InStandart is a software development company that provides powerful, secure and scalable IT solutions for enterprises and fast-growing medium-sized businesses since 2014. We specialize in software development, AI integration, process automation and cloud solutions, helping companies accelerate innovation, improve efficiency and stay competitive.

What we do:
- Custom Software Development – Scalable, high-performance solutions designed to drive business growth.
- AI-Powered Automation – Intelligent automation to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Data Engineering & AI Integration – Advanced data solutions for smarter decision-making.
- IT Support & Maintenance – Reliable, ongoing support to ensure system stability and performance.

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InStandart

Creating and selling computer software: whether for on premise, hybrid cloud, or cloud; whether created for commercial enterprises, not for profit, or for retail customers;  whether designed to run on a computer, a mobile device, a server, or cloud provisioned virtual hardware.

Computer software categories include:

- bespoke software designed for your needs: be it an app for your new start-up, a new website or an enterprise application for your business
- commercial off the shelf software (COTS) designed to be best in class for a specific business need or function.
- SAAS - software as a service - running from the cloud.  You don't need to do anything to support the software, you simply subscribe to the service.
- OS - operating software - the software that keeps your computer hardware, or indeed cloud hardware operating as it should
- PAAS - software that supports platform as a service - you don't need to look after the hardware, or the patching, or the provisioning, this is all done for you
- SASE - pronounced SASSY - the new software that 'virtualises' all the hardware and connectivity - so you never need to buy or look after a firewall again

Standard core business software application types include ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MRP (Manufacturing Requirements Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Finance, Accounting, and HR - furthermore each business sector will have specific application types.

Core consumer software categories include gaming, gambling and social media as examples, but the total range of consumer software categories is vast.

The scope, function, and role of software applications is going through a generational change with the power of AI technologies.

Software

Performing the tests and the QA to ensure that software developments are fit for purpose and ready for use.  Testing can be manual or automated, and will include unit tests, regression tests, integration tests, functional tests, performance tests, and end to end tests, before being released to "super users" who then perform UAT or user acceptance tests.  And finally there are smoke tests - quick high level tests to check core functionality is working.

Any new functionality added to software can have unintended impacts on other parts of the system.

Manual tests are key as a first step, but, in order to enable Agile development, automated testing sequences have to be continually developed and run prior to each update.

Performance testing is also essential : an application's performance is determined by the elegance of the software architecture and design, the technology stack that it is run on, along with the power and resources available to it.

Unit tests are a simple, isolated test.

Functional tests are tests mapped out by the initial requirements: what is the use case, what are the expected inputs and outputs, and did the software behave in the way expected?  Functional tests have to be performed by the development teams, and then again by the business users, as part of UAT or User Acceptance Tests.

Regression tests are tests of processes that have already been tested before: and simply running the same tests again.

Integration tests are progressively important, the more integrated your software application is: the interfaces need to work, and integrated applications must not be impacted by changes. 

End to end tests are complete tests of all elements of a system, where each process that runs within the software, is tested from the start, through to completion.

Testing services can include the provision of courses to train testing engineers to the standards of International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and Certified Professional Requirements Engineering (CPRE).



Software testing and Quality Assurance Services and Technologies

UI is the term used for the design and layout of the User Interface.  

UX is the term for the user experience.  A well designed user interface will deliver a great user experience. 


The UX and UI are at the heart of digital transformation. 

Moving from legacy systems and applications that are challenging to use, and business limiting more than business enabling, to systems that are seamless, intuitive, and enjoyable to use.

The core of the user experience will ultimately be driven by the system architecture, but the UX detail needs to be defined alongside, or even in advance of the user interface. It is the role of the system designer to think not just define the required steps of the user experience, but also to be aware of, and account for, "corner cases" that could result in a failed operation or transaction.


UI stands for User Interface, which refers to the visual design and layout of an application or website. UI design includes elements such as buttons, menus, forms, images, and other graphics that a user interacts with when using the application or website. The goal of UI design is to create a visually appealing and intuitive interface that helps users complete their tasks efficiently.


UX and UI : Digital Product Design

Software maintenance refers to the process of making changes to a software system after it has been deployed. The primary goal of software maintenance is to ensure that a software system continues to meet the needs of its users and remains effective and efficient over time. 

Software maintenance  covers a wide range of activities aimed at maintaining and improving software systems. These activities play a critical role in the software development life cycle and help solve problems, improve functionality, and adapt the software to changing requirements.

Software Maintenance

The platform that enables online transactions from product selection, purchase, through to delivery, to occur for online websites that sell products or services.

Ecommerce platform

Creation, coding and development of software for business applications and mobile apps; providing technology solutions and consultancy services to assist application development.

Application development can use Waterfall or Agile methodologies.

Core to the Agile methodology, is DevOps where the Software Development and Live Business Environment Operations teams are joined, rather than being siloed, and where there is continuous deployment of updates, and automated software testing.

Application development is also referred to as custom software development.

The application development process includes
- a discovery phase
- confirmation of high level functionality
- estimation of development costs
- design of the UI / User Interface aka GUI / Graphical User Interface or the front end of an application
- design and architecture of the back end of the application
- specification of the technology stack
- ensuring best security standards and practices
- development of the prototype
- testing
- release to production, often as an MVP / Minimum Viable Product

Application development

Web development services and technology to design, create, and manage websites, so that they deliver for your business, and perform well. 

Designing websites and website applications with strong UIs (user interface) and UXs (user experience) so that they are easy to use, appealing to look at, and well structured from a logical and business perspective.

And then, beyond the design and the function, there is the performance.  It is vital that a website is responsive and fast: this is a function of the hosting, the architected design, and the technologies and languages chosen to build it with.  If the website has business functions, then reliability and accuracy is mandatory.  Integrity of data is ensured by adhering to ACID design principles.

Finally there is the key element of security.  Websites need to be built in alignment with OWASP, and developer teams should have a "security first" approach to design, with assigned AppSec responsibilities.

Website Development and Support

Services ranging from auditing and inspection, to testing, verification, quality assurance and certification: providing assurance that quality standards are met. 

Testing, Inspection and Certification Services

Digital Transformation is the process of transforming a company's business processes alongside selecting, implementing and leveraging best fit technology solutions to enable those processes to deliver increased value, efficiency and profitability.  Also referred to as IT Transformation.

A central element of digital transformation is effective project and programme management.

Working back from required business outcomes, determining the approach, technologies, and partners needed to assist in the realisation of those outcomes.

Effective project and programme management is not just about following a methodology or framework, such as Prince2 or Agile, it is about team leadership, team work, collaboration, and strong relationships.


Digital Transformation (DX)

IT is the world of Information Technology, and covers everything to to with computer hardware, computer software, information stored on computers, whether in the cloud, or on premise in your own data centre.

IT includes storing, processing, creating or changing data on a computer system - from managing your company accounts, to running your company factory, to creating amazing films, music, art and literature.

IT is at the heart of our world - with applications getting easier and faster to use, and doing more and more for us.

From smart fridges, to smart houses to smart cities - the beauty of efficiency and automation, versus the worries over data privacy, camera surveillance, and govt needs to know, versus an individual's right to privacy.

From cyber currency to cyber crime, from information clarity to online manipulation, troll farms, the dark web, and cyber crime.

This is all the area of IT.

We empower businesses with scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we help companies stay competitive.