# IDS Group

> Software Security Solutions company Leeds, UK – IDS Group


## Posts

- [The Smart Way to Bring AI into Software Development](https://ids-group.co.uk/2026/04/the-smart-way-to-bring-ai-into-software-development/): There’s a lot of noise around artificial intelligence right now. In software and app development, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype.
- [Growth beyond the numbers at IDS ](https://ids-group.co.uk/2026/01/growth-beyond-the-numbers-at-ids/): The pressure on SaaS and tech-enabled scale-ups is accelerating. As 2026 progresses, leaders face a familiar challenge.
- [Behind the screens with Anton Stoliar](https://ids-group.co.uk/2026/01/behind-the-screens-with-anton-stoliar/): We’re proud to be powered by a brilliant, diverse team of people who bring expertise, creativity and passion to everything they do.
- [Europe’s accelerated tech confidence and the imperative for scale, thank you Slush 2025.](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/11/europes-accelerated-tech-confidence-and-the-imperative-for-scale/): The snow has melted in Helsinki, but the heat generated at Slush 2025 is still palpable.
- [Will 2026 be the tech tipping point for SaaS and tech-enabled scale-ups?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/11/will-2026-be-the-tech-tipping-point-for-saas-and-tech-enabled-scale-ups/): The pressure on SaaS and tech-enabled scale-ups is accelerating. As we approach 2026, leaders face a familiar challenge.
- [IDS achieves ISO 27001 recertification](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/10/ids-achieves-iso-27001-recertification/): Every three years, the IDS team undergoes a thorough on-site recertification audit for ISO 27001, the international standard for information security management.
- [Behind the screens with Alice Winckle](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/10/behind-the-screens-with-alice-winckle/): We’re proud to be powered by a brilliant, diverse team of people who bring expertise, creativity and passion to everything they do.
- [Fostering young tech talent at IDS Group](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/09/fostering-young-tech-talent-at-ids-group/): As an organisation, we firmly believe that nurturing young talent is key to driving innovation and growth within the tech industry.
- [IDS Group named exclusive technology sponsor for Connect Yorkshire’s 1,000+ business leaders](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/09/ids-group-named-exclusive-technology-sponsor-for-connect-yorkshires-1000-business-leaders/): We recently announced that we've been named the exclusive technology sponsor for Connect Yorkshire, the not-for-profit organisation supporting more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, business leaders and high-growth companies across the region.
- [Behind the screens with Geordie Kingsbeer](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/08/behind-the-screens-with-geordie-kingsbeer/): We’re proud to be powered by a brilliant, diverse team of people who bring expertise, creativity and passion to everything they do.
- [What you could really be buying in a tech deal](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/08/what-you-could-really-be-buying-in-a-tech-deal/): Why does TDD matter now?
- [Why scaling a SaaS should start from the ground up](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/08/why-scaling-a-saas-should-start-from-the-ground-up/): Let’s be honest, growing a SaaS business today is harder than ever.
- [Behind the screens with Antanina Stankevich](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/08/behind-the-screens-with-antanina-stankevich/): We’re proud to be powered by a brilliant, diverse team of people who bring expertise, creativity and passion to everything they do.
- [Inside Climb25 — seven takeaways from the festival of business growth ](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/08/inside-climb25/): Now that the dust has settled — and our colleagues have recovered — here’s our take on Climb25 – the energy, the conversations, the takeaways, and what we’re already looking forward to about the next event.
- [Six lessons from a 2025 cyberattack](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/07/six-lessons-from-2025-cyberattacks/): What began as a single attack quickly escalated into a barrage of compromises, highlighting the fragility of modern supply chains and the digital systems within major retailers.
- [Behind the screens with Matthew Likely](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/06/behind-the-screens-with-matthew-likely/): We’re proud to be powered by a brilliant, diverse team of people who bring expertise, creativity and passion to everything they do.
- [IDS appoints new financial controller to support growth and bring finance function in-house](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/06/ids-appoints-new-financial-controller-to-support-growth/): Technology consultancy IDS Group has appointed a new financial controller, Alice Winckle, as part of the firm’s continued investment in its operational infrastructure and strategic growth.
