The blog.
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Business
3 reasons why businesses must stay technologically current
Adapting to technology is crucial for business success, expanding customer bases, enhancing user experience, and improving employee productivity.
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Outsourcing
3 types of software development companies you can outsource to
Choosing the right software and outsourcing partner is crucial for business technology adaptation, each with unique advantages, costs, and capacities.
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Systems Integration
4 signs your business needs systems integration
Digitalisation and software integration boost business productivity, reach, and efficiency but need strategic execution.
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Business
4 skills every software developer should have
The growing software industry needs skilled developers in data science, programming, project management, and cybersecurity for efficient solutions.
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Business
5 business processes that you should automate today
To stay competitive, companies should automate sales, customer service, expense tracking, packaging, and social media for efficiency and growth.
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Mobile Apps
5 mobile UX design tips
Mobile UX design should prioritize user experience, emphasizing simplicity and speed to cater to on-the-go users and boost conversion rates.
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Property Management
5 problems that property management software can solve
Property management software resolves various industry challenges, enhancing efficiency, data control, and communication, crucial for business growth and customer satisfaction.
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Bespoke Software
5 ways digitalization enhances the student experience
Digital transformation in education enhances accessibility, communication, innovation, capacity building, and decision-making, preparing students for a technologically advanced future.
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Business
5 ways to navigate the Digital Future with a Robust IT Strategy
An effective IT strategy aligns with business goals, enhances efficiency, manages costs, and fosters innovation, ensuring competitive advantage and successful navigation of a technology-driven marketplace.
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Bespoke Software
6 reasons why software development projects fail
Software projects often fail due to unclear requirements, unrealistic expectations, poor communication, no end-user involvement, lack of flexibility, and poor testing practices.
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Business Intelligence
6 signs your business needs business intelligence
Companies need business intelligence to efficiently analyze data, translating raw data into insights, overcoming limitations of spreadsheets, and staying ahead of competitors.
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Property Management
7 benefits of using property management software
Property management software automates routine tasks, improves communication, and enhances data analysis, allowing managers to focus on business growth and efficiency.
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Bespoke Software
7 reasons why software development projects succeed
Ensure software success with clear requirements, user involvement, flexibility, transparency, strong communication, and thorough testing.
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Business
7 ways to utilise NFC in your business
NFC enables short-range communication for contactless payments, promotions, employee tracking, social check-ins, meetings, and password-free Wi-Fi.
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Bespoke Software
8 advantages of bespoke software (part 2)
Bespoke software tailors to specific needs, enhancing control, maintenance, scalability, and automation, offering unique advantages over generic off-the-shelf solutions, vital for business growth and efficiency.
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Business Intelligence
8 benefits of business intelligence
Failing to utilize business intelligence for data analysis risks losing customers and competitiveness in today's rapidly digitalizing market environment.
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Bespoke Software
8 benefits of using recruitment software
Recruitment software streamlines hiring processes, enhancing efficiency and candidate reach, essential for businesses in a dynamic job market.
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Business Intelligence
A comparison of leading complete business intelligence suites
Effective use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools for data analysis can significantly enhance decision-making and efficiency in businesses.
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Bespoke Software
A construction software checklist will help you to make the right decision
Choosing the right construction software is crucial for project efficiency, aligning tasks, and overcoming industry challenges post-lockdown.
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Bespoke Software
A guide to requirement gathering
Effective requirements gathering is crucial for project success, involving thorough analysis and collaboration to understand client needs and expectations.
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Mobile Apps
Is Kanban another Rocky Balboa of programming?
Kotlin, a modern Java-compatible language, is ideal for Android, mobile, and server apps, offering scalability, easy migration, and robust tools.
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Web Development
Don’t forget about UX in cross-platform designing
Great restaurants and web apps prioritise user experience and functionality over mere aesthetics for lasting impact.
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Business
Are hackers the good guys?
Mr. Robot reshaped views on hackers, showing Elliot’s complexity and highlighting ethical (white hat), criminal (black hat), and morally grey hackers.
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Mobile Apps
Augmented Reality experience demystified
AR best practices include device compatibility, adaptable screens, purposeful design, minimal text, careful effects, fast responses, scaling, collaboration, and blending reality with virtual elements.
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Bespoke Software
Automated vs. manual testing
Repetitive life and software testing parallel, Manual and automated testing in software reflect life's monotony, each with unique pros and cons, highlighting efficiency versus thoroughness.
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Business
Avoid limbo-like situations owing to business analysis and requirements gathering
Ensure detailed requirement gathering for apps, involving identification, capturing, categorizing, recording, interpretation, and sign-off to prevent scope creep and align with client needs.
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Great Software People Podcast
Beating Burnout at Your Career Peak with Technical Leader and Consultant at T5 Digital, Gemma Cameron - E11
With career highlights spanning Co-op, LateRooms and the Eurofighter Typhoon it’s clear to see that Gemma Cameron’s carved an impressive career for herself.
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Outsourcing
Benefits of outsourcing your IT project
Outsourcing IT projects enhances in-house efficiency, provides new skills, focuses on core activities, saves money, offers competitive advantage, reduces development risks, increases flexibility, and boosts software security.
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Bespoke Software
Best practice for how the UK’s tertiary education sector should approach digital transformation
Pandemic-induced digital transformation in UK tertiary education streamlines operations, but true change requires integrated IT systems, enhancing security, productivity, and decision-making.
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Great Software People Podcast
Beyond the Code: Mastering Career Agility in Software With Matt Nunn - E3
We sat down with Matt Nunn, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon, to delve into the dynamic world of tech careers.
