Industry Trends Highlight Increased Adoption Of Custom Software Solutions, Imobisoft Observes

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) January 19, 2026 12:25 am - Imobisoft reports a boom in bespoke software solutions. UK firms are prioritising custom development for AI and strategic IP, shifting to a 'build and buy' model to secure a competitive edge.

COVENTRY, UK – Recent industry observations from Imobisoft point to a significant shift in the UK technology sector, suggesting a "concurrent boom" where the adoption of bespoke software solutions is accelerating alongside established SaaS platforms. The consultancy's observations point to a widespread "hybrid" procurement strategy, a trend supported by data from Grand View Research, which projects the global custom software development market to grow at a CAGR of 22.6% through 2030.
Surveying the digital landscape, Imobisoft notes that the "build vs. buy" debate has effectively ended, replaced by a "build and buy" standard. While off-the-shelf software continues to serve general utility functions, market indicators suggest a specific surge in custom development for high-value, IP-generating workflows.
“At a market level, we're seeing a clear separation between utility software and strategic software,” said Atif Syed, Chief Technology Officer at Imobisoft.“SaaS continues to play an important role for standard business functions, but organisations are increasingly building bespoke layers around their data and workflows to secure long-term competitive advantage. This hybrid model is quickly becoming the default.”
Key Industry Drivers
The insights provided by Imobisoft align with authoritative data from leading global analysts:
The AI imperative: Gartner reports that artificial intelligence is now a top strategic priority for the majority of enterprises, driving demand for custom data architectures that allow organisations to train and deploy private, secure AI models; capabilities often constrained within generic SaaS environments.
Hybrid standardisation: Reports from Flexera indicate that approximately 70% of organisations now leverage a hybrid cloud or software strategy. This supports Imobisoft's observation that firms are blending best-in-class SaaS tools with custom-built core engines to ensure data sovereignty and operational flexibility.
Strategic sovereignty: Broader market analysis suggests a shift in budget allocation, with enterprises increasingly treating software code as a long-term capital asset (CapEx) rather than solely as a leased operational expense (OpEx).
Looking ahead, these market indicators suggest that the 'hybrid' model will likely define the next phase of corporate digital transformation. Imobisoft anticipates that as AI integration becomes ubiquitous, the ability to own and control core software assets will become a primary determinant of business resilience and value creation in the UK market.
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Imobisoft is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy, helping businesses of all sizes harness innovative technologies to drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. With a proven track record in bespoke software, automation, and AI solutions, Imobisoft partners with organisations to deliver measurable results through practical, scalable strategies.

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