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Don’t Offshore Your Software-Here’s a Better Path for Regional Teams
Thinking about offshoring your development work? Think long-term to avoid these common mistakes.
January 22, 2026
APAX Software: 2025 Year in Review
Annual recap of an impactful year for APAX, our team members, and our clients.
December 31, 2025
From Idea to Launch: Building KyCOMPASS for Perinatal Mental Health Providers
Announcing the launch of a new website for KyCOMPASS. This project, funded by HRSA through the KY Department for Public Health, supports perinatal mental health throughout Kentucky. This site is one of our first with a decoupled approach: Drupal CMS for robust content management combined with a Next.js frontend for a flexible, modern, and fast user experience.
December 15, 2025
Wrangling Robots: A Practical Guide to AI at APAX
Discover how APAX integrates AI, guided by our core values, to boost accountability and quality in custom software development. We prioritize a human-in-the-loop approach for real-world impact.
November 28, 2025
Why Owning Your Code Matters More Than You Think
Are you an owner or a renter? Owning your software's source code and IP is the only way to avoid vendor lock-in, prevent expensive rewrites (like the $200K surprise one client faced with another vendor), and ensure your technology remains a flexible, evolving business asset.
November 17, 2025
Why Thinking Like a Software Tester Strengthens Your Entire Product Team
At APAX Software, we believe that quality is everyone's responsibility. Adopting a tester's mindset can empower your entire product team to anticipate problems, avoid biases, and ultimately deliver higher quality software.
October 30, 2025
7 Key Takeaways from Our AI Expert Meetings
The APAX team brought in our friend Joseph Thacker, an AI security expert, to guide us in considering the best ways to use AI to deliver real value for our team and clients.
September 19, 2025
Our First AI Features Are In The Wild
In April, we shipped our first two AI features for our clients. Here’s a look at APAX’s approach to AI, why we like these features, and what we’re looking forward to in the future.
July 15, 2025
Building Smarter, Together: How Quarterly Rocks Drive Success at APAX Software
Quarterly priorities help APAX continuously improve the way we deliver value to our clients.
May 28, 2025
Progressive Web Apps vs. Native Apps: App-solutely the right choice
Building a mobile app? You face a pivotal choice before writing the first line of code: build a Progressive Web App (PWA) or a native mobile app? Let's explore what PWAs are, their benefits, and when opting for a native app might be the better route.
February 26, 2025
Seek and Ye Shall Find: The UX of Good Site Search
A well-designed site search is essential for effortless navigation, acting as a website’s GPS, and APAX Software excels in creating robust search experiences for clients like UK HealthCare and PC(USA).
February 17, 2025
Why UX/UI Design is Critical in Software Development
User Experience and User Interface design is much more than aesthetics. Together, they are a powerful tools for creating functional, accessible, and impactful software.
January 15, 2025
Time for an Upgrade? Drupal 7 vs Drupal 10
Still on Drupal 7? The Drupal project has announced that Drupal 7 reached "end-of-life" as of January 5, 2025.
January 6, 2025
APAX Software: History, Services and Impact
Founded in 2007 in Lexington, KY, APAX Software has become a cornerstone in Kentucky’s tech landscape.
November 14, 2024
Custom Software Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Solutions
Choosing between custom software and off-the-shelf solutions depends on your organization's specific needs and long-term objectives. At APAX Software, we specialize in crafting personalized technology solutions that not only meet your current requirements but also support your future growth. 
October 3, 2024
OneUp Project: Innovating Video Game Collection and Resale
New app helps successful YouTuber offer new service to his audience, while creating a new revenue stream for his business. 
June 27, 2024
APAX Develops Life-Saving Website for Kentuckians Battling Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Public health partners bring major enhancement to Find Help Now online service, saving lives with real-time info on treatment resources.
June 25, 2024
What Sets APAX Apart?
APAX Software begins its journey to adopt EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, starting with identifying the company's "three uniques". These differentiators, in combination, are what set APAX apart from other software consulting vendors and other tech employers.
May 3, 2024
Setting a Realistic Timeline for Building Custom Software
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is great custom software. Lucky for us it can, however, be built in a few months. To better understand the time it takes to build custom software, we need to dissect the overall process. Let’s talk about the three main phases nearly all custom software projects go through and how long each one takes.
October 9, 2020
How APAX Chooses the Best Tech for You
APAX aims to solve your unique problems with custom solutions. We say custom solutions because we aren’t merely looking to be innovative in solving a problem. Where time and budget can be saved, we avoid reinventing the technological wheel by aggregating the best tools we can find to work towards your goals.
July 1, 2020
In Software, You Get What You Pay For
The estimate phase is a critical step in software projects, essential for getting both the client and vendor on the same page. Learn how APAX conducts a thorough analysis before any project to understand scope, timeline, and budget ensuring that our clients choose a partner that is the right fit for their needs.
May 29, 2020
Tech Solutions Designed to Empower Your Organization
At APAX Software, we don’t just create websites and mobile apps—we design, develop, and support the platforms that make a difference. As a full-service software agency based in Lexington, Kentucky, we specialize in developing digital solutions that make a difference, trusted by healthcare systems and relied on by commercial teams. Whether you need a custom software solution or a major system overhaul, APAX delivers with transparency and clear communication. With over 300 companies helped and 91,276+ development hours logged, we provide user-friendly tools that empower your team. Ready to solve your technical challenges? Call now or explore our case studies to see how APAX can elevate your organization.
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