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The future of software development

The future of software development

Marleen van Hamersveld
Marleen Scherrenberg
27 October, 2025

This is not another Article about AI, Cloud Apps, or the latest cybersecurity hype. Of course, those are trends. And yes, they play a role in the future of software. But there’s a type of development which is even more important: SDaaS.

Why SDaaS?

Because flexibility is becoming the new standard. Companies no longer want to be tied to projects, endless hiring processes, or expensive fixed teams. With SDaaS, you get a model that moves with your organization: scaling up when needed, pausing when possible, and always delivering predictable results. It’s software development built for how businesses actually work today.

Why flexibility is the real trend

The way companies develop software is changing rapidly. The focus is shifting to flexibility, predictable costs, and continuous innovation. The future of software development isn’t in one-off projects, but in structural models that grow alongside the business.

With SDaaS, the focus isn’t just on building tools or features because they were requested, but on what the business truly needs. It’s easy to add a function or build an integration. The real challenge lies in making sure every feature fits your processes, strategy, and growth. Only then does software create real value.

Projects that deliver nothing more than the product itself

Traditional software development often revolves around one big project: weeks or months of work followed by a final delivery. And then innovation stops, even though markets and customer needs keep changing.

The consequences are familiar:

  • Projects run over time and budget.
  • Processes remain inefficient.
  • Competitors innovate faster.

Software Development as a Service for smarter decisions

Businesses are realizing that software development needs to be as scalable and flexible as their operations. Instead of project-based work, more and more organizations are choosing models like SDaaS (Software Development as a Service).

What that means:

  • Predictable costs: no surprises, just one fixed monthly fee.
  • Continuous results: every sprint delivers new features and improvements.
  • Always capacity: without hiring or expensive internal teams.
  • Strategic advice included: so you don’t just build, you build the right things.

The drive behind SDaaS

The future of software development isn’t shaped by technology alone, but by the challenges businesses face today. Good talent is scarce and hard to find, making recruitment more draining than rewarding. At the same time, the need for predictability is growing: companies want control over costs, timelines, and outcomes.

On top of that, the pressure to innovate faster is greater than ever. Standing still means instantly losing market share. We’re seeing a clear shift from one-off vendors to true strategic partners: teams that don’t just deliver code, but deeply understand business processes and turn bottlenecks into structural solutions.

The future of software development

SDaaS combines the best of both worlds: the certainty of a dedicated team and the flexibility of a scalable model. It’s the logical next step in software development. Instead of starting over each time, you build on a digital roadmap that never stops. Your business keeps innovating, without the risks of traditional models.

Driving digital transformation with Rocksolid

The future of software development is about flexibility, predictability, and continuity. Companies that embrace this gain speed, save costs, and maintain their competitive edge. With Rocksolid SDaaS, software development becomes a true strategic advantage. No standstill, no surprises, just a partner that adds structural value.

Mark Scherrenberg
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