bespoke business solutions

Software Development

No matter the scope of the challenge, our experienced team of UK developers has the ability to build the solution. From one-off projects to fixed monthly agreements, Gather Technology can work with your business to develop the bespoke software products you need for continuous improvement.

Our agile software development methodology takes you from initial conception to delivery and iteration. We work in partnership with you to understand the ideal solution and bring it to reality. When your requirements change, either during development or after completion, our bespoke software can change alongside them.

Flexible, future-proofed software to evolve with your business.

Understanding the Challenge

Every business is unique, making every project a unique endeavour. By prioritising regular and transparent stakeholder communication, we strive to understand every element of the challenge, enabling us to deliver simple yet effective software. With a focus on usability, we develop with maximum value and minimum end-user effort in mind.

Client buy-in is paramount to the success of each project. We employ a sizeable team to ensure we offer adequate resource to each of our partners, streamlining planning, communication and delivery. A well-resourced and specialised team means we’re able to dedicate the time required to understand your business without stretching ourselves, resulting in high levels of service and solutions based on that understanding.

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Software for the Future

Your software should fit your business, not the other way round. We understand that as your business grows, priorities, goals and sticking points may change. With our agile approach to software development, we allow for continuous improvement of your product as we create it. Our team works to define and address your needs on an ongoing basis, creating high-quality software with the flexibility to grow with you.

Plus, you won’t need to create an exhaustive, complete or fixed specification before our work can start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Agile is a popular project management methodology. Within the context of software development, agile delivery prioritises incremental and iterative development amongst collaborative and self-organising teams. The goal of agile development is to create effective software, while retaining the ability to change and respond quickly to user or client requirements.

Due to its iterative nature, agile may allow for new features and changes to be realised more quickly within the software, resulting in a higher quality product in a reduced time frame. The continually developing nature of agile software allows for new builds to be regularly released, as opposed to non-agile projects which often rely on larger more infrequent changes or product builds. The iterative style of development also lends itself to cost and risk management, allowing these factors to be managed on an ongoing basis, highlighting potential issues at earlier stages.

According to The Agile Manifesto, there are 4 core values which make the methodology distinct.

1. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
As a people-centric methodology, the first core value emphasises the significance of people in driving forward the development process. If processes and tools are allowed to drive this development, the team becomes less responsive and less capable of meeting the stated objectives of the project. People, and their interactions, are the source of progress within an agile framework.
2. Working software over comprehensive documentation
In the past, extensive documentation was a significant sticking point in development. Many projects were delayed due to the production of overly comprehensive documentation, test plans, specifications and other material. The agile methodology prioritises working software over extensive documentation, reducing and streamlining the documentation process in favour of delivering more complete products.
3. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Contract negotiations can often be a laborious process. Instead, agile projects look to establish a collaborative environment in which customers work alongside the developers to create a product that offers real value and meets expectations. The customer’s involvement is critical in the successful delivery of the project, and as such takes precedence over contract negotiations.
4. Responding to change over following plans
Traditional approaches to software development often aim to avoid change, with extensive plans and definitive lists of features in place before any work occurs. However, agile seeks to capitalise on shorter iteration phases to embrace change and deliver a superior product which meets the requirements of the client, regardless of changes to requirements at any stage of the product’s life.

Our Values

Our values guide our decision-making and underpin our culture. They inspire the solutions we produce, the services we provide and the people we employ.

Positivity

We’re passionate about what we do, and pride ourselves on knowing our market inside out. We bring a can-do attitude and an open mind to every project.

Humility

We’re committed to continual improvement. That means admitting to our mistakes, learning from our experiences and taking the time to appreciate one another.

Responsibility

We’re accountable for our actions and focused on finding solutions. Whatever the challenge, we’ll tackle it head on.

Integrity

We mean what we say, and say what we mean. Straight talking and straightforward, we keep things simple so we can focus on the job in hand.