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18.03.2026

The Real ROI of AI: Moving Beyond Experimentation

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. Businesses across industries have already tested AI tools, from chatbots to predictive...

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05.02.2026

One Beyond Earns a Place Among the Top Software Development Companies in 2026 by Techreviewer.co

One Beyond Earns a Place Among the Top Software Development Companies in 2026 by Techreviewer.co We are proud to share...

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15.01.2026

How AI Is Revolutionising Custom Software Development in 2025

Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond a future aspiration — in 2025, it has become the driving force behind faster, smarter...

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05.01.2026

The Future of Technology and AI in 2026: A New Era of Intelligence, Automation, and Human-Centric Innovation

As we move deeper into the second half of the 2020s, technology is evolving at a pace that feels both...

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17.12.2025

Why Bespoke AI Solutions Deliver Better ROI Than Off-the-Shelf Software

As AI adoption accelerates, businesses face a crucial decision: invest in off-the-shelf AI tools or build bespoke AI solutions tailored...

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08.12.2025

How AI-Powered Automation from One Beyond Saves Time and Cuts Costs

In an increasingly competitive digital landscape, organisations are under enormous pressure to operate more efficiently, reduce manual workloads, and accelerate...

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27.11.2025

8 Practical Ways AI Can Streamline Your Business Operations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept — it's actively transforming how businesses operate today. From automating...

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28.08.2025

One Beyond Recognised Among Top Logistics Software Development Companies in 2025 by Techreviewer.co

One Beyond Recognised Among Top Logistics Software Development Companies in 2025 by Techreviewer.co We are proud to announce our inclusion...

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02.06.2025

One Beyond Shortlisted for Two Categories at the Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards 2025

One Beyond is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in two prestigious categories at the upcoming Thames Valley Tech...

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30.05.2025

One Beyond Proudly Recognised Among Top UK Software Development Companies by Techreviewer.co for 2025

We are delighted to announce that One Beyond has been included in Techreviewer’s prestigious 2025 list of the top software...

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27.06.2024

Building ChatBots: Powering Business Operations With AI

Imagine a customer on your website, eager to learn more about a product but unable to find the answer on...

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20.06.2024

Sentiment Analysis: A Guide for Businesses to Gain Customer Insights and Drive Growth

The use of sentiment analysis tools has exploded in recent years, with 54% of companies using technologies to analyse customer...

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12.06.2024

Simplifying Data Classification for Businesses Using AI

Data classification is the process of organising data into different categories or taxonomies based on characteristics. This includes things like...

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25.04.2024

The Benefits & Uses of AI Semantic Search: A Guide for CTOs

The search box is an always present element of modern software. However, delivering intelligent and relevant search experiences that accurately...

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10.04.2024

Tackling the Challenges: Transforming Legacy Monolith Architectures to Microservice Architectures

Making the move from traditional, monolithic architectures to microservices has become a strategic must for businesses that want to stay...

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04.04.2024

Growing Your Business With APIs: A Guide for CTOs & CIOs in Mid-Size Organisations

Staying flexible is key for mid-sized companies looking to grow through innovative technology. For Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief...

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27.03.2024

MACH: Applying Modern Software Development to Future-Proof Your Organisation

In the software development landscape, things change at a fast pace. Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs)...

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19.03.2024

The Benefit of Microservices for your Next Software Development Project

Does your organisation's monolithic architecture mean that you struggle to keep pace with changing needs and market demand? Perhaps you're...

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02.02.2024

How Biometrics are Used in Software Security

In an era where digital advancements are the new normal, the concept of security has evolved significantly. Biometric technology emerges...

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01.02.2024

The World’s Most Creative Cyber Scams

As anyone who regularly uses the internet (which, in 2024, is pretty much everyone) knows, creative cyber scams continue to...

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02.05.2024

Password Safety on World Password Day

In today's digital age, our lives are intricately woven into the vast expanse of the internet. From social media to...

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21.12.2023

Digital Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

In an era where tech moves faster than ever, digital trends have become something of a compass guiding us towards...

