Fourth Consecutive Microsoft MVP Award for Principal Consultant Jamie Taylor July 11, 2025 Share this Article LEEDS, UK. July 11th, 2025 - RJJ Software is delighted to announce that Jamie Taylor, Principal Consultant and founder, has been awarded Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) status for Developer Technologies for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition, held by fewer than 3,000 individuals worldwide, acknowledges Jamie's exceptional contributions to the global development community and his continued commitment to advancing modern software development practices. The Microsoft MVP award recognises technical community leaders who actively share their expertise to help fellow developers succeed. Jamie's sustained recognition since 2021 demonstrates his unwavering dedication to knowledge sharing, community building, and technical innovation within the software development ecosystem. His contributions span multiple channels, from creating widely-adopted open-source security tools to producing educational content that reaches developers across the globe. Jamie's community impact is exemplified through The Modern .NET Show podcast , which serves as the premier resource for .NET developers worldwide. With more than 170 episodes featuring industry experts and reaching listeners across multiple platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS feeds, and YouTube, the award-winning podcast has become an essential audio toolbox for developers working with modern .NET technologies. The show's global reach extends across major markets including the United States (25% of all downloads), United Kingdom (15%), Canada (7%), and Asia (30%), providing accessible technical education to developers at all career stages. Technical excellence through open-source contribution forms another cornerstone of Jamie's recognition. His OwaspHeaders.Core library has achieved remarkable success with over 1.2 million downloads, providing essential web application security features to developers across the .NET ecosystem. The library implements OWASP Secure Headers Project recommendations, enabling developers to enhance their application security with minimal effort whilst maintaining clean, maintainable code. Beyond digital community engagement, Jamie demonstrates his commitment to developing future talent through educational outreach work with Greenhead College's "Step Into Your Future" programme . This initiative empowers over 1,470 first-year students across 30+ career areas, providing them with valuable industry insights and practical guidance for their professional development. Jamie's involvement bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world professional application, helping to shape the next generation of software engineers. "The Microsoft MVP recognition continues to be both an honour and a responsibility," Jamie commented following the announcement. "It represents not just individual achievement, but a commitment to the broader developer community. Through RJJ Software, The Modern .NET Show, and my open-source contributions, I'm able to help organisations and developers alike realise their full potential using modern technologies." The MVP recognition enhances RJJ Software's position as a leading technology consultancy, demonstrating the company's deep expertise in technology consulting services, bespoke software development, and web application development. Clients benefit from Jamie's recognised expertise in cutting-edge technologies including .NET, Python, Go, JavaScript, and AI/ML integration, alongside strategic guidance in DevOps, DevSecOps, and microservices architecture. Jamie's renewed MVP status reflects his strategic vision for technology leadership, having been recognised as "Most Visionary Software Development Managing Director" in 2023 . This combination of technical expertise, community contribution, and business acumen positions RJJ Software to help organisations transform their technology challenges into competitive advantages. The fourth consecutive MVP award reinforces Jamie's role as a trusted advisor in the technology community, demonstrating his continued commitment to innovation, knowledge sharing, and empowering others through technology. His contributions through podcasting, open-source development, and educational outreach create lasting value for the global developer community whilst advancing the adoption of modern, secure software development practices. ENDS Got News You'd Like To Share With The World? Press Release Distribution Starts from £95 PR Fire is here to help you stand out! Using our simple pay-as-you-go portal, just select your targeted industry, and our team will begin custom-building your distribution.
