Trends Report

Delivering Custom Apps For Competitive Advantage

Global Firms Assemble Custom Apps To Support Key Processes

August 10th, 2011
George Lawrie, Vice President, Principal Analyst
George Lawrie Vice President, Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Mike Gilpin , Adam Knoll

Summary

Manufacturers in mature industries such as automotive or more recently aerospace have evolved from making every component to focusing on market requirements and designing and managing "bought in" subassemblies. Facing a maturing IT industry, smart application development and delivery professionals will become experts in designing and assembling the software and service components needed to meet the specific differentiating requirements of their line of business.

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