Data lakes: what are they? And why are they important?
ThinkingAs technology has evolved over the last decade, whether you’re in a financial services enterprise, a retail SME or actually,…
Cloud for start-ups: Everything you need to know
ThinkingThe startup market in the UK is continuing to flourish. Despite the uncertainties of Brexit and fierce competition from like-minded…
Inclusive Design: Why you should always design a product that includes everyone
ThinkingLet’s be honest. As designers, it’s easy to conform to our own biases when creating a new product or feature….
This month’s most useful tools for developers < December 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
2019 Year in Review
ThinkingAs 2019 draws to a close it’s time to reflect on another exciting and rewarding year that has seen us…
Infographic: How to deliver brilliant product design
Recommended ThinkingModern product design is the application of design thinking to create the best possible experience for the end-user. Want to…
Apps we love at Dootrix: #Environmental edition
ThinkingOver the last year we’ve seen a real surge in environmental awareness, getting a better understanding of what we…
Dootrix wins UK App Agency of the Year Award
UpdatesWe’re excited to announce that Dootrix has won UK App Agency of the Year at the UK App Awards 2019….
This month’s most useful tools for developers < November 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
PaaS for better mobile apps, faster.
ThinkingOur love affair with our mobiles has been going for over 12 years now. We’ve gone from the first smartphone…
Infographic: How to build a best in class mobile app
ThinkingDo you want to learn how to build a best in class mobile app? Read our infographic to find out…
Ben Hearnshaw joins Dootrix as Head of Strategic Partnerships
UpdatesMicrosoft’s former UK App Innovation Sales Lead will help power Dootrix’s UK expansion. We’re delighted to announce that Ben Hearnshaw…
10 Books Every Head of Development Needs To Read
Recommended Thinking…and why you should take the time to actually read them. We have compiled a list of 10 must-read books for…
Why Reliable Infrastructure Deployments are Essential to your Cloud Transformation
ThinkingWith the cloud market set to reach over $259 billion this year, it’s no wonder that Forbes is stating that…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < October 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Dootrix are Microsoft Gold Partners
UpdatesWe’re delighted to announce we are now a Microsoft Gold Partner with competencies in cloud and application development. Over the…
Apps we love at Dootrix: #BreastCancerAwareness *Special Edition*
ThinkingAs it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, I decided to look into the apps out there that provide support, guidance and…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < September 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Product Designers: I know you like skeuomorphism, but you’re wrong
ThinkingFor the uninitiated, skeuomorphism is “A graphical user interface design to describe interface objects that mimic their real-world counterparts in how they…
Dootrix & Gridserve
UpdatesWe’re delighted to announce we have signed a partnership agreement to deliver architectural consultancy and implementation services for Gridserve. Gridserve…
10 Books Every Product Owner Needs To Read
Recommended Thinking…and why you should take the time to actually read them. We have compiled a list of 10 must-read books for…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < August 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
What product design really means for mobile app development
ThinkingDesigning a new product in the digital age is quite a challenge. You’ve assembled your product decision board and established…
How to power your mobile applications with the cloud
ThinkingIn recent posts, we’ve taken an in-depth look at what makes mobile applications innovative with content taken from our free…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < July 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
How to create a vision for your mobile app
ThinkingOne of our recent posts shone a light on how to engineer a best in class mobile app. But engineering…
Why does serverless matter?
Thinking“It’s not about infrastructure, it’s about providing a discreet capability.” Serverless is a bit of a buzzword at the moment….
The best way to engineer a mobile app
ThinkingSoftware development for mobile is a considered and intricate process, from the conception through to the release of the final…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < June 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Dootrix & The University of Nottingham
UpdatesWe’re thrilled to announce we have signed a partnership agreement to deliver a range of mobile app design activities for…
Diversity & Inclusion + Empathy = Better Products
ThinkingWith every year the public awareness of diversity and inclusion is increasing. People are coming together across the country to…
Modern mobile app architecture
ThinkingEnsuring you have a clearly-defined architecture is crucial for any software application, especially mobile. A well-defined architecture enables us to…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < May 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
3 Design Considerations for Self-Serve with Mobile
ThinkingOne of the greatest innovations in the advent of digital technology is the concept of self-service. Since the inception…
Apps we love at Dootrix: #MHAW edition
ThinkingAt Dootrix, we’re passionate about building products that drive real change. Our team strive to help our clients deliver the…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < April 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Don’t make me think (too much)
ThinkingMaking agile work for everyone 🤘 That title should be familiar to anyone who knows Steve Krug Yes, I may have…
Do I need a strategy for Mobile?
