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Just Released: EDP User Interface Enhancements

#1729 | By Alan P. 29/10/2026

Multi-screen and Dark Mode launched We have had quite a few user requests for the ability to work on multiple screens over the course of this year. Well you asked, and we listened! Simply Shift+Click on any menu item, and it will open in a new browser tab which you can pop onto a second screen. But we didn't stop there

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Evolving Your Business - De Facto Modern ERP

Evolving Your Business

#1716 | By Alan P. 05/10/2026

For mid-market enterprises looking to scale, choosing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system often comes down to a choice between rigid off-the-shelf software or layers of disconnected third-party integrations. De Facto Software provides a powerful alternative: an agile, enterprise-grade cloud ERP platform built,

Quality Assurance: What Happens Before ERP Updates Reach Your Business

Quality Assurance: What Happens Before ERP Updates Reach Your Business?

#1727 | By Ryan D. 02/11/2026

An ERP system sits at the heart of an organisation’s daily operations. Whether processing stock, scheduling customer correspondence, producing reports or maintaining security, reliability is key. Behind every release lies a well-maintained Quality Assurance framework built on a robust understanding of our ERP systems a

What Managing Directors Gain from an ERP System

What Managing Directors Gain from an ERP System

#1724 | By Alan P. 26/10/2026

Captain of the Ship For a Managing Director (MD), running an ambitious business without a single, unified operations framework can feel like steering a ship through heavy fog. As the captain of the ship, you know the engine is running, but you cannot clearly see the horizon, your fuel levels, or gauge the performance o

Tech Components - The Competitive Edge in Tech Distribution

The Competitive Edge in Tech Distribution

#1725 | By Alan P. 19/10/2026

The technology distribution sector is operating in one of the most volatile business environments ever. Tasked with moving high-value, fast-depreciating, and highly complex components and products, distributors are caught between unpredictable global supply chains and increasingly demanding end customers. To survive an

Liam Celebrating 10 Years at De Facto Software - Career

Liam Celebrating 10 Years at De Facto Software

#1726 | By Alan P. 14/10/2026

Our customer service manager, Liam B. has reached an important milestone in his journey with De Facto Software this month as he celebrates ten years in the business. We asked him to share some of his experiences with us. Can you remember your first day? What stands out? I don’t really remember the specifics of my first

Why Finance Directors in Agricultural Parts Distribution Need More Than a Spreadsheet

Why FDs in Agricultural Parts Distribution Need More Than a Spreadsheet

#1723 | By Alan P. 12/10/2026

The agricultural parts distribution sector operates on a sharp edge where macroeconomic forces, unpredictable weather, and operational complexities collide. For a Finance Director (FD) in this space, managing bottom-line profitability isn't just about balancing the ledgers; it is a continuous balancing act of risk miti

A New Adventure for Jade's Career

A New Adventure for Jade

#1722 | By Alan P. 02/10/2026

Goodbye and good luck Jade! After three years at De Facto, our lovely marketer Jade has decided to move on to a new role. Jade has been a valued member of the team, helping rebuild our marketing department, running our social channels and writing much of the content on this website. We will all miss her can-do attitude

Passed, Failed… or Waiting? Rethinking Quality Control

Passed, Failed… or Waiting? Rethinking Quality Control

#1707 | By Jade C. 28/09/2026

For technology businesses, bringing a product or component into stock can be only one stage in making it available to the wider operation. Depending on the product, there may be inspections to complete, specifications to verify, certificates to check or test results to record before that stock is ready for its intended

Good Luck to our Marathon Men - De Facto Software

Good Luck to our Marathon Men

#1708 | By Alan P. 23/09/2026

On Sunday 27 September three of our team - Mark, Gianluca and Matt are participating in the Ipswich Half Marathon. Mark is a seasoned marathon runner so it should be a walk in the park for him (no pressure, Mark). Matt is coming back from a knee injury which has been hampering his training, but he is going for it none

Behind the Growth: Lessons From Planet Eclipse

Behind the Growth: Lessons From Planet Eclipse

#1705 | By Jade C. 21/09/2026

Growth brings opportunity, but it can also expose processes and systems that no longer suit the business they've grown up with. Planet Eclipse has grown from a Manchester retail store into an international manufacturer and supplier of paintball equipment. As the business expanded, its existing software became increasin

Real-World Solutions for Today’s Finance Director

Real-World Solutions for Today’s Finance Director

#1709 | By Alan P. 17/09/2026

De Facto ERP software is a highly configurable, cloud-based platform designed to be the financial and operational backbone of complex, multi-entity businesses. For Finance Directors (FDs) juggling tight margins, messy supply chains, and multi-company organisations, the system brings together total financial control and