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System integration3 min read
How to connect business systems without replacing everything
A practical guide to mapping system handovers, choosing integration boundaries, and managing risk before connecting business software.
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Company update1 min read
Direct Software is now listed on Goodfirms
Direct Software now has a company profile on Goodfirms, giving people another place to learn about our software work and how we collaborate.
Software decisions3 min read
Modernise or replace business software? A practical decision guide
A practical way to decide whether to improve an existing business system, replace it, or first investigate the constraints around it.
System integration6 min read
The Ultimate Blueprint for Seamless CRM & ERP Synchronization
A practical blueprint for connecting CRM and ERP systems, from data ownership and event flows to conflict resolution, security, and business impact.
System integration8 min read
Custom Mobile App Development for the Enterprise: Architecture, Offline Sync, and Security
Discover how to build mission-critical enterprise mobile applications. From offline-first architecture to Keycloak OAuth2 security and MDM distribution, here is Direct Software's blueprint for custom mobile app development.
System integration8 min read
How We Integrate Webshops with ERPs: Architecture, Data Flows, and Best Practices
A practical guide to webshop–ERP integration, from data ownership and synchronization flows to middleware, resilience, and rollout.
Software decisions3 min read
Why software security fails—and how we build more resilient systems
Five common security mistakes and how we address them through design, access controls, dependency checks and secure delivery.
Company update1 min read
A happy milestone: Direct Software is listed on Munich Startup
On 6 October 2026, Direct Software was listed in Munich Startup’s startups and ecosystem directory—a lovely way for more people to discover us.
System integration6 min read
Engineering a High-Throughput Asset Tracking Engine: Architecture, Hardware, and Enterprise Integration
How logistics teams can combine barcode, RFID, BLE and GPS data with event processing and ERP integration to track assets at scale.
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Company update1 min read
We’re off! Direct Software and our new website are live
On 1 October 2026, Direct Software began and our website went live. We’re celebrating the start of a company making high-quality custom software more accessible.