We meet new prospective clients on an almost daily basis, and one way or the other they all come to us with the need for custom software or consulting. What separates the clients with super…
Read MoreA research firm focused on the display supply chain, NPD DisplaySearch, recently predicted "a rapid expansion of the touchscreen-enabled notebooks over the course of the year. Last year, the company…
Read MoreIn the April Oil and Gas Journal, an interesting article entitled 'Tempering the Revival with Regulation,' discusses changes as a result of the surge of activity in West Texas. "With new levels of…
Read MoreThe Face of Your Company Nowadays, almost every business has launched an application or app of some sort. Customers log in for a number of reasons, like purchasing products or checking on the status…
Read MoreLast week, our consultant Josh, discussed some of the reasons why Windows 8 has been slow to launch. I'd like to take the topic a step further and cover some of the challenges any company faces when…
Read MoreFor the uninitiated, Waterfall and Agile Development probably sound unimportant, and you probably don't care what the difference is. In one recent survey, only 2% of the respondents said management…
Read MoreWe mentioned a few weeks ago that Windows 8 has taken its time ramping up compared to other Microsoft launches in the past. I ran into a provocative article this past week saying that Windows 8 has…
Read MoreWe recently posted two new videos that I wanted to highlight for our readers: First off, SharePoint consultant Kyle shared some best practices in an internal webinar called, "SQL Server…
Read MoreEntrance recently hosted a lunch and learn discussing the business drivers of software modernization, and the steps to take once you've decided if modernization is the right choice. In this video,…
Read MoreIf you have decided to move forward with replacing an outdated software product, or if perhaps you're looking to fill a need that was previously unmet, it can seem overwhelming to choose from the…
Read MoreFor those who need software, the first question is often whether to buy or to build a custom software application. If you are unsure, our Professional Software Consultants will assist you in a need…
Read MoreI noticed an article in the news this week about Windows 8 and the slow gains it has made on the PC market. According to an article on zdnet.com, although the gains have been steadily growing each…
Read MoreWe shared earlier this week about a presentation some of our consultants made to the company explaining what unit testing is, and how, correctly implemented, it can translate to better custom…
Read MoreThis morning at Entrance, we got the low-down on making standard chunks of code into modular blocks from Kenny, Josh, Patrick and Brad. We have seen a lot of software come in the door that…
Read MoreIf you have completed or are nearing the end of a software project, you may be wondering how to ensure that your application that will provide value for years to come. When scoping a project it's…
Read MoreThis has been a great year for Entrance. Here are our top ten accomplishments: 1) Entrance product SpreadBoss featured in Pipeline and Gas Journal The software solution has become a…
Read MoreMaster(ing) Data Management for Better Decision Making June 19th, 12:00 pm, Location TBA As small companies grow into bigger ones, their data inevitably accumulates, often in systems and databases…
Read MoreEntrance's director of consulting, Chad Modad, was interviewed live by Trevor Lohrbeer, the CEO of Lab Escape and creator of the blog Lean Decisions. Trevor covers issues related to lean start-ups.…
Read MoreTrevor Lohrbeer, of Lean Decisions, interviewed Entrance's director of consulting, Chad, on choosing a new vendor after Entrance had outgrown an old software product for business management. "I…
Read MoreMicrosoft announced today that they are getting close to releasing an application that will allow users to get updates on the people and documents they follow through the SharePoint Newsfeed. A…
Read MoreSoftware that is outdated and unable to scale means that you can’t keep up. Find out how we fixed the problem for one client. THE CLIENT Our customer is an industry leader in the world of…
Read MoreWindows 8 represents a big shift for PC users. Many businesses aren't sure whether they can or should make the switch. Choosing to upgrade any part of your infrastructure can have a larger impact…
Read MoreWe talk a lot about software modernization. Other terms for the “modernization” concept include: rewrite, re-architect, re-engineer, retool, rework, re-implement, rethink, update and…
Read MoreWould you believe that the list of the "12 Windows 8 Starter Tips and Tweaks" from Maximum PC includes, wait for it, bringing back the start button? "If you want to bypass the Windows 8 Start…
Read MoreThe idea of using software to run a business has been a reality for multiple decades. In fact, many businesses could not exist in the modern economy without the productivity enhancements and…
Read MoreThe Windows 8 buzz just goes on and on, and you may be wondering, “Is this operating system even appropriate for an enterprise situation like mine?’ The answer is, maybe, depending on what you…
Read MoreWe were excited to hear today that the long awaited Windows 8 operating system launched a day early. The reports have been rampant from early adopters of the product detailing the good- increased…