- [Top six top takeaways from AWS Summit London 2025](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/05/top-six-top-takeaways-from-aws-summit-london-2025/): Our commercial director Dom Deacon, cloud consultant Geordie Kingsbeer, and client services manager Kat Plant joined 24,000 other attendees ready to learn about the technologies that are revolutionising industries and empowering SaaS startups and scale-ups to lead in the digital era.
- [Why AI is the growth catalyst SaaS scale-ups can’t afford to ignore](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/05/why-ai-is-the-growth-catalyst-saas-scale-ups-cant-afford-to-ignore/): AI enables SaaS businesses to analyse usage data at scale and tailor the experience to individual users.
- [How to avoid unexpected technology setbacks in investment decisions](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/05/how-to-avoid-unexpected-technology-setbacks-in-investment-decisions/): Unstable infrastructure, poor quality code, unknown security risks, and technical shortcomings can all lead to costly delays, post-deal disruption, or reduced long-term value.
- [5 Key Takeaways from The Tech Show & South Yorkshire Tech Summit](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/04/5-key-takeaways-from-the-tech-show-south-yorkshire-tech-summit/): February kicked off with a fantastic evening at Fintech North in Manchester dedicated to growing the Northern FinTech ecosystem.
- [The dangers of tick-box technical due diligence](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/04/the-dangers-of-tick-box-technical-due-diligence/): In the long run, the strength of a company’s technical infrastructure impacts everything - from its ability to scale to long-term valuation.
- [Unleashing Innovation: How Rapid Prototyping Empowers SaaS Scale-Up Businesses](https://ids-group.co.uk/2025/02/unleashing-innovation-how-rapid-prototyping-empowers-saas-scale-up-businesses/): At IDS Group, we specialise in software development for SaaS scale-ups, with rapid prototyping at the heart of our approach to delivering agile, market-responsive solutions.
- [In-house or outsource?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2024/11/why-do-i-need-to-outsource/): Commenting on the need for businesses to outsource specialist functions, Dominic said: “When engaging with a prospective client, the key question that they should be considering is ‘what is the outcome I need and why do I need to outsource?’.
- [IDS Group appoints new Commercial Director](https://ids-group.co.uk/2024/10/ids-appoints-commercial-director/): Dominic joins us with over two decades of experience in driving revenue growth and delivering innovative technology solutions.
- [Duo of appointments: our commitment to client success](https://ids-group.co.uk/2024/10/duo-of-appointments-our-commitment-to-client-success/): We are pleased to announce that Matthew Likely has been appointed as a Business Analyst.
- [The Importance of Cyber Security](https://ids-group.co.uk/2023/05/the-importance-of-cyber-security/): Cyber security refers to the process of protecting any systems from threats and hacks.
- [Penetration Testing: What Is It And Why Is It Important?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2023/05/penetration-testing-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important/): Pen testing is an authorised attack performed on a computer system to evaluate its security levels.
- [The Pros and Cons of the Four-Day Working Week](https://ids-group.co.uk/2023/03/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-four-day-working-week/): While it is commonly dismissed as “utopian thinking”, workers who have adopted a shorter work week are found to be happier and more productive.
- [What Is Penetration Testing and Why Does It Matter in 2023?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2023/03/what-is-penetration-testing-and-why-does-it-matter-in-2023/): With authorised, simulated attacks on computer systems, penetration tests allow us to evaluate the administration's reliability, providing peace of mind that your security software is operational in our cyber threat landscape.
- [Predictions for AI in 2023: How Is It Going to Influence Technology?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2023/02/predictions-for-ai-in-2023-how-is-it-going-to-influence-technology/): Many have seen first-hand the capabilities of AI and how it can work to solve many of society's most pressing issues, including medical research and automated translation.However, as we consider what developments we may see in 2023, it is difficult not to question how AI will continue to influence our use of technology.
- [What Are The Advantages of Bespoke Software Development?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2023/02/what-are-the-advantages-of-bespoke-software-development/): By paying close attention to the needs of a company, software developers work to design bespoke programmes which fit directly into a business's current way of working.
