You have approached a few software development companies, explained what your business needs and received their proposals. One is considerably cheaper. Another includes a larger team. A third promises delivery in half the time. You find yourself coming back to the same question. What Should a Software Development Proposal Include? How do you know whether […]

Yes, AI can help develop complex enterprise software. But building a system that works reliably across a business still requires experienced people to define, direct, test and support it. AI can now produce working code, create prototypes, write tests and help developers understand large codebases. It is changing how software is built. For a business […]

By Gary Leicher, CEO of Smudge Technologies When a business decides to invest in custom software, the first conversations often focus on features, cost and delivery dates. Those questions matter, but they are not where I would start. The first question I would ask is: Does the development company understand how our business actually works? […]

As CEO of Smudge Technologies, I am extremely proud to share that our team was once again selected as the development agency responsible for building the new CAM Asset Management website. The launch of CAM Asset Management represents an important new chapter for the Citadel Group. While CAM is a new standalone brand, it is […]

By Gary Leicher, CEO of Smudge One of the most common questions I get asked as the CEO of a software development company is: “How long will it take to develop our software?” The honest answer is: It depends on what the software means to your business. Over the years, I’ve worked with startups, enterprise […]

Picture this: A developer helped you build something remarkable from scratch. Back then, it was scrappy, innovative, and exactly what your business needed. That was 10 years ago. Now you have the issue of sitting with legacy software systems which your business relies on. Today, that same system has hundreds, maybe thousands of users depending […]

I’ve been in IT long enough to remember when rolling out a new system meant a couple of servers in the back room, a small dev team, and a clear set of requirements. Back then, deploying enterprise software meant boxing up CDs, scheduling downtime, and maybe worrying about whether your ISDN line could handle the […]

So you have launched your website, Well Done! Your website company sold you on the amazing world of data and website analytics for once you have launched your site. Now the site is live and you have logged into your Google Analytics platform. Now what?

In today’s fast-paced digital age, software development has become a crucial part of almost every business. Whether it’s a mobile app, a web application, or enterprise software, software development projects require a strong leadership team to ensure their success.

Over the next five years, the future of e-commerce in Africa is expected to experience significant growth. This growth is driven by a number of factors, including increasing internet penetration, smartphone adoption, and favorable government policies.

Automation has become a buzzword in the business world, and for good reason. Automating business processes offers a wide range of benefits that can help companies to increase efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. Here are some of the key advantages of automating your business processes using Agile methodology: Increased efficiency: Automating repetitive and […]

Often when sitting down with a client looking for software development the first questions they ask are “How much?” and “When can you get it to me?” Many clients don’t understand what goes into developing software, and why should they, when that is my job. But it does help to know the behind-the-scenes fundamentals of […]

I don’t think the extent of planning and organisation that occurs when developing software is actually understood. The entire process, even before the team begins working and most definitely during the process is an extensive and timeous process. Different companies use different processes of working. For Smudge, we believe in the agile methodology when it […]

The building of software is a lengthy process that includes an extensive team of experts and a comprehensive plan of action.The extent of work behind the scenes is not always visible and although many believe that it is as simple as putting an idea together, typing in a few codes and the software is ready […]

Hackers are real, and hacking is a real threat. If your computer and website are not protected by the latest security software and firewalls, chances are you could become a victim of a malicious hacker. It’s time to secure your site from hackers.

Almost every day I am asked about website security. We are living in a world where despite what many of us think, the minute we put things online our data is out there, so we need to be doing all that we can to protect our own data and that of our clients.

Would you buy a blueprint off the shelf to build your dream house? The answer is, of course no,

Six months ago, when we were welcoming in 2020, no one could have predicted a global pandemic shutting down the world, destroying economies, bringing industries down. Now the question is – Is your website valid in today’s competitive market?

In this age of modern technology, social media and search engine intelligence…not having a website is no longer an option, but simply slapping any website up onto the World Wide Web may be more detrimental than having no site at all.

We all know how crucial a website is for your business in today’s business arena. Whether you are a start-up or a corporate you cannot afford not to have an online presence today. Often I am asked the question: What makes a good website? And usually the answers I give seems to take my clients […]

“The Bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten”

Nowadays, we don’t only rely on our phones to keep us in contact with family and friends, but rely on them as necessary tools to conduct work, socialise and be exposed to readily available information when we demand it – and, to think, all of this is available in the palm of our hands.

Imagine you are looking to buy a red car, and when you walk onto the show room floor of the car dealership all you can see are red cars – hundreds, thousands, so many you don’t where to begin.

SEO or Search Engine Optimisation is the process of improving your businesses websites visibility across search engines. There are many factors to SEO that need to be met before your website will show up in searches.