If you're building your first product, you’ve probably wondered: should we go mobile first, or build a desktop app? Or maybe even both?

The difference between desktop and mobile apps goes far beyond screen size. It’s about user habits, technical scope, speed of development, and (most importantly) what’s right for your business right now. In Milo, we’ve seen teams thrive by choosing the right path early, and waste months of effort by picking the wrong one.

This article will help you understand where each option shines, what to consider from a technical and business standpoint, and how to make a confident, informed decision.

At Milo Solutions we do not operate only in the digital realm. Exceptional products often require the presence of developers on-site to ensure the best possible understanding of the situation. When the Altitude Centre sought our assistance, we were pleased to visit their London facility. The overextension of the previous developer left the Altitude Centre with unmet project goals, hindering the advancement of the innovative altitude simulation room. We analyzed the project, designed the embedded systems, and implemented the necessary advancements in less than 2 years.

Here is how it went.

Hiring a freelancer to build your MVP can feel like the fastest, cheapest route—but is it really?

If you're a startup founder juggling product ideas, tight timelines and limited funding, it’s tempting to avoid extra costs and just hire a solo developer on Upwork or Fiverr. But what starts as a simple, affordable solution often spirals into missed deadlines, unclear scope, and costly do-overs. In this article, I'll break down what freelance development really costs, what red flags to watch for, and how to budget smartly from day one—so your startup doesn't build technical debt right from the get-go.

Milo ERP is our own desktop application designed and created to support company management. It features a modular structure, where each component serves a specific function to streamline business operations. Currently, the system has been in operation within our software house for almost five years, supporting various modules. It is available across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.

The way you hire developers can make or break your startup’s product – especially in the early days.

For many founders, platforms like Upwork and Fiverr offer a fast, flexible way to get moving. But is faster always better? Moving quickly with the wrong support can lead to missed deadlines, ballooning costs, or a product that’s hard to maintain.

No matter what stage you're in, understanding the true pros and cons of these platforms is key to avoiding expensive missteps.

Let’s take a closer look at Upwork vs Fiverr – and why many founders are choosing a third, often overlooked alternative.

A few years ago, an engineering company from the USA reached out to us seeking help in refining one of their open-source hardware pieces called Blink (1). It is a custom USB device with an embedded LED lamp that informs its user about various notifications through different colors. Our job was to create both software and a desktop app for this device.

How did it go? Read our short case study on this project below.

Believe it or not, most freelance fails are predictable. Missed deadlines. Ghosting. Scope spirals. If you've worked with freelancers, chances are you've hit at least one of these pain points. Maybe even all of them. This guide is about helping you spot the trouble before it starts. Because 90% of bad freelance experiences come from avoidable mistakes.

Here is our take on the common pitfalls of hiring a freelancer.

Titan is a BioTech / MedTech software dedicated to surgeons and specialists performing fluorography and working daily with X-Ray images. It was one of the earliest projects we’ve developed for western clients. The project aimed to revolutionize the way X-ray images are processed with a strong focus on patient data protection (HIPAA compliance). We’ve built Titan on Qt and C++ technologies supported by Django and Vue.js.

Here's an in-depth look at the development and features of the Titan project.

Today's human resource management often gets tricky for smaller businesses. Without the right budget or expectations, it’s easy to burn cash fast and still not get the desired outcomes. Let’s face the facts, successful hiring a freelancer isn’t about going cheap – it’s about going lean. This guide breaks down how to think about costs, avoid common traps, and budget for results – not regrets, highlighting the importance of understanding the overall cost when planning your hiring strategy.

Let’s dive in.

A few years back, Timesys was seeking an experienced partner to integrate and build applications for plate and panel LCDs. When they reached us for support, we were asked to develop C++ and Qt-based software applications for their Linux and Android-based hardware.

During this collaboration, we’ve built projects like the Smart Refrigerator and Home Automation software systems. This fruitful and long-lasting cooperation involved complete toolchain creation for embedded systems, source code optimization, and even GUI enhancement for smaller resolution screens.

Here is our case study on how those projects went.