ThinkingDo you have a strategy for mobile? In some ways, this seems like an odd question to be asking in…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < March 2019
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Delivering technical presentations
ThinkingPart of my new year’s resolution was to start contributing more to the tech community around Manchester. I regularly attend meetups…
Dootrix & Heathrow Airport
UpdatesWe are extremely excited to announce that we have extended our relationship with Heathrow, from providing software and application…
Solving big problems with an Innovation Sprint
ThinkingHow we approach problem solving at Dootrix In recent posts, we’ve cast a light on some of our design…
Building innovation into your cultural DNA
ThinkingIt’s an extraordinary time for innovation. The evolution of technology and organisational change are on the up,…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < February 2019
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Building a modern web API
ThinkingAPI’s have gone mainstream. Gone are the days of walled garden black box systems. Almost every service you…
Apps we love at Dootrix
ThinkingAt Dootrix, our apps have transformed customer experiences, evolved internal communications and disrupted entire industries. We draw on the…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < January 2019
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Rising like the phoenix; of app design
ThinkingAs a product designer, we are often challenged to take an existing product and rework it…
Starting out in React Native
ThinkingAnd some practices that I’ve found useful… In previous posts, we’ve looked at a range of platforms including Mythril…
Exploratory Testing: Croquet with a Sledgehammer
ThinkingIt’s a lovely day. A gentle breeze, warm but not too warm and we’re outside playing croquet and…
The Lightning Decision Jam
ThinkingWhy a lightning decision jam can enhance your product design journey. Here at Dootrix we utilise a range of product…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < December 2018
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
2018 Year in Review
UpdatesIt’s been a year of growth, strengthening relationships and making new friends. We‘ve moved into a new…
Why you need an innovation partner in 2019
ThinkingInnovation is a buzzword that rattled around the walls of the boardroom for a long time. Decreasing brand…
Utilities 4.0: the role of digital in operational excellence
Thinking“Operational excellence is no longer an option—it’s a must for utility companies. Developing a strategy that aligns people,…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < November 2018
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Dootrix & Surfers Against Sewage
UpdatesWe’re delighted to announce our recent partnership with Surfers Against Sewage, providing product design, software development and digital activation…
Forget React or Vue: how about Mithril?
ThinkingOr how I found another Javascript framework… By now, if you have been working with frontend technologies for a…
Why diversity is good for your product teams
ThinkingDiversity & inclusion are hot topics in the business world and are becoming increasingly important as more…
Dootrix & Back Office Support Services
UpdatesWe’re excited to announce our recent partnership with Back Office Support Services, providing product design and software development…
3 Superpowers for building better apps, faster
ThinkingDesigning and developing mobile apps is a challenging business. The process of getting a digital product into the hands of…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < October 2018
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Agile perspectives: the planning meeting
ThinkingAs a scrum master, I am usually asked all kind of questions about agile as a methodology. Some people explain…
Dootrix & Confused.com
UpdatesWe’re delighted to announce we’ve signed a partnership agreement to deliver digital activation, product design and software…
Codebased Gardeners
ThinkingI have been working in the IT industry for a while now, and I’ve seen my fair share…
Apps we love at Dootrix
ThinkingAt Dootrix we work with some of the most successful brands in the UK alongside some of…
Design Sprints: what comes next?
