https://www.sochtech.com/blog/Soch Tech is an IT consulting and software development company in Dublin, Ireland, delivering innovative technology solutions to empower business growth.en-ieTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.sochtech.com/blog/cloud-migration-checklist-for-smes/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/cloud-migration-checklist-for-smes/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTCloud & DevOpsA practical cloud migration checklist for SMEs: assess, plan, secure, move and optimise, with the questions to settle before you migrate a single system. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/gdpr-and-security-technical-measures/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/gdpr-and-security-technical-measures/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityWhat GDPR means by appropriate technical and organisational measures in practice, with examples and the Irish DPC as regulator. Not legal advice. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/digital-transformation-for-smes-small-budget/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/digital-transformation-for-smes-small-budget/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBusiness TechnologyWhere an SME should start with digital transformation without a big budget: fix one process, tidy data, choose simple tools, and build from small wins. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-software-development-partner/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-software-development-partner/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBusiness TechnologyWhat to look for in a software development company, the questions to ask, red flags to avoid and how to compare proposals before you commit. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-technology-stack/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-technology-stack/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBusiness TechnologyHow to choose a technology stack for a new project: start from requirements, weigh team skills and hosting, avoid hype, and use this decision checklist. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/secure-software-development-lifecycle-basics/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/secure-software-development-lifecycle-basics/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityWhat a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) is, how to add security to each phase from requirements to maintenance, and where to start. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/owasp-top-10-explained-business-owners/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/owasp-top-10-explained-business-owners/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityThe OWASP Top 10 web application risks explained in plain English, what each means for your business, and what to ask your developers or suppliers. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/technical-debt-what-it-is-and-how-to-manage-it/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/technical-debt-what-it-is-and-how-to-manage-it/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBusiness TechnologyTechnical debt explained for business owners: where it comes from, how to spot it, what it costs and a practical plan to reduce it over time. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/it-risk-management-basics-risk-register/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/it-risk-management-basics-risk-register/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTIT ConsultingIT risk management explained simply: how to identify risks, score them, build a risk register and decide what to do, with a worked example. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/electron-vs-dotnet-desktop-apps/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/electron-vs-dotnet-desktop-apps/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTDesktop SoftwareElectron or .NET for a business desktop app? 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Learn how each API style works, how they differ, when to use which, and the design basics that make any API easy to use and maintain. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/it-strategy-for-small-business/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/it-strategy-for-small-business/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTIT ConsultingA practical, jargon-free guide to writing a small business IT strategy: goals, audit, priorities, budget approach, security and a simple roadmap. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/ransomware-prevention-and-response-plan/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/ransomware-prevention-and-response-plan/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityHow ransomware works, the controls that prevent most attacks, and a step-by-step response plan for small and medium businesses. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/when-desktop-app-beats-web-app/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/when-desktop-app-beats-web-app/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTDesktop SoftwareDesktop application or web app? 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Compare how each works, where each fits, and how to choose or blend them for business software. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/encryption-at-rest-vs-in-transit/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/encryption-at-rest-vs-in-transit/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityHow encryption works and the difference between encryption at rest and in transit, with what to enable, how keys fit in, and common mistakes to avoid. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/database-indexing-explained-simply/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/database-indexing-explained-simply/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTDatabasesWhat a database index is, how it speeds up queries, when to add one, and the mistakes that make indexes slow things down. With SQL examples. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/app-store-submission-checklist/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/app-store-submission-checklist/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMobile AppsA general checklist for submitting an app to Google Play and the Apple App Store: accounts, listings, privacy declarations, testing, review and release. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-write-a-software-requirements-document/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-write-a-software-requirements-document/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTSoftware DevelopmentLearn what goes in a software requirements document, how to write clear requirements and acceptance criteria, with a template outline and examples. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/database-backup-disaster-recovery-basics/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/database-backup-disaster-recovery-basics/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTDatabasesHow to back up a business database properly: the 3-2-1 rule, RPO and RTO explained, restore testing, and a practical disaster recovery checklist. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/password-policy-best-practice/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/password-policy-best-practice/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityModern password policy: favour length over complexity, drop forced rotation, use a password manager and MFA, and plan for passkeys. A practical template. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/mobile-app-security-checklist/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/mobile-app-security-checklist/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMobile AppsA practical mobile app security checklist: secure storage, authentication, API safety, transport encryption, permissions, dependencies and testing. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-mobile-app/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-mobile-app/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMobile AppsHow to plan a mobile app before you build: define the problem, scope an MVP, choose platforms, map screens and prepare a brief developers can quote on. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/custom-software-vs-off-the-shelf/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/custom-software-vs-off-the-shelf/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTBusiness TechnologyCustom software or off-the-shelf? Compare cost structure, fit, control and risk, with a simple decision framework for small and mid-sized businesses. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/multi-factor-authentication-rollout-guide/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/multi-factor-authentication-rollout-guide/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityWhat multi-factor authentication is, which methods to choose, and a step-by-step plan for rolling out MFA across a small or medium business without chaos. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/mysql-vs-postgresql-vs-sql-server/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/mysql-vs-postgresql-vs-sql-server/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTDatabasesA fair comparison of MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server for business applications: licensing, features, hosting, skills and how to pick without hype. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/native-vs-cross-platform-mobile-development/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/native-vs-cross-platform-mobile-development/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTMobile AppsNative or cross-platform mobile app development? Compare cost drivers, performance, device access and maintenance, and see when each approach fits. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/sql-vs-nosql-how-to-choose/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/sql-vs-nosql-how-to-choose/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTDatabasesSQL or NoSQL? A plain-English guide to the real differences, when each fits, and a checklist for choosing a database for your business application. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-custom-software-project/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-custom-software-project/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSoftware DevelopmentA step-by-step guide to planning custom software, from defining the problem and requirements through design, build, testing and launch. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/cybersecurity-checklist-small-business/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/cybersecurity-checklist-small-business/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTCybersecurityA practical cybersecurity checklist for small businesses in Ireland: accounts, devices, backups, updates, people and incident planning, in priority order. https://www.sochtech.com/blog/flutter-vs-react-native-business-apps/https://www.sochtech.com/blog/flutter-vs-react-native-business-apps/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTMobile AppsFlutter or React Native for your business app? A practical comparison of language, UI, team skills, hiring, plugins and long-term maintenance.