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Business
Blockchain without mystery
Blockchain technology secures digital records and underpins diverse applications, from finance (like Bitcoin) to business operations, emphasizing transparency and security in multi-party transactions.
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Bespoke Software
Breaking down technology’s subservience to culture
The 'chicken or egg dilemma' in technology versus culture highlights their intertwined influence- technology shapes society's behaviors and needs, while cultural and social factors drive technological adoption and innovation.
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Web Development
Bubble vs APEX - Comparing no-code with low-code
This article compares Bubble and Oracle APEX, guiding your choice for rapid app development while exploring low-code and no-code paradigms.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
Building Software in Startups with Ron Shteinberg - E3
This episode dives into the intricacies of building software within startups, focusing on the process of finding, hiring, and working with external software teams.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
Building Through Challenges: Matt Grennan’s Sharpish Journey - E11
In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Matt Grennan, the founder of Sharpish, to hear his journey from construction business owner to tech entrepreneur.
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Mobile Apps
Building your own empire with property magnate
Property Magnate, a new virtual reality game, educates and entertains would-be property investors, using real-life property data for a realistic experience.
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Bespoke Software
Business software uses in small and medium enterprises
Business software enhances productivity, reduces costs, and measures performance, offering various solutions including SaaS, cloud computing, payroll/accounting, and HR management, crucial for data handling and decision-making.
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Business
Business trends – Big Data
Big Data, broadly defined as data too large for traditional processing, varies in interpretation. It requires careful consideration before investing, assessing its relevance, costs, and potential benefits versus risks for each business.
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Business
Challenges facing technology and businesses today
In 2021, businesses face challenges and opportunities in IT infrastructure, AI, agile IT, skills gaps, outsourcing, cybersecurity, and social media strategy.
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Business
Challenges of good project management
Effective outsourcing requires careful planning, prioritizing goals, defining deliverables, creating a detailed schedule, assessing risks, and presenting a comprehensive project plan with stakeholder collaboration.
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Business
Managing Access at the Single Entity Level in Applications based on abp.io framework
Explore the "Entity Access Policy" (EAP) for advanced data management and security in abp.io framework applications.
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Great Software People Podcast
Connecting Storytellers in the Digital Age with Lead Research and Development Engineer at Sohonet, Daniel Beattie - E4
Rewriting the rulebook on how every major Hollywood distribution studio works behind the scenes is no small feat, and draws on decades of Daniel Beattie’s experiences.
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Great Software People Podcast
Creating Communities Around Umbraco with Speaker & Owner of Floyd Innovations LLC, Heather Floyd - E18
From humble beginnings with an Access database to a renowned Umbraco expert, Heather Floyd’s software journey is a tad unconventional, but equally extraordinary.
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Great Software People Podcast
Creating the Foundations of a Software Titan with R/GA’s SVP, Managing Director, Michael Olaye - E9
Michael Olaye’s career has seen him thrive across several roles in software, with a roster of clients reading like an all-star cast, from adidas to Playstation, EMI to BMW Group.
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Great Software People Podcast
Decoding the Tech Startup Blueprint with Likeminded Co-Founder & CTO, Stefan Anca - Episode 15
What makes a tech startup shine?
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Software Meets Business Podcast
The Journey of Developing Product and Software for Acquisition Financing with Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi - E9
Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi shares how Boopos developed software for acquisition financing and SaaS business valuations.
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Great Software People Podcast
Developing Through the Ages with Factory 73’s Technical Director Colin McMillan - E2
Job satisfaction has always been important to me. It means that when the stressful times come and go, there’s still a good outcome at the end of it.
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Mobile Apps
Diagnosing on-device issues for iOS App Development
Enhancing iOS app diagnostics with advanced on-device logging and privacy-centric data sharing, improving error handling and user experience.
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Business
Digital transformation trends in healthcare
Digital transformation in healthcare, through AI, telemedicine, AR&VR, and IoT wearables, enhances patient care, efficiency, and disease prevention, saving lives and improving health outcomes.
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Business
Does your company need a chatbot?
Chatbots enhance customer engagement and experience across industries, offering 24/7 support, automation, cost savings, and operational efficiency, catering to diverse customer preferences.
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Business
Effective Communication Strategies Between Business Analysts and Developers
Learn how the discovery phase in web development ensures clear goals, aligns stakeholders, mitigates risks, and sets the foundation for project success.
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Bespoke Software
Eliminate the inefficient, implement the best
Only 5.5% of construction professionals fully integrate their software, hindering productivity. Embracing bespoke, user-friendly digital solutions can significantly enhance efficiency and collaboration.
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Bespoke Software
Ensuring better quality through Agile testing practices
Agile testing integrates continuous testing into development, fostering teamwork, improving communication, and allowing rapid bug fixes, enhancing software quality and efficiency.
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Bespoke Software
Enterprise software solutions company - HeadChannel UK
Enterprise software solutions enhance business success by automating processes, improving efficiency, and fostering better communication
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Great Software People Podcast
Evolving Your Skillset in a Growing Industry with News UK Software Engineer, Moomba Muloba - E8
Junior roles in software can take you to some exceptional places - since his start with us at Cohaesus, Moomba Muloba has launched a career that sees him making waves at News UK.
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Mobile Apps
Expand the world of perception
iOS 13 enhances AR capabilities with advanced tools, offering more realistic integration of virtual and real-world elements, encouraging innovative app development and user engagement.
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Bespoke Software
Experience 2030: the future of customer experience is… Now!
Post coronavirus, customer service priority surges for digital services essential for personalized, responsive experiences influencing consumer loyalty and spending.