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08.12.2023

One Beyond Included on Clutch 1000

One Beyond today announced its inclusion in the Clutch 1000 list from Clutch, the leading global marketplace of B2B service...

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27.11.2023

Top Apps You Should Know About

In an era where digital technology governs our daily routines, apps have established themselves as indispensable tools in our lives....

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22.11.2023

How Managed Service Providers Can Benefit New Technology Leaders

As the technology landscape continues to advance at a rapid pace, the role of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and technology...

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16.11.2023

Leading Video Chat Apps to Keep You Connected

Over the last few years, video chat apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. They’re vital assets...

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10.11.2023

Protecting Your Business With AI-Powered Security

Recent rises in cyber threats have left businesses exposed to potential data breaches, significant financial losses, and even damage to...

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02.11.2023

Streamlining Corporate Travel Management with Intelligent Custom-Built Software

In today’s fast-paced business world, corporate travel has become an integral part of the operations of many organisations. However, managing...

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23.10.2023

Choosing the Right Software Development Company

Choosing the right custom software development company is a pivotal decision that impacts your project's success trajectory. Making the right...

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22.10.2023

Software Development Trends: What You Need to Know

In the digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is more important than almost anywhere else. This is particularly true...

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19.10.2023

Revolutionising Business Operations: The Power of Process Automation

In the contemporary realm of business, one term resonates profoundly: efficiency. Businesses, regardless of size, are constantly seeking ways to...

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04.10.2023

Enhancing Manufacturing Processes with AI-Infused Software

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a significant impact across various industries. One such sector...

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18.09.2023

The Synergy of IoT and Digital Transformation

The Synergy of IoT and Digital Transformation is a potent fusion that is shaping the future of businesses worldwide. In...

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07.09.2023

How AI is Transforming the Travel and Tourism Industry

Nowadays, the influence of AI permeates various sectors, and the travel and tourism industry is no exception. As customer expectations...

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29.08.2023

The Importance of Balancing AI with Human Employees

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the rise and influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many industries cannot be overstated....

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07.08.2023

Powering Business Success with Database Development

In today's data-driven world, databases play a pivotal role in the success of businesses. Whether it's managing customer information, analysing...

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01.08.2023

Revolutionising Logistics and Supply Chain Operations with AI-Powered Software

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, logistics and supply chain operations stand at the forefront...

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14.07.2023

What is the Future of Bespoke Software Development?

Before we get started on its future, it’s important to understand what bespoke software development is. Often referred to as...

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16.06.2023

Azure DevOps: Its Capabilities and Strengths

Understanding Azure DevOps Let’s start with the basics… Azure DevOps is a comprehensive set of tools and services provided by...

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09.06.2023

Workplace and Workforce Transformation: The Key to Business Growth

In today's rapidly changing business environment, workplace and workforce transformation is becoming increasingly important for organisations looking to thrive and...

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21.05.2023

Cyber Security Essentials: Keeping your Business Secure

In today's rapidly advancing digital world, businesses are increasingly exposed to a growing threat of cyberattacks. The ever-evolving landscape of...

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17.04.2023

Increased Usage of Cloud-Based Software Systems and Cloud Services for Businesses

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of cloud-based software systems and cloud services by...

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21.03.2023

GitHub: Going One Beyond for Developers

For those of you that don’t already know, GitHub is a popular web-based platform for software development and version control....

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10.03.2023

Conversion Rate Optimisation for a Greater User Experience

This article was updated in April 2024 In the dynamic landscape of online businesses, success is not just measured by...

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01.03.2023

Adapting to AI: Which Sectors Need to Embrace the Change?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming the way we live and work for several years (see our blog from 2019...

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24.02.2023

How to Save Money with Team Augmentation

The Benefits of Team Augmentation From expediting the recruitment process to saving expenditure on recruitment and training, to building a...

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06.02.2023

Digital Transformation Strategy

Whatever a business’s vision for the future is, it has to include a digital transformation strategy to grow. Even before...

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30.01.2023

One Beyond Named Top Software Developers by Clutch

One Beyond has been named as Top Software Developers in the United Kingdom, Spain, Romania and Hungary by the B2B...