- [The Future of Enterprise Software](https://ids-group.co.uk/2022/04/the-future-of-enterprise-software/): Traditionally, the enterprise model has remained ultra-conservative with a set number of widely adopted software vendors and products.
- [A week in my life: Martin Pownall, client services director, IDS Group](https://ids-group.co.uk/2022/01/a-week-in-my-life-martin-pownall-client-services-director-ids-group/): I got up around 6:30am and went out for a walk with Alfie, our Cockerpoo, returning home in time to get my youngest out of bed — which is when the fun really begins!
- [Why is custom development best for your business](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/12/why-is-custom-development-best-for-your-business/): In well-established domains such as retail, the market is already saturated with tried and tested technologies which serve this sector well.
- [Meet the team with… Alla Lomaka, Quality Assurance Lead](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/10/meet-the-team-with-alla-lomaka-quality-assurance-lead/): I first became involved in the IT community during my university studies where I was invited to try my hand at something new — testing web applications.
- [The Apple vs Epic ruling will change gaming forever](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/10/the-apple-vs-epic-ruling-will-change-gaming-forever/): IDS Group head of development Mikhail Shyshla recently joined the conversation around the Apple vs Epic ruling discussing if this will change gaming forever.
- [Preparing a Saas product for investment – a Masterclass](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/10/preparing-a-saas-product-for-investment-a-masterclass/): IDS Group reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing tech businesses with an information-packed masterclass – offering advice and guidance on preparing an established SaaS product for the next round of investment.
- [Collaboration Technologies – Rita Lutikova](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/10/collaboration-technologies-rita-lutikova/): Though collaborative solutions have been increasing in popularity for some time, 2020 brought about the urgent need for these tools —not only for digital companies and early adopters — but also for a much larger audience.
- [Meet the team with…HR Manager , Darya Filon](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/10/meet-the-team-withhr-manager-darya-filon/): How did you first get into the world of tech?
- [Miles in the bank for Leeds families](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/09/miles-in-the-bank-for-leeds-families/): We love to hear about our team’s out of office pursuits, and for Kat Plant, our marketing and design lead, her weeks are busier than many!
- [Business Leader – My Working Day Q&A](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/09/business-leader-my-working-day-qa/): 06:00 – so I’ve time to get ready before my little people wake up.
- [IDS champions SaaS businesses with Leeds masterclass](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/09/ids-champions-saas-businesses-with-leeds-masterclass/): Aiming to keep the sector’s brightest tech ventures and talent within the Leeds City Region, the event is a celebration of what the area has to offer, and an important catalyst to take existing innovations to the next level.
- [Meet the team with…Business Analyst , Valentina Petrashkevich](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/09/meet-the-team-withbusiness-analyst-valentina-petrashkevich/): While working at an insurance company, I was invited to consult on the creation of a new software platform for our organisation.
- [The Winning Pitch: Assembling a leadership team](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/09/the-winning-pitch-assembling-a-leadership-team/): Always keen to draw upon our own expertise to help other businesses thrive, our CEO Nick Halliday recently attended the ‘Winning Pitch’ — a session held in association with Leeds City Enterprise Partnership and dedicated to sharing all there is to know about building a leadership team that is diverse, connected and experienced.
- [IDS Group Chooses to Connect Yorkshire](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/08/ids-group-chooses-to-connect-yorkshire/): Not ones to waste any time in getting started, we’ve already been guests at the fantastic summer networking barbeque and plan to attend the group’s AGM in September, with even more events in the pipeline.
- [Top challenges facing CTOs in a post-covid world](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/08/top-challenges-facing-ctos-in-a-post-covid-world/): Denis Koloshko, chief technical officer (CTO) recently spoke to Top Business Tech about the top challenges facing CTOs in a post-covid world.
- [IT cost-cutting mistakes to avoid](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/08/it-cost-cutting-mistakes-to-avoid/): Denis Koloshko, chief technical officer (CTO) discussed some of the IT cost-cutting mistakes to avoid with Top Business Tech.
- [Meet the team with…Head of Programme Management, Rita Lutikova](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/08/meet-the-team-withhead-of-programme-management-rita-lutikova/): The world of tech has been attractive to me since childhood. It was always associated with something very innovative, cool and modern.
