«Help, my software is stuck!»

In addition to technical innovations and the exciting introduction of new functions, one essential, often overlooked area is of crucial importance: the ongoing care and maintenance of software. Companies that neglect the importance of this ongoing support expose themselves to considerable risks and disadvantages in the long term. What to do when software hangs?

Well-maintained software, strong performance

One of the fundamental benefits of regular software maintenance is improved code quality. Continuous checks and clean-ups based on Sonarqube reports improve not only the quality but also the readability of the code. This not only facilitates maintenance, but also the seamless integration of new functions.

Another crucial aspect is the early detection of errors. By continuously analysing the code, errors and security gaps can be identified and rectified before they escalate into major problems, and regular maintenance and updating of the code is crucial to close potential security gaps. This significantly minimises the risk of hacker attacks and data leaks.

In the long term, continuous software maintenance leads to cost savings. Even if the initial maintenance requires resources, problems and downtime are avoided, which ultimately leads to lower costs.

In addition, well-organised code increases team productivity and makes work easier. Debugging is minimised, which leads to a more efficient way of working. The scalability and maintainability of the system also improve, which is crucial for the future growth of the company.

Time expenditure

However, regular software maintenance is associated with a short-term but quite intensive time investment. Continuous maintenance requires resources that can be temporarily diverted from the development of new features.

Our solution

soxes AG utilises various strategies to relieve you of this time expenditure. Effective time management, for example, is crucial in order to plan maintenance in less critical phases and thus reduce the drain on resources during the development of new functions. In addition, the use of automation tools allows us to free up resources by automating recurring maintenance tasks. Our agile development methods help us to work on maintenance and the development of new features at the same time, thereby optimising the use of resources.

Outsourcing certain maintenance tasks to soxes AG can help you to free up internal resources and utilise our specific expertise. Finally, it is important to identify critical areas for updates and security patches in order to prioritise resources effectively and minimise risks.

Conclusion

Neglecting software maintenance can have significant long-term disadvantages. The potential risks range from declining code quality and loss of asset value to increased security risks and reputational damage. Fixing problems caused by neglect is often more time-consuming and costly than regular maintenance. Do not hesitate to contact us if your software hangs and you have little time and resources for maintenance and care.