Ideas you can use.
Thoughtful Apple apps, shaped around real everyday needs. From an initial idea to a focused experience people can put in their pocket.
- App concept & product planning
- Apple app development
- User experience & ongoing refinement
INDEPENDENT THINKING. CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY.
Technology with
purpose.
Built around you.
From the systems that keep a business moving to the apps that make everyday life a little easier.
Business thinking. Technical depth. A human approach.SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
01 / WHAT I DO
Three disciplines. One connected approach.Good technology should
make things simpler.
A stronger foundation.
IT architecture informed by hands-on infrastructure and service delivery. Clear decisions about how your systems connect, scale and recover.
- Infrastructure & systems architecture
- Microsoft 365 & identity services
- Virtualisation, networks & recovery
Less friction. More flow.
Practical improvements that connect your people, processes and technology. Start with the problem, then choose the right tools.
- Workflow automation & SharePoint
- Technology change & implementation
- Troubleshooting & service improvement
02 / THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND IT
Architecture grounded
in the real world.
Technology decisions work better when you understand the people and operations behind them.
My background spans retail, production, agriculture, finance, media and publishing. I’ve worked across systems administration, engineering, support management and business coordination — connecting technical delivery with business needs.
Connected infrastructure
Multi-site support, core infrastructure and Microsoft services, including work at Omex Agriculture and Archer Daniels Midland.
Change that works for people
UK telephony rollout, endpoint management implementation, SharePoint systems and improvements informed by the ITIL framework.
Operational understanding
Experience supporting international teams, retail operations and a 24/7 web business, with monitoring, incident ownership and recovery planning.
03 / APPS BY BYTE & TIDE
Designed and developed by Jack BowdenMade for real life.
Now on the App Store.
Meet Tethered Home and Two Mint: Brushing Routine — two independent Apple apps that bring a little more care, connection and simplicity to everyday life.
NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP STORELIFESTYLE · iPHONE, iPAD & APPLE WATCH
Tethered Home
Less to remember.
More life together.
A calm home for household plans, shared responsibilities and personal wellbeing. Keep the practical side of life connected, with room for the people and pets that matter.
- Plan together. Shared calendars, shopping lists, meals, cleaning, deliveries and household notes.
- Stay connected. Optional household location sharing and end-to-end encrypted chat between approved devices.
- Care for everyday life. Pet-care routines, saved dog walks, hydration, wellbeing and private budget planning.
Private iCloud household sharing. Location sharing is optional and off by default. Features vary by device and permissions.
Download on theApp Store
NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP STOREHEALTH & FITNESS · iPHONE & APPLE WATCH
Two Mint:
Brushing Routine
Two minutes.
Make them yours.
Turn daily brushing into a guided routine you can enjoy and keep. Follow each area of your mouth, bring your favourite music and see your progress build.
- Guidance that moves with you. A two-minute timer, mouth-section visuals, 30-second position prompts and iPhone and Watch haptics.
- Your music. Your moment. Optional Apple Music for your session, with a quiet brush whenever you prefer.
- A routine you can see. Morning and evening progress, reminders, widgets, brushing history, streaks and rewards.
No account or advertising. Apple Health and Music are optional. General oral-health guidance; personalised advice comes from your dentist or hygienist.
Download on theApp Store
Official app icons and screenshots from the Apple App Store. Both apps are free to download with in-app purchases; see each listing for details.
04 / HOW I WORK
Listen first.
Build with purpose.
Understand
Your objectives, your current setup and where things get in the way.
Design
A practical approach with clear trade-offs, dependencies and priorities.
Deliver
Thoughtful implementation, useful documentation and a clear handover.
LET’S MAKE TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOU
A business challenge?
An app idea?
Let’s start there.
Tell me what you’re looking to achieve, what you have in place and what’s getting in the way.
Talk to Jack ↗Jack Bowden · Independent IT architect & app creator
apps@byteandtide.co.uk