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20.03.2026

Finding the Right Bespoke Software Development Partner

When it comes to bespoke software development, finding the right company to work with can be a daunting task. There...

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12.01.2023

The Pros and Cons of Waterfall Software Development

What is the Waterfall Model? The Waterfall model has been around for more than 50 years. It was first described...

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21.12.2022

One Beyond Listed in Clutch Top 1000 Global Companies

One Beyond has been listed as one of the top 1000 global companies in 2022 by review site Clutch. The...

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16.12.2022

Digital Transformation for Non-Profits

While business areas of all kinds experienced extreme uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic, few faced as much uncertainty about their...

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09.12.2022

One Beyond Becomes AWS Select Tier Service Partner Accredited

We are delighted to announce that One Beyond has been confirmed as an accredited Select Tier AWS Partner.   This accreditation...

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21.10.2022

One Beyond Win ‘Tech Leadership Team of the Year’ at the Thames Valley Tech Awards

We're thrilled to share the news that we won the award for Tech Leadership Team of the Year at the...

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14.10.2022

What is DevOps and Why Should You Adopt its Approach?

If you work in a tech team, you may have heard the term ‘DevOps’ and even listened to respected colleagues...

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06.10.2022

Why Continuous Security Checks Are Important In Software Development

In a technological world where software is constantly being patched and updated, threats to the businesses using that software are...

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22.09.2022

Solving Your Tech Hiring Challenges with Team Augmentation

It’s no secret that the UK is currently in the middle of a recruitment crisis across practically every industry, with...

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06.09.2022

How to Choose the Best Healthcare CRM Software

CRMs are big business. Indeed, the healthcare CRM market alone is predicted to be worth almost $21.5bn (Around £18bn) by...

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25.08.2022

IoT Security Vulnerabilities

IoT (Internet of Things) devices are hugely popular at the moment, with more than 40 billion IoT devices on the...

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22.08.2022

One Beyond Acquires JayStack

We are delighted to announce our acquisition of JayStack, a leading software development company based in Hungary, further cementing One...

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08.07.2022

How Software Helps the Healthcare Industry

In one of our previous blog posts we looked at digital transformation in healthcare with a focus on the specific...

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30.06.2022

One Beyond Included on Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes (DOS 6)

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully been included on the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes (DOS 6)...

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24.06.2022

How We Measure Software Quality

Before we can deliver a software product, we need to measure its quality to ensure that it is as bug-free...

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10.06.2022

Why SMEs Should Go Big on Their Digital Offering

The digital transformation series we launched near the start of 2021 has looked at industries from travel and hospitality to...

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23.05.2022

Why Application Security Testing Just Makes Sense

Software applications have become an essential part of how businesses improve internal productivity and launch their services to customers. But...

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09.05.2022

What is a Mental Health First Aider?

When at work, just as your Employer is responsible for ensuring your physical safety, we believe that it’s equally important...

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27.04.2022

Tech Transformation Challenges in the Public Sector

Our recent series of digital transformation articles have highlighted myriad challenges to digital transformation across all kinds of private organisations....

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08.04.2022

One Beyond Recognised in Best Workplaces in Spain 2022

We are thrilled to have been recognised in the Best Workplaces in Spain list 2022! Great Place to Work® is...

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22.03.2022

Patient Benefits of Digital Transformation in Healthcare

As part of the digital transformation series we ran throughout 2021, we looked at the changing face of healthcare and...

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24.02.2022

8 Big Business Benefits of Agile Software Development

There are many different ways of developing software, but here at One Beyond, we tend to favour the agile methodology....

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16.02.2022

What Can IoT Do For Your Business?

It’s been a good while since we focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) here on our blog, and in...

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14.12.2021

What Makes a Great Customer Portal?

Did you know that if you run a business, as many as 90% of your customers might expect to have...

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23.11.2021

Game Changer: Technology in the Sport and Leisure Sector

The worlds of sport and technology are largely inseparable. Football’s goal-line technology, tennis’s Hawkeye system and sprinting’s pressure-sensitive starting blocks...

