or by custom developing an elaborate solution. After all, you paid for the technology. Why not make the most of it, right?

While this approach can be tempting, it usually ends up being counter-productive and will likely cost your organization more in the long run. Implementing enterprise technology solutions that are overly complex, difficult to use and expensive to maintain creates an unnecessary burden on your organization and its employees, resulting in a lack of adoption, negative ROI and disenchanted users.

Keep in mind that any technology implementation should be accompanied by a business case that clearly outlines how the technology will provide quantifiable organizational benefits by solving a problem or helping your organization reach specific goals. Once you have established your business objectives, the task of choosing the right technology is simplified. It is easy to rule out technologies that do not directly address your business needs, and it helps you to hone in on technologies that can. You will also be able to determine the level of customization necessary or decide if pain points can be addressed using existing technologies. The key is to apply the necessary amount of customization to your technology without overspending on unnecessary functions and features.