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Fourth Consecutive Microsoft MVP Award for Principal Consultant Jamie Taylor July 11, 2025 Share this Article LEEDS, UK. July 11th, 2025 - RJJ Software is delighted to announce that Jamie Taylor, Principal Consultant and founder, has been awarded Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) status for Developer Technologies for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition, held by fewer than 3,000 individuals worldwide, acknowledges Jamie's exceptional contributions to the global development community and his continued commitment to advancing modern software development practices. The Microsoft MVP award recognises technical community leaders who actively share their expertise to help fellow developers succeed. Jamie's sustained recognition since 2021 demonstrates his unwavering dedication to knowledge sharing, community building, and technical innovation within the software development ecosystem. His contributions span multiple channels, from creating widely-adopted open-source security tools to producing educational content that reaches developers across the globe. Jamie's community impact is exemplified through The Modern .NET Show podcast , which serves as the premier resource for .NET developers worldwide. With more than 170 episodes featuring industry experts and reaching listeners across multiple platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS feeds, and YouTube, the award-winning podcast has become an essential audio toolbox for developers working with modern .NET technologies. The show's global reach extends across major markets including the United States (25% of all downloads), United Kingdom (15%), Canada (7%), and Asia (30%), providing accessible technical education to developers at all career stages. Technical excellence through open-source contribution forms another cornerstone of Jamie's recognition. His OwaspHeaders.Core library has achieved remarkable success with over 1.2 million downloads, providing essential web application security features to developers across the .NET ecosystem. The library implements OWASP Secure Headers Project recommendations, enabling developers to enhance their application security with minimal effort whilst maintaining clean, maintainable code. Beyond digital community engagement, Jamie demonstrates his commitment to developing future talent through educational outreach work with Greenhead College's "Step Into Your Future" programme . This initiative empowers over 1,470 first-year students across 30+ career areas, providing them with valuable industry insights and practical guidance for their professional development. Jamie's involvement bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world professional application, helping to shape the next generation of software engineers. "The Microsoft MVP recognition continues to be both an honour and a responsibility," Jamie commented following the announcement. "It represents not just individual achievement, but a commitment to the broader developer community. Through RJJ Software, The Modern .NET Show, and my open-source contributions, I'm able to help organisations and developers alike realise their full potential using modern technologies." The MVP recognition enhances RJJ Software's position as a leading technology consultancy, demonstrating the company's deep expertise in technology consulting services, bespoke software development, and web application development. Clients benefit from Jamie's recognised expertise in cutting-edge technologies including .NET, Python, Go, JavaScript, and AI/ML integration, alongside strategic guidance in DevOps, DevSecOps, and microservices architecture. Jamie's renewed MVP status reflects his strategic vision for technology leadership, having been recognised as "Most Visionary Software Development Managing Director" in 2023 . This combination of technical expertise, community contribution, and business acumen positions RJJ Software to help organisations transform their technology challenges into competitive advantages. The fourth consecutive MVP award reinforces Jamie's role as a trusted advisor in the technology community, demonstrating his continued commitment to innovation, knowledge sharing, and empowering others through technology. His contributions through podcasting, open-source development, and educational outreach create lasting value for the global developer community whilst advancing the adoption of modern, secure software development practices. ENDS Got News You'd Like To Share With The World? Press Release Distribution Starts from £95 PR Fire is here to help you stand out! Using our simple pay-as-you-go portal, just select your targeted industry, and our team will begin custom-building your distribution.
The Pixel Survey Uncovers Key Factors Driving Online Trust for Consumers August 4, 2025 Share this Article BRISTOL, UK. August 4th, 2025 - A recent survey of 1,000 UK based online consumers by The Pixel sheds new light on the key factors that shape user trust, satisfaction and loyalty in the digital shopping experience. "This survey details how digital expectations have shifted, today's consumers equate performance with trust. Slow load times, unclear privacy practices or weak security are no longer just technical issues; they're deal-breakers," said Aynsley Peet, Head of Growth at The Pixel . "Retailers must prioritise speed, personalisation, transparency and security if they want to earn and retain customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive online space." The survey suggests that consumers have little patience for slow-loading websites. Over 80% of respondents said they are likely or very likely to leave a website that takes too long to load, with 47% citing seven seconds as the maximum acceptable load time. Notably, 73.4% of users rate page speed as an important or very important factor when shopping online. More than just a technical issue, speed is now a trust signal: 42% of users said that a slow site makes a brand feel untrustworthy. In fact, 67% of consumers admitted to abandoning an online shopping basket in the past year due to poor load performance. Aynsley Peet added: "Improving site speed isn't just a technical upgrade, it's a trust-building, revenue-driving strategy." The survey found that online shoppers are increasingly drawn to brands that personalise their experience. Nearly 44.3% consider personalised shopping experiences very or extremely important. Loyalty programmes also prove to be a strong incentive, with 71.6% of consumers more likely to make repeat purchases if a brand offers a loyalty scheme. When asked what features add the most value to their online experience, 67.1% chose targeted discounts and offers, 46.9% favoured personalised product recommendations and 38.7% appreciated recently viewed items. Aynsley Peet said: "To stay competitive, businesses must prioritise personalisation and loyalty incentives. Businesses ignoring these expectations risk losing customers to brands that make every interaction feel tailored and rewarding." In response, Aynsley Peet said: "Consent is no longer optional - it's an expectation. Retailers that fail to meet it risk losing customer trust. Security concerns remain high across the digital landscape. Nearly 86% of respondents consider online security "very important" or higher and only 2% downplay its significance. Over 68.76% express concern about how companies use their personal data online and about 1 in 4 have experienced an online security incident firsthand. Consumers are actively taking steps to protect themselves. 80.68% use secure passwords, 60.96% avoid unknown links and 53.19% enable multi-factor authentication where available. Aynsley Peet added: "To stay ahead of online security risks, retailers must take a proactive approach including regular threat monitoring, implementing strong authentication protocols, keeping all software and plugins up to date, and conducting ongoing security training for staff." Shaun McCran, Head of Product Marketing at Adobe Commerce said: "In today's digital economy, speed and security aren't just features - they're foundations of trust. The Pixel's latest survey of over 1,000 online shoppers confirms that performance, personalisation, and privacy are now the pillars of loyalty. When every second counts and every click is a decision, brands that lead on these fronts will win not just conversions, but lasting customer confidence." Aynsley Peet concluded: "This research highlights a powerful message for online businesses: speed, personalisation, privacy and protection are no longer nice-to-haves - they're non-negotiables for digital success. As digital competition intensifies, retailers that fail to meet these expectations risk losing not just conversions, but long-term customer trust." Got News You'd Like To Share With The World? Press Release Distribution Starts from £95 PR Fire is here to help you stand out! Using our simple pay-as-you-go portal, just select your targeted industry, and our team will begin custom-building your distribution.
