We rely on three fundamental components to most solutions.
Applications of the past required installations off a CD or downloaded executable to be run and installed onto a computer for a user to begin accessing the data. With the revolution into Cloud Computing and pivotting off the power of networking and the internet, applications are now hosted on a central location and accessible on any device that has a web browser and internet connection.
It's for this ease of access that our software solutions are predominantly built as web based applications, which can either be hosted on a Cloud, or if the client prefers deployed to an on-site server. This client-server approach brings with it multiple benefits that include not having to cater to high spec machines for running applications as this eliminates any hardware/software compatibility issues that may have previously been of concern. Further to this a centralized database means that all data across all environments and machines will always stay up to date, as well as making it possible for easy unmanaged back-ups to be run at intervals without affecting user experience. There is also the great advantage of being able to have direct access from any device that's internet capable, without having to be in front of any specific PC or machine.
This approach which is being adopted by increasingly more organizations, is known as "Sofware as a Service" or SaaS, and also brings with it the benefit of flexible pricing structures. When purchasing an application in the past, customers were expected to fork out lump sums and exorbitant figures at the outset, however with SaaS, a very suggestible alternative is to negotiate a monthly usage fee instead of having to fork out massive amounts up front.
In today's world of smartphones and pocket PCs, almost everyone is familiar with mobile apps, or more commonly just "apps". They in simple terms are software programs developed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets which then turn those devices into miniature powerhouses of functionality.
Opposed to web based applications which can still run on a mobile device's web browser, an embedded application allows developers to take full control of a device's underlying architecture and tap into the true processing power as well as features such as cameras, speakers and much more. Applications for this reason are operating system dependent, with the two most popular and forerunners in the industry being Android and iOS.
The power of a mobile application when it relates to business is information availability. We have implemented solutions where documents can be recalled and electronically signed on the fly, operations managers have insight into daily reporting at a touch of a button throughout the day, as well as being able to easily control the automation of machinery from the palm of your hand.
Due to the popular demand and compounded by the movement away from sitting at desktops and PCs, we have adopted an app first strategy with many of our solutions. This means that along with a web based application, our initial releases are more often than not accompanied by a mobile application as well.
Software at it's very essence comes down to communication and information availability. This is very evident where for example, a manager wants to see sales statistics, or a driver needs to know where his next delivery will be - at the essence, a demand of information and it's immediate availability. It's for this reason that infrastructure is absolutely crutial, as it's this component that carries the tiniest bits/bytes which can add up to make the biggest of differences.
We have identified that even the most complex of systems, the most intelligent of automation and even the mightiest of monoliths all depend on the little electrical signals running through a copper wire. For this reason we place such emphasis on infrastructure, networking and devices with our clients.
To ensure optimal functionality, as well as reliability and robustness, the framework that lies below the software must be at it's sturdiest as not to shake the foundations that the applications rely on. We offer our services to ensure this ground work is carried out with the utmost care, or even offer consultation to evaluate exisiting infrastructure.
When developing applications that run on devices, we also offer our consultation with device selection and have partnered with manufacturers that ensure you will get the most suitable hardware for your needs. We've supplied incredibly rugged devices to the most hardy environments where customers have tested the strength bounds by daily use, and all of this stands as testament to the true durability of our device selection.