- [IDS Group interviewed for ‘high growth’ white paper](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/08/ids-group-interviewed-for-high-growth-white-paper/): No stranger to high growth business projects, IDS Group was recently invited to contribute to an industry white paper, which explores the role of brand within rapidly expanding organisations.
- [Cybersecurity shouldn’t be the only concern for CEOs during Covid-19](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/08/cybersecurity-shouldnt-be-the-only-concern-for-ceos-during-covid-19/): From ensuring every member of staff remains productive and motivated while remote, to the vast amount of cybersecurity measures that businesses have had to put in place, or improve, it’s been something of a minefield for many company leaders to navigate on their own.
- [Meet the team with… our Head of Software Development Mikhail Shyshla](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/07/meet-the-team-with-our-head-of-software-development-mikhail-shyshla/): My journey into the world of technology began with “Professor Fortran’s Encyclopedia” – a fascinating book which delves into the amazing world of computers and programming.
- [Yorkshire Business Insider – Powerhouse Perspective](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/06/yorkshire-business-insider-powerhouse-perspective/): It’s an opportunity to grow businesses faster with an injection of money and infrastructure support that organisations have historically tended to receive only in London and the South.
- [New Leeds tech map launched – featuring IDS!](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/06/new-leeds-tech-map-launched-featuring-ids/): So, to show just how vibrant the city is when it comes to everything from software and cyber security, to IoT and tech for good, Leeds Digital Festival’s founder Stuart Clarke produced an eye-catching guide to the sector.
- [Meet the team with… CTO Denis Koloshko](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/06/meet-the-team-with-cto-denis-koloshko/): I got involved in a tech start-up when I was still at university.
- [Meet the team with…Design & Marketing Lead, Kat Plant](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/05/meet-the-team-withdesign-marketing-lead-kat-plant/): I began my career as a designer back in 2005 and have spent nearly 20 years working in both creative agencies and for brands themselves.
- [Re-ignited childhood passion culminates in gruelling cycling challenge](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/05/re-ignited-childhood-passion-culminates-in-gruelling-cycling-challenge/): It began as a childhood hobby, but it was more about mountain bikes and less about lycra, when I was young. Like many kids I was always on my bike.
- [Leeds tech specialist fuels growth of car care innovation](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/05/leeds-tech-specialist-fuels-growth-of-car-care-innovation/): Wash Doctors is the brainchild of entrepreneur Will Mapstone.
- [100 miles on the bike for Martin to raise funds for Group B Strep Support](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/05/100-miles-on-the-bike-for-martin-to-raise-funds-for-group-b-strep-support/): We couldn’t be prouder!
- [60 seconds with…Client Services Director, Martin Pownall](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/04/60-seconds-withclient-services-director-martin-pownall/): I’ve been involved since the start of the IDS story, which began back in 2013.
- [Startup.info: Innovator Series](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/04/startup-info-innovator-series/): Even in lockdown 3.0, we’ve coped pretty well. We’re lucky that we have plenty of outside space and things to keep us occupied.
- [IDS Group announces £2m tech accelerator scheme](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/04/ids-group-announces-2m-tech-accelerator-scheme/): The financial pledge augments IDS Group’s already proven tech accelerator programme for SaaS entrepreneurs – a six-month assignment which seeks to supercharge the growth of generation-defining technologies that haven’t yet been able to secure significant growth funding.
- [IDS Group secures renowned ISO 27001 certification](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/04/ids-group-secures-renowned-iso-27001-certification/): The notable achievement – which further bolsters our portfolio of information security credentials –now sits proudly alongside the company’s Cyber Essentials Plus endorsement, secured at the start of 2021.
- [60 seconds with…Operations Director, Kseniya Papova](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/04/60-seconds-withoperations-director-kseniya-papova/): My university degree centres upon informatics and economics in IT, so I think I’ve long been destined for a career in tech.
- [IDS Group secures government Cyber Essentials Plus certification for commitment to cyber security](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/03/ids-group-secures-government-cyber-essentials-plus-certification-for-commitment-to-cyber-security/): The Cyber Essentials Plus certificate is further supported by leading industry bodies including the Federation of Small Businesses and the CBI and is a government requirement for many contracts within the NHS, MOD and public sector.
