Beyond the Hype: Is Your Off-the-Shelf Software Limiting Your Competitive Edge?
From CanadianSME Small Business Podcast by SK Uddin
April 23, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 980
About this episode
The episode discusses the limitations of off-the-shelf software and the advantages of custom-built systems for business growth.
People in this episode
Host: Kripa Anand
Guest: Alexandre St Aubin
Topics covered
- digital transformation
- custom software
- business growth
- AI in development
- leadership
- construction innovation
Keywords
- digital transformation
- custom software
- AI
- business growth
- leadership
- construction
- competitive edge
Sponsors
UPS, ADP Canada
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thirdbridge, CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, CanadianSME Small Business Foundation
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