Tech Predictions for 2017

As 2016 draws to a close, we take a look at some of the technology trends set to transform digital content and e-commerce in 2017. B2B E-Commerce goes mainstream 2017 will be the year when B2B E-commerce goes mainstream. More and more distribution, wholesale and manufacturing companies will build platforms and capability to provide an …

Year in Review: 16 Highlights From 2016

It’s been a busy year for us at Monsoon Consulting. From new faces to new places, and some awards in between, 2016 has been good to us. Here are some of our best bits. Our Growing Team of Digital Experts In 2016, we welcomed 10 additional full-time team members to our new office in Terminus …

Monsoon Consulting’s Christmas Charitree Campaign!

Join us this weekend for our Christmas ‘Charitree’ Campaign in aid of Heart Children Ireland and Peter McVerry Trust!  With help from our friends at Wicklow Way Christmas Tree Farm, the Monsoon Consulting team will be selling Christmas trees for charity this weekend from our office in Clonskeagh. We’ll be donning Santa hats and Christmas jumpers …

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WOODIE’S DIY

WOODIE’S DIY Content Driven Commerce for Ireland’s leading Home Improvement Brand A FEW PROBLEMS TO SOLVE Woodie’s DIY significantly upgraded their digital presence with the launch of a responsive website on Magento Enterprise. This platform transformation led to an enhanced omnichannel retail experience for customers. Notable features include the Click & Collect service, allowing seamless …

Why You Should Choose Magento For Your E-Commerce Platform

A few months ago, Business News Daily recommended Magento as the best E-commerce software for enterprises and fast-growing online businesses, and we couldn’t agree more! With e-commerce today being such a fast-paced and rapidly changing market where the agile thrive, companies need to be capable of responding appropriately. This is where Magento comes in. Indeed, a quarter …

UX Ireland Conference Highlights

The first annual UX Ireland conference took place at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute in Dublin from 10-11th November. This two-day event featured a fantastic line-up of keynote speakers, presentations and workshops on user experience (UX), user research and user interface (UI) design. Our Design team were in attendance to flex our creative muscles and mingle with the wider design …

Mobile Matters: Building Mobile-Friendly Websites vs. Mobile Apps

With 81% of adults in the UK owning a Smartphone, one thing is certain – the age of mobile is upon us. Indeed, in 2015 Google announced that mobile searches far exceed that of desktop searches, making it clear that mobile is a critical element for business success. In fact, following an update to its …

Welcoming Vanita Sharma from India to Ireland

We recently welcomed Vanita Sharma, a member of our Indian development team, to spend a period of two months at our Dublin HQ. In this article, she discusses her experience of travelling from India to work in Ireland.  At Monsoon Consulting, we embrace our diverse culture and multinational teams. Furthermore, we believe in continuous development, …

Agile Tour Dublin 2016 Roundup

Agile Tour is an annual series of non-profit events which occur in October and November across several cities. The Agile Tour conferences feature a range of workshops and talks from experts in the field of agile development, allowing learners and practitioners to share stories, tips, tricks and any lessons learned. We sent a team of …

Monsoon Consulting Shortlisted for Agency of the Year at the 2016 eir Spider Awards!

We are delighted to announce that Monsoon Consulting has been shortlisted for Agency of the Year at this year’s eir Spider Awards! Regarded as ‘The Oscars of the Digital World’, the eir Spiders are Ireland’s premier digital technology awards, celebrating the very best in online creativity and innovation. Now in its 21st year, the awards recognise excellence …