Hackers have many ways to exploit even the smallest vulnerabilities in your application environment and too often you’re compromised even before you grasp that there’s a problem.
Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. The solution is an application security scan conducted by a services provider adept at dealing with issues related to application development, support — and, of course, security.
With all the security your IT operations (should) have, you’d think this question would be moot — but it isn’t. The applications your business and your employees rely on could be time-bombs poised to destroy your ability to function.
That’s because the vast majority of applications used in business today are connected to the Internet, often in a variety of ways.
Besides application security testing — which I’ll be taking a closer look at next time — I want to focus now on three capabilities that can make all the difference when it comes to getting the most from an application support services provider:
Database performance and stability monitoring
Beta and test environment architecture, and
Documentation solutions
Given all the costs associated with custom application development , it’s too easy to overlook application support and maintenance expenses — but if you do, you’ll blow your ROI.
That’s why it makes sense to engage an application development services provider with app support capabilities that are both comprehensive and flexible. These capabilities — from database and application maintenance through the entire life-cycle of updates and enhancements — need to be customizable.
When it comes to developing applications , finding an application development service provider who has mastered the development lifecycle is, of course, critical. But it’s not the whole story.
You also need a provider who has these four capabilities:
Application development projects can be difficult to manage while ensuring milestones and retaining hard-won ROI .
But it doesn’t have to be that way. An experienced, competent application development service provider can handle the details with a flexible development strategy that begins with discovery, carries you through concept/design, development and testing/quality assurance, and completes the effort with production/launch and maintenance/support.
