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EnquireWhy is agile software development important?
06/03/2024
Many methodologies for software development have come and gone over the years, but most people now agree that agile approaches are the most efficient and effective. We take a look at why.
Read onWill AI replace software development? We don't think so.
25/01/2024
With the rapidly expanding capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many people have speculated that the role of a software developer is soon to be replaced. We would argue that...
Read onIf you don't fancy it, not going to University need not be fatal...
23/09/2022
A personal story that might prove inspiration to anyone contemplating whether to go to University or not this year.
Read onDo I need adult supervision for my critical business spreadsheet?
26/08/2022
If Word can tell me my grammar's deplorable, why can't Excel tell me to get some adult supervision for my critical business spreadsheet?
Read onThe cheap art of the highly promising
15/07/2022
James Percy, explores a low risk approach that can lead to great returns for business.
Read onIn the age of cloud, do CIOs still need to use software houses?
20/05/2022
James Percy, founder and managing director of Verasseti, explores the impact of software houses for CIOs in the age of the cloud.
Read onChoosing the right software development company for collaborative & long-term projects
07/12/2021
Mistakes can be costly and making bad choice of company to develop your software can affect your business. Let us help you avoid common mistakes in making your choice of software company.
Read onHow to Write a System Specification
10/02/2021
What is a System Requirement Specification (SRS)? Do you need one, and if so who should write them and what should they contain? We lay it all out for you in an easy to understand way.
Read onThe Differences Between Microsoft SQL Server and MYSQL
03/02/2021
If you are thinking about a relational database management system (RDBMS) for your business needs you have to take Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL into consideration. Why is this and what are the key differences?
Read onBenefits of Bespoke Software
27/01/2021
Computer software technology is continually evolving, and if software isn’t kept up to date this can cause problems. What are the signs that you need a revamp and which is best, building in house or outsourcing?
Read onSpiral Software Development
13/01/2021
The spiral model is a systems development life cycle (SDLC) model used in software development. We look at this in detail including the advantages and disadvantages of this approach and when to use it.
Read onBespoke Software Definition
15/12/2020
In the tailoring world bespoke means a higher level of expertise has been utilised and hands-on construction applied. What does it mean in a computer software sense and what are the key benefits for your applications?
Read onThe Waterfall Model In Software Engineering
01/11/2020
The waterfall model is a software development methodology strategy which relies on following a set sequence of actions from top to bottom in the form of a waterfall. We explore what this means in practice by looking at its various implementations.
Read onGDPR
01/11/2020
How exactly should a business prepare for GDPR? We have established a process for guiding companies through the pitfalls, which comes from our experience of working with a number of companies on their GDPR preparation over the past year.
Read onRapid Application Development (RAD)
27/10/2020
What is Rapid Application Development (RAD), when is it deployed and what are the pros and cons of this approach. In this article we look at the evolution and application of RAD in software projects.
Read onIterative Software Development
20/10/2020
In this article we explore what iteration means in an information technology context. Including what iterative design entails and how the methodology can be used to your benefit for your software project.
Read onThe Risks In Agile Development
13/10/2020
What is Agile Development and what are the pros and cons of adopting this approach for your software development project? In this article we examine the risks of an agile approach in detail.
Read onWeb application security for software development companies
28/07/2020
How do we differ from other organisations that perform security testing? In this article Verasseti director - James Percy explains the importance of testing and how our approach is different from the industry standard.
Read onWhat is Open Source and why should developers consider this route for web applications?
07/10/2019
Open source is software that is freely available for individuals and businesses to use, modify and enhance e.g. Java and Linux. But why should you choose Open Source and what are the benefits in software development?
Read onIgnore Web Security At Your Peril
15/03/2018
Web security is a hot topic on-line and in the UK media. Are you really at risk, or does it only effect larger websites? We examine the risks in detail and make recommendations in this article.
Read onHow Pharmaceutical Companies Can Increase ROI from a Minimal Software Spend
10/01/2018
We may not currently be in a recession at the moment in the UK, but a strange unease still lingers. In this context we examine the benefits of investing in the right projects that could be a quick win for your business.
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