What we learn
deploying public software.
Technical analysis, success stories, commentary on regulation and comparisons that reflect the real experience of implementing software in public administrations, security forces and emergency services.
Press release
Plasencia Local Police patrol with OCR-ID, Labrax's automatic number plate recognition
The Local Police read number plates while on patrol, integrated into Appolo Traffik and checked in real time with the DGT: more turnover in parking spaces, clear loading bays and reduced-mobility spaces for those who need them.
📄 3 min read · OCR-ID
Press release
Ourense modernises traffic control and low emission zones with Labrax technology
Two Local Police patrol cars read number plates on the move to enforce traffic, parking and LEZ rules, integrated into Appolo Traffik and connected to the DGT.
📄 4 min read · OCR-IDHow we digitised blue zones, green zones and resident lists in six weeks
A complete municipal deployment case: from the first kick-off to real operation in production. Technical decisions, lessons and results.
📄 7 min read · Aparca360Coordinating six Local Police forces on the Costa da Morte with Appolo
How six rural City Councils unify case files, fines and operational communication with a single shared platform.
📄 8 min read · AppoloLaw 7/2019 on public entertainment in Extremadura: what changes in 2026
An analysis of the regional regime for public entertainment: licences, capacity limits, inspection and the implications for City Councils and Provincial Councils.
📄 9 min readThe AI Act and public administration: what changes for AI software in 2026
The European AI Regulation comes into force for high-risk systems. Implications for municipal software with AI components.
📄 10 min readREST APIs and open architecture: how we connect municipal software with external systems
Integration, authentication, versioning and compatibility patterns. A practical guide to how we design the APIs in our products.
📄 11 min readMulti-tenant for Provincial Councils: how to coordinate several City Councils without mixing their data
Data isolation, hierarchical access control, per-tenant encryption and implementation patterns in supra-municipal software.
📄 9 min readIn-house software vs SaaS: which suits a City Council?
An economic, technical and operational analysis of both models. When each makes sense depending on the size and maturity of the municipality.
📄 8 min readCentralised purchasing vs direct procurement of municipal software
Framework agreements, central purchasing bodies, direct contracts. How to choose the right route and reduce the implementation time for public software.
📄 7 min readCurrent certifications · audited by accredited bodies
