Cloud-based systems are becoming more and more popular, but what exactly are they and how could they help your business? The cloud is a remote ‘holder’ of information, and is typically the internet. It’s called cloud because of the symbol used to depict this type of services, and probably because of the metaphor as well!…
DetailsIn May 2011, amendments to the 2003 EU e-privacy directive were introduced. These changes meant websites had to gain consent from the user for the use of tracking technologies, commonly known as ‘cookies’. The UK had a 12 month grace period for the implementation of this period, until the end of May 2012. Many websites…
DetailsHaving had the new iPhone5 in my life for a little over 48 hours I thought I would give you an update. Despite the issues surrounding the new maps app, included in the iOS6 release a few days prior to the new phone being released the new phone is a success. The design quality is…
DetailsIt can be a real challenge when your business develops overseas. Especially if your language skills can’t take you beyond the business conversations you have with your suppliers. What about the website you need in Mandarin or Dutch in order to reach your new customers? The majority of our customers are based in the UK,…
DetailsWith the big announcement yesterday (12th September 2012) about the iPhone5 and a final release date for iOS6 of 21st September, everybody should get something to smile about (even other phone users watching more people try Siri). The big news was, of course, about the re-design although most of that had been pretty accurately reported…
DetailsMicrosoft are launching the much anticipated Windows 8 this month, but what could that mean to you? Microsoft have made their new operating system a lot more intuitive, and ensured it is linked to the cloud. This means that any preferences you set while logged into Windows 8 will be the same on any other…
DetailsFor some time now we have been using Rackspace services for our hosting requirements. This week we decided to take that relationship to the next level and have now become a Rackspace partner. We are really excited about this relationship as it will give us access to a wealth of resources to enable us to…
DetailsNot all the games played this summer will be played on the Olympic stage, and we are helping one client manage a worldwide promotion that involves gaming on the Xbox platform. Offering a range of amazing prizes across the world sounds like an fantastic idea and with our help in the background supporting the technical…
DetailsThis week we completed a project for a client allowing automatic logging of information about an in-process production line. The process involves the manufacture of prescription lenses and our solution allows the client to record key information about each batch as it passes through the various sensors. Although not our typical type of job, it…
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