Custom software development and application modernization

We develop, modernize and integrate your business applications based on the Microsoft ecosystem. From line-of-business applications to regulated medical software.

Custom software development for business processes that standard software cannot cover

When business departments work with processes that do not fit neatly into standard software, media disruptions, workarounds and unnecessary manual effort arise. At the same time, existing applications often reach technical and functional limits. Outdated systems increase risks, make adjustments more difficult and drive up operating costs.

We develop custom business applications, modernize your legacy systems and integrate your application landscape seamlessly. Our focus is on the Microsoft ecosystem and Azure, but we also implement projects on-premises, hybrid or on other cloud platforms. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner with more than 20 years of experience in software development, we combine deep technology expertise with a structured project approach that gives you planning reliability.

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Custom software and apps for digital, scalable business processes

When standard software does not reflect your business processes, we develop the right solution: cloud-native Azure applications, internal line-of-business applications or customer-facing portals, seamlessly integrated into your existing Microsoft environment.

Our developers work with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, .NET and the Power Platform. Where business departments want to build their own applications, we complement professional custom development with Power Apps as a low-code solution.

Business processes that previously ran manually or in isolated solutions are digitized in one central application
Your application grows with your requirements because Azure infrastructure scales elastically
Your teams work in a familiar Microsoft environment, reducing training effort and acceptance issues

dteq: project management centrally controlled instead of spread across distributed data sources

The globally active dteq group now manages its project management through a central, web-based application that is precisely tailored to its processes. By using our framework technology, the solution was ready for use in a fraction of the usual project time.

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Modernize legacy applications and reduce operational risks

Outdated applications create security vulnerabilities, rising maintenance costs and block your cloud strategy. We analyze your existing application landscape and develop the right modernization strategy: from migrating existing applications to the Azure cloud, rehost or replatform, to gradually revising the code, refactor or rearchitect, through to complete redevelopment, rebuild.

Not every application needs to be rewritten from scratch. In many cases, existing systems can be made future-proof with targeted adjustments. We help you make the right decision.

Security risks caused by end-of-support systems are eliminated
Operating costs decrease through cloud optimization and the elimination of complex maintenance
Your IT landscape becomes ready for further digitalization steps

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Develop certified medical software and apps

The development of software as a medical device requires compliance with strict standards and regulations. novaCapta is certified according to ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 and supports you from the initial idea through development to the market launch of your medical software product. Our developers know the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and ensure that your software reliably clears the regulatory hurdles.

Your path to approval becomes shorter because regulatory requirements are incorporated into development from the start
Patient data is processed and stored in compliance with data protection regulations
You receive a product that meets the requirements for risk classification and quality management

Miltenyi Biotec

Sana Kliniken AG

Pronova BKK

Dräger AG & Co. KGaA

Introduce DevOps processes and accelerate development cycles

When development and operations work separately, long release cycles, manual sources of error and a lack of transparency arise. We introduce DevOps as a holistic approach: not just tools and pipelines, but also the necessary cultural change so that development, quality assurance and IT operations work as one team. We use Azure DevOps, GitHub, AWS, Atlassian or Jenkins across platforms and also involve business departments that build their own applications with low-code tools such as the Power Platform.

Releases go into production faster and more securely through automated CI/CD pipelines and fully automated deployments to multiple target systems at the same time
Your teams work with standardized processes and roles, so employees are productive immediately, even in new projects
The current project status is transparent to all stakeholders at all times, from the business department to IT operations

re.alto: digital energy marketplace in production instead of on the roadmap

The start-up re.alto now connects energy providers in real time through a digital API marketplace. Together, we built the technical foundation on Azure with a microservices architecture and used DevOps processes to ensure that the platform can be continuously developed.

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Enterprise application integration: connect your system landscape

Heterogeneous application landscapes create data silos and manual duplicate work. We integrate your business applications along the value chain and connect ERP systems, CRM, line-of-business applications and cloud services into a coordinated overall platform. With our EAI framework “Esperanto for EAI”, you can move quickly and structurally from isolated solutions to a connected system landscape.