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11.11.2021

How Technology Can Improve Operational Efficiency

Being able to deliver a quality service, in as little time, and using as few resources as possible. That’s the...

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27.09.2021

Top 10 Things to Consider Before Building Bespoke Software

If you’re thinking about building your own app or other specialist software, we know the number of options and things...

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17.09.2021

Going Places: How Tech is Transforming Travel and Hospitality

Practically no industry was hit harder in 2020 than travel and hospitality. Yet, while the global pandemic shut schools for...

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23.08.2021

From On-Prem to the Cloud: Why Migrating Makes Sense

With 94% of businesses reportedly already using it in some fashion, and a global market expected to be worth over...

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06.08.2021

What is Team Augmentation?

Outsourcing is often hard to get right – and in some cases the outsourcing process can end up delaying the...

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26.07.2021

Ones and Zeroes: How Banking is Doing Digital

The impact of digital transformation in the banking sector has, in recent years, been enormous. The growth in online connections...

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30.06.2021

One Beyond Achieves Microsoft Gold Partnership Status for Application Integration

We are proud to have recently achieved the Microsoft Gold partnership status for Application Integration. This accreditation is in addition...

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18.06.2021

One Beyond Spain Recognised as a Great Place to Work

We are thrilled to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work in Spain! Great Place to Work® is...

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15.06.2021

Going Digital: The Changing Face of Healthcare

The health sector finds itself in a third age of technological revolution. Some 70 years ago, health companies, in line...

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14.06.2021

One Beyond Named One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For

We are honoured to have been named in not one, but TWO of the Best Companies to work for lists!...

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01.06.2021

Mobile App Security: Common Issues and Solutions

According to the Check Point 2021 Cyber Security Report, 46% of companies have had at least one employee download a...

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18.05.2021

Our Top Tips for SaaS Start-Ups

If you’re wondering ‘how can I make my SaaS business successful?’ – this is the blog for you. Below you’ll...

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11.05.2021

How Technology is Transforming the Retail Sector

The way the world buys and sells is constantly changing. Where owning the high street was once the goal for...

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19.04.2021

The Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

The second instalment in our regular series about digitising industries focuses on the construction industry and digital transformation. Like the...

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10.03.2021

DCSL Software Completes Transformational Acquisition of GuideSmiths in £12m Deal to Become DCSL GuideSmiths

DCSL GuideSmiths offers enhanced range of capabilities to clients with doubled workforce and international footprint DCSL Software has acquired GuideSmiths...

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04.03.2021

Five Books for Software Professionals and Programmers

At One Beyond we never stop learning our craft and are always keen to share our knowledge. So this World...

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04.03.2021

One Beyond Named in Clutch’s Top Software Developers List 2021

We are proud to have been recognised in the Top Software Developers List for 2021 by the ratings and reviews...

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22.02.2021

UX Design: The Past, Present & Future

UX design is a consideration that often flies under the radar. When it’s great, you typically don’t notice it –...

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04.02.2021

Digital Transformation in Education & Training

In a recent blog entry, we covered the typical barriers to digital transformation faced by enterprises of all sizes, the...

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22.01.2021

Tech 101: What is Programming?

The world of programming has shifted dramatically over the last decade. There are now an ever-increasing number of options for...

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08.01.2021

Enterprise Portal Features and Capabilities to Consider

Over the past 20 years, enterprise information portals (EIPs) have changed the way businesses operate – with increasing sophistication. Companies...

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15.12.2020

Cloud Migration: Benefits of Moving to the Cloud

The Cloud is changing the way the world operates. At home, the move away from physical media like CDs and...

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11.12.2020

One Beyond Receives Double-Digit Million Pound Investment to Drive Ambitious Organic and Acquisitive Growth Plans

Private equity fund, Queen’s Park Equity (QPE), has made a double-digit million pound investment in One Beyond, a multi-award-winning software...

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10.12.2020

Application Security & How Bespoke Software Development Could Help

Common Cyber Attack Types That Exploit Application Security Weaknesses SQL Injections SQL is an acronym for Structured Query Language, which...

