Mobile App Development
Native and cross-platform apps engineered for performance, security and millions of users. iOS, Android and beyond.
Manchester HQ · Lagos branch · Three sister brands
We ship the software that pays for itself — in months, not years.
For UK and West African businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools. Bespoke applications, eCommerce platforms and managed IT — engineered by a senior team with 28 years on the ground.
- 28yrs Trading since 1998 — UK & Nigeria
- 200+ Projects shipped end-to-end
- 99.98% Managed-service uptime
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Trusted by teams across the UK and West Africa
A leading Manchester retail group
UK financial-services SaaS
Lagos energy operator
UK public-sector framework
West African logistics platform
Healthcare technology provider
What we do
A full-stack technology partner, built for outcomes.
From the first whiteboard sketch to 24/7 production support, our engineers, designers and consultants integrate with your team to deliver software that moves the metrics that matter.
Bespoke Web Applications
Scalable web platforms — from internal tools to high-traffic SaaS — built with modern frameworks and cloud-native infrastructure.
eCommerce Platforms
Storefronts and marketplaces that convert — headless, omnichannel and ready to scale across regions and payment rails.
Blockchain & Web3
Smart contracts, custodial wallets, tokenisation and on-chain integrations — engineered with audited security and regulatory awareness.
CMS & Digital Marketing
Content platforms tuned for SEO, performance and editorial speed — paired with measurable acquisition and conversion programs.
Consulting & Resourcing
Senior engineers, programme managers and architects embedded in your team — to ship faster, de-risk transformation and grow capability.
Industries we serve
Domain expertise across regulated and high-growth sectors.
Financial Services
Banking · Payments · Wealth
Public Sector
Government · Civic tech
Retail & eCommerce
D2C · Marketplaces
Energy & Utilities
Grid · Sustainability
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinical · Research
Education
EdTech · Higher ed
Logistics & Supply
TMS · Warehousing
Manufacturing
IoT · Industry 4.0
The Group
One group. Three brands. One Manchester address.
CBT is the engineering arm. Holla Storefront is the global retail arm. Holla Cars is the Manchester used-vehicle arm. We share infrastructure, finance and people — so customers get joined-up service across every channel.
IT & Software · since 1998
Core Business Technologies
Bespoke applications, eCommerce builds, blockchain and managed IT for ambitious organisations across the UK and West Africa.
- 28 years trading — UK & Nigeria
- Manchester HQ · Lagos branch
- 200+ projects delivered
eCommerce · ships globally
Holla Storefront
Shop Smart, Live Better. A curated retail experience from lifestyle and fashion to home essentials and everyday tech — processed and fulfilled end-to-end.
- Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal · Klarna
- Global shipping with carrier-grade tracking
- Secure checkout · easy returns
CARS · MANCHESTER
Used Cars · FCA regulated
Holla Cars
A trusted Manchester used-car dealership. 150-point inspected vehicles, 12-month warranty, 7-day money-back guarantee and FCA-regulated finance.
- 12 cars in stock · BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Tesla, Porsche
- HP · PCP · Cash · 0% finance available
- Part exchange welcome · Full HPI check
How we work
A disciplined process, calibrated for velocity.
Every engagement runs on the same foundation: clarity up front, short feedback loops, and senior engineers in the room from day one.
01 / Discover
Frame the problem
Workshops with your stakeholders to define the outcome, surface risks, and align on a shippable v1.
02 / Design
Architect & prototype
Technical architecture, UX prototypes and a phased delivery roadmap — validated before code is written.
03 / Build
Ship in fortnights
Cross-functional squads delivering working software every two weeks, with continuous integration and review.
04 / Operate
Run & evolve
24/7 monitoring, SRE practices and a product roadmap that compounds value long after launch.
Selected work
Outcomes, not artefacts.
A snapshot of engagements where measurable business results matched the technology delivered.
Financial Services
Re-platforming a legacy core for a tier-1 lender
Migrated a 15-year-old monolith to a microservices architecture without a single hour of customer-facing downtime.
62%
Reduction in transaction latency
Retail & eCommerce
Headless commerce for a global lifestyle brand
Re-architected the storefront with composable commerce — shipping in 14 markets and 9 currencies from a single codebase.
3.4×
Year-on-year online revenue
Public Sector
Citizen services portal serving 4M users
A WCAG-compliant, multilingual service platform that consolidated 11 legacy systems into a single front door for citizens.
78%
Faster case resolution
The team behind it
Senior engineers, calibrated for complex problems.
Our staff bring international experience, recognised certifications and a culture of continuous professional development. We invest in our people so they can invest in your outcomes.
Read our story
28
Years trading — founded 1998
105+
Cumulative years of IT leadership
200+
Projects delivered to date
99.98%
Managed-service uptime
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