Cost guides
What Drives the Cost of a Mobile App (and How to Keep It in Check)
Two apps that look alike can cost very different amounts. These are the decisions that move the price, and how to spend where it matters.
Insights & articles
Practical notes on building software
Guides on costs, technology choices, AI and hiring, written by the engineers who do the work.
Articles
Cost guides
The Hidden Costs of Software After Launch
The build is only the first bill. Hosting, updates, support and small changes continue for as long as the software is used. Here is how to budget for them.
AI
Practical AI for Small and Mid-Size Businesses: Where to Start
You do not need a big AI strategy to benefit from AI. Start with one repetitive task, measure it, and build from there. Here is how.
AI
Business Chatbots: What They Can and Can't Do
A good chatbot answers routine questions instantly and hands the rest to your team. A bad one frustrates customers. The difference is in the planning.
Mobile
Flutter, React Native or Native: How to Choose for Your App
One codebase for Android and iOS, or a separate native app for each? A plain-language guide to the three main ways of building a mobile app.
Mobile
Offline-First Apps: Why Field Teams Need Apps That Work Without Signal
Sales staff, drivers and site supervisors often work where the network drops. An offline-first app keeps working and syncs when the signal returns.
Cloud
Website Security Basics Every Business Owner Should Check
Most hacked business websites are not targeted: they are simply out of date or poorly protected. A short checklist you can go through with your developer.
Cloud
Moving Business Software to the Cloud: A Practical Checklist
An office server under the desk worked for years. Moving to the cloud can make your software safer and easier to reach, if you plan the move properly.
Industry
Digitising a Manufacturing Unit: Where to Start
Job cards on paper, stock in a register and dispatch in a notebook: going digital does not have to happen all at once. Start with the step that hurts most.