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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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12.03.2025

The History of DCSL and One Beyond

The History of DCSL and One Beyond We've been helping our clients to transform their businesses through digital technology since...

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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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03.06.2024

Celebrating 30 Years of One Beyond

A lot can change in 30 years. Wet Wet Wet’s ‘Love is All Around’ was at the top of the...

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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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30.04.2024

Stress Awareness Month

To recognise April as being International Stress Awareness Month, our Mental Health First Aid Team have emphasised the importance of...

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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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08.03.2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

To commemorate International Women's Day in 2024, we have asked some of our team to share some of the challenges...

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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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21.12.2023

Digital Trends to Watch Out For in 2024

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

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20.12.2023

The Weirdest Apps Ever Made

In the world of app development, creativity and eccentricity often collide to produce some of the most peculiar software creations...

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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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27.06.2023

Pride Month at One Beyond

This year at One Beyond, we have been fairly quiet around Pride other than taking the opportunity to provide resources...

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26.06.2023

Cloud Strategy for Organisations in 2023

Over our 25 years of software development experience, we’ve come to understand that the world of technology is constantly evolving,...

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16.06.2023

Azure DevOps: Its Capabilities and Strengths

In my previous blog, GitHub: Going One Beyond for Developers, I gave an overview of GitHub, including its capabilities and...

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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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27.04.2023

WEBINAR: Choosing the Right Software Partner: Essential Considerations for Bespoke Software Development

Looking to develop bespoke software for your business, but unsure where to start? In this webinar, software development expert and...

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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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14.04.2023

One Beyond Announces Four Senior Appointments to Drive Business Growth

Multi-award-winning software development and digital transformation specialist, One Beyond, has announced four new senior appointments to its team. James O’Donovan...

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04.04.2023

AI and Machine Learning Trends to Watch for in 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are advancing rapidly and transforming numerous industries. From healthcare to finance, AI is...

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31.03.2023

WEBINAR: Bespoke or Off-the-Shelf Software? Making the Right Decision for Your Business

There are many options available when it comes to choosing a software solution… but how do you choose the right...

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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 Continuous Development Teams

In previous blogs, we’ve looked into what Continuous Development Teams are and explored how utilising this model can help you...

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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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12.01.2023

The Pros and Cons of Waterfall Software Development

In a previous blog post we looked at various development models and what makes them different. One of the models...

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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

The Greater Good: 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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08.12.2022

The Internet of Things in 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is fast becoming a household name and has seen consistent growth in popularity in businesses,...

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29.11.2022

Top Retail Trends for 2023

As members of a digital community, we understand that technology plays a key role in our futures. Global recovery from...

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26.10.2022

One Beyond Hold Networking Event

At the end of September, we held a networking event in London, at the Eight Club Moorgate. As well as...

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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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30.09.2022

One Beyond Shortlisted in Two Categories for Thames Valley Tech Awards

We are delighted to share the news that we have been listed as finalists in two categories for the Thames...

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22.09.2022

Solving Your Tech Hiring Challenges with Continuous Development Teams

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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13.09.2022

International Programmers Day

The 13th of September is widely recognised as International Programmers Day, as this is the 256th day of the year...

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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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09.08.2022

One Beyond Holds Staff Summit in Madrid

At the end of June, our team gathered in Madrid for a memorable summit, featuring an incredibly impressive hackathon, some...

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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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30.06.2022

What Does Pride Month Mean to You?

Not only is Pride Month a time to celebrate diversity, acceptance and inclusivity, it is also a time to amplify...

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28.06.2022

DCSL GuideSmiths Goes One Beyond in Exciting Rebrand

As DCSL GuideSmiths steps into the next phase of growth, we’re excited to announce our rebranding. Our refreshed identity isn’t...

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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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23.06.2022

What is Shift Left Cyber Security?

This article was updated in April 2024 With data breaches becoming an ever-increasing threat when it comes to cyber security,...

