Our custom software services
From our offices in the beautiful Hampshire town of Alresford, our experienced team of bespoke software developers provide services to help businesses thrive.
System Integrations.
Integrating your software with other systems or products builds value and will improve efficiency in your business.
System Handover.
Project rescue? Change of circumstance? Whatever the scenario, our talented team of software engineers have the skills you need for a seamless software system takeover.
Mobile App Development.
iOS? Android? Hybrid? Our experienced mobile app developers and designers will help to deliver you a custom mobile app that suits your exact business needs.
Desktop Software Development.
Some people just prefer desktop applications, but there are many other reasons why you might want to choose to develop for the desktop.
Design.
From user experience research to user interface designs, our software UI designers can help ensure that your software performs for its users
Augmentation Services.
Complement your internal development resources with our team to increase your flexibility and agility.
Industries we develop bespoke software for
Any business can benefit from custom software. Here are some of the industries we’ve worked with to transform the way they do business.
Human resources.
From training apps and staff resource tools to fully bespoke intranet portals, bespoke HR software can help to transform the way you communicate and work with your staff.
Attractions & hospitality.
Attractions need every aspect of their marketing and operations to be slick, while representing what makes them unique. Software that’s tailor-made to your needs can transform the way you work and how your visitors engage with you.
Manufacturing & engineering.
When small efficiencies can result in huge cost savings, it’s important that you’re able to fine tune every aspect of your processes. Custom software that’s unique to your needs is essential to deliver optimal results.
Insurance.
Large amounts of processing and the need to follow specific rules and procedures mean that bespoke software has huge potential to deliver time and cost savings through improved efficiency and increased capacity.
Automotive.
We’ve been building bespoke software solutions for automotive supply chain and management for years. A focus on efficiency and performance means that the automotive sector can reap the benefits from software that is tailor-made to their exact business requirements.
Care & healthcare.
From treatment to diagnosis, training to care giving there’s plenty of opportunity for custom built software to aid the care and healthcare industry, allowing our carers to focus on what they do best.
Our approach to software development
The way we approach every bespoke project is driven by the ethos that underpins everything we do.
Quality code
We never compromise on the quality of the code we write and our software engineers are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement.
Business focus
We truly believe that custom software for business has the potential to transform the way you work. We approach bespoke software projects with a business focus in order to strike the right balance between technology and return on investment.
Honesty & transparency
Partnering with a bespoke software developer is based on trust, so we approach all of our projects with honesty and transparency. You’ll be involved and in the know, throughout the development process.
Watch our video:
an introduction to First Option Software
What is bespoke software?
Also known as custom software
The significance of detail
How can we improve user experience?
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