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### Posts by Topic

- [Business Automation (24)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/business-automation)
- [Customer Service (12)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/customer-service)
- [Project Management (11)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/project-management)
- [Data Security (10)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/data-security)
- [Billing (9)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/billing)
- [Custom Software Development (8)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/custom-software-development)
- [Data Reporting (5)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/data-reporting)
- [Collections (4)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/collections)
- [Development Knowledge (4)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/development-knowledge)
- [Provisioning (4)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/provisioning)
- [Financial Processes (3)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/financial-processes)
- [Integrated Solutions (3)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/integrated-solutions)
- [Revenue Leakage (3)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/revenue-leakage)
- [Customer Self-Service (2)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/customer-self-service)
- [Customer Portals (1)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/customer-portals)
- [Efficiency (1)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/efficiency)
- [Time to Market (1)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/time-to-market)

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  10 Aug
  
  ![The Benefits and Pitfalls of Online Customer Self-Service](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/The-Benefits-and-Pitfalls-of-Online-Customer-Self-Service_Main-graphic.png)
  
  ** Customer Service
  
  The Benefits and Pitfalls of Online Customer Self-Service
  
  With changes in technology and the rise of a global pandemic, customers are increasingly uninterested in having direct contact with company representatives; face-to-face, or otherwise. Time-strapped..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Wade Profe 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/the-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-online-customer-self-service)
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  13 Jul
  
  ![An Introduction to a Centralised Databases](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/2021_An-Introduction-to-a-Central-Database-Main-Blog-Header.jpg)
  
  ** Integrated Solutions
  
  An Introduction to Centralised Databases
  
  Every single thing you do at your business today probably requires some form of data and some way of processing that data. Think about placing an order, making a payment, or managing an account...
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Merissa Badenhorst 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/an-introduction-to-a-centralised-databases)
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  21 Jun
  
  ![6 Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Software Project](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/2021_6-Dos-and-Donts-for-a-Successful-Software-Project.jpg)
  
  ** Project Management
  
  6 Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Software Project
  
  Embarking on a software project can be daunting - but preparing yourself for the journey can make all the difference. Below we’ve put together our 6 do’s and don’ts for a successful software project..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Wade Profe 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/6-dos-and-donts-for-a-successful-software-project)
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  08 Jun
  
  ![5 Benefits of Integrated ISP Online Sign Up](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/Feature-Image_Benefits-of-integrated-online-signup.jpg)
  
  ** Customer Service
  
  5 Benefits of Integrated ISP Online Sign Up
  
  Integrated ISP online sign up is where your Internet Service Provider business tools are integrated into your ecommerce website. An investment in custom software like this isn’t taken lightly though,..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Nicole Cogill 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/5-benefits-of-integrated-isp-online-sign-up)
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  24 May
  
  ![What is Integrated ISP Online Sign up?](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/2021_What-is-Integrated-ISP-Online-Sign-up.png)
  
  ** Customer Service
  
  What is Integrated ISP Online Sign up?
  
  Integrated ISP online sign up is where your Internet Service Providers business tools are integrated into your ecommerce website. That is, features such as feasibility checks, product information,..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Nicole Cogill 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/what-is-integrated-isp-online-sign-up)
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  06 May
  
  ![The 4 Essentials of a Great Customer Experience](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/The-4-Essentials-of-a-Great-Customer-Experience_Main-Blog-Image.png)
  
  ** Customer Service
  
  The 4 Essentials of a Great Customer Experience
  
  Customer experience can be defined by a number of factors, but broadly it boils down to:
  
    1. How easy it was for your customer to perform a needed action (e.g. signing up for a service), and
    2. How your..
  
  
  
  
  ** Annette Gardner 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/the-4-essentials-of-a-great-customer-experience)
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  09 Apr
  
  ![SOLIDitech Blog](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/Integrated-Online-Signup-7-Best-Practices.jpg)
  
  ** Integrated Solutions
  
  7 Best Practices for Integrated ISP Online Sign Up
  
  Integrated online sign up is all about integrating your online sales process into your billing platform. Depending on your platform, this can mean that your coverage, products, and payment options..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Nicole Cogill 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/7-best-practices-for-integrated-isp-online-sign-up)
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  25 Jan
  
  ![It Takes a Connected Team to Deliver Great Service](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/It-Takes-a-Connected-Team-to-Deliver-Great-Service.jpg)
  
  ** Customer Service
  
  It Takes a Connected Team to Deliver Great Service
  
  If you think that great service is the sole responsibility of the Customer Services Team - then think again. It takes an entire, connected team to deliver great service. Let me explain with an..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Annette Gardner 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/it-takes-a-connected-team-to-deliver-great-service)
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  08 Dec
  
  ![4 Software Project Myths - Debunked_SOLIDitech](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/4-Software-Project-Myths-Debunked_Blog-Image_better.png)
  
  ** Project Management
  
  4 Software Project Myths - Debunked
  
  We’re currently in the age of digital transformation. With so many businesses embracing transformation, our experience has been that the most successful ones have an understanding of how software..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Nicole Cogill 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/4-software-project-myths-debunked)
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  21 Apr
  
  ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/What-is-Agile---updated.png)
  
  ** Project Management
  
  What is Agile Development?
  
  If you’re teaming up with a software development team to work on your business’ software solution, chances are you may hear the word ‘Agile’ thrown around at some point. Are they just talking about..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Wade Profe 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/what-is-agile-development)
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  17 Mar
  
  ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/The-Next-Big-Thing-in-the-Age-of-the-Machine-is-People---UPDATED-1.png)
  
  ** Business Automation
  
  The Next Big Thing in the Age of the Machine, is People
  
  Will automating more operations within your business mean that you should reduce your staff compliment? No, not necessarily. Whilst automation will greatly increase the efficiency and quality of your..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Wade Profe 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/the-next-big-thing-in-the-age-of-the-machine-is-people)
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  03 Mar
  
  ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/Understanding-the-Costs-of-Custom-Software-Development---UPDATED.png)
  
  ** Custom Software Development
  
  Understanding the Value of Custom Software Development
  
  Properly appreciating the value of software can be difficult. When you purchase a shiny new car, you get a full feast of the senses. The new paint glistening, the curvature of the car, the..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Wade Profe 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/understanding-the-value-of-custom-software-development)

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