Custom software for ambitious businesses.
Software for businesses that think global.
Tangled problem in.
Working software out.
We untangle the business problem first, then design and engineer the system that solves it.
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IT projects in a study of 1,471 ran about 200% over budget.
Flyvbjerg and Budzier (2011), Harvard Business Review, 89(9), pp. 23-25
A discovery sprint is how you avoid becoming one of them.
How much of your week is lost to manual work?
Move the sliders. Then imagine getting it back.
Only one person knows how it works.
We copy the same data into three places.
Our system cannot do that.
That is fixable.
Start with a discovery sprint.
Software is mostly what you cannot see.
The screen is the smallest part. We engineer the rest.
Describe it.
We will scope the fix.
One line is enough. We will come back to you about a discovery sprint.
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From napkin sketch to live software.
Custom software for ambitious businesses.
Flo Studio Software is an Australian digital systems and software engineering company specialising in custom software development, SaaS platforms, web applications, mobile applications, systems integration, workflow automation, cloud engineering, data, artificial intelligence and managed software engineering.
Chimzy is remarkable. He takes the time to understand how a business operates and then delivers practical, efficient solutions that actually work in the real world.
What stood out most was his ability to simplify complex processes without cutting corners. He and his team are thorough, professional, and genuinely invested in seeing their clients succeed. Communication was clear, the approach was collaborative, and the outcomes have been tangible—saving time, reducing errors, and creating smoother workflows across the board.
Chimzy brings a sharp, strategic approach to business growth. His focus on systems and structure is exactly what modern businesses need to scale with confidence. Professional, well-branded, and clearly driven to help others succeed.
Chimzy is a very impressive and clever man. I sat down for an hour with him and learnt more than I ever expected I could. He painted a very clear picture of how my business systems were bottlenecking me and my team, and gave me simple solutions I could start immediately before we start working together.
Very grateful to have met Chimzy.
Chimzy is one of those rare operators who brings clarity and direction where most SMEs feel stuck in the weeds…focuses on designing and optimising business processes so companies can run smoother, improve team satisfaction, and actually scale sustainably.
If you’re a time-poor business owner, the value is obvious — streamlined workflows, better efficiency, and a path to real growth.
Beyond the technical side, Chimzy is genuine, approachable, and deeply invested in helping businesses perform at their best.
Disconnected systems, manual workflows, legacy software and fragmented data can quietly become a drag on growth.
We look at technology as a whole system. We understand the problem, design the right solution and engineer software that works within the wider business.
We combine technology strategy, product design and software engineering to create digital systems that work in the real world.
Strategy, architecture and technical direction.
Learn more about Technology Advisory02Research, product definition, UX and interface design.
Learn more about Product & UX Design03Custom websites, web applications, SaaS platforms and business systems.
Learn more about Web & SaaS Engineering04Secure iOS, Android and cross-platform mobile applications.
Learn more about Mobile Engineering05APIs, system integration, data flows and workflow automation.
Learn more about Integration & Automation06Cloud architecture, infrastructure, deployment and observability.
Learn more about Cloud & DevOps07Data platforms, data migration, analytics, intelligent search and practical AI.
Learn more about Data & AI Engineering08Security, maintenance, support and continuous development.
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Start with the problem, not the specification.
We learn how your organisation actually works: the people, the processes and the systems already in place. We agree what success looks like before anyone proposes a solution.
Choose the structure before the tools.
We select the architecture and technology that fit your requirements, security needs and long-term maintainability, and we record why each choice was made.
Shape the experience and test it early.
We design the workflows and interfaces around the people who will use them, and put prototypes in front of real users before engineering effort is committed.
Build in small, tested increments.
We build in short cycles with code review and testing as part of every change, so progress is visible and quality is measured as we go.
Connect it to the systems that matter.
We link the new system to your existing applications and data through defined, monitored interfaces that are designed to fail safely.
Prove it works before it goes live.
We test functionality, security and performance, then confirm with the people who will rely on the system that it does what they need.
Keep improving after launch.
We support, measure and improve the system as your business changes, so the investment keeps paying back long after the first release.
We use proven technologies and modern engineering practices to build software that is secure, maintainable and ready to evolve.
Technology choices are driven by requirements, architecture and long-term maintainability, not fashion.
Custom software for complex operational requirements.
Learn more about Business SystemsScalable software products designed around a repeatable business model.
Learn more about SaaS ProductsSecure digital experiences for customers and partners.
Learn more about Customer PortalsOperational systems that help teams work effectively.
Learn more about Internal PlatformsConnected commerce, payments and operational systems.
Learn more about Digital CommerceReplace repetitive manual processes with controlled digital workflows.
Learn more about Workflow AutomationModernise ageing software while protecting valuable business capability.
Learn more about Legacy Modernisation
We consider the wider technology ecosystem, not isolated applications.
Architecture, testing, security and maintainability are part of delivery.
Technology should support a measurable business objective.
We design systems that can evolve rather than systems that simply survive launch.
We build and run systems for organisations that depend on them.
A software development company designs, builds, tests, deploys and maintains software applications and digital systems for organisations.
Custom software development involves designing and engineering software specifically around an organisation’s requirements rather than relying entirely on an off-the-shelf product.
Project duration depends on requirements, complexity, integrations and validation requirements. Discovery should be completed before establishing a realistic delivery plan.
Yes. Mobile engineering can cover iOS, Android and cross-platform applications.
Yes. Systems integration can connect applications through APIs, webhooks, data interfaces and other integration mechanisms.
Yes. Legacy modernisation can include architecture assessment, API enablement, migration, database modernisation, cloud migration and staged replacement.
AI capability can include AI API integration, generative AI, intelligent search, document intelligence, RAG and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate.
The cost depends on scope, complexity, integrations, design, technology, security requirements and delivery timeframe. We do not publish fixed prices. A discovery sprint turns your requirements into a reliable estimate, and we explain what drives the cost.
Scope often changes as a project teaches everyone something new. We agree a change process up front: any change is assessed for its effect on cost, timeline and risk, and nothing is added to the work until you have approved it.
Yes. Managed engineering can include maintenance, technical support, security updates, monitoring, performance optimisation and continuous development.
Tell us what you’re trying to achieve. You don’t need a technical specification before speaking with us. Start with the problem and we’ll help determine the technology path.
