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The History of DCSL and One Beyond We've been helping our clients to transform their businesses through digital technology since...
Imagine a customer on your website, eager to learn more about a product but unable to find the answer on...
The use of sentiment analysis tools has exploded in recent years, with 54% of companies using technologies to analyse customer...
Data classification is the process of organising data into different categories or taxonomies based on characteristics. This includes things like...
A lot can change in 30 years. Wet Wet Wet’s ‘Love is All Around’ was at the top of the...
In today's digital age, our lives are intricately woven into the vast expanse of the internet. From social media to...
To recognise April as being International Stress Awareness Month, our Mental Health First Aid Team have emphasised the importance of...
The search box is an always present element of modern software. However, delivering intelligent and relevant search experiences that accurately...
Making the move from traditional, monolithic architectures to microservices has become a strategic must for businesses that want to stay...
Staying flexible is key for mid-sized companies looking to grow through innovative technology. For Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief...
In the software development landscape, things change at a fast pace. Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs)...
Does your organisation's monolithic architecture mean that you struggle to keep pace with changing needs and market demand? Perhaps you're...
To commemorate International Women's Day in 2024, we have asked some of our team to share some of the challenges...
In an era where digital advancements are the new normal, the concept of security has evolved significantly. Biometric technology emerges...
As anyone who regularly uses the internet (which, in 2024, is pretty much everyone) knows, creative cyber scams continue to...
In an era where tech moves faster than ever, digital trends have become something of a compass guiding us towards...
In the world of app development, creativity and eccentricity often collide to produce some of the most peculiar software creations...
One Beyond today announced its inclusion in the Clutch 1000 list from Clutch, the leading global marketplace of B2B service...
In an era where digital technology governs our daily routines, apps have established themselves as indispensable tools in our lives....
As the technology landscape continues to advance at a rapid pace, the role of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and technology...
Over the last few years, video chat apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. They’re vital assets...
Recent rises in cyber threats have left businesses exposed to potential data breaches, significant financial losses, and even damage to...
In today’s fast-paced business world, corporate travel has become an integral part of the operations of many organisations. However, managing...
Choosing the right custom software development company is a pivotal decision that impacts your project's success trajectory. Making the right...
In the digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is more important than almost anywhere else. This is particularly true...
In the contemporary realm of business, one term resonates profoundly: efficiency. Businesses, regardless of size, are constantly seeking ways to...
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a significant impact across various industries. One such sector...
The Synergy of IoT and Digital Transformation is a potent fusion that is shaping the future of businesses worldwide. In...
Nowadays, the influence of AI permeates various sectors, and the travel and tourism industry is no exception. As customer expectations...
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the rise and influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many industries cannot be overstated....
In today's data-driven world, databases play a pivotal role in the success of businesses. Whether it's managing customer information, analysing...
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, logistics and supply chain operations stand at the forefront...
Before we get started on its future, it’s important to understand what bespoke software development is. Often referred to as...
This year at One Beyond, we have been fairly quiet around Pride other than taking the opportunity to provide resources...
Over our 25 years of software development experience, we’ve come to understand that the world of technology is constantly evolving,...
In my previous blog, GitHub: Going One Beyond for Developers, I gave an overview of GitHub, including its capabilities and...
In today's rapidly changing business environment, workplace and workforce transformation is becoming increasingly important for organisations looking to thrive and...
In today's rapidly advancing digital world, businesses are increasingly exposed to a growing threat of cyberattacks. The ever-evolving landscape of...
Looking to develop bespoke software for your business, but unsure where to start? In this webinar, software development expert and...
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of cloud-based software systems and cloud services by...
Multi-award-winning software development and digital transformation specialist, One Beyond, has announced four new senior appointments to its team. James O’Donovan...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are advancing rapidly and transforming numerous industries. From healthcare to finance, AI is...
There are many options available when it comes to choosing a software solution… but how do you choose the right...
For those of you that don’t already know, GitHub is a popular web-based platform for software development and version control....
