The Hidden Costs of Misfitting Software
When businesses opt for off-the-shelf software, it often seems like a cost-effective and quick solution. But beneath the surface, misfitting software can quietly drain resources, hinder productivity, and limit growth. Here’s how the hidden costs of software that doesn’t align with your needs can impact your bottom line. Inefficiency and Wasted Time Generic tools rarely […]
Software Development and API Integration
Seamless Government API Integration: How Our Software Development Agency Bridges the Gap Governing Bodies offer APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to facilitate seamless data exchange between public institutions and private organisations. Whether it’s for regulatory compliance, public service automation, or secure data retrieval, these APIs serve as vital components of modern digital ecosystems. However, integrating with […]
Software Roadmaps: Driving Business Goals Beyond Just Revenue
Software Roadmaps A well-defined software roadmap goes far beyond financial and sales forecasts—it aligns with the broader vision of the business, ensuring long-term growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. We work with businesses to build a strategic software roadmap that can help them to achieve more than ‘just’ additional revenue. Aligning Business Vision with Product […]
Transforming Workflows with Bespoke Software
At Purple Crane, we specialise in delivering improved workflow solutions through bespoke software tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. We understand that efficiency, accuracy, and automation are the cornerstones of a high-performing organisation, and our custom-built software ensures that your processes run seamlessly and intelligently. How We Improve Workflows We eliminate manual, […]
Unlocking the Potential of Your Data with Power BI
Have you ever looked at the mountains of raw data your business collects and considered that there is a goldmine of information there? You’re not alone. So many businesses gather valuable data every day but never fully utilise it. Power BI is a tool that transforms your raw data into meaningful insights. It’s a business […]
.NET C# Web Application Developer Job in London. Apply Now
.NET C# Web Application Developer – Job, Central London Are you a curious and creative developer looking to make an impact? Our team craft and develop digital products and services that are used in everyday life; day to day you wouldn’t know that Purple Crane are the team behind it! The software runs seamlessly in […]
Why Refactoring Software is Critical for Your Business’s Success
Businesses rely heavily on software to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and deliver value to customers. However, like any tool, software requires regular maintenance to ensure it functions optimally over time. Afterall, bespoke software is an important asset and therefore needs looking after. One key aspect of software maintenance that often gets overlooked is refactoring. As […]
Beautifully Designed Software that puts end users first.
End users first. That doesn’t quite make sense! But that is exactly where we always start. What does the end user of the software want to achieve? In agile terms, what are the user stories? Software development can be full of strange analogies; our job at Purple Crane is to simplify them for business owners. […]
The Cost of Technical Debt in Software Development
Cutting Development Costs? Have you been in one of those meetings and seen teams who: Cut corners to meet deadlines? Find solutions to save costs without looking at the long-term impact. It can all lead to debt. Financial and technical. While it might seem like a quick fix, the long-term impact of technical debt can […]
Software Development and the Dreaded Code Bloat
Code bloat, a common issue in software development, can significantly impact a business by reducing application efficiency and maintainability. It often stems from over-engineering, where developers add unnecessary features or implement overly complex solutions. Copy-paste coding leads to redundant code and increased maintenance efforts. Overusing large libraries or frameworks, which are minimally utilised, bloats the […]
