Epsoft Computer Services - Custom Software Development

Do you need a computer program written for your specific needs?
Been quoted thousands of dollars for custom software?
Got a great idea for a program but can't get anyone to write it?
Off-the-shelf software doesn't quite cut it?

We can build your custom application for FREE in some cases!

Custom software is computer software that is written specifically for you or your organization. Every aspect of the software is tailored to your specific needs. The result is an application that does exactly what you need it to and nothing else. No un-necessary data entry, no hunting through complex menu's looking for that particular function, everything you need at your fingertips, minimal staff re-training and lower cost!

"Why should you change the way you work to suit the computer system? Have the computer made to work the way you do!"
When new computer systems are introduced they usually require that staff undergo extra training to learn the new system. But it doesn't have to be that way. If the computer system is designed well your staff should need minimal training. The new computer system should resemble your existing computer or paper based system as closely as possible. Invoice and data entry forms should look similar so you and your staff are instantly familiar with them.

Firstly, off-the-shelf software is incredibly expensive these days. Ten years ago, software accounted for about one third of the total cost of a computer system. Today that situation is reversed with software accounting for around two thirds of the cost. Hardware has continued to fall in price while software has continued to rise.

Secondly, custom software is designed specifically for your needs so you're only paying for what you're actually going to use.

Thirdly, custom software is modelled on your existing work practices and emulates them as closely as possible. This means less re-training for your staff and lower software support costs.

Finally, most of our custom applications don't need the latest hardware to run so you're not forced into buying all new hardware.

They're just some of the reasons, when you really think about it I'm sure you'll find many more.

FREE QUOTES
Conditions Apply

Simple utility applications for under $100
Simple database applications for under $500
Bigger projects? Talk to us about co-development & royalty potential.

If we can see a market for your idea we will develop it for free.
Depending on your involvement, you could even get a percentage of the sales!

We specialise in:

Business database applications
Invoicing/Stock Control/Order Tracking
MP3 players & jukebox style applications
File management, zip compression, bulk file copying/sorting/renaming & utilities etc
Custom FTP upload/download utilities
Microsoft Access forms & VBA functions
Microsoft Excel macros, templates & VBA functions
Data manipulation (i.e. format conversion)
plus many many more

Applications can be customised Access Databases, Excel Spreadsheets, Self Contained Free Standing Applications written in Visual Basic and/or C++, Web Based ASP/HTML/Java for Internet/Intranet.

This list is not comprehensive, use it to gain some idea of what we are capable of or inspire some ideas of your own.

Title	Description
Price List (DOS) (Early 90's)	Price list and ordering program on floppy disk Sent to dealers to assist in placing orders (before the days of internet & email!)
Stock Control (DOS) (Early 90's)	Stock Control & Order Management DOS based pre-cursor to CSS (See Below) used for tracking suppliers, prices, orders etc
CSS (Late 90's)	Customised client database, stock control, invoicing, call centre management application. This application virtually ran the entire business from generating invoices to handling support calls, generating complex reports and exporting financial data to an external financial package. Unfortunately the company is no longer in operation but I still use the application to run my own business.
Amuse (1997)	Background music application Plays background music and commercials in shopping centres and similar venues.
Puzzle Assistant (2000)	Dictionary lookup utility Used to help solve crossword puzzles, anagrams and other word puzzles.
Graphic Control (1999-2001)	Graphing Module for Agricultural Accounting Software Package Graphic Control added graphing capabilities to the Agrimaster 4 program. This was later incorporated into the application rather than sold separately.
Agrimaster Backup (2001-2003)	Backup Utility Several modules for Agrimaster 4 including backup, email & support tools
Network Backup (2001)	High Speed Backup Utility Used for making quick backup's of large amounts of data to removable hard drives
BProfile (2002-2005)	Brightness Profile Generator Generates a lithotype profile from geological borehole log data. Used for mining exploration.
Decoder (2002-2005)	English Log Decoder Generates English logs from borehole data. Used for mining exploration.
LPTTimer (2003)	Countdown Display This is a simple control application linked to a large display for counting down seconds at athletic events. The display was controlled by special hardware connected to the printer port of a PC.
InControl (2004)	Inventory Control Software for a WA based construction company. InControl stores information about plant tools and equipment including current job location and state of repair. At any time staff can see where their equipment is, more importantly, when equipment is damaged they can see where it has been.
PNGDB (2004)	Wilderness Society Database of PNG Companies and Directors Used to track company directors, management, secretaries and shareholders
Karaoke Lookup (2004-2005)	Karaoke database lookup Used by karaoke dj's to lookup songs in their database
ODS Expression (2004-2005)	Research data collection software for Ortek Data Systems Express Series Dials. Expression connects to specialised external hardware and collects research data from wireless dials. The data is stored and displayed in graph format. It can also be exported to third party applications for further processing.

What's the catch?

We retain all rights to the software & potential income. In other words, we take the risk and develop the software, you pay a per licence fee. So you get custom software for off-the-shelf prices. If it's highly specialised and there's no market for it, or if you want to keep it to yourself, we will quote at very reasonable rates.

Terms and Conditions

Prices are shown as an indication only, the final cost will be quoted in writing before the job commences. A 10% non-refundable deposit may be charged if you want a prototype application built first. Prototypes are generally non-functional but demonstrate the basic features of the application. Prices include all bug fixes and quoted specifications. Future upgrades and enhancements can be quoted separately or built into a maintenance agreement.

All software is written with Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0/6.0 and using Microsoft Access Databases where appropriate.