5 signs that your solution architecture may be impacting your business costs

High maintenance

There’s that saying: “everything that starts wrong, ends wrong.” This is not an absolute truth, but when a project is not well structured from the beginning, the delivered software will hardly meet the business needs.

In addition to the direct costs with maintenance, licenses, and staff, a problematic system can interrupt operations, cause delays, and generate more serious issues.

Example: if you have a footwear company and the system is not generating invoices, which by law must accompany the orders, the result will be: delayed deliveries, dissatisfied customers, and canceled orders.

Solution: work with good developers who understand the business objectives and know how to translate them into a functional and effective system.

Obsolete technology

Using outdated technology is an invitation to bugs, technical failures, and rework.

Besides making processes difficult, it wastes the talent of the team, which could be focused on more strategic tasks.

Result: additional expenses with overtime and wasted resources.

Solution: hire a specialized and up-to-date programming team to build a modern and efficient architecture.

System complexity

Complexity can appear in two ways:

• A system that is difficult to use and understand;
• A complicated architecture that hinders integrations.

A software system should be accessible, with clear and organized information. If the system is confusing, the team wastes time trying to “translate” what it means.

A complex architecture increases costs and slows down the integration process. If each new connection requires time and specialized technical knowledge, the cost and implementation time rise considerably.

Solution: simplifying the architecture makes the system easier to use, saving valuable time and resources.

Poor use of licenses

If your company uses software with expensive licenses but doesn’t take advantage of all the available features, you may be spending more than necessary.

The tech market is constantly evolving. According to a 2021 survey by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (MCTI), the software and IT services industry grew 6.5% that year.

In other words, there’s a great chance that there are other solutions on the market that are more effective and aligned with your real needs.

Solution: working with specialists who follow the market ensures that you use the most suitable licenses for your business.

Unmet demand

If your system no longer meets your current demand, imagine the problems when you scale your business.

An architecture that cannot scale efficiently can lead to unnecessary costs, especially with infrastructure and support.

Solution: investing in scalable architecture that grows as needed helps avoid problems and saves resources in the long run.

What becomes clear is that, to avoid expensive software projects and unnecessary expenses, it is essential to invest in solid planning, properly define requirements, use the right technologies, and count on an experienced team by your side.