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What Is a Data Lake, And Why It’s the Foundation for a Data-Driven Business

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by James Ridgway

Data is now one of the most valuable assets any organisation has. But before it can power smarter decisions, predictive models, or new digital products, it needs a place to live that is flexible enough to handle everything you throw at it.

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6th

October 2025

Data Software Development
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Exploring IoT Possibilities in Amsterdam: The Things Conference & TechEx

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by Mai Mai Steele

Last week I had the chance to swap our usual office view of the River Don, for the canals of Amsterdam, as we headed over to attend both The Things Conference and TechEx.

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6th

October 2025

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Attendee Tracking on Blecon: A Behind‑the‑Booth Look at Our Demo

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by Paul Ridgway

How The Curve used Blecon’s low‑power BLE stack and gateways to deliver robust people and asset tracking in sparse, off‑grid environments—summarised from a conversation between our CTO, James, and Blecon’s CEO, Simon Ford.

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1st

October 2025

IoT Events Partnerships Software Development Data
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Unleashing the Power of Data: The Benefits of Building a Data Warehouse

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by James Ridgway

Organisations are generating more data than ever before - through customer interactions, operations, financial systems, and digital products. Without the right approach, this information ends up siloed, inconsistent, or underused. A data warehouse provides a structured, centralised environment that brings all of this together. It doesn’t just solve technical challenges; it enables leaders to make better decisions, build trust in reporting, and create new opportunities for growth and innovation. In many cases, it also provides the foundation for more advanced initiatives such as automation, reporting dashboards and AI. There are many benefits to adopting a data warehouse, which I’ll cover below:.

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26th

September 2025

Data Software Development
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Understanding the UK PSTI Act 2022: Raising the Bar for Connected Product Security

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by James Ridgway

Connected devices are everywhere — from smart speakers and security cameras in our homes to sensors, gateways, and wearables powering entire industries. But as our reliance on connected technology has grown, so too has the threat landscape. Vulnerabilities in consumer devices have become one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks, often due to poor security design, weak default credentials, and a lack of long-term support. To address this, the UK government has introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 — legislation that sets legally enforceable security requirements for consumer connectable products. While similar in spirit to the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), PSTI is the UK’s standalone approach to raising the baseline for IoT security and ensuring manufacturers take responsibility for the products they sell.

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24th

September 2025

Software Development Data
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Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): The New Standard for Digital Product Security

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by James Ridgway

The European Union will be introducing the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) from September 2026 which is set to fundamentally transform how technology products are designed, sold, and maintained. The CRA is a landmark regulation that establishes mandatory, horizontal cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements (PDEs) placed on the EU market. For any company developing, manufacturing, importing, or distributing connected hardware and software, understanding the CRA is now a critical business imperative.

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15th

September 2025

Data News
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What Is a Software Bill of Materials — and Why It Matters for Security and Compliance

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by James Ridgway

In modern software development, particularly in connected devices and IoT systems, security isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a fundamental requirement. As supply chains become more complex and regulatory standards tighten, understanding what’s inside your software is now just as important as knowing how it works. That’s where a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) comes in.

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11th

September 2025

Software Development

Strategic benefits of an MDV and where this approach works best

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by Jake Appleyard

Utilising an MDV (Minimum Deliverable Value) approach has a host of benefits that can ensure that development and assumption validation is as effective and beneficial as it can be.

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29th

August 2025

MVP

From MVP to MDV: A Leaner Path to Value

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by Paul Ridgway

A Minimum Deliverable Value (MDV) is a lightweight, functional outcome that tests a core assumption or delivers operational insight without the bloat of a full MVP. This is ideal for validating a specific assumption, exploring a technical opportunity, or demonstrating early value before investing in a larger, traditional MVP or product build.

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18th

August 2025

MVP Software Development

Copying & Pasting 2.0: Why AI Isn’t Taking My Job

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by James Ridgway

At a recent Sheffield AI meetup, I gave a talk that aimed to unpack a big question: Is AI coming for your job? Short answer? No. But not for the reasons you might think. Rather than fall into the trap of hyperbole, I approached the topic by stepping back and asking a different question: How have the skills and resources around building software changed over time?

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24th

July 2025

API Software Development