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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 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 MOREConnectIt compatibility with QuoteWerks v5.0
Nov 14, 2014
We are pleased to announce that all ConnectIt products are fully compatible with the new QuoteWerks v5.0 release. This includes both Products which integrate Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 200 ERP, Pegasus Opera, Sage MAS90/200 ERP, websites, etc. plus our QuoteWerks Workflow add-ons and bespoke / custom developed offerings. No upgrades are required to ConnectIt Products – […]
READ MOREStock Adjustments and Email Alerts in ConnectIt
Oct 09, 2014
Further to requests from customers, we will imminently be introducing Sage Stock Adjustments and email alerts into the ConnectIt-Sage50 software. The Stock Adjustment features will provide an additional option off of the QuoteWerks Tools menu called “Create Stock in Sage”. When clicked, this option will open a screen listing the Products that are on the […]
READ MOREConnectIt Pro Key Feature #4 – Company Branding
May 29, 2012
This is a feature that perhaps high volume resellers will be interested in, and give you the opportunity to customise the look of the software with your own corporate branding – logos, support and website links, even the images on the buttons(!). By branding the software to your image, you can either match ConnectIt to […]
READ MOREConnectIt Pro Key Feature #3 – Multiple Transfer Profiles
May 25, 2012
The traditional ConnectIt products have just one configuration; the configuration is highly flexible, but there is just one. If you need multiple types on transfer – perhaps you are running several disconnected systems or perhaps running more than one company which require information presented differently between systems, then you need to either keep changing the […]
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