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Web Development
Exploring Oracle APEX- a data-driven low-code platform
This article explores the key features and benefits of Oracle APEX, emphasising its efficiency and robust data integration for streamlined enterprise-grade application development.
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Business
Exploring Our Unique Identity in a Competitive Market
HeadChannel redefines its market identity, emphasizing teamwork, security, excellence, and client-centric bespoke software solutions in a competitive landscape.
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Bespoke Software
Fighting for the UK manufacturing. Meeting the challenges of the future
An in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the UK manufacturing sector, including the impacts of Brexit, COVID-19, and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.
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Business
Finding women in the Information System environment
Close IT gender gap by networking, fostering inclusive culture, non-competitive environments, and focusing on challenges, not stereotypes, in recruitment.
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Great Software People Podcast
From Homebrew Game Development to Becoming a Tech Tour de Force with Director, Product & Solutions Marketing at Acquia, Alan Botwright - E7
As a budding teenager, Alan Botwright coded level design on the Commodore 64’s Judge Dredd game. Decades later, he’s carved out a career in software with huge global impact.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
From Pathologist to Innovator: Iskander Chaudhry on Building Game-Changing Software for Healthcare - E1
Host Richard Bundock sits down with Iskander Chaudhry, the CEO of PathHub, to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of healthcare and technology.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
From Spreadsheets to Scalable Software – Mark Roebuck’s Journey with ProvePrivacy- E10
Mark Roebuck, founder of ProvePrivacy, discusses his journey from GDPR consultant to SaaS entrepreneur and the competition he didn’t see coming.
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Bespoke Software
Green design sustainability: avoiding future wastage
Green design sustainability counters harmful trends through circular economy, eco-design, and innovative practices like modularity and disassembly for environmental protection.
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Bespoke Software
Has your business met cloud computing yet?
Cloud computing, offering SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, revolutionizes data access and storage, enhancing flexibility and security for businesses and individuals.
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Other
HeadChannel named among Clutch’s Top 1000 Global Companies 2021
HeadChannel, recognized on Clutch's Global Top 1000, excels in developing business solutions, partnering closely with clients for digital transformation success.
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Business
HeadChannel nominated to the UK APP Awards
Innovative app simulates living with severe illnesses, fostering empathy among users including healthcare professionals and corporate managers, and earning UK App Awards recognition.
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Business
HeadChannel supports small businesses across London and all of the United Kingdom
HeadChannel, a leading London software firm, champions small businesses, aiding their growth through bespoke design and development amid COVID-19 challenges.
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Bespoke Software
Healthcare software systems - the 7 types - HeadChannel UK
Healthcare software systems offer vast benefits like streamlined management, accurate records, scheduling ease, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
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Other
Healthcare trends connected with technology in 2021
Digital transformation in healthcare is revolutionizing patient care with telehealth, genomics, health apps, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR, and AI technologies.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
Hiring Top Developers and Building a Developer Community with Berco Beute - E5
Berco shares his journey, his passion for improving software systems, and how AI is revolutionising the way businesses and developers collaborate.
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Business
How Big Data influences our lives
IoT and Big Data, interconnected technologies, revolutionize information analysis, impacting everything from music preferences to healthcare and business operations.
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Business Intelligence
How business intelligence can help your e-commerce business
Business Intelligence transforms data into insights for better decision-making, crucial for competitive advantage in e-commerce and other industries.
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Business
How does automation affect your small business?
Automation in business enhances productivity and efficiency by streamlining tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer experience and decision-making processes.
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Bespoke Software
How does it feel to be a BBC successful tenderer?
HeadChannel becomes BBC's authorized supplier, highlighting their expertise in bespoke software development and commitment to delivering innovative, quality solutions.
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Business
How feedback can benefit your company
Leveraging psychology in business, emphasizing effective feedback to enhance communication, teamwork, and productivity among introverts in the workplace.
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Business Intelligence Bespoke Software System Integration
How Large Action Models Can Transform Your Data into Action (And What to Watch Out For)
Wish your spreadsheets could do more? Large Action Models (LAMs) automate intelligent decisions, transforming processes. Discover their potential, challenges, and how to get started.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
How Mark Doyle Built an Immersive Healthcare Experience with 'A Life in a Day - E2
Join us as we talk to Mark Doyle, co-founder of A Life in a Day, who transformed his journey from theatre into creating a cutting-edge, immersive healthcare simulation.
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Business
How physical security benefits the safety of your data
Emphasizing robust IT and physical security in businesses to protect networks, prevent data breaches, and ensure swift response to threats.
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Bespoke Software
How small and medium businesses fared during the pandemic
The pandemic drove SMBs to prioritise health, safety, and digital adoption. Salesforce reports resilience through tech, with digital engagement and communication key to future success.
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Business
How software can improve your company culture
Company culture, influenced by behaviors, values, and systems, is vital in the workplace. Effective software can enhance culture, collaboration, and efficiency, while reducing errors and costs, fostering a positive, productive environment.
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Business
How to add value to your workflow
Custom software, tailored to unique business needs, enhances workflow, productivity, and security, unlike general enterprise solutions which may not fit specific requirements or processes effectively.
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Great Software People Podcast
How to Become a Pioneering Remote-First CTO with Wheel.io’s Jose Torres - E16
Industry-leading businesses now don’t come from anywhere… they come from everywhere.
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Business
How to choose the right customer support channel
Effective customer service hinges on choosing the right channels based on team skills, customer preferences, and industry trends, integrating them with efficient software for optimal communication and management.