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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

DCSL GuideSmiths 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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07.03.2022

Report – The Midas Touch of Talent

We analyse talent migration in the UK, specifically in IT, in the most transformative period for the skilled workforce in...

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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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17.11.2021

What are the Digital Challenges Facing the Retail Sector in 2021?

With mass closures throughout 2020 and 2021 resulting in a reduction of the footfall of nearly 50% at its peak,...

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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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23.09.2021

Infographic: The Benefits of Team Augmentation

One of the biggest challenges in the world of software development today is recruitment. Finding the right candidates, with enough...

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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

DCSL GuideSmiths 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

DCSL GuideSmiths 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

DCSL GuideSmiths 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...

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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

DCSL Software 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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19.01.2021

8 Mobile App Development Trends For 2021

In 2020 the world was told to stay indoors and keep contact with others to an absolute minimum. To make...

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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

DCSL Software Ltd 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 DCSL Software Ltd (DCSL), a...

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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

DCSL Wins Multiple Prestigious Awards in 2020

2020 has been a busy year for us here at DCSL Software. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a number...

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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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28.05.2020

How We Fix Bugs in 36 Minutes or Less

Some time ago we were working on the Carving Up Legacy With Microservices presentation when I was notified of a...

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21.05.2020

Our NPS Score is 100

Net Promoter Score1 is a customer satisfaction metric. It measures the propensity of customers to recommend us to others. A...

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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

DCSL Software Welcomes its 100th Employee

This week, the UK’s leading bespoke software development company is celebrating the hire of its 100th employee. The Farnborough and...

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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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02.02.2020

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

It’s Cyber Security Month, so One Beyond has a special blog to highlight the importance of keeping your systems safe...

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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

Jobs That Technology Will Replace

When computers first started becoming popular, people thought that they would ‘take away jobs’. Whilst in some instances this has...

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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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27.08.2019

Most Expensive Software Mistakes

When a piece of software is developed, it is always with good intention. You don’t expect it to harm people…...

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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 DCSL Software is pleased to report that we have been recertified 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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27.03.2019

The World’s Worst Gadget Fails

Amazon Echo, the iPhone, our PS4 – there are some gadgets many of us simply can’t live without. But for...

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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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11.01.2018

React Native – When is it Right for Your Business?

As far as I’m aware, every business is looking to be as lean as possible without causing impact to their...

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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 that...

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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

In this post, we’re continuing our series of highlighting various development methodologies by taking a closer look at the Spiral...

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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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30.01.2017

A short history of the Emoji

Texting and online messaging is today far more popular than phone calls. According to Gallup, texting is currently the most...

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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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10.11.2016

Advantages and Disadvantages of Off-the-Shelf Software

In today’s competitive business world, cost is typically a major concern – making it difficult...

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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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17.10.2016

Refactoring: When and Why Should You Do It

One of the arguments for microservices is that they’re small and shouldn’t need refactoring. Generally services that provide purely infrastructure...

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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

Technology 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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27.04.2016

How today’s technology news will change business in 2021

We’re used to seeing various predictions on how technology developments will grow in popularity and impact our lives in the...

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13.04.2016

DevOps – You’re Doing It Wrong!

If one of the buzzwords of 2016 is microservices then the other is DevOps, but from what I see, read...

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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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15.03.2016

Software Development Explained with Cars

This article was updated in April 2024 According to Toggl, there’s a big gap between how clients envisage their software...

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03.11.2015

The State of Software as a Service [Infographic]

According to a Goldman Sachs study published earlier this year, global Software as a Service (SaaS) revenues are forecasted to...

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19.08.2015

7 great mobile apps for in and out of the office

Although more and more companies are rushing to produce the next world-conquering app that will win those proverbial hearts and...

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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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20.07.2014

The Granularity Of A Microservice

The most frequent question I am asked about microservices is how small should they be. This is the wrong question....

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