Platforms and software
Web platforms, apps and back-end systems that do the job well from the first release, and keep scaling as you grow.
Software your business can rely on
Good software makes something easier for the people who use it, and keeps working as more of them arrive. We design and build web platforms, SaaS products, apps and the systems behind them, for established companies, public bodies and founders building their first product.
We've built a learning platform that scaled to two million users, psychometric profiling tools for occupational psychologists, collaboration tools for teams spread across countries, and automation that takes hours of manual work off people's desks every week.
Because the people you speak to are the people who build it, the hard questions get answered early. How many users will it need to handle? Which systems does it have to connect to? What happens to your data? We plan for these from the first conversation, so there are no expensive surprises later.
We handle the whole build: product and interface design, front end, back end, cloud infrastructure, testing and support once it's live. If you already have developers, we'll work alongside them as part of your team.
What we build in this area
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Web platforms and SaaS products
Subscription products and online platforms, from first version to thousands of paying customers.
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Web and mobile applications
Apps for browsers, iPhone and Android, designed to be simple for the people using them.
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Learning platforms
Platforms for schools, universities and training teams, built to handle large numbers of learners.
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Assessment and psychometric systems
Testing, profiling and reporting tools, built with the experts who design the assessments.
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Virtual and hybrid events
Platforms for online and hybrid events, from registration to live sessions.
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Workflow automation and AI integration
Systems that take repetitive work off your team, including practical uses of AI.
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Collaborative tools
Real-time tools that let people work on the same thing together, wherever they are.
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Data and knowledge-graph systems
Ways to connect, search and make sense of complex information.
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Scalable cloud infrastructure
Hosting and back-end systems on AWS that stay fast and reliable as usage grows.
Things we've built
A few examples. We keep client names private.
- Learning platforms that scale to millions of users.
- Psychometric profiling platforms for occupational psychologists.
- Learning research software for universities.
- Collaborative reflective psychology systems.
- Data lakes for querying vast datasets.
- Workflow automations that enable teams to work more efficiently.
- Event platforms that host government officials from around the world.
Related work
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Sectors
Where our platform work is most often used.
- Learning and edtech
- Psychometrics and assessment
- Virtual and hybrid events
- Automation
- Collaborative tools
- Public sector
Need a platform or app built?
Tell Doug what it needs to do and who will use it. He'll come back with honest advice on the simplest way to build it.
Talk to DougQuestions about platform projects
How long does it take to build a platform?
How long is a piece of string? It depends on the complexity and scope of your project.
Can you work with our existing systems?
Yes. We regularly connect new software to existing databases, CRMs, single sign-on and third-party services.
Will it cope if we grow quickly?
Yes. We plan the infrastructure for growth from the start. Zondle, which Doug built, scaled to two million users with a team of three, only one of which was a developer.
Who owns the code?
You do. We agree ownership up front, and you get full access to the code and hosting.
Can you look after the platform once it is live?
Yes. We offer ongoing support, hosting, updates and new features, usually on a retainer or day rate.