Target audience
Small and medium-sized enterprises in the DACH region – Austria, Germany and Switzerland – that want to digitise processes without forcing them into rigid standard software.
Software built around you
Custom Software Development
Software that fits your processes exactly – without compromises forced by off-the-shelf products. With targeted use of AI, custom development is economically viable and affordable again for many companies.
Many small and medium-sized enterprises in the DACH region know the pattern: standard software only roughly covers day-to-day work. What is missing ends up in Excel sheets, email loops and manual bridges between systems. Processes bend to the tool – not the other way around. At the same time, recurring licence and customisation costs rise; what looks cheap in year one often becomes more expensive than expected over the total cost of ownership. True custom solutions long seemed like a luxury: too expensive, too slow and too risky for mid-sized businesses.
That is where we come in. We build software that follows your workflows – clear in scope, practical in daily operations and without feature bloat nobody uses. From a personal introductory call through design to delivery, we create a solution that truly reflects your company: the right screens, data flows and automation. You keep control and ownership of the software – and can scale users and processes without paying new licence tiers for every additional account.
This is possible above all through targeted use of AI in software development. In a controlled study by GitHub and Microsoft Research, developers with AI assistance (GitHub Copilot) completed a programming task about 55.8% faster than without the tool.1 McKinsey estimates that generative AI can boost productivity in software engineering by roughly 20 to 45% of current spend on that function – for example through faster drafts, refactoring, testing and analysis.2 Less effort means lower project costs and shorter time-to-value. Custom software development becomes a realistic option for SMEs again – personally guided, affordable and on equal footing.
In Germany, AI adoption in business is accelerating anyway: according to Bitkom, around 36% of companies now use AI – almost twice as many as the previous year (20%); another 47% are planning or discussing adoption.3 Combining custom software with AI-assisted development captures exactly this productivity leap – without compromising processes that are your competitive advantage.
- 1 Peng, Kalliamvakou, Cihon, Demirer: The Impact of AI on Developer Productivity: Evidence from GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Research / arXiv, 2023. arxiv.org/abs/2302.06590
- 2 McKinsey & Company: The economic potential of generative AI: The next productivity frontier, 2023. mckinsey.com
- 3 Bitkom Research: Artificial Intelligence 2025 (604 companies with 20+ employees). bitkom-research.de
Affordable again thanks to AI
AI accelerates analysis, design, implementation and documentation. That reduces effort and cost – making custom software a realistic option for SMEs again.
Personal, not anonymous
No ticket system as a first step: we start with a personal conversation to understand your company, goals and a sensible scope.
Interested in custom software development? Get in touch – we will arrange a no-obligation introductory call.
Request a callFrequently asked questions
Who is custom software development for?
Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises in the DACH region whose processes cannot be mapped well with off-the-shelf software. AI-assisted development reduces effort and cost – making custom software economically realistic again.
Why integrate AI into existing software instead of buying new systems?
Existing systems often cannot be replaced quickly and are deeply embedded in workflows. A full replacement is expensive and risky. AI assistants can connect in parallel – via database, API, middleware or other bridges – and create value while the core system stays stable.
What ways are there to connect AI to existing applications?
Typical options include direct database access, API and webhook integration, middleware/sidecar services, RPA for legacy UIs, document and email pipelines, chat widgets with limited tool access, file-export bridges, and event-driven connections via message queues.
Where is EPS Software GmbH based and in which countries do you work?
EPS Software GmbH is based in Zell am See, Austria (Salzburg). We primarily work with companies in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and also take on projects across Europe – on-site or remotely.
How do I start a conversation about custom development or AI integration?
Via the inquiry form on this page, by email to gerhard@eps-software.at, or by phone at +43 650 5413 513. We will arrange a no-obligation introductory call.
Software & AI from Austria for the DACH region
EPS Software GmbH, based in Zell am See, Salzburg, supports businesses with custom software development and AI integration. Our clients come from Austria, Germany and Switzerland – including the Salzburg, Vienna, Munich and Zurich areas. Personal service, modern technology and pragmatic solutions instead of enterprise waiting lines.
Personal introductory call
Briefly describe what you are working on – we will get back to you for a no-obligation conversation. Your inquiry is sent to us by email.