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Custom Software Development in Belgium

KERN-IT designs web applications, ERPs and business platforms in Python with Flask, Django and FastAPI.

Since 2012, we have been helping SMEs and scale-ups build their digital core. No generic solutions, no over-engineering.

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Our custom development expertise

From ERP to IoT, our six areas of expertise cover every building block of your digital core. Each solution is designed to fit your business reality.

01

ERP & CRM Development

Your ERP is showing its limits. We build a system around it, adapted to your processes and connected to your existing tools.

  • Automated Workflows
  • API & ERP Integration
  • Real-time Dashboards
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02

Operations Centralisation

Your data lives in scattered Excel files. We turn it into a centralised, accessible web platform.

  • Unified Web Platform
  • Process Automation
  • Full Traceability
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03

Mapping Applications

KERN MAP, our modular mapping solution, handles millions of points with PostGIS and Leaflet.

  • Custom Store Locator
  • Server-side Clustering
  • High Volume Management
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04

MVP & SaaS Development

Discovery, prototype, then MVP. We validate the need before coding to reduce risk and accelerate time to market.

  • Discovery Workshop
  • Market Validation
  • Accelerated Launch
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05

Artificial Intelligence

We integrate AI where it has real impact: LLM agents, RAG and intelligent automation, on a Python foundation.

  • LLM & RAG Integration
  • Business AI Agents
  • Intelligent Automation
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06

Custom IoT Solutions

From sensor to actionable data. We connect your physical equipment to your information system.

  • IoT Prototyping
  • Telemetry & Monitoring
  • Multi-site Network Infrastructure
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Custom ERP and CRM Development

Generic ERPs reach their limits when your processes become specific. Every additional module is costly, every update becomes a risk.

KERN-IT develops business applications in Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI) that integrate with your existing ERP. We don't replace it: we build around it.

Automated workflows, centralised data, real-time dashboards. A custom system, no dependency, no lock-in.

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Business Operations Centralisation

Your critical data is scattered across Excel files, email inboxes and disconnected software. This fragmentation slows your teams and generates errors.

We develop custom web platforms with a Python backend and a React interface that centralise your operations in a single tool.

We start from your existing files, because they already contain your business rules, and turn them into an application accessible to your entire team.

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Mapping Application Development

Store locators, fleet management, field data visualisation. Some platforms have the map as their primary interface. Mapping is at the heart of the product, not an accessory.

KERN-IT designed KERN MAP, a modular mapping solution built on PostGIS and Leaflet. It handles millions of points with server-side clustering.

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MVP, Prototype and SaaS Development

You have a digital product idea and a limited budget. The classic trap: coding too fast without validating that the need exists.

Our approach starts with a Discovery workshop to formalise the need and prioritise features. Then we move to a React prototype, followed by an MVP with a Python backend and a PostgreSQL database.

We also integrate vibe coding and vibe engineering into our prototyping process. AI accelerates code production, and our engineers ensure the quality, security and scalability of the final result.

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Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents

AI only works when the foundations are solid. Structured data, formalised processes, modern architecture. Without that, results are unpredictable.

KERN-IT integrates artificial intelligence where it has a concrete impact. LLM agents, RAG pipelines, intelligent automation, all on a Python stack.

We have been using A.M.A, our own internal AI agent, since 2018 for our daily operations.

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IoT and Connected Devices Development

IoT connects the physical world to your information system. Sensors, meters, network equipment: every device generates actionable data.

KERN-IT develops custom IoT solutions, from hardware prototyping to monitoring platforms. Network infrastructure, telemetry, data centralisation across multi-site environments.

For telemetry, we rely on MQTT with Mosquitto, Socket.IO for real-time, TimescaleDB or Elasticsearch for time-series storage and Grafana for monitoring.

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Two paths to your digital core

Custom development when your business requires it, a semi-custom platform when the base already exists. In both cases, a single point of contact.

01

Custom development

A tool designed around your processes, built in Python and React, that you own. From €5,000 for a prototype to several hundred thousand euros for a large platform: our price ranges are published.

Custom development · Our published prices

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Semi-custom business platforms

Eleven complete business software products, built and operated by KERN-IT in Brussels, as monthly leasing or white label, extensible on demand.

Semi-custom software : a base that is already built, adjusted to your operations, paid monthly all-inclusive. Faster and cheaper than full custom development, closer to your business than generic SaaS.

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Our offers and prices

Two engagement levels depending on how critical your project is, and published, dated price ranges. That is rare in this industry, and deliberate.

01

Essential offer

Efficient execution of simple to medium tasks, based on your specifications: evolutions, screens, targeted integrations. Minimal documentation, short cycles, controlled budget.