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09.12.2020

One Beyond Wins Multiple Prestigious Awards in 2020

2020 has been a busy year for us here at One Beyond . The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a...

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01.12.2020

The Barriers to Digital Transformation and How to Overcome Them

In a recent blog post, we looked at how to modernise your business for the digital world. However, considering digital...

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20.10.2020

What Are Mobile Apps and Should My Business Have One?

A mobile application or ‘app’ is a type of software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a...

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08.10.2020

Tech 101: What is Bespoke Software?

Bespoke software is specially developed to the requirements of a user or organisation, which differs from off-the-shelf software that is...

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22.09.2020

Five Ways Medical Technology is Making Healthcare More Effective

Mankind has been using medicine and technology to solve health problems as far back as 3300 BC. However, medical technology...

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03.09.2020

How to Successfully Implement Digital Transformation for Your Business

As cloud-based technology becomes more and more popular, many businesses are moving their operations to the digital world or offering...

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25.06.2020

The Most Difficult Issues Companies Face When Considering Legacy Application Migration – and How to Navigate Them

A company’s ability to move quickly and adapt its business model in response to changing conditions, such as the disruption...

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02.06.2020

Top 10 Movies for Software Professionals & Programmers

If you work in IT, you’ll know that we are people who work hard, giving it 100%. As a result,...

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06.04.2020

Why is Quality Assurance Important in Software Development?

A few months ago, we published a post listing some of the most expensive software mistakes. The incidents listed demonstrated...

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20.03.2020

The Importance of UX/UI in Mobile App Development

  Whenever we talk about mobile apps, we always bring up UX and UI. But, do you know what these...

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11.03.2020

How Can Bespoke SaaS Help Your Business?

Off-the-shelf Software as a Service (SaaS) can be an excellent alternative to an on-premise or desktop-based software solution for your...

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03.02.2020

Benefits of Rapid Application Development

How Can Rapid Application Development Benefit You? Rapid Application Development (RAD) is a development model that emphasises quick prototypes (often...

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02.06.2025

First Film Classified Using the BBFC’s Brand New Platform

The first film to be classified using the BBFC’s brand new, world leading classification platform has officially received its age...

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17.12.2019

Things to Consider When Developing a Mobile App

A mobile app could be very beneficial for your business, but there are certain factors you need to consider before...

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13.12.2019

Custom Software Vs. Off-the-Shelf – Which is Right For You?

When it comes to your business, you obviously want the best. However, how do you decide which software solution is...

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28.10.2019

Everything You Need to Know About Cyber Security

Cyber security is, and has been since the dawn of the information era, a very important aspect in our lives,...

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15.10.2019

Agile vs. Waterfall: Which Methodology to Use?

Agile and Waterfall are two methodologies used in software development projects. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so how do...

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25.09.2019

How Can Blockchain Help Secure IoT Networks?

Internet of Things (IoT) is the collective name for smart devices connected to the Internet. These devices interact with other...

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25.08.2019

Best Frameworks for App Development

App development can be highly technical and time-consuming. Luckily for us, we have the option of using a framework to...

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30.07.2019

ISO 27001 Recertification

ISO 27001 recertification One Beyond are pleased to report that we have been re-certified as an ISO 27001 compliant organisation,...

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16.07.2019

One Beyond is Proud to be Part of the G-Cloud Framework

One Beyond is thrilled to announce that we have been renewed as a supplier on the UK Government’s G-Cloud framework....

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08.04.2019

The UX Revolution

Are you ready for the UX revolution? UX, or User Experience, is all about YOU, the user. It’s about how...

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20.03.2019

Your Cybersecurity Checklist

Hardly a week goes by without us reading about some new data breach or hacking scandal. And while we may...

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13.03.2019

The 5 Biggest Headaches of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a more connected world, giving us the opportunity to increase efficiency while saving...

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12.03.2019

How AI Will Power the Software of Tomorrow

All industries are being impacted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and software development is no exception. Every part of the software...

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09.03.2019

How to Create and Use Mapping Software

As the world grows smaller, consumers expect personalisation and relevance from the business world. This often requires companies to master...

