After years of solid growth and rising share value, Blackberry shares have fallen to an all time low following failed attempts to compete with Google's Android and Apple's iPhone.

The speed of the decline reminds us how fickle users are when it comes to technology, particularly 'content consumption' devices like smartphones and tablets.

Whilst these 'flavours of the month' come and go, working away in the back office, often forgotten, are then bespoke software systems processing the orders, controlling the warehouses and auto procuring the re-supply lines.

It is always worth remembering that whilst not glamorous, it is the back office systems, often bespoke, which keep our businesses going!

With offices in Cheshire and Leeds, we are well placed to help you with your software requirements in Manchester, Liverpool and the North West, and Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and Yorkshire.