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Building Smarter, Faster and More Scalable Data Apps with the SwiftCore API Suite

By |2025-10-27T10:14:12+00:00October 27th, 2025|

At The Software Bureau, we have always believed that technology should make life easier, not harder. That is exactly what our SwiftCore API suite delivers: a set of powerful, cloud-hosted APIs designed to help you create your own self-serve web applications for your clients with minimal fuss. Calling our web APIs is refreshingly simple. Any competent developer can get started quickly and integrating them into your own web platform is a lightweight task that does not require a full development team or a huge budget. The result? You can offer your customers secure, scalable, self-serve access to address data enhancement, suppression screening and more, all powered by our proven SwiftCore technology. Behind the scenes, our APIs are driven by Microsoft [...]

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The Alpha-Numeric Backbone: A Data Manager’s Take on the UK Postcode History

By |2025-10-22T07:17:08+00:00October 22nd, 2025|

As a Data Manager, few things are as satisfying as a well-structured, consistent, and universally adopted dataset. In the UK, the postcode system is a prime example of this data harmony. It is more than just a sequence of letters and numbers; it is a critical piece of infrastructure, a tool for logistics, planning, and analysis. But how did this essential system evolve into the sophisticated data structure we use today? The Early Days: Before the Code Before the systematised codes, postal workers relied on geographical knowledge and local sorting districts. The first step toward standardisation came in the mid-19th century. 1857: London was divided into 10 postal districts (E.C., W.C., N., S.W., etc.), which were essentially the predecessors to [...]

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Third Party Data Breaches Highlight the Need for Strong Vendor Security

By |2025-10-20T16:16:30+00:00October 20th, 2025|

At The Software Bureau, we take information security seriously. Our recent retention of the ISO 27001:2022 certification reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting sensitive data and maintaining the highest standards of security across our operations. However, the recent data breach involving LNER’s customer communications database, managed by a third party supplier - https://www.printweek.com/content/news/lner-data-accessed-in-customer-comms-breach, is a stark reminder that security must extend beyond internal systems. Reports indicate that unauthorised access was gained through a supplier, compromising customer data and raising serious concerns about vendor oversight. This incident reinforces a critical point. Your organisation’s data security is only as strong as the weakest link in your supply chain. While The Software Bureau does not share any customer data with third parties, we [...]

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The Software Bureau Retains ISO 27001:2022 Certification

By |2025-10-09T11:27:26+00:00October 9th, 2025|

We’re proud to announce that The Software Bureau has once again successfully retained its ISO 27001 certification. This achievement isn’t just a piece of paper on the wall for us. It’s a reflection of how deeply Information Security runs through everything we do. We take data protection seriously because we know the devastating impact that a breach of GDPR can have on any business – including our own. Protecting information isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust, integrity and responsibility. Our dedicated Information Security team leads the charge. They hold senior positions within the business and carry significant responsibility to ensure our processes, systems and people remain aligned with the highest standards of security. Their expertise and vigilance mean our [...]

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SwiftCore PAF Smashes Another Record in September

By |2025-10-27T11:41:40+00:00October 2nd, 2025|

September was another milestone month for SwiftCore PAF, our cloud-hosted batch address verification service. We processed a record-breaking 118 million records through our API service in just one month, and it didn’t even cause a blip in performance. That number is more than just a statistic. It is proof of the scalability and resilience of SwiftCore PAF, which continues to deliver lightning-fast address verification without compromise. No bottlenecks. No slowdowns. Just consistent, reliable throughput at volumes that would make other systems groan. Built on Microsoft Azure, our engine has been designed to grow as our clients grow. The infrastructure scales seamlessly, which means that as our customers’ demands increase, SwiftCore PAF simply keeps pace. September’s achievement is a clear sign [...]

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