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Business
How to choose the right software development company
Selecting a software development company requires thorough research and consideration of methodology, technology expertise, partnership potential, business understanding, communication efficiency, and proven experience, aiming for a beneficial long-term relationship.
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Outsourcing
How to deal with a time zone difference in software development offshoring
Outsourcing IT projects offers cost savings and skill diversification, but challenges like time zone differences require clear requirements, communication strategies, regular meetings, and trust in the team for successful collaboration.
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Business Intelligence
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How to improve recruitment with business intelligence
Business intelligence tools enhance recruitment by enabling data-driven decisions, improving candidate attraction, reducing turnover, and increasing employee motivation and productivity.
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Mobile Apps
How to improve your mobile app visibility
Developing a mobile app for business isn't just about task management- it's a tool for customer engagement and increasing visibility.
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Business
How to keep developers motivated and happy
To maintain passion and happiness, developers must navigate daily challenges, avoid failure triggers, and foster a supportive work environment.
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Business
How to keep your online business secured
Internet security protects data from theft and unauthorized access. Awareness, strong passwords, updated systems, and encryption safeguard businesses from increasing online threats.
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Bespoke Software
How to know if you need a bespoke software solution
Custom software, tailored to business needs, provides scalability and efficiency, outperforming generic off-the-shelf solutions in growth and adaptability.
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Business
How to make a client happy using MVP
MVP, or Minimum Viable Product, streamlines product development, balancing simplicity, functionality, and clarity to save time and reduce costs for both businesses and clients.
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Business
How to prepare a request for proposal
An RFP, crucial for complex projects, helps in selecting the best IT company by detailing project needs, timelines, and evaluation criteria, ensuring mutual understanding and informed decision-making.
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Business
How to prepare your business for digital transformation
Embrace digital transformation by analyzing business needs, selecting appropriate technologies, and training employees, ensuring your company stays competitive and meets evolving customer demands.
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Business
How to prepare your employees for a new software adoption
Implementing new software in an organization requires wise selection, employee engagement, clear communication, user testing, effective training, leadership by example, and making it fun, ensuring smooth adoption and enhanced productivity.
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Bespoke Software
How to rescue a failing software project
Rescuing a failing software project involves analyzing issues, evaluating dependencies, supporting source code, and ensuring ongoing maintenance, while addressing common pitfalls like disappearing partners, conflicting opinions, and low-quality software.
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Business Intelligence
How to successfully implement business intelligence in your company
Implementing business intelligence effectively involves defining needs, preparing teams, taking incremental steps, simplifying solutions, ensuring clean data, and adapting flexibly for long-term benefits.
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Web Development
How to test the system using PostgreSQL and Testcontainers
In a recent project, we chose PostgreSQL for its robust JSON support and cost-effectiveness on Azure. However, its multiprocessing design posed challenges for in-process, in-memory integration tests.
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Business Intelligence
How to use business intelligence to drive sales
Utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) enhances market understanding, customer insight, and decision-making, driving sales, improving service, and increasing retention for sustainable revenue growth.
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Mobile Apps
Hybrid mobile app development company - HeadChannel UK
By 2021, over 75% of mobile apps were hybrid. Hybrid mobile app development offers cross-platform compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and offline functionality
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Mobile Apps
Ideas for business mobile apps
Leveraging mobile apps increases business visibility and marketing reach, offering direct customer engagement, diverse functionalities, and cross-platform compatibility for broader audience appeal and increased respect.
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Bespoke Software
Identifying and Prioritising Features During the Discovery Phase
The discovery phase is crucial for clear goals, user understanding, and efficient resource use, preventing miscommunication and scope creep.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
In-House vs Nearshore: Building Software Teams and Lessons Learned - E7
This episode discusses Mario Behrendt's journey from building in-house software teams to setting up an augmented team in Bulgaria.
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Bespoke Software
Increase workplace safety in post-pandemic times with AI
AI technology ensures mask compliance on construction sites by automating detection, offering real-time monitoring, enhancing safety, and boosting business prospects through adherence to health regulations.
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Business
Innovative childcare solutions
Modern technology offers apps like Kid Care, Amazing Baby, and ScootPad, helping parents in child-rearing with health monitoring, developmental activities, and educational support, ensuring safety and effective parenting.
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Bespoke Software
Is healthcare chatbot the future of the medical industry driven by AI?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, AI healthcare chatbots significantly eased healthcare workloads, offering flexibility, efficiency, and reliable information, with potential for broader future integration in healthcare systems.
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Bespoke Software
Is the cost of software equal to its initial price?
In digital transformation, businesses must choose between bespoke or off-the-shelf software, considering long-term costs and tailored efficiency needs.
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Business
IT leaders wanting to stay on top should watch these topics
IT leaders must track trends like cloud computing, SDN, SaaS, SDDC, IoT, big data, BYOD, and IPv6, alongside internal IT management practices.
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Mobile Apps
It’s time for Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
PWAs offer app-like experiences on mobile devices, being cost-effective compared to native apps, and support offline use and device features.
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Business
Kanban, scrum or waterfall – which methodology is best for web development?
Choosing the right software development methodology depends on project scope, flexibility needs, and management preferences- Waterfall for fixed scopes, Scrum for adaptable projects, and Kanban for ongoing maintenance.
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Bespoke Software
Keep calm and get your cloud under control
Effective cloud control hinges on understanding provider capabilities and honing in-house expertise, emphasizing security, data management, and tailored cloud solutions to prevent data loss and ensure compliance.
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Business
Machine learning in banking
Machine learning in banking enhances efficiency, fraud prevention, and personalized services, evolving from transaction analysis to customer-focused chatbots and investment research, ensuring banks stay competitive and secure.
