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We are computer programmers at heart and implementing high quality, tailored systems to suit your needs is what we do best. We have been delivering revenue generating, time saving and life changing bespoke software development in Harrogate, Yorkshire since 2004.

Creating an AI Assistant Using OpenAI

By Nick McKenna | 23rd February 2024

Everyone has heard about ChatGPT, CoPilot, Bard, and Gemini, and many of us are now using basic AI in our daily work. However, using the Large Language Model (LLM) base of something like OpenAI to create a bespoke AI assistant for your customers is possible. … more

Building an MS Outlook Add-In: Part Three –  Testing and Approval

By Nick McKenna | 20th December 2023
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Once your add-in is ready to go, you need to know how to handle any errors, test for reliable performance and prepare for deployment.  This is the third of a three-part series where we’re aiming to be able to save an email (as an EML … more

Building an MS Outlook Add-In: Part Two – Building an Add-In with the Microsoft Graph API

By Nick McKenna | 13th December 2023
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Welcome back to part two of our series, where we’re aiming to be able to save an email (as an EML file) from a user’s inbox into a CRM system (or any other system for that matter!) via an Outlook add-in. This is the second … more

Enhancing CRM Integration: Building an MS Outlook Add-In with the Microsoft Graph API

By Nick McKenna | 6th December 2023

In these articles, I will focus on integrating an Outlook add-in with a CRM system using the Graph API. The task we are aiming to complete is being able to save an email (as an EML file) from a user’s inbox into a CRM system … more

Integrate WOPI with your Microsoft Cloud Storage Partner Program

By Nick McKenna | 28th November 2023
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Implementing WOPI with the Cloud Storage Partner Program may seem daunting at first. One of the key mistakes we see being made is a failure to prepare adequately before commencing programming. A WOPI integration with your system will likely be very different from any other … more

What Is Co-Sourcing in IT and Software Development?

By Nick McKenna | 15th November 2023
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As the demand for data skills increases, IT co-sourcing should always be an option your business considers to achieve your company goals. Our specialist app development teams have a long history of working alongside existing in-house software development teams. This has allowed us to find the optimal … more

Microservices and Microservice Architecture Explained

By Nick McKenna | 15th September 2023
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If your system still runs with traditional monolithic architecture, you may have started looking to make a change. Everybody seems to be doing microservices these days, so what are the differences between a monolithic system vs microservices (or microservice architecture), and how do these differences … more

What Is WOPI? Exploring Web Application Open Platform Interface

By Nick McKenna | 14th July 2023
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In today’s interconnected world, seamless collaboration and document sharing are vital for productivity and efficiency in the workplace. One powerful solution that has revolutionised the way we work with office documents is the Web Application Open Platform Interface protocol, otherwise known as WOPI. WOPI integration … more

Architecture Of A Composable eCommerce Store Using Elastic Path

By Nick McKenna | 25th May 2023
Architecture of Composable eCommerce with Elastic Path

What Is Composable Architecture? Composable architecture is a modern approach to software architecture that works on the principle of selecting the finest eCommerce components and combining them through a tailored, customised application. This application is constructed with the specific purpose of satisfying unique business needs. … more

Using MVPs in Software Development

By Nick McKenna | 19th April 2023

MVP Meaning in Software MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product. It refers to a piece of software developed with just enough features to be functional, designed to attract early adopters, test ideas and gather critical market feedback. Why Use an MVP? The primary reason that … more