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Enterprise Application Integration

Do you have a specific development project?

Whether new line-of-business application, modernization or integration: discuss your requirements directly with our development team.

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Agile methods and proven frameworks for predictable results

Our development projects follow a structured approach that gives you transparency over progress, costs and results at all times. Depending on the project requirements, we use different methods and frameworks.

Sprint as a service (Scrum)

We develop in clearly defined sprints with a fixed team of developers, testers and a Scrum Master. Depending on the complexity of your project, you only commission the sprints you want to implement and retain full cost control throughout the entire process. After each sprint, you receive a functional software increment.

DevOps with Azure

Our development projects work with Azure DevOps for automated builds, tests and deployments. Through continuous integration and continuous deployment, new features go into production securely, and you can track progress at any time.

Framework technology

Not every application has to be developed from scratch. Our Business Productivity Framework uses proven architectures and reusable components. This reduces project time by up to 50% and minimizes risk because the base components have already been extensively tested.

Your development partner in the Microsoft ecosystem

Microsoft Solutions Partner “Microsoft Cloud” with the Solution Areas Digital & App Innovation and Data & AI. Within these Solution Areas, we hold specializations in AI Apps on Microsoft Azure, Intelligent Automation and Low Code Development. This confirms our proven expertise in developing custom applications based on Microsoft technologies.
ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 certified for the development of medical software products according to the strictest quality standards.
More than 20 years of experience in software development with Microsoft technologies. From small apps to enterprise applications, we have successfully implemented projects in regulated and non-regulated industries.

Frequently asked questions about custom software and application development

When is custom software worthwhile instead of standard software?

Standard software is available immediately, but rarely meets all requirements. Custom software maps your processes exactly, but is more cost- and time-intensive. Our framework approach combines both: proven architectures and reusable components ensure fast implementation, while individual adjustments cover your specific requirements.

How does a sprint work in software development?

In a clearly defined period of one to four weeks, an interdisciplinary team works on a specific aspect of your application. Each sprint includes planning, development, testing and review. At the end, you receive a functional software increment. Through backlog prioritization, you decide which requirements will be implemented next.

How do I know that my application should be modernized?

Typical signs: your legacy applications are kept alive with great effort, security updates are no longer available, an application outage could bring business operations to a standstill, or your users complain about poor usability and performance. If a cloud migration fails because of outdated applications, this is also a clear indicator.

Which modernization strategies are available for legacy applications?

Common strategies range from rehost, moving the application to the cloud unchanged, to replatform and refactor, targeted code adjustments for cloud compatibility, through to rearchitect and rebuild, fundamental redesign or redevelopment. Which strategy is suitable depends on your modernization goals and the need for code changes. Not every application has to be rewritten from scratch.

What do I need to have software developed as a medical device?

Software is considered a medical device when it not only captures data but also provides analyses and recommendations. For approval, standards such as ISO 13485, quality management, and IEC 62304, software lifecycle, must be met. In addition, requirements from the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) apply to risk classification, data protection and secure operation.

What distinguishes DevOps from traditional software development?

In traditional development, development and IT operations work separately. DevOps brings both together: business departments, developers, testers and administrators work across departments in continuous exchange. By automating testing, deployments and monitoring, new features are delivered faster and with fewer errors.

Does my application have to run on Microsoft Azure?

No. Our focus is on the Microsoft ecosystem, but we also implement projects on-premises, hybrid or on other cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud. What matters is which platform is best suited to your requirements and your existing IT landscape.

What happens after my application goes live?

If required, we design a change and adoption concept for your employees. We can take over ongoing maintenance, support and further development of your application through our managed services to relieve your IT department.

Let us talk about your software project

Whether new application, modernization or integration: we advise you on your options and develop the right project approach together.

Alexander Elkin

Head of Intelligent Business Platforms

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