Answer 2_11_8

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of using bespoke software compared to generic software for a company. 

Advantages:

• Bespoke software is developed to produce a solution that is specific to that company's particular needs;
• All its functions are designed to fit in with the company's systems;
• Software is written by expert programmers, and the code may be more efficient than that offered in generic software;
• The support offered by the software house is specific to that clients needs.

Disadvantages:

• It is very expensive;
• It takes a long time to develop the software;
• It only works well if the company's requirements have been accurately analysed.  Sometimes this is quite hard to do, especially if the company is vague about what it needs.

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