Sometimes, your best solution may be off-the-shelf software. Or it's a specially-created product. Knowing which route to take is as important as the cost and trouble you'll endure if the decision is wrong.

Off-the-shelf software that is almost what you need can be the most expensive solution when Total Cost of Ownership is considered. Conversely, more than one organization has paid to develop a custom solution when a ready-made product would have worked just as well.

The Net Effect can create custom software to bridge the gaps between "almost" applications, or can create your solution from scratch. And even if we end up recommending off-the-shelf software, you'll know it's the best solution for you.