How a custom software project works: from discovery to deploy
A custom software project has 5 phases: Discovery, Design, MVP, Iteration, and Support. We explain what each does, how long it takes, and what it costs in Chile.
TL;DR: A website displays information. A web app DOES things: processes data, manages users, automates flows. If your company needs users to log in, upload files, view dashboards, or manage processes — you need a web app, not a website.
The difference matters for budget, timeline, and technology choice. Gard Security needed both: gard.cl for visibility, OPAI for operations. Read the full article in Spanish or contact us.
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A custom software project has 5 phases: Discovery, Design, MVP, Iteration, and Support. We explain what each does, how long it takes, and what it costs in Chile.
OPAI is an ERP with 20+ modules and integrated AI for Gard Security. Before: Excel + 3 disconnected systems. Today: 500+ guards, real-time rounds, AI-powered quotes — all from one platform.
An MVP is the simplest version of your software that solves the core problem. Not a prototype or PowerPoint — a real system in production. At LX3 we build it in 30 days. From $3M CLP.