Development

Fern Software Development

Fern Software has been in the industry of developing generic banking systems for over thirty years, and in that time we have developed a framework of methodologies which has proven successful over in many different environments. This framework relates both to the development and support protocols that we follow, as well as features that we build in to our software. The development methodology adopted by Fern encourages team participation and speedy prototyping. Automated in-house testing ensures that new version releases are strictly controlled.

The nature of the research and development methodologies that Fern uses is closely tied to the purpose of the resulting software.

These main features we consciously include in our banking software are outlined below:

• Audit Trails - all transactions tracked for transparency and accountability
• Business Planning - allows management to be more proactive in planning and decision making
• Communication - at all levels and with external partners
• Delinquency Management - for optimal portfolio management and sustainability
• Flexibility - configurable parameters facilitate a speedy response to the changing needs of the organisation
• Identification - minimise fraud due to identity theft
• Integration - cornerstone of all Fern software to improve efficiency for all users
• Real-time Response - built-in robustness and no time consuming batch operations
• Reporting - this enables decisions to be made in an effective and well-informed manner
• Security - tightly controlled and monitored access delivers full accountability of all users

Fern's development teams are constantly working on new requirements, ideas and technologies to enhance our products and address the challenges put forward by our clients.