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You have to think strategically when you\u2019re building a new solution. Too many companies choose SaaS solutions that only answer \u201cwhat\u201d\u2014that is, the immediate problem. I started AscendWare.Net to create cloud-based software solutions that start with \u201cwhy\u201d and then answer the \u201cwhat\u201d and \u201chow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Time and again, I\u2019ve seen companies buy software suites that don\u2019t specifically fit their needs or siloed apps that solve a single problem but cannot solve additional problems. They don\u2019t adapt to the future needs of the organization. It always shocks me when companies are willing to change their processes and their strategies to their software, rather than the other way around. 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All of this is possible with <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.kintone.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/213149387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kintone\u2019s application programming interface (API)<\/a> and can be done within a fraction of the time and effort than a built-from-scratch custom solution.<br \/>\nA company may have the internal resources to build apps using the drag and drop interface, but not the expertise to code with the API. Many AscendWare.Net customers prefer to leave all of the building, coding, and support to AscendWare.Net, but like the idea of being able to add applications, if needed.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"quote","content":"<p>&#8220;Choose your customers carefully. Don\u2019t build partnerships with clients who aren\u2019t aligned with your goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>AscendWare.Net leverages Kintone\u2019s platform to provide targeted solutions to our customers. The low-code element speeds the development cycle, but it is not the only reason we went with Kintone over other vendors. The other crucial element is compliance, since security and privacy are vital when it comes to providing SaaS solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>Planning for the Future by Partnering with Kintone<\/h2>\n<p>Throughout our company\u2019s brief history, we\u2019ve always been very selective with whom we do business. We\u2019ve rejected potential clients who don\u2019t play to our strengths, and who are seeking solutions we don\u2019t want to provide. At AscendWare.Net, we wanted to be strategic partners with our clients, not just a \u201cvendor.\u201d<br \/>\nWe have that same relationship with Kintone. This frees us up to build on our strengths and to focus on clients. 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