Great business solutions come from a clear understanding of not just the problem, but the business as a whole

At Jinx, we like getting to know you and understanding the context of your problem. How will this new system fit into the process flow of your business? Who are the users and what are their needs? What are the broader goals of your business and how might this system evolve over time?

Bringing our technical expertise and a fresh perspective, we can identify problems and opportunities you may not have noticed.

Our experienced team will work with you to create a clear plan of action, designing a system that meets your requirements and greatly improves the way you do business.

Intuitive systems that provide a great experience for users

A solution that’s difficult to use is no solution at all. Our design process is driven from the user perspective – making real-world tasks as simple and efficient as possible through intuitive user interfaces and processes.

Keeping our skillsets sharp, Jinx’s development team is always looking to bring the benefits of new technologies to our users.

We strive to produce software with a professional, modern look and feel, because nobody likes looking at an ugly system. Responsive design is at the heart of our design principles – we build systems from the ground up to work well on any device, from desktops down to smartphones.

The needs of your business evolve over time – your system should too

We believe the key to success is building lasting relationships. Jinx is committed to maintaining and improving the solutions we develop for our clients over time, adding new features and refining processes to meet your changing needs.

Stay ahead of the latest developments in your industry and adapt your system to meet new challenges. Take advantage of exciting new technologies, continuing to improve the user experience.

Jinx creates products with the future in mind, designing systems and providing hosting solutions that can scale with your business.

Behind every good system is a great database

Databases are the most important, and perhaps the least appreciated, part of any business system. A database’s structure decides what data will be stored by the system and how that data is linked together. This is the framework for an entire software system.

A well-designed database makes a powerful system – it is the difference between tediousness and elegant simplicity.

Nobody wants to visit three different sections of a system to get the information they need. You shouldn’t have to write instructions on a piece of paper to use your business software.

We love data, and love using data to make people's lives easier. When Jinx creates custom software, we design and build a data structure from scratch based on your business’s unique requirements. This gives us the freedom to build intuitive, user-focussed systems – powerful interfaces and reports that provide useful information at a glance, and functionality that makes once complicated tasks beautifully simple.

Getting a square peg into a round hole

When moving to a new system, it is uncommon for businesses to start with a completely empty database. In most cases, new custom software has been developed to replace one or more existing systems and valuable data, like client details, financial records, professional notes and file attachments, will need to be brought across to the new system.

This process, known as data migration, is one of the most important aspects of a new system rollout, but it can also be the most challenging. Every system has its own unique data structure, storing and linking data in its own way – migrating this data into a new system can be like getting a square peg into a round hole.

Jinx has experience in dealing with data migration for complex business systems. We will work closely with you and other involved parties to create an effective migration plan, including trial runs to check data quality and make adjustments prior to a final migration.

Important business data can be moved from legacy systems to any new custom software we develop, ensuring the most seamless transition possible.

Cloud is for everyone, anywhere, at any time

Jinx is a proponent of service-based cloud hosting. We write custom software that leverages the benefits of cloud hosting whenever possible, moving data and file storage from individual machines and local servers to distributed servers accessible over the internet. Databases and web applications can be hosted in multiple geographic regions, greatly improving reliability and minimising downtime. Cloud technology allows us to design custom software that our clients can access from anywhere, at any time.

A service-based cloud hosting solution is ideal for modern businesses looking to manage expenses. A service model removes the need to purchase and manage costly server hardware, instead paying for hosting resources in the cloud as they are needed. This method can reduce hosting costs to predictable monthly expenses and offers excellent scalability, allowing clients to add additional resources to meet their changing needs.

Jinx can manage cloud hosting for any custom software we develop, putting together a unique hosting package based on your business's requirements.

Rejuvenate tired legacy systems – keep what works well and improve what doesn’t

We can add a modern look and feel to replace the interface everyone hates, improve performance by optimising inefficient procedures and add those new features you’ve wanted for years.

Systems can be reworked to improve functionality but keep a high level of familiarity, minimising the amount of user retraining required.

Partial redevelopment offers a lower-risk, cost-effective alternative to a full system rewrite.

Redevelopments are a great way to add value to your existing intellectual property

An out-of-date system is not worthless. Scrapping your existing intellectual property in favour of an off-the-shelf solution may not be the right choice for your business.

Custom software affords you full control and ownership – develop and maintain a system that meets your unique needs and differentiates you from your competitors.

Your software is an asset – treat it like one.

Experience the benefits of improved reliability, scalability and global availability

Jinx can offer solutions to migrate your existing web-based system onto cloud hosting.

Scale your hosting resources to meet increasing demands without having to invest in your own server hardware. Increase uptime and manage disaster recovery by replicating your databases and systems in multiple geographical locations.