Systems Development, API & AI Integration
Itiden are experts in systems development, app development, and system integration in Gothenburg. We help companies connect systems and applications for more efficient workflows and better user experiences. With AI and modern technology, we can optimize your digital solutions even further.
Solutions
There are many things to consider when developing systems. Which technology stack to choose, how and where it should be hosted, how to approach security and performance, and so on.
It is about finding the right solution to the problem. Perhaps the system needs to communicate with your IoT (Internet of Things) devices or leverage AI to streamline processes.
We are used to adapting to different solutions, whether the system is to be hosted in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) or with a hosting provider. We can help regardless and are happy to provide guidance and suggestions.
AI
Building AI into a website or application opens up entirely new possibilities. This could involve smarter search functions, personalized recommendations, automated support, or interactive assistants directly within the interface.
The most common way to get started is through APIs from established providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Google. The application then sends data (a prompt) to the model and receives a response that can be used in the system. Concepts such as prompt engineering and context are central to obtaining relevant results.
For more advanced solutions, AI can be connected to your own data using techniques such as RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), where a vector database makes information searchable for the model. With MCP (Model Context Protocol), AI can also interact with external systems and act on data, rather than merely analyzing it.
At Itiden, we help companies choose the right approach—from fast implementations through APIs to self-hosted models and cloud platforms such as Cloudflare AI. This allows AI to become a natural part of your systems, whether it concerns internal tools, mobile apps, or public websites.
Technology Stack
The choice of technology stack can depend on many factors. Perhaps our client already has a development department that prefers a particular technology, or they may be limited by their hosting environment.
We usually choose to develop systems in .NET or PHP/Laravel. Both have their advantages in different contexts. If a frontend is needed, we prefer to develop it with React.
Security
Security in systems development is crucial for protecting both users and data from potential threats. By integrating security measures early in the development process, the risk of data breaches can be minimized, as such breaches can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences. Secure coding, regular security reviews, and updates are necessary to address new and emerging threats.
In addition, educating developers and raising their awareness of security best practices are important for creating robust systems that protect against vulnerabilities. At a time when cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, security is not merely a technical requirement but a fundamental prerequisite for reliable and sustainable digital solutions.
Maintenance and Operations
One challenge with a system can be detecting problems. With a website or mobile app, issues are usually noticed quickly when users start complaining. An underlying system, however, can operate incorrectly for a long time without anyone understanding what is wrong.
That is why it is especially important to log errors, test, and continuously maintain and update systems, so that they continue to run smoothly over time.
Questions and Answers
What do you mean by systems development?
Systems development involves building digital systems that handle data, business logic, integrations, and processes. It can be anything from internal business systems and customer portals to backend solutions and APIs used by websites and apps.
We develop both new systems from scratch and help modernize and further develop existing solutions.
What types of systems do you develop?
Among other things, we develop internal tools, customer portals, backend services, APIs, integration solutions, and other tailor-made business systems.
Often, the goal is to streamline a workflow, gather information from multiple systems, or build a technical foundation that can be used by, for example, a website, mobile app, or other digital service.
Do you work with backend, APIs, and integrations?
Yes. Backend, APIs, and system integrations are a major part of our systems development. We build solutions that connect, for example, business systems, CRMs, financial systems, websites, apps, and external services.
By consolidating business logic and data in the right place, the same information can be used by multiple digital services in a secure and structured manner.
Which technologies do you use for systems development?
We primarily work with .NET and PHP with Laravel for backend and systems development. When a solution requires a web interface, we often use React.
We also work with databases, APIs, cloud services, and integrations, and adapt the choice of technology to the project's requirements, existing environment, and how the solution will be managed over time.
Can you build AI into our systems?
Yes. AI can be integrated into both new and existing systems for search, automation, analysis, document management, decision support, or other workflows, for example.
We help assess where AI can actually create value and how the solution should be built. This may involve integrations with established AI services or more advanced solutions where AI has access to the company's own data and other systems.
Can you take over and further develop existing systems?
Yes. A large part of our work involves taking over systems that need to be modernized, expanded, or made easier to maintain.
We begin by familiarizing ourselves with the existing architecture, codebase, and integrations. We can then help with new features, technical upgrades, performance, security, and long-term further development.
How do you work with security, operations, and maintenance?
Security and stable operations are important parts of systems development, especially for systems that handle business-critical information or communicate with other services.
Among other things, we work with permissions, data validation, logging, monitoring, and ongoing updates. After launch, we can also take responsibility for technical maintenance and further development so that the system remains secure, stable, and up to date.
How much does systems development cost?
The cost of systems development depends on the solution's scope, complexity, integrations, and requirements regarding, for example, security, operations, and availability.
A smaller integration or development assignment may be relatively limited in scope, while a larger business system is often developed in several stages. We begin by understanding the needs, objectives, and technical prerequisites, after which we can estimate the scope, cost, and appropriate approach.