Australia · Web and software development
Software maintenance in Australia that keeps critical systems patched, monitored and improving.
Software that is not looked after slowly becomes a risk. Software maintenance in Australia keeps your systems secure, compatible and fast, so they do not fail when you need them most.
At a glance
- Bug fixes and updates
- Security patching
- Monitoring and backups
- Small improvements
Software maintenance in Australia: what to expect
Software maintenance in Australia covers bug fixes, security patches, dependency upgrades, performance tuning, monitoring and small enhancements for web, mobile and desktop systems, including software we did not build.
Who it suits
Organisations running systems that nobody owns or has time to look after.
What you get
Monitoring, patching, backups, bug fixes and a short monthly summary.
How we start
A health check that shows each system's condition and risks.
Why it helps
Problems are noticed early, and critical software stays safe and supported.
What we cover
What goes into your build
The pieces that make up the service.
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Bug fixes
Problems found and resolved.
Security patching
Updates applied promptly, agreed with you first.
Monitoring
Alerts when something fails.
Backups
Regular copies, tested for restoring.
Small improvements
Steady enhancements, tested before it goes live.
Reports
A short monthly summary.
In Australia
Looking after systems that nobody on staff owns
Many organisations depend on an application whose builder has moved on. A maintenance plan gives it an owner, a schedule and someone to call.
We begin with a health check showing each system's condition and risks, then agree a routine. A short monthly summary shows what was done and what to watch.
- Security patching kept current
- Works on software we didn't build
- Fix or rebuild explained honestly
Common situations
What Australian clients usually ask us to solve
Systems facing a security review
Customers ask about patching and backups. We bring your systems up to the standard they expect and provide evidence of care.
Applications with unsupported components
Old frameworks and libraries stop receiving fixes. We plan upgrades in stages, test thoroughly and keep the system running.
Businesses without a developer
Small businesses with no developer need one reliable contact for updates and changes, so the software stays current without them chasing suppliers.
What's included
What comes with this service.
The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.
Request a proposal →- Health check: Each system's condition and risks
- Maintenance plan: What we do and how often
- Monthly summary: Work completed and recommendations
- Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
- Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you
Is it right for you?
When custom development makes sense
- Systems run with nobody looking after them
- Updates keep being postponed
- Problems are found by users first
- You rely on one developer's memory
Compare
Retainer or pay per fix?
| Compare | Retainer | Pay per fix |
|---|---|---|
| Response | Prioritised | Variable |
| Surprises | Fewer | More |
| Cost pattern | Steady | Lumpy |
| Best for | Critical systems | Minor tools |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Check
We assess each system's condition and risks.
Agree
We set a routine and ways to contact us.
Maintain
We patch, monitor and fix, agreed with you first.
Improve
We make small enhancements, so nothing is missed.
Report
We summarise work and what to watch.
Built around you
Every project is quoted on your needs.
No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.
Request your proposal →More applications need more attention, more monitoring and more regular patching.
Older software needs more care, as it is harder to patch and test.
Essential systems call for faster response and tighter monitoring.
Where the software runs shapes the work involved and the risks to manage.
Poor documentation slows the initial set-up while we learn the system.
Technology
Tools and technologies we use
Product
Engineering
Insights
Why Kedra Digi
Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.
Strategy, design, development and marketing together.
Itemised deliverables before work starts.
Files, code and accounts are handed over.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. We work with clients across Australia by video, shared files and clear milestones, and meet in person in Perth or by arrangement elsewhere when that helps.
What does software maintenance include?
Can you maintain software you did not build?
What if something breaks urgently?
Do you test restores?
Can you add features too?
Is there a minimum commitment?
What does a maintenance plan include?
Can you support software built by someone else?
How do you decide between fixing and rebuilding?
How fast do you respond to problems?
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Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.
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