Industry software

Industry software falls into the standard software category .

Industry applications are application programs that can be used for standard functions in a company and, in contrast to cross-functional or function-related standard software, are tailored to specific market segments.

Many industry solutions are programs written for hundreds or thousands of customers, while others are only used by significantly fewer or only in isolated companies. In many cases, individual solutions that were initially created for a single customer are then offered for subsequent use and marketed as industry solutions. In such cases, classification in the standard software category is only applicable to a very limited extent.

Industry software providers are referred to as niche providers and their software as niche software. This software is already available for almost all industries (from the automotive industry to craft and construction software to healthcare).

advantages

In contrast to individual software, industry software is more cost-effective and nevertheless comparatively well adapted to the requirements of the respective company, and is also available at short notice.

With the software, the customer also purchases industry-specific know-how.

disadvantage

The disadvantage is that you are often tied to a random technical platform chosen by the provider. The purchase of several industry solutions therefore often leads to an inconsistent IT landscape, which increases operating costs and makes it difficult to access all company information ( reporting , BI ).

Weighing up the advantages and disadvantages

After weighing all the advantages and disadvantages, the use of an individual solution can therefore be more favorable, especially if modern, alternative software technologies are used.