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Get Mapping!

Our Business Process Mapping workshop is the first step to getting started with custom software and AI

Consultancy at Switchplane: Now’s the time to get AI-ready

Puzzled by what AI means for your business? Can you see its potential but don't know where to start? Let us share our expertise with you.

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Why every business needs a data dashboard in their life

Ever been slow to make a decision because you can’t easily justify it? Can’t put your finger on that number that would make all the difference? Then you need a data dashboard in your life! Let's explore what this means.

How is AI already being used in Manufacturing today?

How are manufacturers already embracing Industry 4.0 and one of the most disruptive kinds of technology, artificial intelligence? We investigate.

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The Future of Manufacturing: The Route to Industry 4.0

We're thrilled to welcome you to our first-ever manufacturing event at the East Sussex College & OHM Energy Training Hub. Find out how tech can take your manufacturing business to the next level, tackle common industry challenges, and boost your productivity.

Mobile App Development

Mobile apps are an increasingly popular tool to streamline internal business operations, engage and communicate with customers, increase revenue, and gain an edge over competitors.

Things to think about before speaking to us

You’re ready to talk about custom software, apps, or AI. But how do you begin that conversation? We share a few starting points.

Avoid the papercuts - Go digital with your health and safety!

For manufacturers, going paperless significantly enhances health & safety within your facilities. It’s one of the paramount advantages of going digital.

How to actually use AI in your business (and why you should treat it like your office dog!)

AI is a bit like your dog - one that you should be bringing to work with you… but let’s roll back and start at the beginning…

Build your first step towards technical change: A focus on Construction

Digital transformation in the construction industry: from cost savings to increased productivity and improved health and safety. Whatever the challenge, technology can bring value.

Using custom software to bring your construction business into a sustainable future

So you’re great at building solid walls, but your internal processes are a bit like that bubbly RAAC - they were fine in the 60s, but liable to crumble under pressure.

Unlocking growth: how Sussex businesses can thrive through innovation

Innovation, at its core, is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, products, or services that lead to positive change and improvement. It's the art of challenging conventions, embracing creativity, and driving evolution.

What kind of innovator are you?

Find out whether you are more Nikola Tesla or Marie Curie.

How innovation can break down the barriers to business growth

Industry 4.0 for South East Manufacturing event - catch up online!

Unleash the power of digital at Eastbourne DigiFest

Are you ready for an unforgettable digital experience? Eastbourne DigiFest is almost here to showcase the best of digital in our town, and it's the first event of its kind that you won't want to miss.

The Functional Requirements for Smart Manufacturing: A Guide for Leaders

In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, business leaders are continually seeking ways to enhance efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. The rise of smart manufacturing presents a golden opportunity to achieve these goals.

Calculating ROI on your custom software build

As a business, you’ll see return on investment within the first few weeks of working with us - and if you don’t, we’re doing something wrong! How can we quantify how your monthly investment in us gives you a return?

Empower your website with CMS2: Unleashing the potential of custom content management

We have developed CMS2, a custom-built CMS to go beyond the ordinary. We explore how CMS2 can transform your website management experience.

Switchplane, from the beginning to today

We interviewed Joel, our CEO, who shares Switchplane’s story. It all started with two brothers playing computer games…

Can we walk 2.5 million steps this March?

We're taking on a challenge to raise money for St Wilfrid's Hospice, our Charity of the Year.

Say goodbye to spreadsheets!

Because spreadsheets are hellish.

Ecommerce and stock control for B2B wholesalers

For B2B wholesalers, stock management is important. Using digital technology and automation can reduce manual processing time and turn stock around faster within your ecommerce business.

How do I go about starting custom software development?

You’ve had the idea that custom software development is something you’d like to explore. How do you go about selecting a developer?

What are some examples of custom software?

“Custom software” can seem quite an abstract term: What really is it? How can it help you? What makes it custom? We share some examples.

Agile vs Waterfall - How can a project management style affect my software delivery?

We adopted Agile Scrum project management in 2017 and it has transformed our delivery of projects. We explain more about Agile and Waterfall.

A Day in the Life of a Software Developer

What does a software developer actually do all day? There's more to it than you might think. We look at what Lewis, one of our senior developers, gets up to.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software?

We are a custom software firm, but we are also honest with our customers, so here are the pros and cons of custom software vs off-the-shelf.

Accounting for growth: how software can support your finance team

Custom software and automation can support your finance team with company growth and enable smarter decision making across the business.

Getting the most out of software development

How to get the most from your software development budget

As part of our values, customers are partners. As well as providing a great service, this also means working with you to maximise your software budget.

Integrations: what are they all about?

You’re probably already using many integrations every day, but simply don’t think about them. Make the most of integrations to save your business time and money

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