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Bespoke Software
Main Roles and Responsibilities in the Software Development Cycle
Successful software development relies on cross-functional teams comprising diverse roles from Product Owner to DevOps Engineer, working in harmony to deliver exceptional solutions.
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Web Development
Managing Baseline creation in Applications based on ABP.IO framework
Discover how to use ABP.IO to build baselining and entity versioning features for accurate change tracking, improved audits, and enhanced data integrity.
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Business
Managing Scope Creep Through Effective Business Analysis in Web Projects
Explore our articles on the discovery phase and task prioritisation in web development to understand business analysis and managing scope creep effectively.
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Business
Mind maps – are they useful for project managers?
Mind mapping, a non-linear, creative tool developed by Tony Buzan, enhances project management by aiding in organizing ideas, enhancing creativity, and illustrating project complexities effectively.
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Mobile Apps
Mobile cross-platform issues
Native Development tailors software specifically for platforms like Android, optimizing performance, unlike web or hybrid apps, which face distribution and functionality challenges across different systems.
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Bespoke Software Web Development
Multi-Tenancy Support in Angular Apps with ABP.IO
In the digital era, multi-tenant architecture ensures scalable and cost-effective web apps. Learn how to implement it in Angular using ABP.IO with subdomain-based tenant identification: https://{tenant}.mydomain.com/.
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Bespoke Software
How does nanotechnology in medicine stand today?
Nanomedicine uses nanoparticles for precise drug delivery, early detection, and personalised treatment of diseases like cancer, HIV, and diabetes, minimising harm to healthy cells.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
Navigating Software Development Without a CTO: Isabel Acland CMO's Journey - E8
This episode dives into the challenges of working with agencies, transitioning to freelancers, and how Isabel has learned to lead and inspire technical teams in a non-technical role.
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Business Intelligence
Navigating the World of Low-Code Platforms
Exploring low-code platforms: streamlining software development with advanced, inclusive technology for efficient, creative, and strategic business solutions.
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Bespoke Software
New Product Introduction process (NPI)
In today's competitive market, businesses must excel in New Product Introduction (NPI) to succeed. NPI encompasses idea conception, development, and rigorous testing before launch, adapting to customer needs and market demands.
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Web Development
No-Code development with Bubble- a path to effortless innovation
The rise of no-code platforms like Bubble demonstrates a shift towards more efficient development processes, enabling organisations to actualise ideas without traditional coding.
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Great Software People Podcast
Opening Cupboards to Build Your Software Career with Very Group’s Senior Solutions Architect, Daniel Portella - E5
On this week’s episode of Great Software People, Richard interviews Daniel Portella, someone who he has worked alongside for many years across a variety of different industries and brands.
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Mobile Apps
Opportunities for mobile apps in a small business
To thrive in today’s market, businesses must adopt mobile app technology, offering 24/7 accessibility and personalized customer engagement, balancing costs with innovative, hybrid app development.
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Web Development
Opportunities in real-time apps
Real-time technology in applications offers incredibly fast data reading and writing, enabling instant updates without manual refresh, crucial in fields like stock trading, car sharing, live sports, chats, and gaming.
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Bespoke Software
Our Agile interview with Vivifyscrum
Kate Witko, PMO Manager at HeadChannel, discusses transitioning to Agile for a brokerage and manufacturing system project, facing challenges in team self-organization and client education.
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Bespoke Software
Our Difference, our principles...
We detail our unique approach as a technical partnership company, emphasizing our 'One Team' concept for seamless integration with clients.
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Great Software People Podcast
Perfecting the Tech Team Blueprint: Human-Centred Leadership with Seemin Suleri, VP of Engineering at Prima - E17
Had enough of bad leaders? Take a leaf from Seemin Suleri’s book, and be the leader you wish you had…
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Bespoke Software
Poland’s best: HeadChannel wins Clutch award for best Polish software developer 2021
HeadChannel, a top Polish bespoke software developer per Clutch, delivers efficient, tailored solutions.
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Bespoke Software
Post pandemic software solutions for the construction industry
Touchless check-in systems for construction sites ensure health and safety compliance, offering secure, QR-code-based entry with health screening, benefiting in time management and cost savings.
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Business Intelligence
Naming key columns. Power BI desktop series.
When naming columns in Power BI, avoid using 'ID' in non-key columns to prevent default identity field recognition, ensuring accurate data summarization and visualizations.
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Business Intelligence
Establishing relationships. Power BI desktop series
In Power BI, use unique, clearly defined column names and suffixes for key columns to ensure correct, intentional table relationships, avoiding automatic, erroneous linkages based on common or vague names.
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Business Intelligence
Controlling relationship cardinality. Power BI desktop series
To manage relationship cardinality in Power BI Desktop, use sample data reflecting desired relationships, avoid default one-to-one relationships if possible, and utilize the model overview for verifying and adjusting relationships as needed.
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Mobile Apps
Predictions for mobile app development
In 2023, mobile development prioritises enterprise apps, multi-purpose design, micro-moment engagement, security, cloud integration, app-web hybrids, and IoT-focused solutions.
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Business
Project management methodology for lazy people
Bill Gates’ belief in laziness driving efficiency is evident in technological and project management evolution. Simplified approaches, like Agile replacing Waterfall, embody this mindset.
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Great Software People Podcast
Putting Vibes Over Virtuosity - The CTO’s Guide to Culture with Julian Browne - Episode 20
Julian Browne’s storied career is one with some stellar highlights, from a remarkable selection of CTO roles, to leading roles at businesses like Hive.
