Question 1

What does Sentravision do?

Accepted Answer

Sentravision is a custom software development company that helps businesses replace expensive SaaS subscriptions with purpose-built solutions. We specialize in custom software development, AI automation, SaaS consolidation, and digital transformation consulting. Our clients typically save 70% on their software costs while gaining complete ownership of their technology.

Question 2

How is Sentravision different from other software development companies?

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Unlike traditional software agencies that focus on hourly billing, we focus on delivering measurable ROI. Our AI-first approach means we build intelligent automation into every solution. We also prioritize ownership over subscriptions—you own your software outright with no recurring licensing fees or vendor lock-in.

Question 3

What industries do you work with?

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We work with mid-market and enterprise companies across various industries including professional services (consulting, law, accounting), manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, healthcare, and financial services. Our solutions are designed for businesses that are ready to invest in custom technology to gain competitive advantages.

Question 4

Where is Sentravision located?

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Sentravision is headquartered in Minnesota, USA. We work with clients across the United States and can support projects remotely with regular video consultations and collaborative project management.

Question 5

How long has Sentravision been in business?

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Sentravision was founded in 2024 by a team with over 10 years of experience in business financing and technology consulting. Our founder has worked with 150+ businesses to optimize their operations and reduce costs.

Question 6

How much does custom software development cost?

Accepted Answer

Our projects typically range from $5,000 for custom websites to $150,000+ for large-scale SaaS consolidation projects. Most custom software projects fall in the $25,000-$50,000 range. We provide detailed proposals with transparent pricing after understanding your specific requirements.

Question 7

What is the ROI on custom software development?

Accepted Answer

Most of our clients achieve positive ROI within 6-18 months. By eliminating recurring SaaS fees (often $50,000-$500,000+ annually for mid-size companies) and automating manual processes, the one-time investment in custom software typically pays for itself quickly and continues delivering savings for years.

Question 8

Do you offer payment plans?

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Yes, we offer flexible payment structures for larger projects. Typical arrangements include milestone-based payments tied to project deliverables. We work with each client to create a payment schedule that aligns with their budget and project timeline.

Question 9

How much can I save by consolidating my SaaS subscriptions?

Accepted Answer

Our clients typically save 60-80% on software costs through SaaS consolidation. For example, a company spending $8,000/month on 5-6 different tools could reduce that to $1,500-2,000/month after consolidation, saving $75,000-$80,000 annually—before accounting for productivity gains.

Question 10

Are there any ongoing fees after the project is complete?

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No mandatory ongoing fees. You own your software outright. We do offer optional support and maintenance packages for clients who want continued assistance with updates, hosting management, and feature enhancements. These are completely optional and typically cost a fraction of what you would pay for equivalent SaaS subscriptions.

Question 11

What is your development process?

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We follow an agile methodology with regular client feedback loops. The typical process includes: (1) Discovery and requirements analysis, (2) Architecture design and planning, (3) Iterative development with weekly demos, (4) Comprehensive testing and QA, (5) Deployment and training, (6) Optional ongoing support. You will have visibility into progress throughout the entire project.

Question 12

How long does a typical project take?

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Project timelines vary based on complexity. Custom websites typically take 4-8 weeks. Standard custom software projects take 2-4 months. Large-scale enterprise solutions and SaaS consolidation projects may take 4-8 months. We provide detailed timeline estimates in our project proposals.

Question 13

How do you communicate during a project?

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We maintain transparent, regular communication throughout every project. This includes weekly progress updates, scheduled video calls for demos and feedback, a dedicated project management platform for tracking tasks and milestones, and direct access to your project team via email and chat.

Question 14

What happens after the project is delivered?

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After delivery, we provide comprehensive training for your team and complete documentation. We offer a warranty period to address any issues. For ongoing needs, we offer optional support packages that include maintenance, security updates, and feature enhancements.

Question 15

Can you work with our existing systems?

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Yes, integration with existing systems is one of our specialties. Whether you need to connect with your CRM, ERP, accounting software, or other business tools, we design solutions that work seamlessly with your current technology stack.

Question 16

What technologies do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use modern, battle-tested technologies including React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and Python for AI/ML applications. For databases, we work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other solutions based on your needs. We select the best technology stack for each project based on requirements, scalability needs, and long-term maintainability.

Question 17

How do you ensure security?

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Security is built into every solution from the ground up. We follow OWASP security guidelines, implement secure authentication and authorization, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit, conduct security audits, and design with compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR) in mind when applicable.

Question 18

Where will my software be hosted?

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We can deploy to your preferred cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) or help you select the best option. You maintain full control over your hosting environment and data. We also offer managed hosting solutions if you prefer us to handle infrastructure management.

Question 19

Will I own the source code?

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Yes, absolutely. You receive complete ownership of all source code, documentation, and intellectual property created for your project. This is a core part of our philosophy—no vendor lock-in, complete ownership and control.

Question 20

How do you handle data migration?

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We have extensive experience migrating data from existing SaaS platforms and legacy systems. Our process includes thorough data mapping, validation testing, and staged migration to ensure zero data loss. We work during off-hours when needed to minimize business disruption.

Question 21

What kind of AI solutions do you build?

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We build practical AI solutions including intelligent document processing, automated customer service agents, predictive analytics dashboards, workflow automation with decision-making capabilities, natural language interfaces for business data, and custom AI models trained on your specific business processes.

Question 22

Do I need a lot of data to benefit from AI?

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Not necessarily. While some AI solutions benefit from large datasets, many automation and AI applications can work with moderate amounts of data. We assess your current data assets and recommend solutions that are practical given your situation. Sometimes we can start with rule-based automation and gradually incorporate more AI as data accumulates.

Question 23

How much can AI automation save my business?

Accepted Answer

Our clients typically see 60-80% reduction in time spent on manual, repetitive tasks. For example, automated document processing can reduce a 2-hour daily task to 10 minutes of review. The savings depend on your specific processes, but we provide ROI projections based on your actual workflows.

Question 24

Is AI automation reliable enough for business-critical processes?

Accepted Answer

We design AI systems with appropriate safeguards including human-in-the-loop verification for critical decisions, confidence thresholds that flag uncertain cases for review, comprehensive logging and audit trails, and fallback mechanisms. The goal is augmenting your team, not replacing human judgment where it matters most.

Question 25

How do you protect our data when building AI solutions?

Accepted Answer

Your data security is paramount. We can build AI solutions that run entirely within your infrastructure, never sending sensitive data to external services. When cloud AI services are used, we implement strict data governance, anonymization where appropriate, and comply with your security and privacy requirements.

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