Recommended ThinkingSince the release of Jake Knapp’s Sprint in 2016, designers across the world have been adopting the design…
Enter the drone: the application of drones in utilities
ThinkingHere at Dootrix we’re fascinated by the art of possible and are always exploring the opportunities for technology…
This month’s most useful tool for developers < September 2018
ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Why testing should be about getting your feet wet
ThinkingWhen it comes to designing and developing successful products, quality plays a pivotal part in the process. Effective…
3 Apps Disrupting the Utilities Sector
ThinkingIn any tough market environment, businesses will always be seeking to improve, drive change and adapt their organisations…
Utilities 4.0: the role of digital in customer experience
Recommended Thinking“Companies across the UK utilities industry are facing increasing pressure to reinvent themselves. With greater choice and evolving needs,…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < August 2018
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Dootrix & Aareon
UpdatesWe’re thrilled to announce we have signed a partnership agreement to deliver product design, software development and digital activation services…
Dootrix & Siemens
UpdatesFantastic news! We are proud to announce that Dootrix has signed a partner agreement to provide software and application design…
“We look at the process in itself as a product, and that helps us learn.”
ThinkingHeathrow’s Andrew Isenman on making innovation work in one of the world’s biggest and busiest airports. Andy Isenman, Head of…
Automating Azure Deployments with ARM Templates
Recommended ThinkingOur lead DevOps engineer, and all round nice guy Mark Vallins, shares his experience with Azure deployments using ARM…
Entity Framework Code First Migrations on VSTS
ThinkingRecently I came across a requirement to deploy a code first project on VSTS (Visual Studio Team Services). The project…
Integrate awesome animations into your native apps
ThinkingHave you ever marvelled at an app’s ability to capture your attention through animations ranging from simple micro interactions…
Using the power of blockchain when buying a house
ThinkingRecently I have gone through what can only be described as the laborious still paper-based process of buying a house….
10 Books Every Product Designer Needs To Read
Recommended Thinking…and why you should take the time to actually read them. 1. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Kahneman’s book contains…
Dootrix & P&O Ferries
Thinking UpdatesWe are delighted to announce that Dootrix has signed a Framework Agreement to provide software and application development services to…
The antidote to showrooming?
ThinkingBringing the best online shopping experiences into real life stores. We’re fascinated by ideas that use technology to enhance and…
This month’s most useful tools for developers > April 2018
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about old or legacy technology and some are just useful…
An experiment with AWS Lambda & a Serverless Framework
Thinking“I wanted to use the Serverless Framework to create something simple that could be deployed, run and stripped down again…
Clarity and control. The simple way to manage mobile team communications
Thinking UpdatesHow can you manage real time incidents quickly and at scale? How do you ensure that large, disparate teams, in…
The Real Value of Design Thinking.
ThinkingDesign sprints with solution-focused Design Thinking are the keys to exceptional ROIs. It’s official: Design Thinking has a huge return…
Dootrix & Heathrow Airport
Recommended UpdatesWe are delighted to announce that Dootrix has signed a partner agreement to provide software and application development, and consultancy…
Docker lightning talk
Recommended UpdatesA team lightning talk by Steve Atkinson, on how you can create a local production-like environment for development….Or how I…
Dootrix is a Microsoft Silver Partner and a Cloud Solution Provider
UpdatesWe are delighted to announce that Dootrix is a Microsoft Silver Partner and a Cloud Solution Provider. We have demonstrated…
This month’s most useful tools for developers > March 2018
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about old or legacy technology and some are just useful…
This month’s most useful tools for developers > February 2018
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about old or legacy technology and some are just useful…
Tell me. Are you a robot?
Recommended ThinkingFuture-gazing, trends, identity, GDPR and the foundation of an entirely new US healthcare paradigm. Quite a lot in our first…
This month’s most useful tools for developers > January 2018
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about old or legacy technology and some are just useful…
Dootrix and Brightpearl
UpdatesWe are delighted to announce that Dootrix has signed a partner agreement to continue to provide software and application development…
Pulling the web out of the screen – Looking forward to 2018’s tech breakthroughs
ThinkingVoice Control, Spatial Computing, Machine Teachers, Nano-yolk batteries and of course Blockchain, or something like it. In December 2016 we…
“My, haven’t you grown”
UpdatesNot everyone thinks that 2017 was a vintage year, but for Dootrix it’s been pretty amazing, so please forgive us…
This month’s most useful tools for developers – December 2017
Recommended ThinkingA festive sack load of tools for Sitecore, Xamarin, AWS, React, Atom, Ruby and the global future of technology. What…