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Business
Rapid prosthetic socket design technique
A consortium, including HeadChannel, receives Innovate UK funding for a 'Quick Fit' prosthetic solution, significantly reducing fitting time for lower limb amputees using innovative sensor technology and software, enhancing comfort and accessibility.
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Business
Small shift or a game-changing effect. Why does your company need a business analyst?
A business analyst bridges clients and developers, boosting communication, analysis, and technical understanding for efficient teams and successful projects.
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Mobile Apps
Smartwatches in healthcare
Smartwatches, transcending mere communication, offer health-monitoring capabilities like pregnancy tracking, child safety, sleep analysis, glucose monitoring, and fitness tracking, enhancing life's convenience and promoting well-being.
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Software for resale – what you need to know
Switching from custom software to resale product software requires a new approach emphasizing flexibility, durability, and standardization, leading to higher initial development costs but offering benefits like recurring revenue and reduced business risk.
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Software migration
Switching from custom software to resale product software requires a new approach emphasizing flexibility, durability, and standardization, leading to higher initial development costs but offering benefits like recurring revenue and reduced business risk.
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Bespoke Software
System administrator job description
System administrators are vital in today's digital business world, ensuring smooth IT operations. Their role adapts with technological trends, focusing on security and efficiency. Qualifications vary, but technical skills and problem-solving are key.
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Business
Take artificial intelligence home
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly advancing, integrating into daily life, enhancing convenience in gaming, art, virtual assistance, translation, and disease diagnosis, revolutionizing both leisure and healthcare.
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Bespoke Software
Team extension, managed services and fixed price projects. For whom, how much, when and why?
In outsourcing managed teams, cost and conditions vary by contract type- team extension, managed services, and fixed price, each with specific responsibilities, costs, and project suitability.
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Bespoke Software
Technical leader role specification in a scrum team
Scrum, a popular agile methodology for improving work processes, emphasizes self-organizing, cross-functional teams without external control, enhancing productivity and team dynamics.
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Bespoke Software
Testing Low-Code Applications
Low-code platforms simplify app development but require thorough testing—functional, regression, and security—to ensure reliability, performance, and quality.
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Business
Testing the system without a test environment in the client's system
Explore innovative techniques like stubs, drivers, API mocking, and contract testing to ensure seamless software integration when test environments are unavailable
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System Integration
The 6 steps of the systems integration process
Buying separate software may seem cheap but causes inefficiency as businesses grow. Systems integration boosts productivity by connecting subsystems seamlessly.
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Great Software People Podcast
The AI Revolution in Content Archival with Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick - E14
Among the industries being touched by AI, there’s an undercover revolution in content archival that’ll change the future of journalism.
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Outsourcing
The benefits of outsourcing your software project to Poland
Poland’s skilled, diverse, and English-proficient developers make it a top choice for cost-effective software outsourcing.
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Bespoke Software
The benefits of using property management software
Property management software streamlines real estate business processes, increasing efficiency and productivity by simplifying tenant management, automating routine tasks, and enhancing online presence, ultimately leading to business growth and improved customer satisfaction.
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Web Development
The best free web-based UX design prototyping tools
Prototyping tools like Moqups and Invision App enhance web design by streamlining collaboration, visualising ideas, and optimising processes for better development.
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Great Software People Podcast
The Bold Path of a Microsoft Advocate with Reynald Adolphe - E10
Reynald Adolphe’s career in software has been long and, with LinkedIn Learn & Microsoft among his roles, remarkably fruitful.
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Bespoke Software
The Difference between Support and Maintenance
HeadChannel's comprehensive support and maintenance services ensure the long-term success of your bespoke software, focusing on reliability, security, and alignment with your evolving business needs.
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Bespoke Software
The digital transformation of the pharmaceutical industry
The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of the pharmaceutical industry, advancing technologies like AI, blockchain, 3D bio-printing, AR, and IoT, enhancing drug development, supply chain management, patient engagement, and ethical testing methods.
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Bespoke Software
The digital transformation of the UK construction industry
UK construction faces challenges and opportunities in digital transformation, focusing on 5G, AR/VR, and connected construction for future resilience.
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Business
The future has arrived
As Smart Cities evolve with IoT, integrating technology in daily life offers both opportunities and challenges for future urban living.
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Bespoke Software
The implications for the future of the infrastructure and urban development (IU) industry: scenario 1
Technological advances in IU are creating a virtual world focused on residential and recreational spaces, necessitating digital transformation.
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Bespoke Software
The implications for the future of the infrastructure and urban development (IU) industry: scenario 2
Future global crisis leads to private sector dominance in infrastructure, with a focus on efficient, modular construction and technology.
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Bespoke Software
The implications for the future of the infrastructure and urban development (IU) industry: scenario 3
Global focus on sustainability transforms IU industry; emphasis on recycling, innovative materials, and tech for eco-friendly construction and maintenance.
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Bespoke Software
The Importance of Business Analysis in the Discovery Phase of Web Development
The discovery phase sets objectives, prioritises features, and optimises resources, ensuring efficiency, reducing scope creep, and aligning projects with goals for success.
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Business
The importance of considering failure
High IT project failure rates necessitate meticulous planning, skilled teams, and professional management to mitigate risks and ensure success.
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Bespoke Software
The IU and construction industry transformation imperatives in the near future
To adapt to challenges like urbanization and climate change, IU sector needs innovative tools, talent, and digitalization for future readiness.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
The Journey of Developing a Proprietary Platform with Internal and External Teams - E4
This episode will explore Tal Brockmann’s journey of building Finnovest, a platform designed to help retail investors secure better trades from their advisors.