This article was updated in April 2024 In the dynamic landscape of online businesses, success is not just measured by...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming the way we live and work for several years (see our blog from 2019...
In previous blogs, we’ve looked into what Continuous Development Teams are and explored how utilising this model can help you...
Whatever a business’s vision for the future is, it has to include a digital transformation strategy to grow. Even before...
One Beyond has been named as Top Software Developers in the United Kingdom, Spain, Romania and Hungary by the B2B...
In a previous blog post we looked at various development models and what makes them different. One of the models...
One Beyond has been listed as one of the top 1000 global companies in 2022 by review site Clutch. The...
While business areas of all kinds experienced extreme uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic, few faced as much uncertainty about their...
We are delighted to announce that One Beyond has been confirmed as an accredited Select Tier AWS Partner. This accreditation...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is fast becoming a household name and has seen consistent growth in popularity in businesses,...
As members of a digital community, we understand that technology plays a key role in our futures. Global recovery from...
At the end of September, we held a networking event in London, at the Eight Club Moorgate. As well as...
We're thrilled to share the news that we won the award for Tech Leadership Team of the Year at the...
If you work in a tech team, you may have heard the term ‘DevOps’ and even listened to respected colleagues...
In a technological world where software is constantly being patched and updated, threats to the businesses using that software are...
We are delighted to share the news that we have been listed as finalists in two categories for the Thames...
It’s no secret that the UK is currently in the middle of a recruitment crisis across practically every industry, with...
The 13th of September is widely recognised as International Programmers Day, as this is the 256th day of the year...
CRMs are big business. Indeed, the healthcare CRM market alone is predicted to be worth almost $21.5bn (Around £18bn) by...
IoT (Internet of Things) devices are hugely popular at the moment, with more than 40 billion IoT devices on the...
We are delighted to announce our acquisition of JayStack, a leading software development company based in Hungary, further cementing One...
At the end of June, our team gathered in Madrid for a memorable summit, featuring an incredibly impressive hackathon, some...
In one of our previous blog posts we looked at digital transformation in healthcare with a focus on the specific...
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully been included on the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes (DOS 6)...
Not only is Pride Month a time to celebrate diversity, acceptance and inclusivity, it is also a time to amplify...
As DCSL GuideSmiths steps into the next phase of growth, we’re excited to announce our rebranding. Our refreshed identity isn’t...
Before we can deliver a software product, we need to measure its quality to ensure that it is as bug-free...
This article was updated in April 2024 With data breaches becoming an ever-increasing threat when it comes to cyber security,...
The digital transformation series we launched near the start of 2021 has looked at industries from travel and hospitality to...
Software applications have become an essential part of how businesses improve internal productivity and launch their services to customers. But...
When at work, just as your Employer is responsible for ensuring your physical safety, we believe that it’s equally important...
Our recent series of digital transformation articles have highlighted myriad challenges to digital transformation across all kinds of private organisations....
We are thrilled to have been recognised in the Best Workplaces in Spain list 2022! Great Place to Work® is...
As part of the digital transformation series we ran throughout 2021, we looked at the changing face of healthcare and...
We analyse talent migration in the UK, specifically in IT, in the most transformative period for the skilled workforce in...
There are many different ways of developing software, but here at One Beyond, we tend to favour the agile methodology....
It’s been a good while since we focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) here on our blog, and in...
Did you know that if you run a business, as many as 90% of your customers might expect to have...
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...
With mass closures throughout 2020 and 2021 resulting in a reduction of the footfall of nearly 50% at its peak,...
Being able to deliver a quality service, in as little time, and using as few resources as possible. That’s the...
If you’re thinking about building your own app or other specialist software, we know the number of options and things...
One of the biggest challenges in the world of software development today is recruitment. Finding the right candidates, with enough...
Practically no industry was hit harder in 2020 than travel and hospitality. Yet, while the global pandemic shut schools for...
With 94% of businesses reportedly already using it in some fashion, and a global market expected to be worth over...
