When a business looks for a software solution, the conversation rarely starts with a programming language or the longest possible feature list. There is usually a specific problem: data is entered twice, an internal process consumes too much time, two systems do not work together, or off-the-shelf software only fits part of the job. That is where custom software solutions become relevant.
But what does that mean at Schiemer Software? Who is included when the website says “we”? And when does tailored development make business sense? In this article, I, Florian Schiemer, explain how I approach projects, which responsibilities I take on, and when I bring in additional specialists.
Custom software starts with the problem, not the technology
To me, tailored does not mean that everything must automatically be built from scratch. It means understanding your current situation first and then planning a solution that fits it. Sometimes an existing standard product is enough. Sometimes a small extension or integration is all that is needed. In other cases, a dedicated application is the most sensible choice because the workflows, data, or requirements are too specific.
The goal is not to produce as much software as possible. It is to create a tool with practical and economic value. Your staff should spend less time on avoidable work, find information more reliably, or complete a task more easily. The technology behind it matters, but only after we understand which problem it needs to solve.
What I build for businesses
Depending on the need, I can support a project from the first idea to a usable application. This may include concept development, clarifying and structuring requirements, early user-interface drafts, interactive prototypes, and a minimum viable product. An MVP is a deliberately limited first version that lets us test the most important workflows before unnecessary time and budget go into secondary features.
The exact scope depends on the project. Areas I have worked on include:
- Websites and e-commerce: company websites, online stores, portfolio sites, and custom contact or inquiry forms. If you are currently estimating the scope of a web project, the article on website costs and the factors behind them provides a useful framework.
- Enterprise software and internal tools: applications for CRM, customer tracking, workshop and spare-parts processes, data analysis, and other tasks that cannot be handled well with general-purpose tools.
- Data conversion and synchronization: solutions that connect information from different systems to reduce duplicate entry and conflicting records. The article on bicycle software integrations and clean data shows these decisions in a concrete industry setting.
- Process improvement and automation: software that supports or takes over recurring steps while allowing human experts to review important results and make straightforward manual corrections.
- AI-supported applications: solutions in which artificial intelligence supports a clear use case. The article on AI consulting for businesses explains in more detail why the business value should come before the AI tool.
This list is intentionally broad because real business problems do not always fit into one neat category. A sales application, for example, may need a user interface, a data connection, internal reporting, and security controls at the same time. My role is to connect those parts into one coherent project.
When can custom software make financial sense?
A dedicated solution is not automatically the best or least expensive choice. It becomes interesting when a specific bottleneck repeatedly consumes time, increases the chance of errors, makes information difficult to manage, or limits further growth. The deciding factor is whether the expected benefit can plausibly justify the development effort.
The starting question is simple: What savings or improvement are realistic, and how do they compare with the fee? We look at the current process first. Which steps repeat? How many people are involved? Where is data entered or checked more than once? Which errors or delays occur? Only then can we judge whether a small adjustment, a connection between existing systems, or a new application is appropriate.
Human control should also remain available after automation when the work requires professional judgment. Good process improvement does not blindly remove experts from the workflow. It reduces avoidable routine work and gives them simple ways to review and correct results.
Schiemer Software provides quotations free of charge. You can therefore describe your current situation and then decide whether the proposed scope and potential value fit your business. It would be misleading to promise that every project will pay for itself. The goal is always to provide a decision you can understand and evaluate.
Broad technical understanding—and knowing when to seek specialist advice
I work at the intersection of software development, cybersecurity, networking, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship. This helps me identify dependencies early in IT, web, and enterprise projects. How does data enter the application? Who may access it? How does the solution fit existing systems? And is the effort justified from a business perspective?
My academic work provides the theoretical foundation, ranging from mathematics and computer science to specialized technical subjects. I am currently completing a master’s degree program in computer science at the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, with graduation planned for September 2026.
Broad capability does not mean pretending to have every specialist answer alone. When a project needs deeper expertise, I seek targeted advice or involve suitable professionals. This may concern UI design, legal questions, cybersecurity, embedded systems, an architectural decision, or framework selection. For the customer, the responsibility and coordination remain clear while specialist decisions receive the expertise they deserve.
Why I sometimes write “I” and sometimes “we”
Schiemer Software GmbH starts with me, Florian Schiemer. I am the sole shareholder and the main point of contact for projects. When I use “we,” I am not trying to imply a large permanent agency. It describes the collaboration that may genuinely support a project when the work calls for it.
I enjoy working as part of a team. Depending on the application, scope, and schedule, I involve independent specialists or university colleagues who can flexibly take on suitable tasks. This allows me to organize additional capacity and expertise for larger projects without making every customer pay for an unnecessarily large fixed structure.
One person I would like to mention is Niklas Hasler, with whom I have already had the opportunity to tackle several projects. I have found our collaboration pleasant, structured, fast, and flexible. The people involved in any new project, however, always depend on its actual needs.
Schiemer Software works flexibly with customers in Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland. Depending on the country and the customer’s preferences, it may also make sense to use providers from that market—for example, hosting or design services for a Swiss project. Here too, the goal is not a rigid model but a setup that fits the work professionally, operationally, and economically.
My motivation: useful software, not technology for its own sake
Software development is my passion and a field in which I have talent. My goal is to use that ability in a way that helps as many people as possible in practical terms. I enjoy the work, and I believe it is morally worthwhile to use technology to solve real problems rather than developing it only for its own sake.
That is why I do not evaluate a project only by how technically interesting it is. A tailored solution must fit the people who will use it and create a defensible benefit for the business. Sometimes that leads to a substantial new application. Sometimes a smaller improvement is the better answer.
Conclusion: one accountable contact, the right solution, and a specialist network when needed
At Schiemer Software, custom software solutions mean that I take responsibility for analysis, planning, and technical delivery, shape the scope around your actual problem, and bring in additional expertise when needed. The size of the team and the number of features are not what decide the project’s value. What matters is whether the solution improves daily work and is economically reasonable.
If a recurring process in your business consumes too much time, systems fail to work together, or an off-the-shelf product misses a critical requirement, tell me about the current situation. Together, we can clarify which type of solution makes sense. The quotation is free, and you can then decide on the next step with more concrete information.
Frequently asked questions
Is Schiemer Software one person or a team?
Florian Schiemer is the sole shareholder and main point of contact. Depending on the project scope and specialist field, independent professionals or flexible collaborators may join the work. The specific team is shaped around the project’s needs.
Does a project need to be large for a tailored solution to be worthwhile?
No. A small integration, a specialized form, or a clearly defined internal tool can also be useful. The key question is whether it resolves an important bottleneck better than an available standard product.
How can a business assess the financial case in advance?
Start with the time the current process consumes, recurring errors, duplicate work, and the improvement you expect. Compare those factors with the proposed scope and fee. There is no universal guarantee, but a specific assessment is more useful than a general promise.
Does Schiemer Software only work in Liechtenstein?
No. Schiemer Software works flexibly with customers in Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland. When it suits the project, providers from the relevant country can also be included.