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Our developer has left. Now what?
Your developer has gone and nobody else understands the code your business runs on. Here is what to secure this week, what to find out next, and how to stop it happening again.
Our software company is closing down. What should we do?
If the company that built and supports your bespoke software is closing or retiring, here is how to use the handover window well and keep your operations running.
Who actually owns our software?
Paying for bespoke software does not automatically mean you own the code, the hosting or the domain. Here is how to check, and how to avoid software supplier lock-in.
PHP2Shell: what it means for your business, and why legacy PHP can't wait any longer
PHP2Shell is a pair of critical PHP flaws that let attackers take over web servers without logging in. Here is what it means, what to do now, and how to deal with the legacy applications it exposes.
Rebuild, replatform or leave it alone: a legacy software decision guide for UK and Irish businesses
A practical guide for UK and Irish businesses deciding what to do with ageing software: the warning signs, your five options and where to start.
What Is Custom Software Development? A Complete Guide
Most businesses run on software they didn't build, and for many tasks that's the right call. But when your process is distinctive, deeply integrated or built to last, bespoke software can pay back its higher upfront cost. Here's how to tell the difference.
