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 […]
The importance of Agri-Tech for both Farming and Technology.
The value of data is there whatever the sector. And there is an increasingly important role for Agri-Tech and Digital Twins in modern farming methods. A visual representation can provide virtual representations of physical assets, processes, and environments through digital twin technology. A digital twin empowers farmers to manage their land more efficiently, make informed […]
SaaS for Business Owners
We make creating SaaS (software as a service) easy for business owners. Easy for those with the ideas. Innovators can leave the technical solution and heavy lifting to us. We find that often, the stumbling block between marketing success isn’t so much the inspiration as the knowledge or expertise to deliver the product you have […]
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 […]