Thanks for the feedback, really does help us designers. Unfortunately we are not allowed to take ideas from other designers but now I know what you like, I shall keep trying. Here is one without the slogan
#15 looks nice. Can you use the same darker blue as in #14?
I dropped the slogan to keep the logo simpler and to more closely associate the image with the company name. Also because the slogan could change depending upon the type of add campaign and audience.
Something more for #17 -- can you darken up the word "software" a bit? It's a wee bit faint. How would it look in the same shade of brown as the hill or a darker shade of gray (as opposed to a whiter shade of pale LOL!)?
Thankyour for the comments, the new no1 does look very similar to my idea however, well at least you get a good selection. Have gone down a different route here. not sure so far,
Same as before but changed the colour of the font to browns which creates a more earthy feel. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see. Thanks