Outsourcing is often hard to get right – and in some cases the outsourcing process can end up delaying the...
The impact of digital transformation in the banking sector has, in recent years, been enormous. The growth in online connections...
We are proud to have recently achieved the Microsoft Gold partnership status for Application Integration. This accreditation is in addition...
We are thrilled to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work in Spain! Great Place to Work® is...
The health sector finds itself in a third age of technological revolution. Some 70 years ago, health companies, in line...
We are honoured to have been named in not one, but TWO of the Best Companies to work for lists!...
According to the Check Point 2021 Cyber Security Report, 46% of companies have had at least one employee download a...
If you’re wondering ‘how can I make my SaaS business successful?’ – this is the blog for you. Below you’ll...
The way the world buys and sells is constantly changing. Where owning the high street was once the goal for...
The second instalment in our regular series about digitising industries focuses on the construction industry and digital transformation. Like the...
DCSL GuideSmiths offers enhanced range of capabilities to clients with doubled workforce and international footprint DCSL Software has...
At One Beyond we never stop learning our craft and are always keen to share our knowledge. So this World...
We are proud to have been recognised in the Top Software Developers List for 2021 by the ratings and reviews...
UX design is a consideration that often flies under the radar. When it’s great, you typically don’t notice it –...
In a recent blog entry, we covered the typical barriers to digital transformation faced by enterprises of all sizes, the...
The world of programming has shifted dramatically over the last decade. There are now an ever-increasing number of options for...
In 2020 the world was told to stay indoors and keep contact with others to an absolute minimum. To make...
Over the past 20 years, enterprise information portals (EIPs) have changed the way businesses operate – with increasing sophistication. Companies...
The Cloud is changing the way the world operates. At home, the move away from physical media like CDs and...
Private equity fund, Queen’s Park Equity (QPE), has made a double-digit million pound investment in DCSL Software Ltd (DCSL), a...
Common Cyber Attack Types That Exploit Application Security Weaknesses SQL Injections SQL is an acronym for Structured Query Language, which...
2020 has been a busy year for us here at DCSL Software. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a number...
In a recent blog post, we looked at how to modernise your business for the digital world. However, considering digital...
A mobile application or ‘app’ is a type of software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a...
Bespoke software is specially developed to the requirements of a user or organisation, which differs from off-the-shelf software that is...
Mankind has been using medicine and technology to solve health problems as far back as 3300 BC. However, medical technology...
As cloud-based technology becomes more and more popular, many businesses are moving their operations to the digital world or offering...
A company’s ability to move quickly and adapt its business model in response to changing conditions, such as the disruption...
If you work in IT, you’ll know that we are people who work hard, giving it 100%. As a result,...
Some time ago we were working on the Carving Up Legacy With Microservices presentation when I was notified of a...
Net Promoter Score1 is a customer satisfaction metric. It measures the propensity of customers to recommend us to others. A...
A few months ago, we published a post listing some of the most expensive software mistakes. The incidents listed demonstrated...
Whenever we talk about mobile apps, we always bring up UX and UI. But, do you know what these...
Off-the-shelf Software as a Service (SaaS) can be an excellent alternative to an on-premise or desktop-based software solution for your...
This week, the UK’s leading bespoke software development company is celebrating the hire of its 100th employee. The Farnborough and...
How Can Rapid Application Development Benefit You? Rapid Application Development (RAD) is a development model that emphasises quick prototypes (often...
The first film to be classified using the BBFC’s brand new, world leading classification platform has officially received its age...
A mobile app could be very beneficial for your business, but there are certain factors you need to consider before...
When it comes to your business, you obviously want the best. However, how do you decide which software solution is...
It’s Cyber Security Month, so One Beyond has a special blog to highlight the importance of keeping your systems safe...
Agile and Waterfall are two methodologies used in software development projects. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so how do...
When computers first started becoming popular, people thought that they would ‘take away jobs’. Whilst in some instances this has...
Internet of Things (IoT) is the collective name for smart devices connected to the Internet. These devices interact with other...
