Software development does not end with the successful commissioning of an application. Rather, from this point in time a new phase begins in the life cycle of the software, in which [maintenance](/services/software maintenance and maintenance) and continuous further development play a central role. Software maintenance ensures that applications can be operated in a stable, safe and efficient manner in the long term and adapt to changing technical and technical requirements.
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