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UK IT Leaders Community Day 2024

10/09/2024 Steve Edwards Events Comments Off

We have the privilege of being a Silver Sponsor of the UK IT Leaders Community Day on 25th September 2024 to be held at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre. I’ll be joined by Joe Patel and Will Goard, and we will be manning the Redox stand, networking with peers and potential partners, and sharing [...]

The Software Dilemma: Balancing uniqueness, cost, and efficiency in business operations

13/08/2024 Steve Edwards Insights Comments Off

A woman performing quality control in a factory using an iPad

In today's digital age, software is the backbone of business operations. From managing finances to streamlining processes, the right software can make or break a company's efficiency and competitiveness. However, businesses increasingly face a critical dilemma: should they opt for off-the-shelf solutions or invest in bespoke software? This decision is far from straightforward, with implications [...]

06 What is UX and UI and what’s the difference?

02/07/2024 Steve Edwards Video Comments Off

Welcome to the "Project Hack: Eh?" series, where we demystify the language of IT for non-technical leaders. This week, we're simplifying UX/UI. Watching the video below, you will learn two things: The difference between UX and UI What Oscar-winning acting looks like Embarking on the journey to lead a software project without a technical background [...]

05 What’s Cloud Computing?

25/06/2024 Steve Edwards Video Comments Off

Welcome to the "Project Hack: Eh?" series, where we demystify the language of IT for non-technical leaders. This week, we've simplifyied the concept of Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing, from buzzword to understanding. Watch our video for an accessible guide. Embarking on the journey to lead a software project without a technical background can feel like [...]

04 What is SaaS?

18/06/2024 Steve Edwards Video Comments Off

Welcome to the "Project Hack: Eh?" series, where we demystify the language of IT for non-technical leaders. This week, we're simplifying the concept of SaaS. Interested in a straightforward explanation? Watch our video for an accessible guide. Embarking on the journey to lead a software project without a technical background can feel like navigating a [...]

03 What does LLM mean?

11/06/2024 Steve Edwards Video Comments Off

Welcome to the "Project Hack: Eh?" series, where we demystify the language of IT for non-technical leaders. This week, we're simplifying the concept of LLM. Curious about what it stands for in simple terms? Watch our video for a beginner-friendly explanation. Embarking on the journey to lead a software project without a technical background can [...]

02 What are Easter Eggs?

04/06/2024 Steve Edwards Video Comments Off

Welcome to the "Project Hack: Eh?" series, where we demystify the language of IT for non-technical leaders. This week, we're unveiling the hidden world of Easter Eggs in technology. Ever wonder what secret features or messages are coded into your favourite software and games? Our video offers a fun and simple guide to discovering these [...]

01 What’s an API?

28/05/2024 Nathan Green Video Comments Off

Welcome to the "Project Hack: Eh?" series, where we demystify the language of IT for non-technical leaders. This episode focuses on a crucial element of digital integration: APIs. Dive into our series and accompany us through the evolving eBook, "Demystifying Tech Speak", which elaborates on the topics we explore here. Embarking on the journey to [...]

Why unit testing saves you money and safeguards your reputation

05/01/2024 Nathan Green Testing Comments Off

A magnifying glass showing an enlarged view of unit test code

You probably rely on software systems and an online presence to run your business. So, when you accept poor quality coding, you add risk to your operations and your public image. We’ve all experienced “clunky” websites that don’t work as they should. And we’ve all gone elsewhere because of it. Malfunctions from unexpected software bugs [...]

How to avoid a single point of failure in your business software

04/12/2023 Nathan Green Insights Comments Off

An upset woman, stranded at an airport after her flight is cancelled

August 28th, 2023: one of the busiest travel weekends in the year. It will go down in software history. 1,500 flights were cancelled. Thousands of passengers were stranded abroad for days. The compensation bill could cost airlines a painful £100 million. So, what happened? The UK’s air traffic control system (NATS) suffered a single point [...]

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