To AI or not to AI, That is the Question
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 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 MOREFurther QuoteWerks QuoteValet information released
Nov 10, 2010
More information regarding the release of QuoteWerks QuoteValet has been made available to the public and Hilltops IT are pleased to share this information with you below. What is QuoteWerks QuoteValet? QuoteWerks QuoteValet is the new online quote delivery and acceptance vehicle for QuoteWerks sales quoting solution from Aspire Technologies and will be available with […]
READ MOREThe role of IT in your business
Jun 30, 2010
I’ve just watched the BBC iPlayer recording of Evan Davis’ Bottom Line on the subjects of organic company growth and the role of IT within business. Great program generally, thoroughly recommended. The first half of this particular episode was very interesting – pros and cons of organic versus acquisition growth. The thoughts on organic growth […]
READ MOREUpdates to the ConnectIt website, keeping you more informed
May 05, 2010
The ConnectIt support team have made several updates to the ConnectIt website to help keep you (and your clients) better informed. Firstly a telephone number to contact the ConnectIt support team… this particular little ‘hot potato’ has been thrown around since we first conceived the ConnectIt brand. Do we or don’t we give end users […]
READ MOREWhy business software solutions from a single supplier may not do the answer
May 03, 2010
This is to follow on from the blog article where we shared some of our thoughts on why we feel that a ‘best of breed’ approach to software solution delivery is ok. And before we start, let’s be clear, we’re absolutely not saying that all single supplier, fully integrated solutions are ‘rubbish’. That would be […]
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