- [7 things Covid has taught us about software development](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/03/7-things-covid-has-taught-us-about-software-development/): Working remotely shouldn’t necessarily mean cancelling all team building activities — arguably its more important than ever to keep morale high.
- [10 steps to writing a killer SaaS investment pitch](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/02/10-steps-to-writing-a-killer-saas-investment-pitch/): This is the main stumbling block that many entrepreneurs face when aiming to get their dream to make the leap from concept to reality.
- [Five key tips for SMEs to prevent a cyberattack or data breach](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/02/five-key-tips-for-smes-to-prevent-a-cyberattack-or-data-breach/): It sounds an obvious place to start, but simply hiding your internal systems and admin panels away from public view via the use of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) should be your first line of defense.
- [60 seconds with…Systems Security Architect, Iakovos Triantafyllou](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/02/60-seconds-withsystems-security-architect-iakovos-triantafyllou/): Science and technology fascinated me from a young age. I got my first computer (an Amstrad CPC) at the age of six.
- [What to expect from a web security analysis assessment?](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/01/what-to-expect-from-a-web-security-analysis-assessment/): Just as you would set your car or house alarm on your way out, you should consider applying the same principles to your IT strategy and procedures.
- [Six reasons why you need to explore our new website…](https://ids-group.co.uk/2021/01/six-reasons-why-you-need-to-explore-our-new-website/): 1 – A fresh look coupled with a host of new intuitive features makes it easier to navigate around the IDS-Group services , in a clear, concise, and much more user-friendly way.

## Pages

- [Our partners](https://ids-group.co.uk/our-partners/): We believe that technical integrity is amplified by the company we keep.
- [The Golf Group landing page](https://ids-group.co.uk/campaigns/the-golf-group/): Beyond the Pilot. Engineering AI for Measurable Business Impact.
- [Constellia](https://ids-group.co.uk/campaigns/ids-constellia-approved-supplier/): IDS Group is a Constellia Approved supplier, enabling public sector and regulated industry buyers to procure our software engineering, cloud and digital transformation services quickly and compliantly through Constellia's neutral vendor model and framework routes.
- [Modern Slavery Policy](https://ids-group.co.uk/modern-slavery-policy/): At Interactive Digital Systems (IDS), we are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all our operations and supply chains.
- [Our Certifications](https://ids-group.co.uk/our-certifications/): Each of our industry accreditations represents our dedication to security, quality, and trust.
- [Prize Wheel Terms & Conditions](https://ids-group.co.uk/prize-wheel-terms-conditions/): By participating in this "Spin the Wheel" competition (the "Competition"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
- [Book a 1:1 at Climb -  Thank you](https://ids-group.co.uk/thank-you/1to1climb/): We have received your request to book a 1:1 with our experts at Climb, Leeds.
- [IDSCloud -  Thank you](https://ids-group.co.uk/thank-you/idscloud/): from IDS Cloud at IDS Group.
- [Climb25](https://ids-group.co.uk/events/climb25/): Join us on the stand and spin the IDS prize wheel for a chance to enter our exclusive prize draw.
- [Events](https://ids-group.co.uk/events/)
- [Exhibition delegate capture](https://ids-group.co.uk/exhibition-delegate-capture/): Max. file size: 2 GB.
- [Campaigns](https://ids-group.co.uk/campaigns/)
- [Careers at IDS -  Thank you](https://ids-group.co.uk/thank-you/tdd-checklistpdf-2/): on a careerat IDS Group.
- [TDD Checklist pdf -  Thank you](https://ids-group.co.uk/thank-you/tdd-checklistpdf/): of The ultimateTechnical Due Diligence checklist for investors.
- [The ultimateTechnicalDue Diligence checklistfor investors](https://ids-group.co.uk/campaigns/the-ultimatetechnical-due-diligence-checklist-for-investors/): To inform decisions, minimise losses and maximise ROI, a comprehensive technical analysis of the product or platform is crucial.
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- [About Us](https://ids-group.co.uk/about-us/): We are team of AI-enabled software engineers and platform architects building secure, scalable systems.
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