Software Development at the Highest Level in ganz Deutschland.

Our experience from over 25 years shows: Custom development is worthwhile as soon as standard tools limit your core processes. Typical scenarios: Mid-market (200-2,000 employees) – Complex industry requirements that no standard software covers. Large enterprises (2,000+ employees) – Integration of heterogeneous system landscapes, group-wide platforms. Departmental solutions – Even smaller projects from €50,000 can make sense if they optimize critical processes. The decisive factor is not company size, but the business case: How much efficiency gain or competitive advantage does the solution generate? Novartum creates an ROI calculation for you in the free initial consultation.

Costs depend on scope and complexity. Guidelines: MVP (Minimum Viable Product): €50,000-150,000 for a first functional prototype. Departmental solution: €100,000-300,000 for a complete application with integrations. Enterprise platform: €300,000-1,000,000+ for complex, enterprise-wide systems. Our approach for planning security: (1) Free initial consultation for requirements clarification, (2) Discovery workshop (optional) for detailed specification, (3) Binding offer – depending on project as fixed price or time & material. Transparency is important to us: Detailed upfront analysis prevents hidden costs and scope creep.

We combine agile methods with strict controlling: Scrum sprints (1-2 weeks) – Regular demos show progress. You see every 2 weeks what your budget is being used for. Prioritized backlog – Features are sorted by business value. The most important functions are developed first. Change management – New requirements are evaluated and prioritized. If something is added, something else drops out or the budget is adjusted – decided transparently and together. Burn-down tracking – Real-time overview of consumed vs. remaining budget. Early warning system – We proactively inform about deviations and suggest countermeasures. Result: 95% of our projects are completed within the agreed budget.

Duration varies depending on project scope: MVP (Minimum Viable Product): 2-4 months for a first functional prototype with core features. Departmental solution: 4-8 months for a complete application with integrations and rollout. Enterprise platform: 8-18 months for complex, enterprise-wide systems with multiple modules. Our focus is on 'Time to Value': We deliver a usable version as quickly as possible so you achieve ROI early. Through iterative development (Scrum), you can see initial results and provide feedback after the first sprint (2 weeks).

At Novartum, the source code belongs to you after full payment – without restrictions. This means: Full ownership rights – You can use, modify, extend or transfer the software to third parties. No vendor lock-in – You are not bound to Novartum for maintenance or further development. Complete documentation – Technical documentation, architecture diagrams and deployment guides are handed over. Access to repositories – You receive access to Git repositories with complete version history. Knowledge transfer – On request, we train your internal team for independent further development. This is a fundamental difference from many agencies that retain code ownership or charge license fees.

Yes, legacy modernization is one of our core competencies. Typical scenarios: Old Java versions (Java 6/7/8) – Migration to current LTS versions with Spring Boot. Access databases / Excel solutions – Replacement with modern web applications with real databases. Monolithic architectures – Gradual decomposition into microservices for better scalability. Client-server applications – Migration to web-based or cloud-native solutions. Our approach: (1) Technical assessment – Analysis of existing architecture, dependencies and risks, (2) Modernization strategy – Replatforming, refactoring or new development depending on condition, (3) Low-risk migration – Gradual transition without business interruption, data migration with validation. Important: Your expertise and data are preserved.

We rely on proven, future-proof enterprise technologies: Backend: Java with Spring Boot (main focus), Jakarta EE, C# .NET Core, Node.js, Python for data/ML. Frontend: React, Angular, Vue.js with TypeScript – modern Single Page Applications (SPAs). Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server (relational), MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch (NoSQL). Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD. Our principle: We choose the tech stack that is optimal for your project – not what's currently trendy. Criteria: Longevity, maintainability, availability of developers on the market, integration into your existing landscape.

