Technology-Watch - GraphQL

I regularly get asked what technology I would use to build a brand new greenfield application and the answer is never simple and always depends on the context of the application, the use-cases required, but what is really clear to me is that GraphQL is coming up in more and more of my conversations. So what is GraphQL?

Introducing msgboxx

After a hugely busy 9 months QuidVista has just launched our first product msgboxx. msgboxx is a team inbox solution for WhatsApp. It provides shared WhatsApp inboxes, bots, automation, CRM integration, and GDPR compliance to any business using WhatsApp to communicate with clients.

Client-Watch - KogoPAY

Today I am excited to announce that I have agreed to be the Fractional CTO for KogoPAY.

KogoPAY is a socially conscious fintech start up providing virtual IBANs accounts and mobile wallets with 3 currencies across 80 countries.

Introducing Quidvista

Last week we finally incorporated our sister company Quidvista. A number of my clients and potential clients over the last few years have been asking for services outside what I currently offer, including building, hosting and supporting custom platforms, essentially being their outside IT provider.

Technology-Watch - Insource or Outsource

Almost all of the companies I work with have started off by having an MVP built by an external design agency, but usually struggle to get the focus their products require post launch. At this point there are many options that I explore below.

Technology-Watch - Buy or Build

The question about whether we should build software or buy software is one I get asked more than any other. Here I will explain some of my thought processes on this subject. In case you don't already know it building software is hard, really really hard, and very expensive.