Choose the Right Software Development Partner
The investment and time required to conceive, design and develop a software product can be overwhelming and there are many ways a business can get off track. If your organization is to be successful in this effort, the software product you conceive must be developed and maintained to satisfy the specific use cases for consumers and users and the objectives of the organization and the product vision. It must comply with industry and government standards and with the business plan and financial projections for the product.
Your business may have a really great idea for a software product but your IT team probably doesn’t have the time to work on this kind of project and, even if they do, it isn’t likely that you will have all of the required skills in-house.
‘When considering a software services partner, look for a full suite of technical skills, cutting-edge technologies, software skills and related software services including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Low-Code, No-Code (LCNC) platforms, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) experience.’
Gartner identifies Ten (10) Critical Capabilities for Development Services:
- Business Acumen, Design (User & Customer Experience)
- AI/ML Expertise
- API and Integration Services
- Analytics and BI Service Experience
- Software Engineering Approaches
- Multi-experience Development
- Talent Operations
- Technical Architecture and Cloud
- Quality Engineering
- Modern Engineering Approaches
Software Product Development is not the same as simple application development or a custom business software project. A software product will be used by consumers and end-users, and the project lifecycle must ensure compliance with appropriate industry and government security standards, and include product testing to protect the business from risk and legal issues. The product roadmap must include a clear vision for upgrades and customer engagement, and the functional and technical architecture should be scalable to accommodate needs in future.
The software product development and design process includes product ideation, competitive analysis, technical feasibility, product roadmap management, Minimum Viable Products (MVP), product development, implementation and timely upgrades of the product to satisfy the ever-changing user and technology needs. If your organization is to be successful in this effort, the software product you conceive must be developed and maintained to satisfy the specific use cases for consumers and users and the objectives of the organization and the product vision. It must comply with industry and government standards and with the business plan and financial projections for the product.
The software product development process must include:
- Management of Project Goals, Use Cases and Objectives
- Product Requirements Definition, Evolution and Management
- Product Roadmap and Backlog Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Market Analysis
- Comparative Analysis
- Functional and Technical Feasibility
- Roadmap to Accelerated Growth and Market Success
- Product Ideation and Market Gap Analysis
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Design And Development
- Usability, User Experience Design and UI Development
- Product Roadmap Definition and Backlog Management
- Technical Feasibility for Scalable and Sustainable Architecture
- DevOPs Setup and Management
- Product Architecture Design
- Product Version Management and Documentation
- Product Development, Maintenance and Support
- Product Implementation and Integration
- Product Testing and Release Management
- Product User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Software Product Upgrades, Migration, and Release Management
- Software Product Re-Engineering
When considering a software services partner, look for a full suite of technical skills, cutting-edge technologies, software skills and related software services including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Low-Code, No-Code (LCNC) platforms, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) experience.
In this evolving tech-driven world, it is difficult to ascertain whether a software product will survive and thrive in the market, and a business should not leave this result to chance. Before the enterprise commits to the expense and time involved in software product development, it should consider the benefits of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
An MVP product has just enough features, and is just functional enough for beta or early customers to use. These early users will provide feedback to be used in comprehensive product development. Businesses can leverage MVP product development to quickly, and cost-effectively gather feedback on a product, and to assure an appropriate product-market fit. In so doing, the business can avoid a lengthy, costly product development process that may result in failure, may include features or functionality customers do not want, or may leave gaps in functionality that are important to customers and clients.
‘The software product development and design process includes product ideation, competitive analysis, technical feasibility, product roadmap management, Minimum Viable Products (MVP), product development, implementation and timely upgrades of the product.’
A comprehensive suite of product development services is necessary to ensure that the scope, budget and schedule of your software product remain intact and that your software product is deployed and upgraded successfully.
Contact Us to find out how our Product Development Services can support your software applications, Minimum Viable Products (MVP), mobile application, your Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, or software product ideas, and improve team productivity, and optimize resources. Explore our free articles here: ‘5 Critical Areas Of Focus For Software Product Development Partner Selection,’ ‘3 Critical Considerations For Software Product Development vs. Application Development,’ and our white paper, ‘Return On Investment: The Cost vs. Value Equation For Offshore Software And Technology Projects.’
