StyleTech Blogs

We like to keep an eye on all the latest technologies and goings on in our industry to make sure we keep of fingers on the pulse and develop the very best in bespoke software!

My Industrial Placement At StyleTech 2020

University can provide you with an understanding of the basic skills of programming, but what is better than practice in a real-life situation?

Starting StyleTech In Lockdown During Covid-19

I started my job at StyleTech Solutions just before the UK went on lockdown.

StyleTech Office Bake Off 2019

As last year’s Office Bake Off went down a treat, we decided to do it again this year.

Wearable Technology And Productivity

The wearable technology market has seen huge growth in the last few years. This is forecast to increase as more wearable devices are released with improved usability and features. What does this mean for business?

Using Microsoft Cognitive Services

We love to explore new technologies and push them to the limit to see what can be achieved. This is why we were asked to develop Soundtrack of Your Life to celebrate Mastercard’s 20-year sponsorship of the BRIT Awards...

Living With A Legacy System

Many legacy systems were written decades ago and while the businesses relying on them develop and grow, these systems do not. As your company evolves, so too should your software...

Xamarin Training In Paris

When we were invited to Paris to take part in Xamarin expert training with Microsoft we jumped at the opportunity...

Build Faster And Better Apps With Azure

Here at StyleTech we pride ourselves on developing robust and cutting-edge apps, even to tight deadlines, and have found Azure to be an invaluable tool in the development process…

My Industrial Placement At StyleTech 2019

When starting at University, there are so many decisions to make, but as a Computer Science student, I knew that an Industrial Placement at StyleTech was the right decision for me...

Our Work With The University Of Hull

After working together for a number of years we are proud to have a strong relationship with the University of Hull Careers and Employability Service that has proven mutually beneficial, helping us recruit graduates, interns and students for yearlong placements...

Year In Review: 2018 At StyleTech

While we are starting a shiny new year full of opportunity, it is a good time to look back and reflect over last year, consider what we have achieved, and plan for the next one to come. 2018 has been a busy year for StyleTech…

Our Simple Tips For Computer Security

It is easy to overlook computer security but often very hard to recover when something goes wrong. Data security is at the heart of everything we do at StyleTech and no matter your skills with a computer, these tips are quick, easy and effective…

StyleTech Great Office Bake Off 2018

For the first time ever, we have been inspired to hold our very own Great Office Bake Off. With 10 contestants and 11 bakes spread out over 9 weeks this was the perfect opportunity to get creative...

At The Digital Awards

It was a privilege attending the Hull and East Riding Digital Awards this September as finalists for Best Digital Marketing Communication. Sponsored by Hull Live and KCOM, the HEY Digital Awards showcase strides in technology being made in the Hull area...

Xamarin Premier Consulting Partner

We are thrilled to be named a Xamarin Premier Consulting Partner, a certification awarded to us for our expertise in mobile app development. Along with our status of Microsoft Partner...

Cloud: Less Is More

So how do you get the best out of the cloud? Well the secret is in going back to learn lessons from the early days of IT. If you want to operate efficiently and effectively in our modern cloud world then ‘less is definitely more’…

Personalised Microsoft Office Add-Ins

Microsoft Office contains functionality that most people never experience. Already a powerful and widely-used suite of applications, with the right developers...

Apps, More Than Just Mobile

In this multi-device world, more and more companies are choosing to extend their apps to work for games consoles, TVs, or kiosks and it is easy to see why. It is important to be available wherever and whenever your customers may need you…

Bespoke SharePoint Add-Ins

No two companies are the same and business software should reflect this, so why do so many businesses use SharePoint without customisation...

Graph Database Opportunities

At StyleTech Solutions, we live in a world where data is at the heart of all we do – and it’s an exciting world to live in. From developing bespoke software for clients to designing systems...

In A Mobile World

It’s surprising how many businesses continue to work with outdated systems and software, plugging along by making the best of what they’ve got...

Legacy Software And The GDPR

As technology advances, so too must your business software. With rapid changes in regulations, devices and processes it has never been so important that your business stays...

Why Bespoke Software?

At StyleTech Solutions, we pride ourselves on developing bespoke software systems for each and every client that comes to us for our expertise...

Xamarin Live Courses

After trying out the self-guided learning modules before making the commitment I realised that there was a lot I could learn through Xamarin University, especially as I had not worked on Xamarin much previously…

Automated Testing With Visual Studio App Center

With the huge growth in usage of smart phones in the last few years, the demand for mobile applications has exploded. With hundreds of new apps being released each day...

Automated Testing

People soon lose faith in software which doesn’t work, StyleTech use Automated Testing to ensure our bespoke software leaves fully operational...

If It Ain't Broke, It Can Still Break

Outdated software can mean disaster for your business, just because it hasn’t broken, doesn’t mean it can’t. See how we can ensure your software stands the test of time.