Everything you need to know about turnkey solutions

A common dilemma faced by businesses is build vs. buy. One has to weigh all the factors before deciding that can serve their purpose for a lifetime. The most important aspect to keep in mind is understanding your business needs and finding the best fit. Turnkey solutions, also known as off-the-shelf software, are the ones that are pre-built, ready to use, and easily implemented. These are made for distinctive requirements, with specific targets at certain businesses, assuming what the business might need. With a salvage in time and money aspect, the business can focus on other workflows, which is extremely helpful for businesses with limited resources, time, and technical workforce. For instance, hospitals and banks have limited technical staff, and turnkey solutions are perfect for them. Here are a few benefits of having a turnkey solution for your business. 

• Reduction in up-front cost
• Often comes with support
• Full of features
• Easy install
• Testing, design, development handled by the vendor
• Meet most business needs
• Free/low-cost upgrades
• Lesser risk for a business with lesser software experience

Turnkey solutions are no stranger to their cons as well. Here are a few of them

• May not include all the required features
• Impossible to customize/expensive customization
• Businesses might need to alter according to the software
• May come with upgrades, maintenance cost, license fees
• Upgrades may not serve the purpose of the business
• There could be infrastructure/platform requirements that the business is unable to modify

Just like any purchase, one needs to measure and evaluate the pros and cons of the purchase to come to a decision, especially if the business is a start-up, small business, or technically lacking. Your business needs the best, and you make the decision. Make better choices out there and flourish your business!