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Sep 29, 2025
When I started to write this article, I hadn’t really anticipated what a ‘can of worms’ it was going to open for me – how far my mind would wander, how may rabbit holes there are to explore, and ultimately how long it was going to turn out! For those of you prospective readers that […]
READ MORETo AI or not to AI, That is the Question (Summary)
Sep 29, 2025
Overview Summary Hilltops IT is considering the use of AI to enhance software support for QuoteWerks and ConnectIt Software. AI offers clear advantages such as faster responses, personalised assistance, and round-the-clock availability, while also helping support teams scale and operate more efficiently. However, the article also explores the risks, such as loss of human empathy, […]
READ MOREMarketing-Ready vs. Production-Ready Software: Why the Difference Matters
Sep 08, 2025
In the world of software development, two terms often come up when discussing the readiness of a product or feature: marketing-ready and production-ready. While they may sound similar, they represent very different stages in a software’s lifecycle, and understanding the distinction is crucial for both developers and customers. What Does “Marketing-Ready” Mean? A marketing-ready product […]
READ MORECase Study: Enhancing Crane Delivery Precision with Hilltops IT’s Innovative Software Solution
Jul 30, 2025
Client: Terranova CranesIndustry: Specialist Crane Hire The Challenge Terranova Cranes faced a recurring challenge: delivering cranes to exact locations on construction sites where traditional addressing systems (like postcodes) lacked the accuracy required. Navigating to broad or imprecise locations often caused delays, confusion, and inefficiencies in high-pressure environments. The Solution Hilltops IT, authors of the ConnectIt […]
READ MOREHilltops IT Launches ConnectIt-SageOne Integration for QuoteWerks and Sage One Business Cloud
Feb 05, 2025
Hilltops IT Consultancy Services Ltd is excited to announce the launch of ConnectIt-SageOne, a powerful integration solution designed to seamlessly connect QuoteWerks with Sage One Business Cloud. This innovative product aims to enhance business efficiency, accuracy, and productivity by automating data transfer and synchronization between the two platforms. Read the full press release here! Get […]
READ MOREEmbracing Technologies: Our Adoption of Xojo
Oct 08, 2024
Introduction In the fast-paced world of software development, businesses must remain agile and adaptable. This case study explores how we successfully transitioned the maintenance and enhancement of a custom software application written in Xojo in-house following the retirement of the original developer. The Challenge When the original developer of a critical custom software application retired, […]
READ MOREHow to be a better software development company
Dec 30, 2010
Prompted by some of the comments and discussion in the article about software development add-ons, and during an internal brainstorming session as to how we can improve our ConnectIt software development services, we started a couple of lists on how to be a better software author. We’ve tried to think of it as traits of a […]
READ MOREWhy should I pay for developed add-ons when my software should do ‘X’ anyway!?
Oct 15, 2010
I started this blog article in response to the comment made in the QuoteWerks software support forum here: “I know there are add-ons to correct the date, but why should we need an add-on to get basic functionality?“ For anyone who’s reading this that’s not familiar with my (and Hilltops IT / ConnectIT Software‘s) background […]
READ MOREWhy you should use ConnectIt software with QuoteWerks
Jun 10, 2010
A brief history of ConnectIt software for QuoteWerks Developed over 4 years, the ConnectIt software product portfolio has grown from a number of individual bespoke software projects to a suite of software products which are used by 100s of companies worldwide. Coming from a product-focused software development background, technical lead – Stephen Siggs – has […]
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