Question 1

How much does custom software cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on scope, but most Watson Tech projects land between a few thousand dollars for a focused internal tool and the mid five figures for a full web or mobile application. Because we build with AI-assisted development, projects cost less and ship faster than a traditional agency build. After a discovery call you get a fixed proposal covering what's being built, how long it takes, and what it costs before anything starts.

Question 2

How long does a project take?

Accepted Answer

Most focused tools ship in two to four weeks; larger applications typically run six to twelve. You see working software early and get regular check-ins throughout, so there are no surprises at the end.

Question 3

Do I need a full-time DBA?

Accepted Answer

Probably not. Most businesses need a few hours of expert database work a month, not a six-figure hire: tuning, backup verification, and someone to call when things get slow. Fractional database consulting covers exactly that. The best way to find out what you actually need is a free database health check.

Question 4

What is a free database health check?

Accepted Answer

A structured review of your SQL Server or PostgreSQL environment: configuration, query performance, index health, backups and recoverability, and security basics. You get a prioritized fix list you can act on, whether or not you hire us to do the fixing. No cost, no obligation.

Question 5

Can you work with our existing AWS or Azure setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Watson Tech works inside your existing AWS or Azure environment: RDS, EC2, Azure SQL, on-prem servers, or a mix. We can also migrate on-prem databases to the cloud, or tell you honestly when staying put is the cheaper, better call.

Question 6

Who owns the code when the project is done?

Accepted Answer

You do. Source code, database, and accounts are yours, delivered in your own repositories and cloud accounts wherever possible, so you're never locked in to us.

Question 7

What happens after launch?

Accepted Answer

We stay on. Every project includes post-launch fixes, and ongoing support and maintenance plans cover updates, monitoring, and improvements as your needs change, from the same developer who built it.