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Overview

$10,000+

Min Project Size

$50 - $99/hr

Avg Hourly Rate

10 - 49

Employees

2007

Year Founded

ABOUT FIRST OPTION SOFTWARE LTD

Trusted by businesses to develop bespoke software

We are a bespoke software development firm located near Winchester in Hampshire, UK, focused on delivering customer-centered solutions for businesses. Our goal is to enhance businesses through tailored software solutions, operating under the principle that software should simplify tasks rather than complicate them. What sets us apart is our team of experienced bespoke software developers who are neutral regarding technology, believing in selecting the most suitable tool for each specific task. Many of our successful and long-term partnerships have begun as project recoveries or system takeovers. Our custom software endeavors encompass a variety of applications, including desktop thick client software, mobile apps, web-based solutions, systems integration, and artificial intelligence. We collaborate with businesses and organizations throughout the UK and beyond. We are extremely honored to hold a Royal Warrant as a Supplier of Software Services to Her Majesty The Queen, which recognizes individuals and companies that have provided goods or services for at least five years to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, or HRH The Prince of Wales. Additionally, we have received funding from Innovate UK for our initiatives, including big data processing of 3D data and a collaboration with Teesside University to utilize artificial intelligence for assisting radiologists in diagnosing breast MRI scans.

Tech Stack

ColdFusionJavaJavaScriptPHPVisual BasicC#Objective C

Languages Spoken

English

HIGHLIGHTS

$10,000+

Min Project Size

$50 - $99/hr

Avg Hourly Rate

10 - 49

Employees

2007

Year Founded

Services

Focus

Industries

Clients

Services Provided

15% Custom Web Application Development

12% Mobile App Development (iOS & Android)

7% QA & Software Testing

20% UX Research & Usability Testing

13% Wireframing & Prototyping

7% Custom AI Chatbot Development

16% Machine Learning Model Development

10% Generative AI

About the Team

OUR STORY

First Option Software partners with Pinnaca, a global managed video conferencing provider, by extending their software development team to deliver ongoing support, maintenance, and projects. This collaboration enhances Pinnaca's agility, allowing them to handle diverse software needs, including UI design, software testing, and project management, across numerous international contracts. By leveraging a flexible, skilled development team, Pinnaca efficiently manages both existing systems and new custom projects, reducing staffing overheads and accelerating delivery. First Option Software invests time to deeply understand Pinnaca's systems and business, ensuring tailored partnerships that foster long-term success. Committed to innovation and trust, they provide bespoke solutions that empower Pinnaca to secure larger contracts and maintain a competitive edge in the evolving video conferencing market.

Portfolio

Supplier of Software Services to The Royal Household

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We are incredibly honored to announce that First Option Software Ltd has been awarded a Royal Warrant as a Supplier of Software Services to Her Majesty The Queen. Royal Warrants serve as a recognition for individuals or companies that have provided goods or services to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, or HRH The Prince of Wales for a minimum of five years. These Warrants are esteemed marks of excellence and quality, highly sought after in the industry. There are approximately 800 Royal Warrant Holders across a diverse range of trades and industries, from traditional artisans to cutting-edge global companies. The Warrants are granted to specific individuals – known as Grantees – who must ensure proper use of the Warrant. Holders may showcase the Royal Arms and the phrase 'By Appointment' on their products, facilities, stationery, vehicles, and marketing materials. Regardless of their size or specialization, Warrant Holders share a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of service and excellence. First Option Software Ltd is proud to be a part of The Royal Warrant Holders Association, which represents individuals and firms holding Royal Warrants of Appointment. Matt Clarke, the Managing Director, expressed that everyone at First Option Software is thrilled to receive this honor for our work with the Royal Household. He emphasized his pride in the dedication and effort demonstrated by the team over the past six years and views the Royal Warrant as a significant milestone in the company's history and a testament to our commitment to delivering successful projects.

Theme park training and operations system

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Paultons Park, a prominent theme park in the UK, aimed to implement a system to enhance their ride operations, encompassing training, management, and daily activities. They reached out to us for assistance in achieving this goal. Like any organization, Paultons Park had numerous established procedures that they wanted to replace with a unified, integrated system. The final solution included three essential components: it was developed and put into action just in time for the park's new season opening, significantly saving time by automating various processes for multiple team members and providing the added confidence that business procedures were being consistently followed.

Secure Data Exchange Product Development

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Majenta reached out to First Option Software to explore the redevelopment of their widely used business-to-business file transfer service, MX, utilizing the latest browser technologies. Originally created several years ago with Java applets, MX is aimed at Automotive OEMs that need to securely exchange CAD files with their suppliers and required an upgrade. The new MX is designed with key features: the entire client interface is crafted using pure HTML, leveraging the BootStrap and FlatUI frameworks. We implement the latest HTML5 File API for file streaming to and from the server, while also incorporating older methods to ensure compatibility with legacy browsers. On the server side, we utilize Java technologies, including Apache, WildFly, and Hibernate, for data processing and storage. All customer data is secured with 256-bit key encryption. The system architecture is designed for both horizontal and vertical scalability. With the opportunity to build the system from scratch, we collaborated with our in-house digital designers to enhance user experience, ensuring that all functionalities are intuitive and that users can easily access the necessary information. In addition to the design and development of MX itself, First Option Software has offered additional services to support the primary product:

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Projects & Clients

Project Size & Rate

Minimum Project Size

$10,000+

Average Hourly Rate

$50 - $99/hr

Pricing Snapshot

Min Project Size

$10,000+

Avg Hourly Rate

$50 - $99/hr

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What Clients Have Said

"First Option Software Ltd delivers quality projects within budget and timeline expectations based on verified client feedback."

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Custom Web Application Development

Mobile App Development (iOS & Android)

QA & Software Testing

UX Research & Usability Testing

Wireframing & Prototyping

Custom AI Chatbot Development

Machine Learning Model Development

Generative AI

Locations

Headquarters

Signal House, Jacklyns Lane

Alresford, England, United Kingdom SO24 9JJ

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