how long does it take to build a software application?
The time it takes to build an application of course depends on the application itself; some may take a number of months. As a general guide we tend to say that a typical business application will take around 3 months to build – that is the time from the first design meeting through to delivery. However, we will of course provide you with a more detailed answer to this question when we know your requirements.
how much support do you provide for your applications?
All of our applications include 90 days support as standard with the option to increase this further. The reason for the 90 days is that it allows you enough time to use the application to ensure that it is working as you want it to, after that you can purchase a support pack that will provide you support on a monthly basis.
can you amend existing applications or do we have to start again?
In some cases it may be possible to amend your existing application, but there are technical reasons why this may not be possible – this is something that we can discuss. The other decision that will need to be made is whether it is cost effective to amend the existing application, often it can work out more expensive to pursue that option over building a new application.
do your applications run on windows or the mac?
This really depends on the application that has been written. A Windows application will of course only run on a Windows machine, however a web based or Flash application will run on both. If you a specific reason for the application running on a particular operating system we can talk through the options open to you.
i am a bit reluctant to talk to a developer about my application at this stage in case they steal the ideas, is there a way around this?
We hear this a fair bit! We would suggest that you ask us to sign a non-disclosure document to provide you extra piece of mind. We can of course by trusted to keep your ideas secret, but the NDA is a good option. Additionally, we would recommend that you consult a solicitor for legal advice if you have additional concerns.