iDev

About Us

Developing Bespoke Software Applications, Delivered On-Time & On-Budget

Established in 1999, iDev has over 70 years collective experience developing custom software applications and services for businesses that range from SME's to large global enterprises.

We work in partnership with our clients, forging long term relationships that enable us to fully understand their needs and develop solutions to help their businesses to grow.

Building secure & scalable, database driven internet / intranet / desktop based business applications.

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Web Development

Microsoft Visual Studio provides the next generation of web development tools with .Net based technologies to utilise the web as a way to run applications online. Web development now delivers applications as web services that were traditionally only available as desktop applications.

Web Development

We specialise in developing dynamic responsive web applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server and a collection of scripting languages & software tools including:

  • .Net
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • AJAX
  • JSON
  • Web Services
  • Bootstrap

Web Applications

Typical web applications include:

  • eCommerce
  • Conference Portals
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • HR Recruitment Portals
  • HR Training & Development Portals
  • Online Questionaires
  • Insurance Auto Quote (Website Form-Fill) Systems
  • Online Payment Interfaces (ePDQ MPI)
  • Customer Workflow Systems
  • Corporate Intranet
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Microsites & Lead Generation

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Desktop Development

The Microsoft Visual Studio development platform is a suite of development tools, including C#.Net and VB.Net, that enable development of create innovative software solutions & applications.

Visual Studio provides an integrated development environment that spans tools, servers, and services. Visual Studio products not only work well together but also with other Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Server products and the Microsoft Office system.

Visual Studio offers a choice of tools for all phases of software development -development, testing, deployment, integration, and management. Visual Studio is also engineered to support development across all types of devices - PCs, servers, the Web, and mobile devices.

Visual Studio is engineered and tested to be consistently dependable, secure, interoperable, and compatible. It delivers an unmatched combination of security features, scalability, and interoperability that is designed to ensure backward-compatibility wherever possible.

We utilise either Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Access depending on the application requirements - scope, scalability, reliability, security and licensing requirements.

Desktop Development

We specialise in developing desktop applications using Microsoft development tools & technologies, including:

  • Visual Studio (C#.Net / VB.Net)
  • SQL Server
  • Microsoft Access
  • Enterprise libraries
  • SQL Stored Procedures

Desktop Applications

Typical desktop applications include:

  • Marine Insurance Applications
  • Clinical Trials Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

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Database Development

Microsoft SQL Server provides enterprise-class data management with integrated business intelligence tools. It's database engine provides scalable, secure and reliable storage; integrating closely with Microsoft Visual Studio and a host of development tools.

SQL Server is our standard development platform for mid to large organisations, providing the scope & scalability to develop small to enterprise-wide database driven applications.

SQL Server Reporting Services provide our client's with a comprehensive, server-based reporting solution delivering paper-based and interactive web-based reports.

Microsoft Access provides a platform for fast database development, supported by good GUI design tools and high level integration of GUI design and data objects. All database objects - Tables, Queries, Forms and Reports are stored in the database; integrating closely with Microsoft Visual Studio and a host of development tools.

Access is our standard development platform for SME's, suited to small database and desktop applications.y tools.

Database Development

We specialise in developing database development using Microsoft database tools & technologies, including:

  • Database creation, testing and modification
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Access
  • MySQL
  • SQL Stored Procedures
  • Performance Tuning
  • SSRS
  • Data Migration
  • Database compliance

Database Applications

Typical database applications include:

  • eCommerce
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Marine Insurance Systems
  • Online Questionnaires
  • Insurance Auto Quote (Website Form-Fill) Systems
  • Online Payment Interfaces (ePDQ MPI)
  • Customer Workflow Systems
  • Corporate Intranet
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Vehicle Diagnostics

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DBA & Hosting Services

Providing bespoke services, tailored to our client's individual business needs, we aim to deliver an unequalled commitment to customer service and satisfaction.

Database Administration

Providing database administration for all of our applications:

  • Backup and recovery
  • Data security
  • Performance tuning
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Capacity planning
  • Data integrity & consistency
  • Patching and updating
  • Data purging and archiving
  • Software installation and maintenance

Server Hosting

Providing managed server hosting services for all of our applications:

  • Deicated Windows Server
  • Cloud Server
  • Data security
  • Software monitoring
  • Virus protection & Malware
  • Backup and recovery
  • Performance tuning
  • Disaster recovery
  • Performance monitoring
  • Capacity planning
  • Software installation and maintenance

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Consultancy Services

Providing bespoke services, tailored to our client's individual business needs, we aim to deliver an unequalled commitment to customer service and satisfaction.

Consultancy Services

Providing a temporary resource to develop or enhance your software or website? Why use an agency when you can have a persistent resource whenever you need it? Use our consultancy services to help your business to grow:

  • Maintain existing applications
  • Develop & support long-term software projects
  • Provide temporary cover
  • Developing complete software solutions
  • Additional short-term resource
  • Developing individual software components
  • Resolve individual issues
  • Improve / automate inefficient processes