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SmartCore is packaged software with all the advantages of a bespoke solution. SmartCore provides immediate, practical business banefits by delivering scalable, integrated, low-risk and rapid-payback applications in less time than it normally takes to document requirements: | "Off-the-Shelf" Systems | Bespoke Systems | SmartCore | | Design | Pre-built, tried and tested based on the vendors, concept of industry best practice. | Built from scratch to fit pre-established and strictly controlled detailed specifications. | Tried and tested engine with applications based on best practice templates but adapted to fit your specific business processes. | | Implementation | Rapid implementation but software requires installation and updates on user PCs. | Long development and testing lead-time prior to 'go-live.' | Rapid configuration and immediate non-disruptive incremental deployment. | | Price Structure | Fixed price on purchase but often premium-rate charges for implementation, training, support etc. | Final costs often substantially over initial budget. | Fixed price for engine and daily configuration rate. Iterative business testing, change review & approval to proceed for each step. | | Flexibility | Inflexible limited customisation. System can become obsolete when business changes. | Final product may not fit evolved requirements and changes cause disruption and delay. | Total configurability without programming allows rapid adjustments as requirements evolve. |
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