Client Comments
 Sibelius Marketing and E-Commerce Site written in PHP/MySQL, connecting with Microsoft Great Plains accounting system |
"We are absolutely delighted with the system you have developed. We can now process over 1000 orders in one day, when in the past this would have taken 3 weeks! This is a big win for our customers and employees. Thank you for your support and quick responsiveness to issues as they arose."
Adam Brown, Finance Director |
  Website awards nomination and voting system written using PHP and MySQL for Clickz Network |
"Thank you for all you help with this project our team have been delighted, this was one of the easiest set of awards they have run to date mainly due to the smooth running technology. "The consistent level of contact and communication was helpful and appreciated." Henry Perks, IT Director |
 RadioCraft Image manipulation application using PHP for the CopyCoder device |
"I originally approached Simon with a demanding brief, asking Lateral Arts to
develop some software that would do something never attempted before. Simon
quickly responded with a full range of options. The project did indeed prove challenging, but Simon drove it forward without fuss and remained personally accessible throughout, providing valuable feedback at all times. Simon also has a calm and friendly attitude, which came in useful while seeing the project through many tricky hurdles before eventual success. I look forward to working again with him in future as applications for the Copycoder develop." Steve Ostler, Proprietor |
 The Dating Game Network PHP/MySQL Development |
"Aside from his advanced IT skills, Simon Whiteside's strong communication
abilities ensure that he's always quick to grasp my needs. What's more, he's a supremely fast worker who has never failed to deliver both on-time and on-budget. Even better, Simon's enthusiasm for entrepreneurship means that he routinely adds value to my business by devising commercial ideas that are both relevant and smart. Finally, as a particularly nice guy, working with him is a pleasure in itself." Tim Benjamin, Director |
 Serviced Office Search plc PHP/Java/MySQL Development |
"I find Simon very pleasant to deal with and his work is fast and of very high quality. These two virtues rarely come in tandem - usually one or the other - how refreshing! I would not hesitate to recommend his services." Richard Smith, Director |
 Sage Associates PHP/MySQL/Java/C++ Development |
"Our experience of working with Lateral Arts has been excellent. The brief was clearly understood and the project implemented well within the deadline. I would not hesitate to recommend Lateral Arts to other design agencies."
Sue Bush, Director |
 The Sunday Times PHP/MySQL Development |
"Lateral Arts were able to deliver what we feared was impossible: a custom
built system to facilitate the handling of digital assets on an important
project for the Sunday Times, within a 3 week window.
"I am so glad we chose the flexibility and personal service advantages that Lateral Arts offered over the off-the shelf configured products proposed to us by larger companies. "We have just embarked on training external partners in using the system and have been impressed by the efficiency with which our practical requirements have been translated into easy-to-use functionality. "I fully
expect News International to continue to use Lateral Arts on this and other
projects."
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 Illumina Digital PHP/Java Development |
"We have worked with Simon Whiteside utilising his FillMySpace tool for an audience
with little computer knowledge.
"He was open to ideas and suggestions about enhancements throughout the
project, helping us to develop our ideas into fully functioning tools and
websites. He was always professional and flexible - an ideal programmer to
work with.
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 Flare Imaging Flare Imaging/Samsung Contact PHP/MySQL Development |
"We found Simon to be very knowledgeable in the field of PHP and SQL. Simon Whiteside
handled a specific project for a new client to Flare with speed and
efficiency, and completed the task on time. This has since secured further
work from the same client. Flare will have no hesitation in asking Simon to
work with us again on similar projects that we undertake." Paul Love, Sales Executive |
 Push Media Group Windows "Screen Buddy" Skinnable multimedia player Resumable download system(C++) |
"professional, systematic approach. speed of
delivery and ability to identify problems and potential problems quickly.
you get what you pay for. knowledge base is massive..." James March-Smith, Director |
 Clarity Java Applet Consultancy and Development |
"I have been impressed by your professional attitude.
Your clear and creative thinking have been a great help in making the
most of our projects." Graeme Jardin, Project Manager |
 TangoZebra Ltd Advice and consultancy in Java and C++. Desktop toys in C++ |
"As always it has been a complete pleasure to work with you on another
project. I must thank you again for allowing us to tap into your incredible
experience and benefit from your positivity and creative flare." James Booth, Director |
Sibelius Software C++ systems on Windows and Mac |
"Simon Whiteside has a wealth of experience in different technologies and types of project, both as a solo developer and a team leader. Also great skill in finding the quickest solution to a problem." Jonathan Finn, Director |
 MovieNow Ltd Internet architecture including Java, XML, Perl and MySQL on Solaris |
"Lateral Arts were approached by Movienow Limited in 2000 to investigate the
feasibility of implementing a general cinema booking system that would allow
users to place cinema bookings over the net through a general portal.
Lateral Arts provided several cost effective options of achieving this goal
and have been integral in the planning and growth of the concept to its
current position." Justin Davies, Director |
 Mook Corporate Extranet using JSP, Java, JDBC, JavaMail, Perl and MySQL on Linux |
"We have been very happy to work with you on projects to date. Your speed and
knowledge mean that you are a 'safe pair of hands' for any work we look to
you for. Always on time and budget, and informative about potential
problems, an ideal partner." Paul Mook, Director |
 Concise Conference Web Casting with Windows Media and Real Server (C++/COM servers) |
"We commissioned Simon Whiteside to provide a key component for a large-scale web
based training application. He was quickly able to understand the brief and
worked well with our senior programmers to produce a result that exceeded
our expectations. I would have no hesitation recommending his services to
others." Chris Guy, Head of Multimedia |