After go-live, we don't leave you alone. We offer flexible service models: Maintenance contract (SLA): Guaranteed response times (e.g., 4h for critical errors), regular security updates, monitoring and proactive troubleshooting. Hosting & operations: Managed hosting on AWS/Azure or in German data centers, 24/7 monitoring, backup and disaster recovery. Further development: Continuous feature development in sprint packages, prioritized according to your needs. Advantages of support by Novartum: Since we wrote the code, we can solve problems faster than external service providers. No onboarding time, direct access to the original developers.

Security is 'Security by Design' for us – not an afterthought: Data protection (GDPR): Privacy by design, data minimization, deletion concepts, consent management, data processing agreement (DPA). Secure development: OWASP Top 10 as minimum standard, code reviews, static code analysis (SonarQube), penetration tests before go-live. Encryption: TLS 1.3 for data transmission, AES-256 for data storage, secure authentication (OAuth 2.0, MFA). Hosting: German or European data centers, ISO 27001 certified infrastructure, no data transfer to third countries. Documentation: Technical and organizational measures (TOMs) are documented and provided on request.

Yes, system integration is our standard – isolated solutions are rarely efficient. Our integration expertise: ERP systems: SAP (RFC, BAPI, IDoc), Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle ERP Cloud. CRM systems: Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot. Legacy databases: Oracle, SQL Server, AS/400, mainframe connection. Cloud services: Microsoft 365, Azure AD, AWS Services, Google Workspace. Technologies: REST APIs, SOAP web services, GraphQL, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), ETL processes. Benefits of integration: No data silos – single source of truth for all systems. No duplicate data maintenance – changes are automatically synchronized. End-to-end processes – workflows across system boundaries.

Yes, we regularly take over projects in critical phases ('Project Rescue'). Our approach: (1) Technical audit (1-2 weeks) – Code review to assess quality, architecture analysis, documentation review, identification of technical debt. (2) Stabilization plan – Prioritized list of critical problems, effort estimate for remediation, recommendation: continue, refactor or restart. (3) Takeover and stabilization – Knowledge transfer from previous team, gradual remediation of problems, establishment of quality standards (tests, CI/CD). Typical causes of failed projects: Missing architecture, technical debt, scope creep, lack of communication. Novartum brings structure and experience to lead your project to success.

We align with your IT strategy and develop for both scenarios: Cloud-native (AWS, Azure, GCP): Scalable architectures with Kubernetes, serverless functions, managed services. Ideal for dynamic workloads and global availability. On-premise: Classic deployment models for your own servers or private cloud. Important for compliance requirements or data sovereignty. Hybrid: Combination of cloud and on-premise – e.g., sensitive data locally, computing power in the cloud. Decision criteria: Costs (CapEx vs. OpEx), compliance requirements (GDPR, industry regulation), scaling requirements, existing infrastructure and skills. In the consultation, we analyze which infrastructure offers the best balance of cost, performance and data security for your requirements.

Our collaboration is transparent and partnership-based: Kickoff: Joint workshop for requirements clarification, definition of goals and success criteria, team introduction. Sprint rhythm (2 weeks): Sprint planning – Joint prioritization of features. Daily standups – Short daily coordination (optional for customers). Sprint review – Demo of finished features, your feedback flows directly in. Sprint retrospective – Continuous improvement of collaboration. Communication: Dedicated product owner as your contact, access to project management tools (Jira, Confluence), regular status reports. Transparency: Access to code repositories (GitLab/GitHub), real-time insight into progress and budget.

Novartum offers unique advantages: (1) Combined expertise – Software development + SAM + procurement + ITSM under one roof. Your software is not only developed but also optimized from a licensing and operational perspective. (2) Enterprise focus – We develop business-critical systems for mid-market and corporations, not websites or apps. (3) No vendor lock-in – Source code belongs to you, complete documentation, knowledge transfer. (4) German quality – Development in Germany, GDPR-compliant, German data centers. (5) Long-term partnership – We have been supporting customers for over 20 years, no hit-and-run projects. (6) Technological excellence – Experienced senior developers, no offshore resources for critical components.