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The Pixel Survey Uncovers Key Factors Driving Online Trust for Consumers August 4, 2025 Share this Article BRISTOL, UK. August 4th, 2025 - A recent survey of 1,000 UK based online consumers by The Pixel sheds new light on the key factors that shape user trust, satisfaction and loyalty in the digital shopping experience. "This survey details how digital expectations have shifted, today's consumers equate performance with trust. Slow load times, unclear privacy practices or weak security are no longer just technical issues; they're deal-breakers," said Aynsley Peet, Head of Growth at The Pixel . "Retailers must prioritise speed, personalisation, transparency and security if they want to earn and retain customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive online space." The survey suggests that consumers have little patience for slow-loading websites. Over 80% of respondents said they are likely or very likely to leave a website that takes too long to load, with 47% citing seven seconds as the maximum acceptable load time. Notably, 73.4% of users rate page speed as an important or very important factor when shopping online. More than just a technical issue, speed is now a trust signal: 42% of users said that a slow site makes a brand feel untrustworthy. In fact, 67% of consumers admitted to abandoning an online shopping basket in the past year due to poor load performance. Aynsley Peet added: "Improving site speed isn't just a technical upgrade, it's a trust-building, revenue-driving strategy." The survey found that online shoppers are increasingly drawn to brands that personalise their experience. Nearly 44.3% consider personalised shopping experiences very or extremely important. Loyalty programmes also prove to be a strong incentive, with 71.6% of consumers more likely to make repeat purchases if a brand offers a loyalty scheme. When asked what features add the most value to their online experience, 67.1% chose targeted discounts and offers, 46.9% favoured personalised product recommendations and 38.7% appreciated recently viewed items. Aynsley Peet said: "To stay competitive, businesses must prioritise personalisation and loyalty incentives. Businesses ignoring these expectations risk losing customers to brands that make every interaction feel tailored and rewarding." In response, Aynsley Peet said: "Consent is no longer optional - it's an expectation. Retailers that fail to meet it risk losing customer trust. Security concerns remain high across the digital landscape. Nearly 86% of respondents consider online security "very important" or higher and only 2% downplay its significance. Over 68.76% express concern about how companies use their personal data online and about 1 in 4 have experienced an online security incident firsthand. Consumers are actively taking steps to protect themselves. 80.68% use secure passwords, 60.96% avoid unknown links and 53.19% enable multi-factor authentication where available. Aynsley Peet added: "To stay ahead of online security risks, retailers must take a proactive approach including regular threat monitoring, implementing strong authentication protocols, keeping all software and plugins up to date, and conducting ongoing security training for staff." Shaun McCran, Head of Product Marketing at Adobe Commerce said: "In today's digital economy, speed and security aren't just features - they're foundations of trust. The Pixel's latest survey of over 1,000 online shoppers confirms that performance, personalisation, and privacy are now the pillars of loyalty. When every second counts and every click is a decision, brands that lead on these fronts will win not just conversions, but lasting customer confidence." Aynsley Peet concluded: "This research highlights a powerful message for online businesses: speed, personalisation, privacy and protection are no longer nice-to-haves - they're non-negotiables for digital success. As digital competition intensifies, retailers that fail to meet these expectations risk losing not just conversions, but long-term customer trust." Got News You'd Like To Share With The World? Press Release Distribution Starts from £95 PR Fire is here to help you stand out! Using our simple pay-as-you-go portal, just select your targeted industry, and our team will begin custom-building your distribution.
