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SmarterSoft is a leading no-code SaaS web technology used to fast-build any kind of business application in the cloud. Designed for agility, use our unique “building blocks” to create perfect-fit data systems that work exactly like you want now, with flexibility for the future. More cost-effective than other enterprise options, it’s the smarter way to take control of the critical data that supports and enables your business.
Proven in the Government and nonprofit (NGO) sectors, SmarterSoft is 100% owned, managed, and supported in Australia. It meets stringent data security standards and is offered as SaaS on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Option 1
Build from scratch |
Option 2
Customise an Off the Shelf (OTS) solution |
Option 3
Use the SmarterSoft no-code platform |
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Project Management |
High EffortInternal skills and knowledge required to manage software projects. |
Medium EffortSomewhat outsourced, internal skills still required to manage software projects. |
Medium EffortMostly outsourced, some internal business analysis skills are helpful. |
Timeframe |
LengthyFull software development lifecycle must be undertaken. |
ShortRequires 'gap analysis' followed by the normal software development process. |
ShortThe SmarterSoft Platform’s building blocks deliver functionality quickly for you to review. Features are simply configured, with coding rarely needed. |
Uncertainty |
HighLong lead time to see results means it’s difficult to know if you’re building the right system. |
LowYou will get to see existing OTS features right away, but it can take a long time for your customisations to be built so it’s difficult to know if you’re building the right system. |
LowSee results quickly and refine as you go. Fast iterations give you confidence the product is being built right. |
Overall Risk |
HighYou take on all the risk of project success / failure. |
MediumYou can mitigate some risks, but the risk of the software development process are still present. |
LowThe SmarterSoft Platform reduces risk by bypassing most of the software development process. |
Upfront Costs |
Very HighYou take on the costs for the entire software development effort. |
Low - MediumDepending on overlap between your needs and the OTS functionality, upfront costs may be low - medium (assumes you wouldn't pick an OTS that was a poor fit to start with). |
Low - MediumThe SmarterSoft Platform reduces cost by bypassing most of the software development process. |
Option 1
Build from scratch |
Option 2
Customise an Off the Shelf (OTS) solution |
Option 3
Use the SmarterSoft no-code platform |
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Flexibility & Maintainability(up to 80% of the lifetime costs of owning software are after initial go-live) |
DifficultYou’ll need to follow a software development or change manegment process each and every time you want to make an change. |
Moderate - DifficultCan be slow to adapt or change to industry needs. You’ll need to follow a software development or change manegment process each and every time you want to make a change. Version upgrades can be very difficult and costly. |
EasyThe SmarterSoft Platform is a rapid development platform purpose-built for flexibility, making maintenance much simpler. |
Reliability |
Ball is in your court!The system will be as reliable as you have made it! |
SolidMost cloud-based OTS should be very reliable. |
SolidHosted on Amazon AWS’s highly reliable cloud servers in Sydney. |
Security |
Ball is in your court!You’ll need to follow all security best practices to ensure your data is protected. |
Built-inMost cloud-based OTS should be very secure, but always worth asking what controls and maeasures are in place. |
Built-inHosted on Amazon AWS’s highly secure cloud servers in Sydney. The SmarterSoft Platform itself has over 140 separate security controls and measures in place to protect your data. |
Scalability |
Ball is in your court!The system will be as scalable as you have made it! |
Highly ScalableMost cloud-based OTS should be very scalable with user-based licensing options. |
Highly ScalableHosted on Amazon AWS’s highly scalable cloud servers in Sydney. User-based licensing options. |
Auditability |
Ball is in your court!The system will be as auditable as you have made it! |
AuditableMost OTS should offer auditing features, but you should check exactly what information is stored, for how long, and how can you access it. |
Auditable & CompliantExtensive auditing, usage tracking and records management compliance built-in. |
Ongoing Costs |
HighYou take on the costs for the each and every complex maintenance or update cycle. |
Med-HighYou’ll still need to go through the normal maintenance cycles and version upgrades can be costly. |
LowThe SmarterSoft Platform reduces cost by bypassing most of the software maintenance process. Cost effective licensing and support for enhancements. |
Option 1
Build from scratch |
Option 2
Customise an Off the Shelf (OTS) solution |
Option 3
Use the SmarterSoft no-code platform |
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Functionality |
Great FeaturesYou get the exact features you need. |
Good FeaturesYou also get features you don’t want, but still need to train your staff to work around. |
Great FeaturesYou get the exact features you need. |
Business Process |
Great FitFits your business like a glove. |
Ok FitYou will likely need to change your process to fit the software. |
Great FitFits your business like a glove. |
Hosting, Backups and IT involvement |
Med-High EffortIt's up to you to manage the IT needed to keep your solution running and backed up. |
Low EffortCan be cloud-based with all IT taken care of. |
Low EffortCloud-based, all IT taken care of. |
SmarterSoft is a leading no-code SaaS web technology used to fast-build any kind of business application in the cloud. Designed for agility, use our unique “building blocks” to create perfect-fit data systems that work exactly like you want now, with flexibility for the future. More cost-effective than other enterprise options, it’s the smarter way to take control of the critical data that supports and enables your business.
Proven in the Government, Nonprofit (NGO) and Education sectors, SmarterSoft is 100% owned, managed, and supported in Australia. It meets stringent data security standards and is offered as SaaS on Amazon Web Services (AWS).