Gloster Digital Group

Custom software development

When business growth calls for a customized solution.

New processes with workarounds. Developments that get pushed back months into the backlog. Business logic embedded in Excel and an ever-increasing reliance on key personnel.

Beyond a certain point, technology no longer merely supports change—it determines its pace.

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The real problem

Technology no longer follows business

The problem rarely arises overnight. Manual labor, technological compromises, and dependence gradually increase.

If the roadmap is already shaped by the system's limitations, the problem is not merely technological.

The process exits the system

Excel, manual exports, and human oversight fill in the gaps where the system falls short.

Change is getting harder and harder

A new product, business rule, or integration triggers a disproportionate amount of development work.

Technology Addiction Is on the Rise

Fewer and fewer people or suppliers are able to safely access the system.

The Business Impact

Technology no longer follows business

The problem rarely arises overnight. Manual labor, technological compromises, and dependence gradually increase.

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A Slower Market Entry

The new business requirement reaches the user later.

Higher operating costs

Manual work and workarounds compensate for the system's shortcomings.

Greater operational risk

Key personnel and suppliers become critical dependencies.

A more expensive change

Every new development involves more time and greater technological risk.

At this point, the question is no longer how to further improve the system, but rather what the business needs instead

The Gloster Approach

A well-structured system provides room for business growth

We plan all aspects—including technology decisions aligned with business objectives, development, integrations, the cloud environment, and production operations—as a single, cohesive process, so responsibility isn’t fragmented among multiple vendors who point fingers at each other. We first break down the business objective into specific development phases. At each milestone, we demonstrate tangible results, clarify the next decision, and make the risks transparent.

Business and Product Design

We identify the processes, user needs, business rules, and success criteria. Rather than simply going through a list of features, we work together to clarify what operational results need to be achieved.

System Development and UX

We design the system architecture, integrations, data model, security, and scalability. We address user experience and long-term sustainability together.

Custom Development and System Integration

Development of web, mobile, and business applications, APIs, internal platforms, and digital products. Integration with the existing corporate environment; not a standalone new system.

Cloud, DevOps, and Production Operations

Cloud architecture, CI/CD, monitoring, automated deployment, SLA-based support, and planned further development. Go-live is not the end; it is the beginning of the operational lifecycle.

AI in Development

We can also use AI tools to accelerate the process, testing, analysis, and documentation, in line with our clients’ needs. Senior engineers continue to make decisions regarding the architecture and the production system, and they review and test all results before deployment.

Why Gloster

A business-critical system requires more than just developers

A senior architect leads system-level decision-making

The project is led by a designated technical lead who oversees the architecture, dependencies, quality, and long-term maintainability.

A single partner retains full responsibility for the technology

Design, development, cloud, DevOps, and operations are not separate contracts or a chain of vendors passing the buck to one another. These competencies are available within the group.

Transparent Project Operations

We document decisions, regularly present progress reports, and identify risks in a timely manner. Managers have a clear view of where the project stands and what decisions they need to make.

A transferable system, deliberate vendor independence

We build on open standards, documented architecture, and handover terms clearly defined in the contract. Our goal is not technical lock-in, but long-term value for our partners.

Security and operability are already part of the design process

We incorporate access control, data protection, logging, activation, monitoring, and recovery right from the system design phase.

International experience backed by a stable corporate foundation

We work with international clients in European time zones, using Hungarian, English, and German as our working languages. Stock market transparency and a stable corporate background also reduce counterparty risk.

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How we work

A clear decision at the end of each stage

Professional Situation Assessment and Initial Framework

We work with a senior expert to clarify the business objective, the system environment, the main risks, and whether Gloster is the right partner for the task.

Survey, Architecture, and Investment Plan

We analyze the processes and dependencies, design the target architecture, and then define the development phases, the estimated cost range, and the management decision points.

Iterative Development and Integration

Short delivery cycles, regular demos, automated testing, and continuous business feedback. The result is a working product, not a project that remains invisible for months.

Controlled go-live and stabilization

Planned migration, security and performance testing, a go-live plan, monitoring, a support process, and clear lines of responsibility surrounding the launch.

Operation and Planned Further Development

SLA-based support, performance and error monitoring, projected expenses, and ongoing development aligned with business priorities.

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Situations Involving Collaboration

We step in when the project requires real accountability and senior-level expertise

New system or digital product

From assessment and system design through development to live operation, we guide the project through every stage as your partner.

Taking Over a Stalled Project

Code base and architecture audit, recoverability assessment, handover plan, stabilization, and a new, transparent project operation.

Expanding the Internal Development Team

Dedicated module, architect or DevOps support, specialized expertise, shared backlog, and knowledge transfer.

Further Development of the Existing System

New features, integrations, performance improvements, and technological upgrades—all while keeping the business running.

The people you'll be working with

From your very first professional interview, you'll be working with our senior experts

Péter Szilágyi

Senior Enterprise Architect

András Leskó

CTO

Zoltán Rak

Senior Enterprise Architect

Safety and Compliance

Security starts with architecture

For business-critical systems, security, data management, and auditability are integral parts of the design process. We tailor the necessary controls to the system’s risk profile.

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Security-by-design architecture and authorization model

Auditable development, testing, and deployment processes

NDA and contractually established frameworks for data processing, access, and transfer

EU Data Processing and Cloud Hosting Options Based on Business Requirements

Taking NIS2 Requirements and Industry Compliance Considerations into Account in the Design Process

Managing Dependencies, Vulnerabilities, and Expenditures Throughout the Entire Life Cycle

Contact

To make the next decision, we first need a clear technical and business picture

A 30-minute professional assessment with a senior architect. We’ll review your current situation, the most significant risks, and the most realistic next steps. You won’t receive a generic sales pitch—instead, you’ll get professional feedback on how to move forward.

A 30-minute conversation with a senior architect

Professional feedback, not a sales presentation

We will get back to you within 2 business days at the latest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Things to Clarify Before Making a Decision

How much does custom software cost?

The cost is determined by the system's complexity, integrations, and security requirements. By the end of the assessment, you will receive a cost range and implementation framework that will enable you to make a decision.

How soon can we get started?

We typically schedule the first consultation within a few days. The actual start date depends on the required skills and the scope of the assessment.

Can you work with your own development team?

Yes. We can integrate at the architecture, engineering, or DevOps level, or we can take on a standalone module.

Can you take over a project that's been left unfinished?

Yes. First, we assess the code, the architecture, and the delivery process, and then we provide a plan for stabilization and further development.

Who will own the source code?

Project-specific source code, documentation, and delivery terms can be clearly specified in the contract.

What technologies do you use?

We select technology based on business needs, the existing environment, security, scalability, and the entire lifecycle.

How do you use AI?

To accelerate development, testing, analysis, and documentation workflows, under the supervision of senior engineers.

Do you also provide operational services?

Yes. The system can be configured for monitoring, automated provisioning, and SLA-based support as early as the design phase.