Writing a Style Guide for AI Chatbots: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
AI chatbots are everywhere, from mental health support to banking to bedtime routines. But a chatbot is only as useful as the responses it delivers. That’s why creating a solid writing style guide for your chatbot isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. At Japeto, we’ve been writing chatbot scripts since 2017. Over that time, we’ve […]
Understanding Wireframes: A Guide for Our Clients
When starting a website or app project, one of the first steps is creating the wireframes. But what exactly are wireframes, and why are they so important? What Are Wireframes Wireframes are visual representations of a website or application’s structure. Think of them as the blueprints for your digital project. They outline where we place […]
How Small Development Teams Drive Innovation and Speed
Are you struggling to meet deadlines and finish projects fast enough? Your immediate reaction might be to throw more people at the problem. In our experience the most effective teams aren’t the biggest, they’re the sharpest. From fast-growing start-ups to global brands, some of the most successful projects have been delivered by lean teams with […]
The Future of AI in the UK: AI to Tackle Real-World Problems
Artificial intelligence is a present-day force reshaping industries, and daily lives. But so far the AI landscape has been a bit of a wild west. Regardless, 2025 is fast becoming a watershed year for the UK. In the last few months, the government has unveiled a wave of plans, funding packages, and pilot programmes designed […]
Why Software Projects Go Over Budget
It’s Not Just Bad Luck If you’ve ever commissioned a software project, you may have heard the familiar refrain: “It took longer and cost more than we expected.” According to McKinsey and the University of Oxford, nearly half of large IT projects run an average of 45% over budget. BCG backs that up, reporting that […]
Decoding Product Development Stages
In the world of software development, terms like Proof of Concept (PoC), Prototype, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Pilot, and Beta are tossed around—often interchangeably. But how does and MVP differ from a prototype? Do you need to do follow every stage or can some be skipped? Proof of Concept (PoC) A PoC is all about […]
Is Artificial Intelligence as Expensive as it Seems
The world of AI can look like a playground for only the big fish. It’s easy to feel that only businesses with deep pockets can afford it. If you’ve peeked into the world of AI in the past, you may have wondered why artificial intelligence came with such with a hefty price tag. But here’s […]
Vibe Coding: Can AI Write Secure Code?
Are you for or against having an AI write your code? Either way, the movement is here, and it has a name – vibe coding. First coined by Andrej Karpathy, it has raised a lot of questions about how safe the practice is to use, especially for non-developers. As enterprises and solo developers alike embrace […]
Harlow Businesses – The Digital Boost Grant is Back!
Calling all SMEs in Harlow! If you’re a small to medium-sized business in Harlow (fewer than 250 employees) and you’ve been thinking about upgrading your digital tools, now’s your chance. Harlow Council has just launched Round 2 of the Digital Boost Grant, offering up to £2,500 in match funding to help local businesses invest in […]
Japeto Recognised as One of Essex’s Top Tech Companies
We’re excited to share that Japeto has been recognised as one of the Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for 2025. Ambitious Essex – Essex County Council’s business support branch – has just released the list, and we’re honoured to be included. This recognition is particularly special for us as a small team, and it marks our […]