Custom Software Development

Off-the-Shelf Software 
Doesn't Fit Your Operations?

Stop forcing generic tools into unique processes. Get custom applications built specifically around how your teams actually work.

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When your processes are a competitive advantage, generic software quickly becomes a liability.

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The Cost of Forcing Square Pegs into Round Holes

Select the challenge that best reflects your situation to see how we address it.

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Process Workarounds

Teams spend more time adapting to software limitations than doing meaningful work.

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Manual Process Persistence

Critical workflows still rely on spreadsheets or paper because no existing tool truly fits.

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Competitive Disadvantage

Generic tools produce generic results while competitors move faster with tailored solutions.

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Business impact

Reduced productivity, employee frustration.

Real cost

20-30% productivity loss, €100K+ annually in wasted time per team

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Business impact

Human errors, compliance risks, inability to scale operations

Real cost

5-10% error rates, regulatory exposure, 
missed growth opportunities

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Business impact

Lost market position, inability to optimize unique processes

Real cost

Missed revenue opportunities, higher operational costs than optimized competitors

Let's discuss your specific challenge and outline 
a clear path forward.

Mateusz Wilczyński

CTO at Exlabs

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Custom Applications That Fit Like a Glove

To optimize unique workflows, we build software that mirrors how your teams think and operate — not how off-the-shelf vendors assume you should work.

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Process-First Design

We start with real workflows, not technical constraints.

  • In-depth process analysis and mapping

  • User experience designed around real operating conditions

  • Support for offline or low-connectivity scenarios

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Rapid Prototyping & Testing

Validate the solution before committing to full development.

  • Interactive prototypes tested with real users

  • Iterative design driven by direct feedback

  • Proof-of-concepts validated with real data

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Production-Ready Development

Applications engineered for reliability, scale, and long-term use.

  • Scalable architectures that grow with your organization

  • Seamless integration with existing systems

  • Ongoing maintenance and long-term support

Pragmatic and Proven Technology

Technology choices are guided by pragmatism and experience. The stack is selected to ensure reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability for critical systems.

Data & Analytics Engineering

Robust tools like Apache Kafka and Spark are utilized to handle complex streams and enable real-time analysis.

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Power BI

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Metabase

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Cloud & Infrastructure

Architecting on AWS and Azure with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for secure, automated, and repeatable environments.

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Apache Kafka

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Custom Software Development

Building on modern, scalable frameworks (Go, Python, TypeScript) and best practices like containerization with Docker.

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Nest.js

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Typescript

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Node.JS

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GraphQL

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PostgreSQL

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Redis

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Python

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Docker

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Terraform

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Kubernetes

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Github Actions

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Partnering with the Leading Cloud Platforms
Turning Technical Blueprints into Production Reality
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From Concept to Custom Application

Our delivery process is built for transparency and results. We turn ideas into production-ready software through a structured, four-step approach.

1

Product Discovery Workshops

  • Run focused workshops with operational and business teams

  • Map current workflows and identify bottlenecks

  • Define user personas and core use cases

  • Prioritize features based on business impact and user needs

Outcome

Clear product vision and prioritized backlog

Shared understanding of user needs

Validated business case for custom development

2

Solution Design
& Prototyping

  • Design system architecture and technical approach

  • Create interactive UI/UX prototypes

  • Test designs with real users in real conditions

  • Refine based on feedback and constraints

Outcome

Approved technical and UX design

Validated user interface tested by real operators

Development-ready specifications and mockups

3

Agile Development

  • Build application in two-week sprints

  • Regular demos of working functionality

  • Continuous integration with operational systems

  • Iterative refinement based on user feedback

Outcome

Working application with core functionality

Tested integration with existing systems

User-validated features ready for pilot deployment

4

Pilot Deployment & Scaling

  • Deploy application for selected user group

  • Gather usage data and user feedback

  • Optimize performance and user experience

  • Scale deployment across full organization

Outcome

Fully deployed custom application in active use

Trained user base and documented processes

Proven ROI and operational improvements

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From Technical Blueprints to Production Reality

Real outcomes from production systems solving high-stakes operational challenges.

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Decision cycles reduced

Accelerated strategic decisions by transforming months of analysis into real-time insights.

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3,000+

UK air quality zones automated

Eliminated manual workflows, enabling scalable, 
real-time operational oversight.

Learn how we built for scale

26+ GWhs

Battery storage operations optimized

Production-ready architectures enabling reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Learn how we handled complexity

Our Work in Production

Explore how custom software and data platforms are built to solve complex challenges for organizations operating at scale.

From Complex Data to Competitive Dominance

How CRU Group partnered with Exlabs to de-risk large-scale investment decisions through production-ready data platforms.

90% Reduction in Analysis Time
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Scalable Infrastructure 
for Nationwide Operations

A serverless platform enabling centralized control and real-time decision-making across distributed environments.

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The Asset Platform 
GIS & UX Upgrade Story

Major GIS and UI upgrade with globe view, optimised performance, and enhanced UX—resulting in smoother navigation and better asset insights.

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Scaling Open-Source Grid Insights Across Europe

Turning raw grid data into actionable, open-source intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you decide to work with us.

We typically start within 2–3 weeks from the first conversation. The timeline depends on how quickly we can run the technical assessment workshop (usually within a few days) and finalize the commercial agreement.

For urgent situations, we’ve started projects in as little as one week. We never skip discovery — rushing into development without proper scoping leads to costly delays later.

Your project team usually consists of 2–4 people depending on scope: a Technical Lead, a Frontend or Data Engineer, and a Project Manager. For complex initiatives, we add specialists as needed.

You’ll meet your dedicated team during kickoff, and they remain your consistent points of contact throughout the project.

We work in two-week sprints with clear milestones. You’ll have a weekly check-in call to review progress and priorities. Between calls, communication happens via Slack or email.

At the end of each sprint, you see working software — not just status updates.

For well-defined projects, we offer fixed-price delivery with milestone-based payments.For exploratory work, we use time-and-materials with a clear monthly budget cap.

We’re transparent about costs from day one and flag any scope changes early.