Insights from the RODA team

Still exporting CSVs from Access? You don’t need a full rewrite to get modern analytics. In this post we compare five routes to the cloud and explain why a one-way, near real-time sync to PostgreSQL is often the most practical choice for SMEs who want live dashboards without losing their Access app.

If you’ve ever tried updating your website and felt like you were wrestling with clunky menus, endless save buttons, or worse — waiting on a developer for every tiny change — you’ll understand why choosing the right content management system (CMS) matters.

Vibe coding is an emerging approach where AI generates code from plain-English prompts. It lowers the barrier to software development, speeds up delivery, and empowers small businesses to experiment. But without the right structure, it risks fragility and hidden costs. At RODA Technology, we show you how to harness the benefits while keeping your systems reliable.

What UK small business owners told us about AI, automation, and where they’re heading next.

Discover how HotJar’s heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys unlock user behaviour insights to optimise conversions. Partner with RODA Technology for expert implementation and tailored data-driven marketing strategies. Start now!

Microsoft Excel is a versatile tool that offers a wide range of functions and features for data analysis.

We found that PP and SEN status are linked to higher likelihood of multi-day absences, and built a custom model to highlight individual students who are at risk of being absent for longer than the average student.

The "Climate Change Impacts on Cultural Heritage" report, authored by Triple Line Consulting, presents crucial insights into how climate change is affecting cultural heritage globally. This comprehensive study, commissioned by the British Council, sheds light on the current state and potential future of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage under the threat of climate change.

The TBL Shipping Dashboard in 2022 reported that carbon emissions in the shipping industry led to costs of £9.6 billion at a carbon price of £70 per kg of CO2. This underscores the financial and environmental implications of emissions, urging enhanced sustainability measures.