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Bespoke Software
The Most Common Software Bugs
From catastrophic crashes to subtle calculation errors, software bugs can have far-reaching consequences. Learn how to identify and address these common issues before they impact your business.
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Business
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Agents in AI - The Next Evolution of Enterprise Software
Explore the transformative potential of AI agents in enterprise software, the evolution from Systems of Record to intelligent Systems of Agents, and their role in reshaping industries through automation and innovation.
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Software Meets Business Podcast
The Role of Culture in Hiring External Development Teams with Pablo Dimenza - E6
In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Pablo Dimenza, Global CTO at EG+ Worldwide, to explore the dynamic intersection of software and business.
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Bespoke Software
The spiral model of software development
The Spiral Model, blending waterfall and iterative methods, excels in managing risks and accommodating changes, ideal for large, complex projects.
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Great Software People Podcast
The Unexpected Journey from Webmaster to CTO with Learnerbly’s CTO and Angel Investor, Katherine Spice - E12
Once an aspiring civil engineer, Katherine Spice’s path has evolved so organically into a leadership journey with purpose.
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Business
The User Experience – a blessing or a curse
UX, crucial for customer satisfaction and business success, transcends mere web design, encompassing overall interaction and perception on websites.
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Bespoke Software
Things to pay close attention to during business analysis
Thorough business analysis is vital for custom software success, focusing on problem identification, stakeholder input, and clear requirement documentation.
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Business
Time for the future of retail: how stores introduce touchless technology
Retailers adapting to pandemic challenges through digital innovation, contactless shopping, virtual experiences, and health safety measures to regain customer engagement.
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Bespoke Software
Time and material vs. fixed price
Bespoke software offers control and customization, with options like fixed-price or time & material contracts to suit varied needs and budgets.
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Web Developement
Tips for designing and using icons on your website
Article discusses website icon trends, design tips, and usage principles, emphasizing simplicity, consistency, and compatibility for effective web interfaces.
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Business Intelligence
Top 4 business intelligence features for small businesses
Business intelligence software offers valuable insights through features like dashboards, KPIs, ad hoc queries, and interactive reports, enhancing business strategies.
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Bespoke Software
Top 5 features of an event management software
Event management software is essential, featuring budget, on-site functionality, staff recruitment, attendee management, and campaign tools for effective event planning.
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Bespoke Software
Top benefits of using JIRA reporting and transparent processes of project management
Enhanced project visibility and transparency through JIRA software ensures client trust, effective management, and seamless communication in project development.
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Great Software People Podcast
Tracing the Roots of Android’s Finest Engineers with Senior Android Engineer, Kunle Ogunjimi - Episode 13
From humble beginnings come some of our industry’s greatest minds.
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Business
The Organisational Impact of Agentic AI: Transforming Work in the Digital Age
Discover how agentic AI is transforming organisational structures, automating operations, and reshaping human roles.
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Business
Trends in business: Freemium
Freemium model offers free basic services with paid premium features, effectively balancing user accessibility and revenue generation across diverse industries.
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Web Development
UI and UX are not the same thing
UI focuses on design aesthetics, while UX emphasizes usability and overall user interaction, both crucial for optimal website or software functionality.
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Bespoke Software
Understanding telehealth and telemedicine
Telehealth encompasses both clinical and non-clinical remote healthcare, while telemedicine focuses specifically on remote clinical services via technology.
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Great Software People Podcast
Unleashing the Speed: Exploring Software in Formula 1 with Alfonso Ferrandez - E1
In a sport where milliseconds are everything, Alfonso Ferrandez wrote one piece of software that saved not just seconds, but days
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Business
Unearthing the Past: Mastering Software Archaeology for Legacy System Success
Learn how software archaeology revitalises legacy systems for modern success.
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Bespoke Software
What is a CRM and its benefits
CRM software automates sales processes and customer interactions, enhancing lead management, communication, and forecasting, boosting sales and customer service efficiency.
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Bespoke Software
What is Agile project management? Key values and principles
Agile is a flexible, iterative project management approach emphasizing collaboration, customer involvement, and adaptability, contrasting traditional Waterfall methods.
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Bespoke Software
What is AI in healthcare?
AI enhances healthcare through data analysis, improving diagnostics, drug discovery, personalized medicine, reducing unnecessary procedures, and increasing access to specialized care.
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Bespoke Software
What is an agile kanban methodology?
Kanban, rooted in Agile, streamlines work by aligning team workloads and customer needs, emphasising continuous progress over Scrum’s shorter cycles.
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Business
What is an agile retrospective and why do you need it?
Agile retrospectives, led by a Scrum Master, review sprints to address issues, improve processes, and enhance teamwork in software development.
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Business Intelligence
What is business intelligence?
Business intelligence tools transform data into insights, enhancing decision-making and efficiency, beneficial for businesses of all sizes, but not predictive.
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Business
What is digital transformation?
Digital transformation, key for business competitiveness, involves adopting new technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud computing, tailored to each unique business.
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Bespoke Software
What is ‘DLL injection’?
DLL Injection involves inserting code into another process's memory via DLLs, enabling tasks like reverse engineering and hot-patching.
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Bespoke Software
What is ecommerce software and its benefits
Ecommerce software streamlines online sales, integrating front and back-office systems for product, inventory, and order management, enhancing customer experience and business efficiency.
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Business
What is FaceID and how can we use it
Face ID uses advanced TrueDepth camera technology for secure, convenient authentication on iPhones and iPads, prioritizing privacy and accessibility.
