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Software project success or failure: how do you measure up?

14/06/2023 Nathan Green Insights No comments yet

A group of people sat around a table discussing the strategic approach to a new project

This is the first of three articles discussing whether a strategic approach is key for successful software development. We start by considering what success means in this context, before looking at what best ‘strategic’ practice could look like. Pulling it all together, Joe Patel, our Head of Product and Client Relations, provides his own guidance. [...]

How Redox helped Lantra transform its online presence and showcase land-based careers

17/05/2023 Nathan Green Customer Stories No comments yet

A laptop displaying the lantra.co.uk website

“It’s indirectly generating new business for the training and qualifications part of our business. And it’s allowing us to develop more streamlined ways of doing things.” There was a happy ending. But this story experiences a “fateful phone call” you never want to receive. Marcus Potter is CEO of Lantra. His team had invested hundreds [...]

Custom software partner or off-the-shelf provider? Understand what’s right for you

16/05/2023 Nathan Green Insights No comments yet

Custom software running on a laptop with the code on a screen in the background

When completing any software project, overcoming potential pitfalls is key to achieving what you want. Get this right and you could experience significant benefits. Get it wrong and you could suffer a costly muddle. So, how do you establish the right way to bring your software vision to life? This article should help you answer [...]

How a 15-year software development partnership enabled IIRSM’s growth

16/01/2023 Nathan Green Customer Stories No comments yet

A diagram showing the various aspects of Risk Management

“You don’t just want technical knowledge from your IT provider, you want people who truly understand your business and challenge your thinking. You want a partnership.” That’s according to Damodar Acharya, Director of Finance and Operations at IIRSM. Established in 1975, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is a non-profit organisation. Run [...]

Operational or capital expenditure: how do you account for your software?

14/12/2022 Nathan Green Accounting No comments yet

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Accounting for software costs is not straight forward. We’ve learnt that from working closely with clients. Apparently, your decision can impact operating margin – the profitability ratio every business wants to increase. Plus, there’s support like R&D tax credits to consider. We’re software developers, not accountants. So, this isn’t an article with answers. Instead, our [...]

Will website accessibility become the next Google ranking shake-up?

01/12/2022 Nathan Green Insights No comments yet

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In April 2015, Google confirmed “mobile-friendliness” would become a new ranking factor in its algorithm. “Mobile-first” rolled out during 2017. Overnight, businesses saw their website rankings change. Some dropped off search results entirely. Suddenly, every business wanted a mobile-friendly website. On the back of this cautionary tale, Google is now monitoring the accessibility of every [...]

Cyber Essentials certification – our first-hand experience (and how it helps)

06/10/2022 Nathan Green Insights No comments yet

According to the UK government, 39% of businesses reported a cybersecurity breach in 2021. 21% lost money, data, or other assets. With ever-increasing dependence on technology, this critical business security risk is set to grow. Without doubt, the recent pandemic accelerated the risk. As businesses rushed to work from the kitchen table, weaknesses appeared in [...]

How bespoke software transformed LSG (despite the pandemic)

16/09/2022 Nathan Green Customer Stories No comments yet

Closed and empty restaurant during the Covid-19 pandemic

As Covid took hold hospitality ground to a halt. So, Simon furloughed his entire team. Could they even come back from this devastation? This story tells how LSG Purchasing evolved its operating systems from notepad and phone to a highly automated bespoke software system – even when Covid threatened their existence. Supporting 8,000 hospitality venues. [...]

Our new website and rebrand story

29/07/2022 Nathan Green Product Design No comments yet

Hands holding a mobile phone and looking at the Redox Software home page

You can be too busy supporting clients to notice your own business image is past its sell by date. Your website can become out of step with your business growth leaving your value unclear. Plus, your branding can look dated and drained. That’s where Redox was earlier this year. As the business grew, our online [...]

Why Agile software development gives you more for less

26/06/2022 Nathan Green Insights No comments yet

A person writing on and laying out sticky notes on a large sheet of paper on a desk

Picture the scene: you’re running a highly complex IT project. You’ve invested hours helping your developers determine the scope (and agree a price), but your true requirements remain unclear. As the defined project moves on, your IT needs evolve. Yet, you’re stuck with a rigidly specified piece of work. It can’t change. And before long, [...]

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