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Chain-Sys: What Is a Software Product Company?

by Sathis M | Dec 21, 2022 | dataZap, dataZen, dataZense, Smart App Builder, Smart BOTS, Smart Data Platform

Computers have been around for a long time, but the general public still doesn’t fully understand how they work. Because of that confusion, there are often many questions surrounding companies that offer computer products and services, especially when those products and services are amorphous. Read on to learn what a software product company like Chain-Sys is.

Software vs. Hardware

The first (and most important) thing to understand is the difference between software and hardware. It’s in this distinction that a lot of confusion around the nature of software comes from. You may think about hardware stores when you hear this term—in that case, hardware refers to things like nails, screws, and cabinet fixtures.

In this case, however, hardware refers to all the physical components required for a computer. This includes the RAM sticks, CPU, video card, hard drive, and more. On the other hand, software is the programs and processes that tell those pieces of hardware what to do. Your web browser, for instance, is a piece of software on your device.

Software: Product or Service?

With that said, many people aren’t sure whether companies that offer software provide a product or a service. That discrepancy is understandable, as products are traditionally known to be physical goods. We believe the best way to look at it is that software companies provide products and services. The design and upkeep of software is the service, while the software itself is a product (albeit a digital one).

Software Company Services

In addition to developing and maintaining software, many software product companies also offer IT services so that you can ask questions about the software. Some software companies may also provide services or products to assist with cloud data management or other processes—it depends on the company.

Now that you know what a software product company like Chain-Sys is, we hope you better understand what we do. If you have any remaining questions, we’re always happy to talk. Contact our team today!

Top 3 Reasons to Build a Custom Web App for Your Business

by Sathis M | Aug 25, 2022 | Smart App Builder

Since all your customers are online, it makes sense to cultivate a strong internet presence with a web application that’s unique to your business. If you aren’t sure what a “custom web app” is, that’s OK—in fact, it makes a lot of sense! There are several types of web apps, from content management systems to business process automation systems.

There are also web apps that can do multiple things—it all depends on what you need your web app to do for you. Read on to learn the top three reasons to build a custom web app for your business.

1. Specific to You

It’s no secret that you can find generic web applications that can do some of the things you’d want your web app to do, but they aren’t tailored to your business. That means you’ll miss out on features, and you may not get to enjoy efficient processes. A custom web app solves all those problems since you can dictate exactly what your application can do.

2. Protected Data

One of the most important features of a custom web application is security. The best web app designers will store all your data in remote servers. This will protect you if your devices are stolen or lost. Many commercial apps are big targets for hackers, and some don’t have top-notch security—trusting your information to a commercial application could lead to trouble.

3. Economical

Purchasing commercial software usually requires costly monthly upkeep and licensing, while a custom web app will save you money over time. There’s no bloat or unnecessary features when you design an app with a custom application builder. Because it’s your app, there’s no one you need to pay to use it!

Now that you know the top three reasons to build a custom web app for your business, do what’s best for your company and make a web app that simplifies everything!

What To Look For in Data Matching Solutions

by Sathis M | Aug 25, 2022 | Smart App Builder

Data matching is a complicated process that requires a lot of computing power. However, not everyone who works with data matching understands exactly what it is or how to determine whether they’re working with a great system. Read on to learn what to look for in data matching solutions.

What Is Data Matching?

At its simplest, data matching is a way to identify records that connect to the same data point. Most of the time, your solution searches information from several data sets to find patterns. The solution may find exact matches of duplicate data, but it may also uncover matches with more grey areas.

For instance, if your data matching solution finds “James Graham” and “Graham, Jim” in two different data sets, will it view those names as a set of duplicates? Data matching solutions cannot simply consider exact matches but must have the intelligence to interpret data that fall into that grey area.

What Data Sources Can the Software Ingest?

When choosing a data matching solution, consider the data sources that the solution can take in. Different industries may require a variety of data sources, including web pages, documents, and databases. If you know you’re sourcing data from multiple places, make sure your solution can handle that.

What Languages Are Covered?

Not all data sets will share a common language. The best solutions can account for this when data matching—you don’t want to miss a swath of duplicate data because your solution couldn’t translate it correctly.

How Thorough Is the Solution with Possible Record Matches?

One great solution reduces the need for human intelligence by contextually identifying matches. The “James Graham” example mentioned above is the perfect way to think about this scenario. Can your solution identify nicknames or even typos? Without a hyper-intelligent no-code platform, you’ll be stuck with inaccurate results.

Now that you know what to look for in a data matching solution, contact the maker of your data matching solution and ask them these questions about their product. If their solution can’t achieve these points, it may be time to find a new one.