Entries by Niall McCarthy

How open-source solutions and low-code development empower digital sovereignty

By making software development accessible to a broader range of users, low code and open-source solutions can enhance digital sovereignty and interoperability. As businesses and society at large become more dependent on data, they are also becoming more dependent on foreign countries. This is perfectly demonstrated by the fact that 92% of the data generated […]

Does Digital Transformation Work?

Yes, but only if the digital transformation strategy is realistic and adequately planned. A digital transformation is not just about an IT system upgrade or greenfield implementation. Firstly, it involves examining all the data resources and processes in an organisation. So, it would help if you saw how these two categories interact. Secondly, you must […]

How much does it cost to create an app for my business?

The answer to this question, of course, depends on the approach taken. Possible approaches are: Traditional in-house development Outsourced development Low-Code development (either in-house or outsourced) Traditional in-house development and outsourced development is normally slow and expensive. However, Low-Code development is fast, and it saves money.

What is Smart Government?

A quick search of Google reveals many different definitions and interpretations of smart government. Most focus on the notion that a government is a smart government when they use technology to draw together and align information resources and workflows in public administrations. As the open-source Low-Code Development platform, Crust goes further, however. Crust Low-Code is […]

How to Introduce CRM in the Company

This question comes up from time to time in the life of a business. Any customer-focused business will have to consider it. Whether you already have a CRM Suite or not, the art and discipline of introducing or re-introducing such a solution are vital. The Crust CRM Suite Makes Introducing CRM Easier, Faster and More […]

What Business Processes can be Automated?

Theoretically, any business process can be automated. It’s a question of capturing the logic correctly and encoding it in an appropriate manner. This can be via visual builds, flow diagrams or scripting. Ultimately, it’s all about being results-oriented. Are you building a CRM suite or a service solution? Do you want to create custom business […]

How Digital Transformation is Rewriting Business Models

Digital Transformation rewrites business models by making them more flexible and responsive to organisations’ evolving customer, supplier and partner landscapes. A digital transformation strategy assembles and co-ordinates the critical components of your business, enabling process and workforce agility in the face of constant market change. Not so long ago, the world of business software was […]