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28.02.2019

How to Recruit and Keep Great Team Players

Attracting top talent from an ever-growing pool of applicants gets tougher by the day. But the latest advancements in technology...

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19.02.2019

The Technologies Changing the Web App Landscape

The web app world is changing. Functions that were previously only possible to complete using native apps can now increasingly...

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04.02.2019

The Technology Behind the Smart Motorway

If you’ve ever driven between any of our major UK cities, you are likely to have found yourself on a...

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30.01.2019

The 5 Most Common Startup Technology Challenges

Starting a business is often both exciting and stressful. Few new business owners know what to expect on their startup...

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17.12.2018

How to Simplify Your Business With Scrum

Scrum is traditionally used only for software development. But do you know how to use this methodology to make your...

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21.11.2018

What Does ‘Microsoft Partner’ Mean?

You might have seen the little ‘Microsoft Certified Partner’ logo on various solution providers’ websites, but what does it actually...

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14.11.2018

How Small Businesses Can Compete Using Bespoke Software

As a small business, it can be difficult to stand out in a competitive industry. But more and more are...

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08.11.2018

The Hidden Benefits of the Green Data Centre

With the arrival of smart energy meters and energy-efficient devices, many of us are becoming more aware of how much...

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05.11.2018

The 5 Most Common Software Implementation Failures

Before buying software, we often spend a great deal of time researching options and comparing features, to find the best...

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26.10.2018

The Do’s and Don’ts of Instant Messaging in Business

Instant messaging took a long time to become established in the business world. Even while messaging apps were getting increasingly...

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01.10.2018

Quantum Computing, Big Data and You

90% of all the data in the world was created in the last 2 years, according to IBM. There are...

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03.09.2018

Behavioural Science – The Key to Better Software

What is it that makes people love using one software application, but hate another? And why do we get addicted...

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24.08.2018

The Power of Scrum

What’s the secret to great software? It’s not about the best skills, or even about the biggest resources. It’s about...

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24.07.2018

5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Programming

These days, there are very few jobs that don’t involve some level of technology use. But while most of us...

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13.07.2018

Could Your CCTV be a Business Improvement Tool?

Here in the One Beyond blog we regularly explore the world of IoT (Internet of Things) and smart hardware. This...

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13.06.2018

Three Reasons Why You Should Invest in Hardware Integration

Software and hardware integration is fast becoming the stage where the world’s most advanced technology innovation is playing out. We’re...

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05.06.2018

How to Improve Your Business With Connected Devices

The market for connected devices is growing faster than ever – as does the potential for turning this growth into...

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25.05.2018

Migrating From Hive To Spark

It’s not a secret that most companies understand the importance of data. Data is a commodity that needs to be...

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26.04.2018

Is Smart Technology Getting too Smart?

Are you someone who welcomes how smart technology and Internet of Things (IoT) is making our lives easier? Or do...

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22.02.2018

What Actually Goes on in the IT Support Department

“Have you tried turning it off and back on again?” This is probably the one phrase we all associate the...

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14.02.2018

The World’s 7 Weirdest Software Bugs

Software bugs are inevitable in any custom software development project, and a serious development team will carry out extensive testing...

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09.02.2018

The Most Creative Business Uses of Drones

Over the years we’ve seen many gadgets shift from simply being toys and hobby accessories, such as the Raspberry Pi...

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02.02.2018

How to Create Business-Aligned Software

We all know the old adage “failing to plan is planning to fail”. But while most organisations spend a lot...

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23.01.2018

Why SaaS is Growing Faster Than Ever

SaaS (Software as a Service) has grown to become the world’s most popular software delivery model, and is showing no...

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09.01.2018

How Memes Changed the Face of Social Media

If you’ve ever giggled at a captioned picture shared by a friend on your social media feed, you have already...

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02.01.2018

Why do you Need a Software Prototype?

A prototype is something that most of us associate with tangible products and manufacturing. However, it is in fact something...

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14.12.2017

How RAD Software Development Projects Benefit Your Business

In any software development project, the end result is what matters. We want to get a functioning application as quickly...

