Five to Thrive: Planning IT Budgets
As SMEs set budgets where should they focus technology spend? There is no one size fits all solution, but our ideas – and next steps – could inform your discussions. 1/ Cut costs – if you can Sounds obvious, but where – and by how much? Inflation is driving the cost reduction strategies of 39% of […]
Independence Day?
The development process is an iterative process riddled with more snakes than ladders. But maintaining your standards matters more when you’re a stakeholder in the solution’s success. You care because it’s yours. So, why do so many independent software vendors (ISV) outsource to external providers? Picture the scene. It’s Monday and your team is busy. […]
In sum trouble? Or excelling?
Excel and Google Sheets are great, aren’t they? As popular with receptionists as researchers, and students as statisticians. Supported by MS or Google, what could possibly go wrong? Funny you should ask. Excel is not just a passive list builder, it’s the go-to for anyone looking to glean insights from, organise, or just create a […]
The Power of Multiple Applications
Sometimes, no matter how transferable the innovation behind many applications or software solutions may be, it’s difficult to imagine them in another context, or industry. But that risks missing an opportunity to add value to what you do, whatever your line of business. What does progress look like? Sometimes progress needs a leap of imagination […]
Going Bespoke: Why do people choose tailored software?
Choosing your software application is a strategic decision. If your business depends on service or product delivery, and the core application underpins that work, then it cannot fail to function or continually enable innovation. So, how do you make that call? What is Bespoke software? Like clothing, ‘bespoke’ or ‘custom’ software is a computer application […]
