BaySoft banks on mobile computing
BaySoft Software Development, based in Swansea, specialises in bespoke development of database software, with an emphasis
on automating accounting procedures and functions. The company also has a successful track record of developing applications for Palm
handheld computing devices.
Managed by Terry Davies, an accountant who crossed over to systems analysis and software design, BaySoft is in its fifth year of trade in
its present structure. A key differentiating factor is in the company's understanding of complex accounting rules and systems, which
allows the company to develop commercial systems with most necessary accounting functions built-in, negating the need to use additional
accounting software.
Past projects have involved developing customised products for the furniture manufacturing, and the vehicle retail industries, to name a
few. Davies believes BaySoft's success is due primarily to the calibre of its staff, who he describes as very bright and loyal.
"We are acknowledged as being able to develop software with a very professional look and feel. Our interfaces are designed to a high
standard and we really do take a lot of time to ensure that the screens and menus are laid out in the best way possible to ensure the
software user has no unfamiliarity issues."
"We are also a small company and we are therefore unrestricted by the red-tape procedures applied by bigger companies. For this reason we
have been able to achieve remarkable solutions on comparatively small budgets," Davies says.
BaySoft has recently attracted a national chain of estate agents with a specialist software suite developed for that market. The company
is currently looking to concentrate on marketing existing products, possibly focusing on some of its Palm systems, its residential
property sales system and its loan processing software. It has also developed a range of phone-billing software systems which it aims to
market more aggressively in 2003.
As Davies explains, "We are likely to place more emphasis on supply and supporting existing systems and clients rather than new bespoke
development projects in the future. However, if the right type of commission comes our way, we would certainly not be unwilling to
undertake the project."
BaySoft also intends to expand its use of Internet based technologies in the future. The company has held back on this aspect to-date,
but the availability of ADSL broadband Internet access has transformed the company's operations, and paved the way for future
exploitation of this technology.
Most noticeably, says Davies, it's allowed BaySoft to improve its product delivery through faster download provision, and made it easier
for staff to conduct vital research.
Contacts
BaySoft Software Development
Tel: 01792 791 115
Email:
sales@baysoft.co.uk
Web:
www.baysoft.co.uk
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