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16.11.2017

How to Rescue a Derailed Software Project

Sometimes things just don’t go to plan. Any project can break down, but in the world of software development, there...

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06.11.2017

How Software Improves Your Company Culture

Company culture is a difficult thing to measure, but critical for long-term success. Staff retention, collaboration, productivity, job satisfaction –...

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24.08.2017

10 Signs Your Database Isn’t Good Enough

When business systems are running slowly or inconsistently, many are often quick to blame the database – and they’re usually...

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24.08.2017

The 4 Biggest Challenges of Modernising Legacy Systems

Many businesses are painfully aware of the risks of holding onto old, legacy software while the rest of the business...

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24.08.2017

Everything You Need to Know About OpenStack

  OpenStack is often hailed as the future of cloud computing. But what is it about this flavour of cloud...

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24.08.2017

The Biggest Challenge of PayPal Integration

When PayPal was introduced, it rapidly became one of the most common independent online payment facilities and is now a...

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12.06.2017

The World’s Oldest Software Still in Use

Imagine this: The year is 1958. You are Head of Technology at the Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in the...

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05.06.2017

How to Rescue a Failed Software Project

A successful software development project can translate into ground breaking improvements and financial reward for your business. But if the...

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30.05.2017

The World’s Most Expensive Software Mistakes

What is the most amount of money you have ever spent on implementing a single piece of software? And what...

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23.05.2017

The Ultimate White Label Development Checklist

For a business that wants to see quick return on investment, white label software is often a great option. But...

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12.05.2017

The Internet of Things Has Become as Easy as Pi

We are getting used to technology becoming smarter, in every part of our lives. From the remote-controlled energy meter in...

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24.04.2017

How to Design a Successful NFC Business Application

Do you know what NFC (Near Field Communication) is? Many of us may not be familiar with the name, but...

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10.04.2017

The 6 Worst Pitfalls of Software Rollouts

Any project launch can run into problems. Software is no different, but it obviously helps to plan ahead and try...

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03.04.2017

Virtual or Augmented? How VR and AR Shape Business

The concept of 3D is nothing new. In art, theatre and cinema we have been exploring ways of creating an...

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29.03.2017

Pair Programming: Are We More Productive as a Pair?

Pair programming is a widely used agile software development technique and its principle is quite simple: two developers work together...

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24.03.2017

The Start-up Software Development Checklist

For many start-ups and smaller businesses, software development is an essential part of the success journey. A wide range of...

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17.03.2017

The Pros and Cons of Iterative Software Development

You may have heard of Scrum, Extreme Programming and the Rational Unified Process (RUP). These are all early examples of...

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06.03.2017

The Pros and Cons of Spiral Software Development

How does the Spiral method work? The Spiral software development methodology was designed to combine features of various incremental prototyping...

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07.02.2017

Pros and Cons of the Agile Approach

Agile is fast becoming one of the most popular approaches for software development. However, rather than being one specific methodology...

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11.01.2017

20 one-liners only software developers understand

Most software developers will agree that their job can be stressful and frustrating at times. But did you know that...

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19.12.2016

How to Write a System Requirement Specification

Ever heard the expression “If you don’t know where you’re going, that’s probably where you’ll end up”? Planning is critical...

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16.12.2016

Surprising Pros and Cons of Developing at Google

Google is repeatedly listed as the world’s number one company to work for. Clearly Google has some marvellous benefits for...

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18.11.2016

6 Popular Software Development Myths That Won’t Die

We often have misconceptions about things we may not truly understand. It’s really not such a long time since the...

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04.11.2016

The astonishing computer power behind Google

Throughout history, technology has gradually introduced its own terminology. Some of the words we use in IT today are often...

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20.10.2016

Tech 101: What is Hosted Software?

For any business, costs need to be constantly monitored in order to identify where savings can be made. This goes...

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20.10.2016

Eight Business Benefits of Software as a Service (SaaS)

What is SaaS? Software as a Service (SaaS) is simply a method of delivering software on demand, via the cloud....

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05.09.2016

Tech 101: What is Open Source Software?

The software landscape is diversifying. These days, most businesses will have a range of various solutions for different functions –...

