Custom software design services.

Bespoke Software Design?

We have numerous software applications in use throughout the world providing solutions for a variety of different applications. We have showcased some of our product range on the right hand menu, please look for Promat, Promat Envision, MAPS and our CRM System to name but a few.

From microchip programming to complex windows applications we have a vast pool of experience in all areas of programming using a variety of compiler languages.

Please use the right hand navigation to view some of our current ongoing software projects

What is bespoke software?

Custom software (also known as Bespoke software) is a type of software that is developed either for a specific organisation or function that differs from or is opposite of other already available software (also called off-the-shelf or COTSsoftware). We do not target this software to the mass market, we create the solution for your company alone as it is designed to fit your organisation entirely. Examples of bespoke software include commercial products such as business databases and software for governments. Non-commercial custom software development is common in academic and open source circles.

Thanks to the rise of rapid application development tools we can create custom software applications on increasingly small time scales. This means that smaller companies, charities or even individuals are able to benefit from complex software based on pre-built building blocks which are then customised to suit your needs.

Why chose Image Red?

Image Red will offer a solution that is tailored to your business needs.

Step 1 will include an onsite meeting to discuss exactly what you are trying to achieve and what time scales you are looking at for implementation. This meeting will also include throwing ideas around in the pot where we can suggest aspects of the design where we think both a cost saving and functional advantage can be achieved.

Step 2 will include Image Red going back to the office to plan the build, this includes visual artwork of the perceived idea and a time scaled project layout plan.

Step 3 will be a second meeting where the visual aspects of the design can be finalised and acceptance of the time scale. If changes are to be made to the specification; lets face it no-one ever gets the full picture in the first meeting, then we go back to stage 2 with the changes. Above all we want to know that the solution we create for you is exactly what you want. Once the design and project plan have been agreed we will create a production start and end date so both parties know exactly where they stand.

Step 4 will be the start of production. Key stages will have been identified in the production plan where you can come and look at the systems development so far. This enables you to make changes on the fly and to be sure that the project is going to your vision. Once the development cycle has finished we will then enter into the testing phase, again you will be invited down to oversee testing.

Step 5 project implementation. We will come and install the system and walk you through the system. Live testing of the system will take place for a period of time that suits yourself. Once you have signed this off we move onto the final stage.

Step 6 Staff training. We will again come onsite to your place to sit down with your key staff to train them on the use of the system. We tailor our courses to either direct training or train the trainer training.

Next is the continued support system that will be put in place. Image Red do not believe in the love it and leave it approach to software design, by working together we can ensure that the project evolves with your changing business needs.