Independent software & data consultancyScotland · Working remotely

Everything.
Working
together.

Software, data and integrations that make your business work better.

Built around your business.
Made to keep working.
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01 / The bigger picturePractical thinking. Connected systems.

Your business doesn’t run
in separate pieces.
Neither should your software.

Misty Isle Software helps businesses join the dots: between applications, between data sources, and between the information you have and the decisions you need to make.

From a focused improvement to a connected business system, the aim is simple: useful software, dependable data and less work done by hand.

02 / ServicesFive ways to move forward

Built around
your business.

01 / What we do

Software shaped
around your work.

Purpose-built applications, internal tools and practical improvements to the software your business relies on. Start with the way you work, then build the right solution.

  • Business applications & internal tools
  • Websites & database-backed systems
  • Existing software improvements & support
Java / KotlinPythonC# / .NETJavaScript
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02 / What we do

A dependable
data foundation.

Bring scattered information into a consistent, usable structure. Reliable pipelines, well-designed databases and quality checks make reporting and day-to-day operations easier to trust.

  • Data warehouses & ETL pipelines
  • Data modelling, reconciliation & quality
  • Database performance & maintenance
SQL ServerInterSystems CachéPostgreSQLETL / ELT
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03 / What we do

From information
to understanding.

Make the numbers easier to use. Reporting and dashboards built around real business questions, from operational performance to pricing and market analysis.

  • Dashboards & operational reporting
  • Pricing & market intelligence
  • Reporting automation & data analysis
QlikViewTableauSSRSSQL
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04 / What we do

Separate systems.
Working together.

Connect applications, databases and APIs so information can move where it is needed. Reduce repetitive tasks and bridge the gap between established systems and newer tools.

  • APIs, middleware & system integration
  • Workflow & process automation
  • Legacy systems & modern applications
REST APIsJavaPythonSQL
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05 / What we do

A clearer measure
of AI quality.

Expert evaluation of AI-generated technical and professional work. Structured tasks, reference outputs and assessment criteria help distinguish convincing answers from dependable ones.

  • Technical task & evaluation design
  • Expert reference deliverables
  • Structured review & quality assurance
EvaluationReference outputsQuality criteria
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03 / Where we can helpStart with the problem

Sound
familiar?

You don’t need a finished specification.
A recurring frustration is a useful place to start.

01

Systems that don’t talk.

The same information entered in several places. Spreadsheets passed between teams. An older application that can’t connect to a newer one.

A possible starting point

Map how information moves, then connect the systems with a focused integration or automated workflow.

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02

Reports that take days.

Manual extracts, inconsistent figures and time spent checking numbers instead of using them.

A possible starting point

Bring the data together, check its quality and automate a report or dashboard around the decisions that matter.

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03

Software you’ve outgrown.

Workarounds have become routine. A useful tool no longer fits the process. Replacing everything feels like too much disruption.

A possible starting point

Review what works, identify what needs to change and deliver a manageable improvement or a purpose-built tool.

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04 / Our approach

Clear thinking.
Practical delivery.

Understand the problem, agree a useful outcome and build towards it in manageable steps.

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  1. 01 / Understand

    The business comes first.

    Look at the people, processes and systems involved. Find out where the difficulty lies and what a better outcome would look like.

  2. 02 / Define

    Make the scope clear.

    Agree priorities, deliverables and a practical plan. Choose technology that fits your existing systems and the people who will use it.

  3. 03 / Build

    Deliver in useful steps.

    Develop, test and review the work as it progresses. Check the data, validate the behaviour and keep you involved in decisions.

  4. 04 / Support

    Leave it in good shape.

    Document the solution and make the handover clear. Agree ongoing support or further improvements where they are useful.

05 / Misty Isle SoftwareBased in Greenock, Scotland

Independent
by design.

Direct access to the person doing the work.

Misty Isle Software is an independent consultancy led by Gordon McAskill, bringing over fifteen years of experience in software, enterprise data and business systems.

A personal, hands-on service from the first discussion through delivery and support.

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06 / Let’s talkAn idea. A problem. A better way.

What could
work better?

Tell us what’s getting in the way.
Let’s work out a useful next step.

gordon@mistyislesoftware.co.uk ↗
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