25 Nov 2025
After who knows how long (OK, almost twelve years), we decided to re-do the ole’ website. The more observant out there will have seen that this blog was updated a couple of months back, and we have now followed suit with our main site.
We had some goals for ldcvia.com:
- Strip it back—design, but also content
- Simplify: less structure, no big builds
- Speed: opening the site should be quick
- Message: the site needed to reflect what we do in 2025, not what we did in 2014
Now, we’re not absolute UI whizzes—we only know so much about modern CSS, animations, front-end frameworks and all that—but then that wasn’t what we needed. We wanted a clean, simple look to reflect who we are (that said, Ben did get a few CSS animations in there…).
Job done, hopefully! Do let us know what you think.
07 Oct 2025
Matt is not one to rest on his laurels. Whilst taking a well-earned breather over the course of this summer, he produced some crucial updates to the LDC Via platform and then he coded an entirely new application, techfootprint.io.
As you do.
Over to Matt:
If you manage more than one AWS account, the cost story gets messy fast. Cost Explorer, CUR, and tags each tell part of the tale, but turning them into a single, explainable narrative takes more time than most weeks allow. I built techfootprint.io to read your AWS data in a safe, read only way and turn it into clear trends, anomaly alerts, and CO2 estimates you can act on in minutes.
You can read more about techfootprint.io, including plans to widen its reach, over at Matt’s site.
30 Jul 2025
TL;DR
LDC Via prevents single-vendor risk in complex IT projects by serving as trusted technical arbiters and integration specialists within larger corporations, from household names like the BBC to global giants like Allianz.
Our team: 20+ years average experience
LDC Via is intentionally small, ensuring each consultant brings over two decades of focused expertise. Each team member possesses core senior IT competencies, plus unique specialisations:
- Matt: Stakeholder management expertise that has salvaged stalled enterprise projects
- Mark: Infrastructure and cloud integration specialist who reduces migration timelines through proven methodologies
- Ben: Code quality standards that prevent post-deployment issues
- Julian: Unparalleled breadth of specialist industry experience across sectors
This diverse, complementary skill set eliminates single points of failure while ensuring consistent, tailored expertise from project start to finish.
How we add value
We embed as specialists within larger projects, serving as subject matter experts at management or architectural levels. Our roles include:
- Managing complex vendor relationships and fostering productive collaboration
- Setting technical standards and establishing robust infrastructure
- Leading critical integration efforts that require independent oversight
- Providing balanced perspective against major vendor recommendations
Why multi-vendor strategies work
Our clients have learned that engaging multiple specialist vendors mitigates risk and ensures comprehensive expertise across project requirements. We bridge gaps between vendors using broad industry experience and deep technical knowledge, preventing the pitfalls of placing entire projects with single, large outsourcing partners.
Our established reputation means companies frequently recognise and trust us from previous collaborations. Many clients return repeatedly, appreciating our independence and focussed expertise that delivers consistent results across assignments.
Ready to reduce project risk?
Join our clients who trust LDC Via to bridge vendor gaps and deliver results. Let’s discuss how we can support your next critical project and provide the independent expertise your complex integration demands.
20 Jul 2025
Now that we’re over halfway through 2025, it’s probably just about time for a site update wouldn’t you say? Let’s run the risk of saturating our public with LDC Via content, and tell you what’s been happening.
Behind the scenes our consultancy services remain at full-stretch. As in our last post (almost eight months ago…), we are currently engaged with an insurance client, aviation fuel managers, classical music sales, and more. One of our clients in the education sector is working on a huge upgrade, which we are supporting from hosting platform and application development perspectives.
It’s all go I tell you.
Incoming content alert
In the meantime, we decided that is is high time the website had a refresh. Both the site and this blog have been in existence in their current form for around a decade. We even have some new pieces of content to post in the blog, so look out for that imminently.
Now, we can anticipate your reaction:
I say, this is all a bit much you know. A complete site revamp and some new content?! Crazy, impetuous fools!
Yup! Watch this space.
06 Dec 2024
We’re still here! We can’t believe that our last post was in April, we are a collective disgrace. Nearing the end of 2024, what has been happening in the cloistered (hah) halls of LDC Via Towers?
As usual, it’s all go. Our consultancy services are at full-stretch, spread across things like the insurance sector, food retail logistics, an insolvency practice, aviation fuel management, classical music, and more. Phew. We’d like to lift our eyes from screens and whiteboards, and wish everyone a very merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a restful break. Looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings!
The LDC Via gang
