7th November 2023

Navigating Software Integration Challenges and Solutions for Success

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In the dynamic world of technology, where a multitude of software applications and systems are integral to business operations, the term "software integration" has gained significant prominence. But what exactly does it mean? In the simplest terms, software integration is the process of connecting different software applications and systems to function as a coordinated whole. [...]

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13th October 2023

The evolution of .NET 8

.Net, Microsoft, Software Development Microsoft, Software Development

The .NET framework has come a long way since its inception 21 years ago. What started as a Windows-centric framework has evolved into a versatile, open-source, cross-platform ecosystem known as .NET Core, now further progressing into .NET 8. In this article, we'll take a journey through the evolution of the .NET framework, highlighting the major [...]

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2nd August 2023

What is LTS?

Software Development, Support Blog, Software Development

LTS stands for "Long Term Support" and means exactly that. A long-term supported release is a version of software that is designed to receive long-term support and maintenance for several years after its release. This guarantees a stable and reliable version for a minimum period of time that users can expect to continue using. Naturally, [...]

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1st August 2023

.NET 8 Benefits

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With the upcoming release of .NET 8 this year, we are expecting significant generational jumps in terms of functionality updates. In this post, we'll look at the .NET 8 benefits and why we're excited for the new release. Benefits of .NET 8 adoption Increased developer productivity The latest features and improvements in .NET 8, coupled [...]

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14th April 2023

Azure DevOps for modern software development

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Azure DevOps is a cloud based software development life cycle management service provided by Microsoft. Since its release, it has become one of the most popular project management tools. Today, software developers use Azure DevOps to manage, build, deploy, and test their applications. The service promotes collaboration among teams and defines the process to unify [...]

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28th March 2023

Why Use Blazor in .NET Development?

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Any web developer worth their salt knows the importance of JavaScript in modern web app development. In recent years it's become the backbone of development and one of the most popular programming languages, empowering front end web developers to build high quality user interfaces for both web and app. But picture this: .NET running on [...]

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10th February 2023

Key Considerations For Bespoke Software Development

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Is a bespoke software solution on the cards for your business in 2023? If you've already started looking into development, you know the number of options and considerations can be overwhelming. To try simplify the process, we've put together a list of the most essential factors to consider before investing in a bespoke software solution. [...]

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28th June 2022

Our apprentice software engineer wins Apprentice of the Month

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We're proud to announce that our software engineer IT apprentice, Ethan Lane, has been recognised as MidKent College's Apprentice of the Month for his outstanding work and positive attitude as part of our team. Growing with Influential Ethan is passionate about the work in software engineering and approaches new challenges with a curiosity that allows [...]

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28th June 2022

Benefits of Agile Software Development

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Agile methodology is the modern approach to software development that encourages businesses to get an immediate return on investment. The iterative approach keeps communication between client and developer open - meaning the project can be handled quickly and efficiently, in a way that allows the product to launch sooner and be updated with regular patches. [...]

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29th January 2021

Choosing the right CMS for your business website

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Content marketing has consistently proven itself more cost-effective than traditional advertising. And to make content marketing work online, you'll need a suitable content management system (CMS). However, investing in the wrong CMS can be costly, damaging, and hard to reverse. That's why we've put together this guide to choosing the right CMS for your business. [...]

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