Start-ups: 3 tips for building a truly user-centric product
Thinking“Our partnership with Dootrix has been fundamental to us translating our vision for Casedo into a reality.” George Harris, Head…
Webinar: The EA’s Guide to Reliable Infrastructure Deployments in the Cloud
WebinarsLearn how to create reliable infrastructure deployments and accelerate your journey in the cloud. Packed with insights gathered from thought…
Apps We Love: Quarantine Edition
Recommended ThinkingTechnology has become even more prominent in our current climate, especially apps. Keeping us connected, learning new skills and even…
PaaS: Avoiding the virtual queue
ThinkingThe Coronavirus is causing disruption on a global scale. It’s been suggested that the virus is going to become the…
Webinar: The CIO’s Guide to Mobile Apps
WebinarsLearn how to create innovative mobile apps that attract, engage and retain your customers. Packed with insights gathered from thought…
10 books every CTO 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 < April 2020
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Modern Mobile App Analytics
ThinkingThe next-generation of mobile apps is here. Organisations all around the world are harnessing the mobile app opportunity, using new…
Where will PaaS bring the most value to your enterprise?
ThinkingPlatform as a Service or PaaS is a real game-changer in cloud transformation. PaaS offers fast, frictionless scalability of resources…
Dootrix are Microsoft Gold Partners (x2!)
UpdatesWe’re delighted to announce we have our expanded our Microsoft Partnership with gold competencies in both cloud and application development….
Infographic: CIO’s Guide to PaaS
Infographics ThinkingLearn why prioritising PaaS first, cloud-native applications is the right approach to accelerate your digital transformation. Read our infographic here:…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < March 2020
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Managing the “secret” costs of the cloud
ThinkingThe growth of the cloud market isn’t slowing down. Gartner is forecasting that the worldwide public cloud services market will…
No Cloud, No Transformation: 4 Big Reasons to Choose PaaS
ThinkingDigital transformation for enterprise is no longer just a “hot topic”, it has become a necessity to succeed. Organisations that…
Four women in digital you need to know about
Recommended Thinking“Only 5% of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women” PwC.co.uk, Women in Tech Report We’ve always…
The 3 biggest barriers to cloud migration – and how to overcome them
ThinkingThe modern cloud is arguably the most significant technological advancement of the last decade. The cloud has enabled organisations big…
Demystifying PaaS
ThinkingPaaS is probably the biggest revolution in cloud transformation and application development in the last five years. It’s also probably…
Dootrix & Optus Homes
UpdatesWe’re delighted to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement to deliver Azure cloud architectural consultancy and mobile app…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < February 2020
RecommendedSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Infographic: 5 Mobile App Trends for 2020
Infographics RecommendedThe opportunity for enterprises to attract, engage and retain their customers through mobile is stronger than ever. What big trends…
This month’s most useful tools for developers < January 2020
Recommended ThinkingSome are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for…
Apps we love at Dootrix: Children’s Mental Health week 2020
RecommendedWith the rise of awareness and education involving mental health, we want to focus on the importance of children’s and…
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,…
10 books every Head of Innovation should read
Recommended…and why you should take the time to actually read them. We have compiled a list of 10 must-read books for…
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
Infographics RecommendedModern 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
InfographicsDo 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
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…
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…