Blackburn Labs

Blackburn Labs is a software development studio that also helps organisations make better use of their data. Its team of programmers, architects and process specialists takes projects from first idea through to launch and ongoing support, with a strong focus on healthcare, education and real estate work.

What Blackburn Labs offers

• Bespoke software development — custom applications built around a client's own processes, from concept to deployment.
• Analytics and business intelligence — BI, machine learning and bioinformatics research that turns raw data into usable reporting.
• Legacy system modernisation — an assessment first, then rehosting, replatforming, refactoring or a full rebuild of ageing software.
• Website design and development — informational sites through to secure online shops.
• Software and IT project management — agile delivery with regular communication throughout a project.

Who it works with

• Healthcare and life sciences, including pharmaceutical firms, medical device makers and hospitals.
• Children's education and learning platforms, plus games.
• Real estate businesses that need software or apps.

Key facts

• Compliance: all staff hold HIPAA certification for work involving sensitive health data.
• Specialism: modernisation of regulated and healthcare systems.
• Delivery method: agile, with automated testing built into projects.