Read MoreWhen regulations are built right into the back end, maintaining compliance becomes easy. THE CLIENT Our customer is an industry leader in the world of piping. They focus their efforts exclusively…
Read MoreWhen it comes to tax risk, a little extra effort on the front end can save headaches later. THE CLIENT Our client is a leading provider of midstream services in North America. Their focus is on…
Read MoreWe’ve all been hearing the hype about the Windows 8 launch. The reports so far point to a UI that will be foreign territory to most users, who are very familiar with the old desktop environment. A…
Read MoreWe look at software as both an art and a science. In order to build good software, you have to have true designers involved along the way. If you don’t you could end up with a tool that doesn’t…
Read MoreEntrance is excited about the coming launch of Windows 8. At Tech Fest, there was some buzz about how it will change how we use technology and what it means for Microsoft. Entrance's marketing…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Metro Style Apps Last week, we covered what Metro-style apps are, how they relate to Windows 8 and how they can be useful for quickly consuming information. This week we would like…
Read MoreKodak recently announced a scanning and workflow product that is based in Sharepoint 2010, called Info Activate Solution. According to their release, the product will help businesses with paper…
Read MoreMetro style apps and your business Companies creating a new custom Windows application or considering an update of an existing Windows application should at least consider the unique features of…
Read MoreThe Houston Business Journal reported recently that compared to other cities within the United States, Houston is a great place to invest in a business. In fact, Houston never suffered the same…
Read MoreA Case Study in Software Modernization and Actionable Intelligence Our client specializes in renting equipment, re-renting third party equipment, and managing clients’ equipment inventory. Our…
Read MoreOur partnership will push the entire midstream forward in efficiency and safety compliance with strategic software. TG Mercer and Entrance have partnered to create SpreadBoss, a logistics support…
Read MoreCustom applications are vital to the daily operations of most businesses. But as industries, technologies and goals change over time, it may be more beneficial to modernize your application than…
Read MoreBefore a project: Do you have the right requirements? Do you have the right architecture? Do you have the right implementation? During a project: Does your cost of maintenance and/or…
Read MoreEntrance's president Nate Richards discusses what to look out for during a software…
Read MoreTHE CLIENT Our client is a leading provider of pipeline services in North America. Their focus is on providing safe and efficient oil and gas transport, from pipeline construction and maintenance…
Read MoreWe are specialists in software modernization and, with Windows 8 hitting the professional market recently, we’ve got the skills to move your business to the most exciting platform Microsoft has…
Read MoreAchieve Your Goals with Software Consulting Software is what connects people with information. So when thinking about software systems, there's more to success than just delivery of a…
Read More"As we’re getting to know them and talking about building new applications or modernizing old applications, clients are surprised at how much this will cost. For years they’ve had one…
Read MoreConsistent observation: If a person is idle for more than 5-10 seconds, the odds are very high that they will produce a mobile device of some kind and bury their attention in it. My point? …
Read MoreWork is coming along on the software modernization project that we announced last spring. The re-vamped software is progressing nicely, and our software engineers are feeling good about an initial…
Read MoreWhile this is not a universal truth, developers who have academic backgrounds have been trained on and understand the fundamentals of how software and computers work. This gives them a deep…
Read MoreOn July 22, 2009, Nate Richards, President of Entrance Software, will be giving a presentation at the CEO Network Partners meeting in Houston at the Houston City Club. In our business, we come across…
Read MoreEntrance is excited to announce signing a new client today for a large software modernization project. The client is a leader in the pipeline industry, and as a service to customers, they provide a…
Read MoreChances are, if the firm excels at a particular skillset, they are profitably doing business as specialists and will not need to overly diversify their technology offering. However, some firms offer…
Read MoreSecurity is an important component of your application's design. Unfortunately, in many systems it is a secondary consideration – if it is a consideration at all – and is often implemented as an…
Read MoreAn offshore software company is not a wholesale bad idea. Offshore developers are not any less talented or capable on an individual basis than any given US programmer. However, several factors,…
Read MoreThis can be the most dangerous of all warning signs in software consulting. Picture the following very real world scenario: You engage with a firm because of their "unique software platform" which…
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