Blog
Web development, custom software, automation and artificial intelligence for businesses, explained in practical terms.
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Website maintenance: what it includes and why your site needs it
What website maintenance includes: WordPress or PrestaShop updates, security, backups and monitoring, and how to choose a good maintenance service.
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Snurkel: the app that tells you what is happening around you
Meet Snurkel, the local news app that gathers news, alerts and events from thousands of sources and shows them by your area and interests.
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AI chatbot for customer service: what it can and cannot do
What an AI chatbot can do in your company's customer service, what it should not do, and how to launch one without losing the human touch.
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How much does a professional website cost? What the price depends on
How much does a website cost? What the price depends on: type of site, design, features, content, hosting and maintenance, and how to compare quotes.
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Maderas Maymí: online shop with wood choice and custom cuts
How we built the cut-to-size timber online shop for Maderas Maymí: PrestaShop and a custom module to choose the wood and define the cuts before buying.
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Local SEO: How to Appear on Google Maps When People Search for You
Local SEO guide for small businesses: how to work on your Google Business Profile, get reviews and appear on Google Maps when people search for you.
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Online Shop Ready for Black Friday and Christmas: Technical Checklist
A technical checklist to get your online shop ready for Black Friday and Christmas: server, speed, stock, payments, shipping and backups, step by step.
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GEO: how to get ChatGPT and Google to recommend you
What GEO is and what you can do so that ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews cite your company when someone searches for what you offer.
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Web3 and smart contracts: new use cases for SMEs
Beyond decentralised finance, smart contracts open up real opportunities to automate agreements and traceability in sectors where small businesses compete.
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Rust for Enterprise Applications: Performance and Security in 2026
Rust has become a reference language for critical systems that need maximum efficiency and security. Here is why more and more companies are adopting it.
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AI agents: how they are changing business software development in 2026
Autonomous AI agents are changing how companies automate complex workflows. We look at key use cases, the risks and how SMEs can get started.
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Quantum computing: the real near-term impact on enterprise software
Quantum computing is leaving science fiction behind and starting to affect enterprise software development, especially optimisation, AI and security.
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Monorepos: managing complex projects with Nx and Turborepo
The monorepo model is winning over teams that manage several applications and shared libraries. We review the tools, pros and cons of Nx and Turborepo.
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Kotlin Multiplatform: Shared Mobile Development for Business
Kotlin Multiplatform is a serious alternative for building business mobile apps that share logic across iOS and Android.
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Real-time data: modern architectures for real-time data
Trends in real-time data architectures for business applications that need an immediate response: from Kafka streaming to Firebase synchronisation.
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LLMs in business applications: practical integration with Python
A practical guide to how large language models (LLMs) are being integrated into real business applications with Python: use cases, architecture and costs.
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n8n automation: integrating workflows without complex code
How the n8n platform is gaining ground among companies that want to automate workflows without relying on closed SaaS solutions. We look at what it offers.
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Cybersecurity in web development: critical vulnerabilities in 2026
The web application vulnerabilities most exploited in 2026, and how professional development with security built in from the start reduces the risk.
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GraphQL vs REST: which API to choose in 2026 for your project
A practical technical comparison of GraphQL and REST for development teams making architecture decisions on new projects in 2026.
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Generative AI in enterprise software development in 2026
How generative AI tools are changing the workflows of development teams in business, with the benefits, challenges and tools that matter in 2026.
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Application observability: advanced monitoring in 2026
Observability tools and strategies for business applications: key metrics, smart alerts and performance optimisation, explained for 2026.
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Progressive web apps: the evolution of mobile applications
PWAs as an efficient alternative to native apps: advantages in performance, cost and user experience for businesses and startups.
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Edge computing: the future of business data processing
How edge computing is changing real-time data processing, with practical applications and the competitive advantages it offers modern businesses.
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Microservices: scalable architecture for startups
How to implement a microservice architecture in tech startups: benefits, challenges and best practices for scaling business applications.
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Low-code vs custom development: when to choose each option
A comparison of low-code platforms and custom development, with decision criteria for businesses based on their specific needs.
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DevOps for SMEs: essential tools for 2026
The best DevOps tools for small and medium-sized businesses: CI/CD implementation, deployment automation and optimisation of software delivery processes.