02

Engineering offer

Complex and critical projects: architecture and design included, technical leadership, complete documentation, proactive security and monitoring.

  • 5 000 €

    Prototype, from
  • 15 000 €

    MVP, from
  • 30 000 €

    Complete business tool, from
  • Leasing

    Business platforms, monthly fee

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Our Tech Stack

Mature and open source technologies, proven across 10+ years of projects. No proprietary dependency, no lock-in.

  • PythonBackend, AI, automation
  • Flask · DjangoAPIs and business platforms
  • WagtailCMS for editorial websites
  • React · Next.js · Tailwind CSSCustom interfaces
  • PostgreSQLData, geo, vector
  • Claude · OpenAI · GeminiAI agents and RAG
  • Docker · LinuxHosting under control
  • Raspberry Pi · MQTTIoT and sensors
  • FigmaUX / UI Design

FAQ

What does a custom software development agency do?

A custom software development agency designs applications and digital platforms tailored to the specific needs of a business.

Unlike off-the-shelf software, these solutions are built around the organisation's business processes: internal management, automation, data visualisation or integration with other tools.

At KERN-IT, this can include:

  • Business web applications
  • Custom ERP or CRM
  • SaaS platforms
  • Mapping Applications
  • Platforms connected to IoT devices
  • Data analysis and visualisation tools

The goal is to create lasting tools that simplify operations and improve decision-making.

When should you develop custom software?

Custom software development becomes relevant when existing tools no longer meet the company's needs.

For example when:

  • Teams rely heavily on Excel spreadsheets
  • Multiple tools do not communicate with each other
  • Processes are still largely manual
  • Data is difficult to use
  • Off-the-shelf solutions are too rigid

Custom software then allows you to centralise operations, automate certain tasks and make better use of data.

How much does custom software development cost?

The cost depends on several factors:

  • The complexity of the features
  • The number of users
  • The required integrations with other systems
  • Security and performance requirements
  • The level of customisation

Some projects start with a relatively lightweight prototype or MVP, while others evolve into more complete business platforms.

The important thing is to design a solution that delivers a real gain in productivity or value for the business.

Our ranges by project type are published on our pricing page.

How do you create business software for your company?

Creating business software starts with an analysis of the organisation's real needs.

The main steps are generally:

  • Understanding existing processes
  • Identifying the problems to be solved
  • Defining priority features
  • Designing a prototype or first version
  • Progressively developing the platform

This approach makes it possible to build a tool that truly matches day-to-day operations.

Can custom software be connected to an ERP, CRM or other tools?

Yes. Most business applications need to integrate with other systems.

Custom software can for example:

  • Synchronise data with a CRM
  • Interact with an existing ERP
  • Consume external APIs
  • Centralise data from multiple tools

These integrations help avoid duplicate data entry and improve the flow of information within the company.

What is a mapping application for a business?

A mapping application allows data to be visualised and used directly on a map.

It can be used to:

  • Locate points of interest
  • Manage field interventions
  • Visualise geographic data
  • Explore a network or territory

In some organisations, the map becomes the primary interface for exploring data and making decisions.

Can an agency build both a website and a business application?

Yes. A public website and an internal business application can be developed within the same project.

This approach allows you to:

  • Maintain visual consistency
  • Share certain data
  • Simplify technical management
  • Build a coherent digital ecosystem

For example, a public website can be connected to an internal platform or a management tool.

How do you test a platform idea or digital startup?

The best approach often involves developing an MVP (Minimum Viable Product).

An MVP is a first version of the product that contains only the essential features.

It allows you to:

  • Test an idea quickly
  • Validate a market
  • Obtain user feedback
  • Adjust the product before investing further

This approach reduces risks and allows you to build a product based on real usage.

What can IoT bring to a digital project?

Connected objects allow data to be collected directly from the field via sensors.

This data can then be:

  • Visualised in a web platform
  • Analysed in real time
  • Used to automate certain actions
  • Leveraged to improve operations

IoT projects generally combine electronics, software and data analysis.

Where is KERN-IT based and who are its clients?

KERN-IT is a development agency based in Brussels, Belgium.

The agency works with companies, organisations and startups in the design and development of custom digital platforms.

Projects can be carried out with clients in Belgium, France or elsewhere in Europe, and collaborations take place both in person and remotely.

Do you publish your prices?

Yes. Our ranges by project type are published and dated: prototype from €5,000 excl. VAT, MVP from €15,000, complete business tool from €30,000.

All our ranges are detailed on our pricing page.

The final price is set after scoping, but it stays within the published ranges.

Let's talk about your project

A first conversation, no strings attached. We listen, we challenge and we tell you honestly if we are the right fit for your project.

Based in Belgium, we support businesses across Europe.