Software development is a complex process, encompassing various models and a variety of tasks and activities. With the nexus of forces (2015 Gartner CIO Agenda Report) – cloud, mobile, social, and information moving front and center, CIOs are already transforming their software development through new technologies and trends. Regardless of the software development method you choose to use, smart ways to develop software can enable you to deliver innovative, quality products. What are they? Read on to find out!

As a software development project manager, you might frequently experience long development cycles, constantly changing requirements (and priorities) that disrupt the development process, and  in the worst case scenario, finally deliver a product that does not meet customers’ expectations. Building innovative and quality software solutions on time and within budget is daunting and necessitates the need for a paradigm shift in the way software is developed and deployed. Although traditional methods of software development like waterfall and more recently, agile, have worked just fine for decades, as technology, markets, and business (or customer) demands evolve, there is a pressing need to build software products that are not only technologically competent, but also help in reducing costs and improving time to market.

Software development is a costly and time-consuming endeavor for virtually any company. Setbacks or unexpected delays can oftentimes hinder the development process even further, resulting in lost time, money, and credibility. Numerous challenges can hinder the development process, including difficulties in QA testing and debugging, trying to hire new employees or unexpected departures of existing team members, running out of funding or going over budget, while ensuring your design and interface are both responsive and intuitive. By utilizing strategic support during your software development process, you can streamline processes and performance – resulting in on-time delivery and increasing the quality of the product.

While individual needs will vary from organization to organization, there are several aspects of development that can easily be delegated to a partner organization in order to ensure optimal results. Some of these areas are:

Release management is a tricky and trying time for most businesses. There are numerous tasks to juggle, each with its own unique specifications and challenges. Indusa has worked with several different software product companies in order to strengthen their software development processes and improve their product release management. As such, we’ve come to realize there are certain strategies businesses can use to make this process easier. We’ve compiled some of our top tips for software product companies looking to ease their release management difficulties.