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Docker and microservices: how to optimise enterprise development
An analysis of how companies implement Docker and a microservices architecture, with the benefits for scalability, maintenance and application deployment.
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Web application security: new protocols for 2026
The latest web security standards and how to put them into practice in business applications, with an analysis of new threats and protective measures.
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WebAssembly: a step change in web application performance
How WebAssembly, an emerging technology, can improve the performance of complex web applications, and how businesses are adopting it.
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Containers vs virtual machines: infrastructure optimisation
A technical guide to when to use containers or VMs in business projects, taking performance, security and scalability into account.
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React Native vs Flutter: cross-platform development in 2026
A comparison of the leading frameworks for cross-platform mobile development, assessing performance, community and business use cases.
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Automated testing: strategies to guarantee software quality
Automated testing methods and tools that safeguard quality in custom software development projects, from unit tests to CI/CD pipelines.
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NoSQL databases: MongoDB vs PostgreSQL for web applications
A detailed comparison of relational and NoSQL databases to help you choose the best option for your type of business web project.
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Serverless architecture: when to adopt it in your startup
A complete guide to serverless architecture, its benefits and the ideal use cases for startups looking for scalability and lower costs.
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TypeScript in 2026: benefits for scalable enterprise projects
A look at TypeScript's newer features and why it is the preferred choice for developing complex enterprise applications.
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IoT Cybersecurity: Essential Protocols for Connected Devices
An analysis of the new security standards for IoT devices and how to put them into practice in connected business solutions.
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OpenAI GPT-4 Turbo adds new enterprise code analysis capabilities
OpenAI announces significant improvements to GPT-4 Turbo for automated analysis and review of enterprise code, including vulnerability detection.
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Firebase: the platform that speeds up application development
How Firebase is changing web and mobile app development. From authentication to realtime databases, we look at its services, advantages and use cases.
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Modern JavaScript: the frameworks that dominate web development
The current state of the JavaScript ecosystem for professional web development: React, Vue, Angular and the newer options that are gaining traction.
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Report automation: get your business data every Monday, hands-free
Automatically pull data from sales, web and CRM and receive scheduled reports (PDF, dashboard or email) every Monday, with no manual work.
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Python vs PHP: which language to choose for your business project
The differences between Python and PHP for business projects. A full look at costs, performance and use cases to help you make the best decision.
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APIs explained: why they let your systems “talk” to each other
What an API is, in plain language: how it works, the main types and how APIs connect business systems, from CRM and ERP to your online shop.
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Professional Web Development: New Performance Standards
The latest web development standards that are making a difference to performance and user experience: Core Web Vitals, PWAs and optimisation techniques.
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Machine learning applied to process automation
How companies are implementing machine learning algorithms to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
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Business Systems Integration: Success Stories from SMEs
Real cases of small and medium-sized businesses that have streamlined their processes through systems integration, and what they learned along the way.
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Custom software development trends for 2026
An analysis of the main technology trends that will shape custom software development this year, from AI and microservices to security and sustainability.
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Enterprise mobile app development: strategies for 2026
Trends and best practices for developing corporate mobile apps, including the most relevant hybrid and native technologies.
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Connectif launches new automation features for omnichannel marketing
The marketing automation platform Connectif presents its latest updates, focused on advanced personalisation and omnichannel campaign automation.
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Custom integrations: connect all your systems without limits
How custom integrations connect your CRM, ERP, ecommerce and APIs in a single flow, and how to automate processes with Cloutions.
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How artificial intelligence improves business productivity
Find out how artificial intelligence can raise the productivity and profitability of your business, with practical cases and a roadmap to get started.
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AI advisory: when you need it and what benefits it brings
Find out when your company needs artificial intelligence advisory and how AI consulting can improve your efficiency and competitiveness.
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Cloutions at the 3rd Employment and Training Fair in Malgrat de Mar
Cloutions took part in the 3rd Fira d’Ocupació i Formació in Malgrat de Mar, a meeting point for companies, training centres and local talent.
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Process Automation with Artificial Intelligence: A Business Guide
How automating processes with artificial intelligence improves the efficiency and competitiveness of businesses: areas, benefits and how to get started.