Public Transport Access Points
The Department for Transport publishes a dataset of access points to public transport daily. The dataset includes public bus stops, rail stations, airports, taxi ranks, etc. Commonly referred to as …
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Application Frameworks
In a typical application, much of the required functionality is not directly related to the core business use case but is instead functionality common to most applications. This can include …
Cookie Audits
A cookie is a small text file saved to the user’s device when accessing a website. It can store information that identifies the user’s preferences or past actions. To comply …
Custom Google Maps
Did you know you can create a custom google map complete with your own markers, images and areas? The result is a dynamic map you can send via email or …
Cloud Computing
The cloud is a term for accessing resources on the internet. To deploy a typical application requires web servers, database servers, file storage and email servers together with specialist staff …
What’s an API?
API stands for Application Programming Interface. Many third-party companies provide access to their specialist services via a published API. You can offer that service to your clients within the applications …
Alexa Blueprints
A range of blueprints is available which allows you to build simple skills quickly and easily without the need to deploy any files. Once created your skills can be shared …
Alexa Communications Setup
To use the Alexa drop-in, message and calls features it is necessary to pre-configure a few options using the Alexa app. Open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone. If …
Alexa Communications
Alexa capabilities include the ability to communicate with other users’ via calls, messages and, device drop-ins. To use any of these features requires a mobile phone number and pre-configuration before …
Alexa Routines
Routines allow you to add your own Alexa commands which you can run by voice command, day/time schedule or another event trigger. Typical use is to automate smart home devices, …