Quantum-Safe Cryptography in .NET

Cryptographic algorithms hide behind the curtain of so much of the digital communication that supports our daily lives online. As quantum computers continue to advance, the likelihood increases of computers that can defeat all of our current cryptography algorithms, threatening to unravel the very fabric of our digital world. With this threat looming, I want […]

Integration Strategy: A Guide for IT Leaders

At Trailhead, we understand that a successful business will often need to have a variety of software systems, leading to disparate systems that don’t always talk to each other. This demands a seamless way to connect those systems to avoid out-of-date data and dual data entry to keep the business moving forward smoothly and efficiently. […]

Migrating Your Legacy ASP.NET Projects to ASP.NET Core Incrementally with YARP

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Exploring What’s New in .NET 8

In the early days of the .NET Framework, releases were infrequent and timed with Windows releases. The shift to an open-source platform brought a welcome change. Now, we anticipate an annual .NET release tied to the .NET Conf event every November. Building on the foundation of .NET 7, this release introduces a host of new […]

A Path out of Technical Debt (and How To Avoid It in the First Place)

At Trailhead Technology Partners, we understand that in the fast-paced world of technology, every business must continuously innovate and evolve. However, in the quest for rapid development, there’s a lurking challenge that can impede progress: Technical Debt. What Is Technical Debt? Technical debt is the accumulation of shortcuts, quick fixes, and suboptimal code that accrues […]

Why Engineers Should Embrace Verbosity

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Trailhead Interviewed on The Azure DevOps Podcast

In the quickly evolving landscape of software, keeping pace with advancements is crucial to avoid having your application become a dreaded “legacy” application. Recently, Trailhead’s very own Jonathan “J.” Tower had the privilege of being a featured guest on The Azure DevOps Podcast with Jeffrey Palermo. During this insightful conversation, J. and Jeffrey discussed the […]

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GitHub vs. Azure DevOps: Which Is Right for Your Development Team

In this blog, I want to dive into a debate that is happening in software teams all over the world right now as I write this sentence: Should we use GitHub or Azure DevOps for our source control, team collaboration, and DevOps? At Trailhead, we understand the significance of choosing the right tools for your […]

Infrastructure as Code: Custom Software’s Best Friend

In this blog, I want to shine a light on the practical benefits that Infrastructure as Code (IaC) brings to software development projects. I’ll show you how defining our applications’ infrastructure needs in the form of code can more easily automate provisioning, achieve consistency, improve collaboration, and streamline many of our workflows.  I’m going to […]

Montage Portal

Montage Furniture Services provides furniture protection plans and claims processing services to a wide selection of furniture retailers and consumers.

Project Background

Montage was looking to build a new web portal for both Retailers and Consumers, which would integrate with Dynamics CRM and other legacy systems. The portal needed to be multi tenant and support branding and configuration for different Retailers. Trailhead architected the new Montage Platform, including the Portal and all of it’s back end integrations, did the UI/UX and then delivered the new system, along with enhancements to DevOps and processes.

Logistics

We’ve logged countless miles exploring the tech world. In doing so, we gained the experience that enables us to deliver your unique software and systems architecture needs. Our team of seasoned tech vets can provide you with:

Custom App and Software Development

We collaborate with you throughout the entire process because your customized tech should fit your needs, not just those of other clients.

Cloud and Mobile Applications

The modern world demands versatile technology, and this is exactly what your mobile and cloud-based apps will give you.

User Experience and Interface (UX/UI) Design

We want your end users to have optimal experiences with tech that is highly intuitive and responsive.

DevOps

This combination of Agile software development and IT operations provides you with high-quality software at reduced cost, time, and risk.

Trailhead stepped into a challenging project – building our new web architecture and redeveloping our portals at the same time the business was migrating from a legacy system to our new CRM solution. They were able to not only significantly improve our web development architecture but our development and deployment processes as well as the functionality and performance of our portals. The feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. Trailhead has proven themselves to be a valuable partner.

– BOB DOERKSEN, Vice President of Technology Services
at Montage Furniture Services

Technologies Used

When you hit the trails, it is essential to bring appropriate gear. The same holds true for your digital technology needs. That’s why Trailhead builds custom solutions on trusted platforms like .NET, Angular, React, and Xamarin.

Expertise

We partner with businesses who need intuitive custom software, responsive mobile applications, and advanced cloud technologies. And our extensive experience in the tech field allows us to help you map out the right path for all your digital technology needs.

  • Project Management
  • Architecture
  • Web App Development
  • Cloud Development
  • DevOps
  • Process Improvements
  • Legacy System Integration
  • UI Design
  • Manual QA
  • Back end/API/Database development

We partner with businesses who need intuitive custom software, responsive mobile applications, and advanced cloud technologies. And our extensive experience in the tech field allows us to help you map out the right path for all your digital technology needs.

Our Gear Is Packed and We're Excited to Explore with You

Ready to come with us? 

Together, we can map your company’s tech journey and start down the trails. If you’re set to take the first step, simply fill out the contact form. We’ll be in touch – and you’ll have a partner who cares about you and your company. 

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