UK's First Ever AI Sustainable Party Planner Launches Created in collaboration with CelebrateAlly, the new AI tools enable anyone to plan sustainable celebrations from birthdays and weddings to retirements and anything in between without sacrificing style, fun, or creativity. This is believed to be a first-of-its-kind digital assistant. Founder of Party Without Plastic Lorraine Allman said: "This isn't just another party planning tool - it's a revolution in how we plan and personalise life's special moments. "For too long, convenience has come at the cost of the planet with single-use plastic party products ending up in landfill or oceans for decades. These new AI tools will help reduce plastic waste, and streamline decision-making towards better, sustainable choices. Using AI intentionally and for good means anyone can now host a truly memorable event that's as kind to the planet as it is to guests." The three AI tools making waves are the Sustainable Party Planner , which helps users map out every detail of their event, with built-in sustainability tips and eco-alternatives at every step; Sustainable Swaps , which suggests eco-friendly alternatives to common single-use items such as tableware, decorations, and favours; and the Sustainable Party Theme Generator which generates unique, on-trend themes with sustainability baked in. Think "Eco-Glam", "Vintage Reuse", or "Zero-Waste Fiesta". Founder and CEO of CelebrateAlly Sonali George said: "We're so excited to have partnered with a business that's truly leading on sustainability. Working with Party Without Plastic taught us so much about sustainable party planning. Together, we've built an innovative AI tool that helps people celebrate with both joy and purpose - and we're incredibly proud of that." Party Without Plastic is proud to be the first UK party supplies company to integrate this level of AI-driven sustainability support into its online experience. It's possibly the first ever of its kind in the world. The collaboration with CelebrateAlly brings together environmental expertise, party planning prowess, and cutting-edge technology - an all in one user-friendly platform that couldn't have come at a more critical time: it's estimated the UK throws away more than 90 million kilograms of plastic waste from parties and celebrations every year. These new tools help tackle this problem head-on, giving party hosts the power to make greener choices without losing the sparkle. The recently-launched AI tools have already received rave user reviews: "I went for a nature-inspired wedding reducing single use plastic and carbon emissions. I got some awesome and super helpful results back! Brilliant, well done." "Good work! I hope you and your team have a good run with this. This is a very valuable resource." "Honestly, I think this tool will be super useful to those who haven't got a lot of ideas and would just like some help. Well done!" Got News You'd Like To Share With The World? Press Release Distribution Starts from £95 PR Fire is here to help you stand out! Using our simple pay-as-you-go portal, just select your targeted industry, and our team will begin custom-building your distribution.
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UK's First Ever AI Sustainable Party Planner Launches Created in collaboration with CelebrateAlly, the new AI tools enable anyone to plan sustainable celebrations from birthdays and weddings to retirements and anything in between without sacrificing style, fun, or creativity. This is believed to be a first-of-its-kind digital assistant. Founder of Party Without Plastic Lorraine Allman said: "This isn't just another party planning tool - it's a revolution in how we plan and personalise life's special moments. "For too long, convenience has come at the cost of the planet with single-use plastic party products ending up in landfill or oceans for decades. These new AI tools will help reduce plastic waste, and streamline decision-making towards better, sustainable choices. Using AI intentionally and for good means anyone can now host a truly memorable event that's as kind to the planet as it is to guests." The three AI tools making waves are the Sustainable Party Planner , which helps users map out every detail of their event, with built-in sustainability tips and eco-alternatives at every step; Sustainable Swaps , which suggests eco-friendly alternatives to common single-use items such as tableware, decorations, and favours; and the Sustainable Party Theme Generator which generates unique, on-trend themes with sustainability baked in. Think "Eco-Glam", "Vintage Reuse", or "Zero-Waste Fiesta". Founder and CEO of CelebrateAlly Sonali George said: "We're so excited to have partnered with a business that's truly leading on sustainability. Working with Party Without Plastic taught us so much about sustainable party planning. Together, we've built an innovative AI tool that helps people celebrate with both joy and purpose - and we're incredibly proud of that." Party Without Plastic is proud to be the first UK party supplies company to integrate this level of AI-driven sustainability support into its online experience. It's possibly the first ever of its kind in the world. The collaboration with CelebrateAlly brings together environmental expertise, party planning prowess, and cutting-edge technology - an all in one user-friendly platform that couldn't have come at a more critical time: it's estimated the UK throws away more than 90 million kilograms of plastic waste from parties and celebrations every year. These new tools help tackle this problem head-on, giving party hosts the power to make greener choices without losing the sparkle. The recently-launched AI tools have already received rave user reviews: "I went for a nature-inspired wedding reducing single use plastic and carbon emissions. I got some awesome and super helpful results back! Brilliant, well done." "Good work! I hope you and your team have a good run with this. This is a very valuable resource." "Honestly, I think this tool will be super useful to those who haven't got a lot of ideas and would just like some help. Well done!" Got News You'd Like To Share With The World? Press Release Distribution Starts from £95 PR Fire is here to help you stand out! Using our simple pay-as-you-go portal, just select your targeted industry, and our team will begin custom-building your distribution.