These last two years we have seen how digital transformation has been promoted worldwide and the development of custom software has not been far from this event, so new trends are expected for 2024.
It is just a matter of analyzing some statistics where these technological innovations are positioned as sources of growth and commercial expansion, below is some relevant information:
Of course, this entails being prepared to face the challenges that will come in topics such as Cloud Computing Solutions , process automation , cybersecurity , custom applications, among many other trends that will continue to improve their current proposals such as the ones we present to you in this reading about the new technological challenges in the development of custom software.
Trends in custom software development
According to Computerworld , technological infrastructures have been driven by the need to adapt to new operational models in the global market .
Serverless Implementations
Custom software development services allow the creation of next-generation APIs that can be executed without the need to configure a physical destination server .
In addition, it represents a type of serverless infrastructure that is implemented in the IaaS and PaaS layers of Cloud Computing solutions .
This software development is focused on generating friendlier Frontend applications, but with a robust Backend that favors serverless implementations, as is the case of the Vercel Cloud platform and its “Express.js” code application .
Use of Microservices (decoupled architectures)
Software developments based on a microservices infrastructure will have greater scalability thanks to the flexibility of its structure, which allows a better understanding of its operation when applying necessary adjustments .
This trend is taking API-as-a- service, frontend evolution, and custom middleware technology solutions in new directions .
RPA Services vs “RPA as a Service”
More and more progress is being made in this task of “ searching for information and delivering results ” through RPA software at a general level.
The customization of solutions has allowed service providers to offer a range of unique proposals for each client.
In this case, it is important to emphasize the direction that process automation is taking for companies and know how to differentiate between an RPA service and RPA as a Service .
For this, the HPA portal classifies RPA service providers as an MPS (managed service provider) , which have a wide variety of business services, offering specific solutions according to the client’s needs through RPA software .
In this case, the total cost of ownership of an RPA service can be difficult to calculate under this modality, since it may involve subsequent modifications that may not be guaranteed by the provider once said solution is purchased by the client.
The amounts vary depending on the client and requested requirement, licensing fees, consulting and other management processes that are required.
On the other hand, in terms of RPA as a Service , the growing rise of Cloud Computing solutions and the services that entail this implementation, such as SaaS (Software as a Service), have made it possible to incorporate robotic automation as a key element in the digitization of processes.
SaaS has become potentially very attractive for those organizations whose objectives are to reduce costs, risk or resource consumption .
Added to this, you can find that new software is increasing IT independence in the implementation and management processes.
Hence, new SaaS models are being introduced by combining RPA solutions with cloud environments to create services such as RPAaaS (RPA as a Services), which is a method of consuming software with cloud availability .
Essentially, the incorporation of this solution can provide an interesting leap in service delivery, in terms of the total cost of ownership of RPA, as well as in the return on investment for the client and provider.
Cybersecurity with DevSecOps
Continuing with the integration of areas such as Development + Security + Operations , the approach to the design of platforms with greater automatic protection is leading the generation of new software to a more shared vision in its technological life cycle.
Therefore, DevSecOps offers this integrated security required in the data and application management environment, allowing for the early detection of malware and threats, as well as the prevention of vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure .
This agile methodology, which is the key to all the BPM and RPA processes that we implement at Valtx , has allowed us to develop custom software, just as our clients have required .
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Also known as software-defined infrastructure or software intelligence as code , it will help you manage and supply information to the computer data center, with the help of computer-readable definition files.
Axistec indicates that you can configure the technological infrastructure through software instead of using configuration tools on hardware.
That is where your specialized technical resource comes into play, which will be in charge of managing and monitoring, thanks to the development of the software that configures them automatically.
Gartner mentions that by 2024, 60% of organizations will use infrastructure automation tools as part of their DevSecOps toolchains .
This figure predicts a 25% increase in the efficiency of software developments in the area of operational technology responsible for monitoring other devices associated with the business.
Conclusions
The growing trend in custom software development company is taking companies to the next technological level of digitalization, by automating processes beyond what was expected.
From management control and monitoring of routine activities that occur in each operation or administrative task, to the management of operational technology in the IT infrastructure, all of this can lead to a more automated and efficient process.
Companies that are embarking on this process of technological change are betting on solutions focused on the security of their businesses, which allows them to meet their objectives through quality services.
About the Guest Author: Yokesh Shankar
Glad you are reading this. I’m Yokesh Shankar, the COO at Sparkout Tech, one of the primary founders of a highly creative space. I’m more associated with digital transformation solutions for global issues. Nurturing in Fintech, Supply chain, AR VR solutions, Real estate, and other sectors vitalizing new-age technology, I see this space as a forum to share and seek information. Writing and reading give me more clarity about what I need.
