When is a custom system worth it?
It is worth it when your process is what sets the company apart and no off-the-shelf product handles it without workarounds. The usual signs are spreadsheets only one person understands, paper forms retyped at the end of the shift, and an ERP that covers finance but ignores what happens in the field.
In the case studies we publish, that was almost always the starting point. A port support base tracked permits to work on paper. A tank cleaning company put together each service report by hand. A foundation received scholarship applications in physical folders.
What does boosting.tech deliver?
We deliver the system in production, with people using it. That covers process mapping, screen design, development, rollout, training and support after go-live.
| Stage | What happens | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Conversation with decision makers and operators | Scope, priorities and proposal |
| First version | Development in short cycles, with a delivery in each one | The main flow working with real data |
| Rollout | Data migration, access profiles and training | The system in daily use |
| Evolution | New modules and adjustments as the operation changes | Frequent releases and support |
What technology are the systems built with?
We use Ruby on Rails with Hotwire on the server and PostgreSQL or MySQL for the database. That combination runs systems of ours that have been in operation since 2019 and still get new releases. The screens work on desktop and on phones, and the system can be installed as an app (PWA) without going through a store.
When a project calls for a native app, it uses the same API. See apps.
How does the system talk to what the company already uses?
Through integration. We have connected our systems to other systems' databases, to field project management platforms, to email services and to WhatsApp. Before proposing an integration we check what the other system actually exposes, because that is where schedules tend to slip.
What about data security?
Each user sees and changes only what their profile allows, and the server checks that permission on every action, including the ones that do not appear on screen. Personal data such as national ID numbers is masked wherever it does not need to show. Sensitive actions are logged with user, date and time. Hosting uses encrypted connections and automatic backups.