Customization vs ‘Off the shelf’

Often ‘Off the shelf’ software is designed for a range of business models OR with ALL facets of a particular industry in mind. The old ‘80/20 rule’ applies to this scenario where you will use only 20% of the software and the other 80% will clutter the interface and confuse the user. Worse than that is the special functionality you really want will not even be included and will either come as  expensive proprietary add-ons or will not even be an option!

Customization is the ability to build and pay for ONLY the functionality that you want, when you want it.

FileMaker Pro’s return on investment is extremely fast and development cost comparisons with other database software is second to none. Please take time to review the costing summary on page 10 of this ROI white paper

Already have a FileMaker Pro Database? Ease of customization is one of the strongest characteristics of FileMaker Pro. Customize it as your business needs change. Have DataMate Solutions build an individually hand crafted database to suit YOUR business functionality.

• Image and file storage or referencing

• Add automated daily tasks and reports instead of manipulating the data in Excel

• Enter data only once and have it update the data across the entire database

• Automate population of fields related to the entered data based on entered criteria
• Auto enter previously entered values

• Build only the parts you want

• Save time and money, add hours to your week

• More accurate and consistent data entry

Ross Mackintosh O.A.E.D.

208-724-9225

PO Box 9792, Boise, Idaho 83707

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