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Bespoke Software
What is IoT in healthcare?
IoT in healthcare improves patient care, monitoring, and resource management through smart devices and telemedicine, despite challenges in data security and tech access.
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Other
What is Jira and how can it benefit in your company?
Jira evolved into a versatile project management tool, excelling in task organisation and testing but needing consistent use for efficiency and better-integrated testing.
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Business
Nearshoring, onshoring, offshoring and outsourcing explained - HeadChannel UK
Nearshoring companies provide hiring of nearby third-party services for cost efficiency and convenience, different from onshoring, offshoring, and broader outsourcing.
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Bespoke Software
What is perfume AI, and how technology can create fragrance a human will love?
Perfumes evolved from ancient rituals to daily essentials by the 1950s. Today, AI enhances fragrance creation, blending technology with traditional artistry.
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Bespoke Software
What is rapid applications development (RAD) and how to use it?
Rapid Application Development (RAD) uses iterative prototyping and quick feedback to build custom apps efficiently, ensuring adaptability and customer satisfaction.
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Business
What is scrum methodology in agile?
Scrum is an agile framework focused on team collaboration, adapting to change, and efficiently managing complex, dynamic IT projects.
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Bespoke Software
What is the Extreme Programming?
Extreme Programming (XP) is an agile method focusing on teamwork, short releases, and customer interaction to adapt to changes and boost satisfaction.
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Web Developement
What is UX – a UX guide
UX design, an umbrella term encompassing Interaction Design, Information Architecture, and User Research, aims to enhance user satisfaction and loyalty through meaningful experiences.
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Bespoke Software
What makes a good test engineer?
Successful software testing requires curiosity, analytical skills, effective communication, skepticism, and good time management—key traits for an exceptional test engineer.
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Web Development
What will corporate portals look like in the future?
Cloud-based systems foster a dynamic work environment, enabling remote access, seamless integration, cost efficiency, and are essential for future competitiveness.
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Business
What do you gain from data-driven decisions
Companies gain competitive advantage by shifting from intuition to data-driven decision-making, leveraging business intelligence tools for insight and strategic agility.
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Business
Where to look for the best programmers
HackerRank data reveals China leads in programming, outperforming US and India; rankings based on developer skills in various coding challenges.
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Bespoke Software
Which companies can benefit from inspection software
Inspection software automates repetitive tasks, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in various industries, crucial for property, car rentals, and construction management.
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Bespoke Software
Which companies can benefit from property management software
Bespoke property management software boosts hospitality industry productivity, simplifies operations, enhances customer experience, and helps businesses stay competitive.
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Bespoke Software
Which companies can benefit from recruitment software
Recruitment software streamlines hiring processes, enhancing efficiency and candidate experiences for recruiters, event managers, and HR departments, fostering competitive advantage.
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Great Software People Podcast
Why Boring is Better & Asking Stupid Questions with Technical Consultant, Des Holmes - E6
From an aspiring artist to a multitalented tech leader, Des Holmes’ path through software has seen him making his mark across the industry.
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Business
Why business analysis is important in software development
Business analysts in software development ensure products meet needs, guiding projects and translating requirements, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Business
Why digital adoption is so important
Digital transformation leads to increased outsourcing and cloud-based solutions; successful software adoption requires clear goals, user focus, and effective training.
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Bespoke Software
Why do we need software testing?
Software testing is essential in business, ensuring products meet expectations and function across devices, ultimately safeguarding reputation and financial investments.
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Bespoke Software
Why do you need software prototyping?
Prototyping in software development helps visualize solutions, ensures customer involvement, clarifies functionalities, and streamlines the development process, saving time and costs.
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Bespoke Software
Why good business analysis is essential
Business analysis is crucial in all companies for successful software projects, ensuring clarity, reducing rework, and enhancing communication for project success.
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Bespoke Software
Why is it important to engage end-users in software development?
Engaging end-users in software development ensures the creation of user-friendly, effective solutions, avoiding costly redevelopments and meeting real user needs.
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Business
Why pay for business analysis?
Business analysis in software development is an investment, crucial for aligning project goals with needs, saving time and costs long-term.
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Bespoke Software
Why you need Agile software development tools
Agile methodology in software development emphasizes adaptability and customer satisfaction, requiring tools for effective communication, identification, reporting, and analytics.
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Bespoke Software
Why you should consider software maintenance
Software maintenance is crucial for businesses to ensure continuous operation, bug fixes, flexibility, updates, improved user experience, and data security.
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Mobile Apps
Why you should invest in a mobile app for your business
Investing in mobile apps enhances customer experience with personalized content, brand building, convenience, speed, increased visibility, and engaging interactions.
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Mobile Apps
Why you should outsource your mobile app development
For effective mobile app development, consider outsourcing for data collection, testing, expertise, cost-efficiency, ongoing support, and aligning with your vision.
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Outsourcing
Why you should outsource your software development to Poland
Outsourcing to Poland offers high-quality software solutions, effective communication, and cost-efficiency, making it a prime choice for IT partnerships.
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Business
Why your business needs a service-level agreement (SLA)
Service-level agreements (SLAs) outline service quality, responsibilities, and issue resolution processes, essential for smooth client transactions and accountability in business partnerships.
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Business
Why your business needs an online customer portal
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, online customer portals are essential for self-service support, meeting customer expectations, and improving business efficiency.
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Great Software People Podcast
Writing the Future of Digital Music Creation with Cmajor Software Co-Founder, Julian Storer - E19
Almost every piece of music made today is done so with Julian Storer’s digital fingerprints embedded in it, such is the reach of his work.