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22.08.2016

Techn 101: What is a mobile app?

With an ever growing library of mobile apps, there seems to be few limits to what businesses can do using...

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22.06.2016

4 surprising strategies for IoT you need to know about

Whatever industry you are in, your competition is likely to be continuously searching for new battlegrounds of differentiation. One very...

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15.06.2016

Why SMBs can’t afford to ignore middleware

As middleware is becoming an ever more important area of innovation and development, many SMBs are still struggling with identifying...

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08.04.2016

What’s the Difference Between ASP.NET and PHP?

We often get asked the question of how PHP and ASP.NET compare, and in what development scenarios one is superior...

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31.03.2016

What’s the Difference Between SQL Server and MySQL?

When it comes to choice of Data Management System, the battle is often played out between SQL Server and MySQL....

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18.08.2015

Boosting your business’s brand with a mobile app

According to Flurry Analytics Comscore, 80 per cent of iOS and Android usage is spent on apps, leaving only 20...

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02.07.2015

9 mobile apps to save your business time and money

Apps are wonderful – we know that. They can be fun, innovative, eye-catching and unexpected but many businesses don’t realise...

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26.06.2015

Tech 101: What is Data Mining?

Data mining is the process of analysing data sets with a database management system in order to discover patterns and...

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12.06.2015

Tech 101: What is SQL?

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a specialised programming language that deals with data definition and manipulation, database management systems and...

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05.06.2015

The beginner’s guide to the next disruptive innovation for businesses

It’s not just the machines that are changing with the times – they are changing the world itself – and...

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29.05.2015

Tech 101: What is .NET?

.NET is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs on multiple platforms and allows developers to create business apps...

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22.05.2015

Tech 101: What is SaaS?

Software as a Service, commonly referred to as SaaS, is an arrangement where software is licensed and provided on-demand through...

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08.05.2015

Tech 101: What is Software?

We use software every day and it controls many things beyond the humble office computer. But what is it? Basically,...

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23.02.2015

Unlocking Success through System Integration

All for one and one for all? Imagine a large gathering, such as a wedding party. Some of the guests...

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09.02.2015

How the Industrial Internet will take businesses by storm

In 2012 General Electric (GE) came up with a new term to describe the ground-breaking practice of adding networked software...

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26.01.2015

Why you’ll never succeed if you’re not using the Third Platform

The Third Platform is a loosely defined computing environment made up of technologies just coming into popularity. In more exciting...

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12.01.2015

What the Internet of Things could do for your business

The future has arrived, and it’s fast, embedded and connected. Key influencers are talking about the almost infinite potential of...

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27.07.2014

Learning From The Past

The history of software development is peppered with fads and fashions; things which seem like inevitable progress at the time...

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The World’s Most Expensive Software Mistakes
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The Ultimate White Label Development Checklist
For a business that wants to see quick return on investment, white label software is often a great o...
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The Internet of Things Has Become as Easy as Pi
We are getting used to technology becoming smarter, in every part of our lives. From the remote-cont...
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How to Design a Successful NFC Business Application
How to Design a Successful NFC Business Application
Do you know what NFC (Near Field Communication) is? Many of us may not be familiar with the name, b...
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The 6 Worst Pitfalls of Software Rollouts
Any project launch can run into problems. Software is no different, but it obviously helps to plan a...
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Virtual or Augmented? How VR and AR Shape Business
The concept of 3D is nothing new. In art, theatre and cinema we have been exploring ways of creating...
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Pair Programming: Are We More Productive as a Pair?
Pair programming is a widely used agile software development technique and its principle is quite si...
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The Start-up Software Development Checklist
The Start-up Software Development Checklist
For many start-ups and smaller businesses, software development is an essential part of the success ...
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The Pros and Cons of Iterative Software Development
You may have heard of Scrum, Extreme Programming and the Rational Unified Process (RUP). These are a...
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The Pros and Cons of Spiral Software Development
How does the Spiral method work? The Spiral software development methodology was designed to combin...
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Pros and Cons of the Agile Approach
Agile is fast becoming one of the most popular approaches for software development. However, rather ...
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