When a piece of software is developed, it is always with good intention. You don’t expect it to harm people…...
App development can be highly technical and time-consuming. Luckily for us, we have the option of using a framework to...
ISO 27001 recertification DCSL Software is pleased to report that we have been recertified as an ISO 27001 compliant organisation,...
One Beyond is thrilled to announce that we have been renewed as a supplier on the UK Government’s G-Cloud framework....
Are you ready for the UX revolution? UX, or User Experience, is all about YOU, the user. It’s about how...
Amazon Echo, the iPhone, our PS4 – there are some gadgets many of us simply can’t live without. But for...
Hardly a week goes by without us reading about some new data breach or hacking scandal. And while we may...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a more connected world, giving us the opportunity to increase efficiency while saving...
All industries are being impacted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and software development is no exception. Every part of the software...
As the world grows smaller, consumers expect personalisation and relevance from the business world. This often requires companies to master...
Attracting top talent from an ever-growing pool of applicants gets tougher by the day. But the latest advancements in technology...
The web app world is changing. Functions that were previously only possible to complete using native apps can now increasingly...
If you’ve ever driven between any of our major UK cities, you are likely to have found yourself on a...
Starting a business is often both exciting and stressful. Few new business owners know what to expect on their startup...
Scrum is traditionally used only for software development. But do you know how to use this methodology to make your...
You might have seen the little ‘Microsoft Certified Partner’ logo on various solution providers’ websites, but what does it actually...
As a small business, it can be difficult to stand out in a competitive industry. But more and more are...
With the arrival of smart energy meters and energy-efficient devices, many of us are becoming more aware of how much...
Before buying software, we often spend a great deal of time researching options and comparing features, to find the best...
Instant messaging took a long time to become established in the business world. Even while messaging apps were getting increasingly...
90% of all the data in the world was created in the last 2 years, according to IBM. There are...
What is it that makes people love using one software application, but hate another? And why do we get addicted...
What’s the secret to great software? It’s not about the best skills, or even about the biggest resources. It’s about...
These days, there are very few jobs that don’t involve some level of technology use. But while most of us...
Here in the One Beyond blog we regularly explore the world of IoT (Internet of Things) and smart hardware. This...
Software and hardware integration is fast becoming the stage where the world’s most advanced technology innovation is playing out. We’re...
The market for connected devices is growing faster than ever – as does the potential for turning this growth into...
It’s not a secret that most companies understand the importance of data. Data is a commodity that needs to be...
Are you someone who welcomes how smart technology and Internet of Things (IoT) is making our lives easier? Or do...
“Have you tried turning it off and back on again?” This is probably the one phrase we all associate the...
Software bugs are inevitable in any custom software development project, and a serious development team will carry out extensive testing...
Over the years we’ve seen many gadgets shift from simply being toys and hobby accessories, such as the Raspberry Pi...
We all know the old adage “failing to plan is planning to fail”. But while most organisations spend a lot...
SaaS (Software as a Service) has grown to become the world’s most popular software delivery model, and is showing no...
As far as I’m aware, every business is looking to be as lean as possible without causing impact to their...
If you’ve ever giggled at a captioned picture shared by a friend on your social media feed, you have already...
A prototype is something that most of us associate with tangible products and manufacturing. However, it is in fact something...
In any software development project, the end result is what matters. We want to get a functioning application as quickly...
Sometimes things just don’t go to plan. Any project can break down, but in the world of software development, there...
Company culture is a difficult thing to measure, but critical for long-term success. Staff retention, collaboration, productivity, job satisfaction –...
Many businesses are painfully aware of the risks of holding onto old, legacy software while the rest of the business...
OpenStack is often hailed as the future of cloud computing. But what is it about this flavour of cloud that...
When PayPal was introduced, it rapidly became one of the most common independent online payment facilities and is now a...
Imagine this: The year is 1958. You are Head of Technology at the Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in the...
A successful software development project can translate into ground breaking improvements and financial reward for your business. But if the...
What is the most amount of money you have ever spent on implementing a single piece of software? And what...
