COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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software specially designed and written for a single organisation or group of users
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high initial costs, requires input from staff and takes a long time
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slow data restoration, privacy of backed up data, offsite provider might go out of business
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you can usually ‘roll back’ to this state if you get into trouble
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Detailed explanation-1: -Software created to meet an individual customer’s needs. It is the logical opposite of an off-the-shelf (OTS) software product.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bespoke software is tailor-made or custom software that solves a specific requirement. It is typically built for a specific client and then maintained by or for that client.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bespoke software development is essentially any development that is implemented for a specific, unique purpose. An ‘off-the-shelf’ business system is provided by a commercial vendor who has developed the system based on a ‘one product fits all’ and a best of breed concept to fulfil the needs of many.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bespoke software, also known as custom software or tailor-made software, refers to a software solution that is made specifically to meet the needs of one client and is paid for by that client.