Evolving and adapting to new database software

Posted by Justin Hesser on December 19, 2011

Companies that seek custom application development may initially do so to address a database or procedural weakness in their business, but in some cases they run the risk of simply moving from one unproductive system to another.

That's because sometimes, new database software that is abruptly introduced to a workplace might cause a shift in processes and procedures so sudden that workers have little time to adapt. Indeed, it is possible for new tools – meant to improve a company's productivity – to actually inhibit companies' abilities to grow and change when needed.

"It is hard to learn a new tool and a new process, and teams want to be sure that they don’t let the tool mold the process," consultant Richard Cheng told The Software Development Times.

As a result, before researching software developing companies to create custom applications, businesses should embrace a corporate culture that is open to evolution. If work teams are prepared for a disruption in existing procedures and willing to provide feedback and analysis during the custom application development process, the implementation of new database software might proceed smoother.

The next step is finding a software developing company that exercises a consultative approach to custom application development. Programmers that work in step with clients and are willing to accept feedback may be more likely to create database software that's responsive to an organization's top concerns, but also lightweight enough to be changed when necessary.

These types of software developing companies might also be able to create applications that are more helpful to a wider range of employees, benefiting both those who are highly proficient with new technology as well as those who require a bit more assistance with training and troubleshooting.