For a business that wants to see quick return on investment, white label software is often a great option. But...
We are getting used to technology becoming smarter, in every part of our lives. From the remote-controlled energy meter in...
Do you know what NFC (Near Field Communication) is? Many of us may not be familiar with the name, but...
Any project launch can run into problems. Software is no different, but it obviously helps to plan ahead and try...
The concept of 3D is nothing new. In art, theatre and cinema we have been exploring ways of creating an...
Pair programming is a widely used agile software development technique and its principle is quite simple: two developers work together...
For many start-ups and smaller businesses, software development is an essential part of the success journey. A wide range of...
You may have heard of Scrum, Extreme Programming and the Rational Unified Process (RUP). These are all early examples of...
In this post, we’re continuing our series of highlighting various development methodologies by taking a closer look at the Spiral...
Agile is fast becoming one of the most popular approaches for software development. However, rather than being one specific methodology...
Texting and online messaging is today far more popular than phone calls. According to Gallup, texting is currently the most...
Most software developers will agree that their job can be stressful and frustrating at times. But did you know that...
Ever heard the expression “If you don’t know where you’re going, that’s probably where you’ll end up”? Planning is critical...
Google is repeatedly listed as the world’s number one company to work for. Clearly Google has some marvellous benefits for...
We often have misconceptions about things we may not truly understand. It’s really not such a long time since the...
In today’s competitive business world, cost is typically a major concern – making it difficult...
Throughout history, technology has gradually introduced its own terminology. Some of the words we use in IT today are often...
For any business, costs need to be constantly monitored in order to identify where savings can be made. This goes...
What is SaaS? Software as a Service (SaaS) is simply a method of delivering software on demand, via the cloud....
One of the arguments for microservices is that they’re small and shouldn’t need refactoring. Generally services that provide purely infrastructure...
The software landscape is diversifying. These days, most businesses will have a range of various solutions for different functions –...
Whatever industry you are in, your competition is likely to be continuously searching for new battlegrounds of differentiation. One very...
As middleware is becoming an ever more important area of innovation and development, many SMBs are still struggling with identifying...
We’re used to seeing various predictions on how technology developments will grow in popularity and impact our lives in the...
If one of the buzzwords of 2016 is microservices then the other is DevOps, but from what I see, read...
We often get asked the question of how PHP and ASP.NET compare, and in what development scenarios one is superior...
When it comes to choice of Data Management System, the battle is often played out between SQL Server and MySQL....
This article was updated in April 2024 According to Toggl, there’s a big gap between how clients envisage their software...
According to a Goldman Sachs study published earlier this year, global Software as a Service (SaaS) revenues are forecasted to...
Although more and more companies are rushing to produce the next world-conquering app that will win those proverbial hearts and...
According to Flurry Analytics Comscore, 80 per cent of iOS and Android usage is spent on apps, leaving only 20...
Apps are wonderful – we know that. They can be fun, innovative, eye-catching and unexpected but many businesses don’t realise...
Data mining is the process of analysing data sets with a database management system in order to discover patterns and...
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a specialised programming language that deals with data definition and manipulation, database management systems and...
It’s not just the machines that are changing with the times – they are changing the world itself – and...
.NET is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs on multiple platforms and allows developers to create business apps...
Software as a Service, commonly referred to as SaaS, is an arrangement where software is licensed and provided on-demand through...
We use software every day and it controls many things beyond the humble office computer. But what is it? Basically,...
All for one and one for all? Imagine a large gathering, such as a wedding party. Some of the guests...
In 2012 General Electric (GE) came up with a new term to describe the ground-breaking practice of adding networked software...
The Third Platform is a loosely defined computing environment made up of technologies just coming into popularity. In more exciting...
The future has arrived, and it’s fast, embedded and connected. Key influencers are talking about the almost infinite potential of...
The history of software development is peppered with fads and fashions; things which seem like inevitable progress at the time...
The most frequent question I am asked about microservices is how small should they be. This is the wrong question....
