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Customised web-based applications or apps are a powerful tool for businesses who are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences and stay competitive. These are tailored apps which offer unique advantages that off-the-shelf software simply cannot match. In this article we offer five top reasons that customised web-based apps can benefit your company,...

Cybersecurity is a big deal for all businesses. The risk of cyberattacks and data breaches looms larger than ever over us all. We’re all aware of the chaos and mayhem cyberattacks and data breaches cause to companies and their customers (think CrowdStrike & TfL in 2024 alone). Not to mention the financial and legal fall...

Creating a technology strategy for your small to medium enterprise (SME) is crucial for staying competitive and driving sustained and successful growth. As we embark on a new year, here are some top tips to help you get started in 2025: 1. Understand Your Business Goals Align your technology strategy with your overall business objectives....

Kicking off a custom software development project is an exciting, yet often formidable, prospect. While it presents your business with the opportunity to innovate, introduce workflow efficiencies and improve user and customer experience ratings, it needs to be done utilising proven frameworks and processes in order to maximise its probability of succeeding. However, one crucial...

Are you struggling with off-the-shelf software solutions? Do they have limitations that you feel are holding your business back and hindering growth and productivity? The rewards in efficiency and innovation offered by custom software solutions might just be what you’re looking for to gain advantage over your competitors. In this blog post we’ll outline 10...

There are times when I’ve caught myself working on a problem only to find that I’m repeating myself, circling back round and attempting things I’ve already tried. Without taking a methodical approach to my work, my focus can become blinkered. To avoid this, I use a combo attack: To put it another way, I try...

Delivering superior Customer Experience (CX) is one of the most important defining factors that sets successful businesses apart from their competitors. Excelling in customer experience maintains loyalty, attracts new customers and allows your organisation to stand out in competitive markets. And one really powerful way to achieve this is through custom software solutions tailored specifically...

Business startups often operate in really dynamic environments where agility, innovation, and rapid response to market demands are critical to their ability to thrive and survive. Custom software can play a vital role in this process, offering unique solutions tailored to specific business needs. However, it requires the careful balancing of the desire for innovation...

Your website is your online shop window to the world and often the first point of contact between your business and potential customers. But it’s more than just a digital storefront; it’s a reflection of your brand, your values, and your services. It’s no secret that there are numerous website builders and templates available, but...

There’s no doubt that choosing the right custom software development agency is a big decision and one which can make or break your project. Whether you’re a startup looking to launch your first product, an SME looking to surpass your growth goals or an established enterprise needing to optimise your processes, partnering with the right...

There is almost always one other common feature of these videos and recipes: you need to get your ingredients and equipment ready to go before you start cooking. Everything comes together so quickly that if you’re whisking up your egg as your first ingredients are cooking, you run the risk of ruining the dish. Gathering...

Read our ‘what’s in it for me’ overview of digital transformation and see how a well planned digital transformation strategy will set your business and your teams up for sustained growth and long term success, while elevating customer experience and driving efficient processes.

The use of web-based software is helping businesses improve user experience and business efficiencies. It can be deployed as part of a cloud strategy, creating high-availability, accessible products which respond quickly to the demands of customers in multiple markets and geographies.

What is a Fractional CTO? In today’s digital landscape, nearly every business is, in some way, a software business. Regardless of whether you’re in property management, manufacturing, healthcare, or trading, software solutions have become integral to staying competitive and efficient. While most companies have an “IT person” to handle networking, email, and general PC maintenance,...

Time moves on. Technology moves on. Your business is growing and adapting to the ever-changing world we work in and sooner or later you’re going to be faced with some serious discussions and decisions to make around aging or legacy software systems and infrastructure. In this article we’ll take a look at the impact of...

Still working with a paper-based system? You’re doing your customers and your business a disservice! The transition from paper to digital is not just a trend, but a necessity. Often referred to as Paperless Migration, digitising your paper trail can lead to increased efficiency, reduced clutter, and enhanced security. As well as the obvious internal...

Back in 2018 we talked about how we make software development work remotely, and about our tentative efforts to embrace Cornwall’s software development community. Four years ago is a long time ago by any stretch, but in these difficult times it seems like an eternity. How have we at Go Tripod been affected and how...

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