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Perspectives from across the group: bio-ethanol and the energy transition, and the technology shaping modern software. Written by our cleantech and engineering teams.
Perspectives from across the group: bio-ethanol and the energy transition, and the technology shaping modern software. Written by our cleantech and engineering teams.
Isobutanol is emerging as the biofuel that could finally decarbonise diesel, where ethanol could not. Here is what it is and why it matters.
Compressed Biogas turns crop residue and waste into a clean substitute for CNG. Here is what CBG is and how it is made.
India now mandates blending CBG into the gas that fuels vehicles and homes. Here is how the CBO works and why it matters.
Not all ethanol comes from sugar and grain. Here is how first and second generation ethanol differ, and why 2G matters.
Fuel-grade ethanol must be almost water-free. Here is why, and the clever technology that removes the last stubborn bit of water.
AI is moving from novelty to infrastructure inside enterprise software. Here is what is actually changing and how to adopt it well.
Both grain and sugarcane feed India's ethanol programme, but they behave very differently on water, reliability and co-products.
Architecture decisions made early decide whether a web app scales gracefully or fights you later. Here is what matters.
E20 petrol is now the national standard. Here is what the 20% ethanol blend means for drivers and for India.
A reliable analytics pipeline is what turns raw data into decisions. Here is how to design one that scales.
India hit 20% ethanol blending in 2025-26, five years ahead of target. Here is how the EBP Programme works and why it matters.
DevOps is less about tools than habits. These are the practices that most improve how software ships.
How does grain become fuel? A step-by-step tour of a modern grain-based ethanol distillery and its co-products.
The world has officially moved on from data collection to data processing and analysis, which is exactly where the roles of data engineer and data scientist begin to diverge.
Clive Humby rightly pointed out that data is the new oil. Every company, small, medium or large, now needs a deliberate data strategy to refine that oil into value.
The app industry is thriving, but most ideas never get properly validated. Here are three practical ways to test whether your app idea is worth building.
ETL stands for Extract, Transform and Load. Even a computer science undergrad can tell you that, but the real story of how ETL processes come together is far more involved.
As the smartphone era matures, consumers are more aware of good design than ever. Six best practices to lift the user experience of your mobile app.
With app downloads reaching billions each year, avoiding a handful of common development mistakes is the difference between a product that thrives and one that disappears.
React.js is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, maintained by Facebook and a large community. Here is why it is so well suited to modern app development.
There are many JavaScript frameworks for building great web apps, but Angular, introduced by Google, stands out for structure, tooling and enterprise readiness.
Building a mobile app is rarely cheap; the time, skill and financials required all add up. Practical ways to keep mobile app development costs under control.
Why is app security a must, and which issues and threats should you plan for? A practical checklist to verify the security of your mobile app.
Smaller businesses and agencies bring in IT consultants when they need expertise and technical knowledge they do not currently have in-house.
Node.js is lightweight and efficient and uses push technology over web sockets, letting both client and server start two-way communication. Ten reasons it excels for web apps.
App instability is one of the biggest reasons people uninstall. Improving stability protects retention even when an app is not an outright failure.
Throughout history, the ability to communicate new ideas has driven change. The same is true when you hand your app idea to a development team.
You can build an MVP yourself if you have the skills, but for most founders a full-stack developer is the pragmatic, faster route to a working product.
The most popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries include Angular, React, Meteor, Ember and Vue. How to choose the right one for your web or mobile app.
Facebook, Instagram, Airbnb, Skype, Pinterest and Walmart all use React Native. Thirteen reasons it is worth considering for your next mobile app.
A dilemma as old as software itself: build an in-house development team, or outsource. How to weigh cost, control and speed for your situation.
A successful app takes care of the whole ecosystem, not just the build and release. Eighteen practical tips that improve your odds of success.
You have the idea, the wireframe and the feature list; now you need the right technology stack. How to make that choice with confidence.
Once you decide you need a mobile app, you have to choose between a native app, a web-based app, or both. The trade-offs that should guide the decision.
You may have a million-dollar app idea. Here is how the cost of building a mobile app actually breaks down, and what drives it up or down.
A proper discovery phase sets ambitious software projects up for success rather than expensive mid-project surprises.
After rolling out an enterprise app you may wonder what comes next. How to tell when it is time to upgrade your business app.
Your team finished the app, but App Store review can still say no. Fifteen common reasons iOS apps get rejected, and how to avoid them.
A sketch, wireframe, mockup and prototype are interrelated but distinct stages of design. What each one is for and when to use it.
Node.js has taken over much of the web. A look at where and how to host your Node.js application for reliability and scale.
How do you get from an idea to an actual product? A guide from ideation through creation and delivery of your mobile app.
Times have changed; a pre-launch press release and hope are no longer enough. Four things that still matter for a successful product launch.
As your idea materialises into an app, testing becomes critical. Ten common testing mistakes to avoid before you ship.
No two days of a product manager are ever the same. Seven lessons learned on the job at Alphalogic that made for a better product manager.
What is the big deal with chatbots, and why are so many businesses adopting them? How conversational tools can help grow a business online.
As a startup founder, choosing the right product development partner is one of the most important decisions you will make. A guide to getting it right.
Twelve important questions to answer before you start building your mobile app, so you build the right thing the right way.
Eight reasons why Ruby on Rails is a great framework to incubate your next startup app, from speed of development to maintainability.
Learn what customers really want, not what they say they want. How a minimum viable product charts the roadmap to startup success.