Custom software and off-the-shelf software both have their advantages and disadvantages. When it comes to performing simple, generic tasks, off-the-shelf often offers cost effective solutions. For more complicated tasks and for businesses interested in growth and efficiency, custom software becomes the clear choice. Here are...
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is a question still disputed by many in the world, similar to the question argued in the tech world: which came first, the intranet or the internet? Let's be honest: neither of these questions really matter....
We've all heard about the tech billionaire who got their start in their garage- or sometimes, their grandparent's garage! It seems like some of the biggest companies in the world got their start this way, including Apple. Although the garage might be a fine place...
“The term “software crisis” refers to a set of problems that highlight the need for changes in our existing approaches to software development.” - Randall W. Jensen: ‘Why Do We Still Have Software Development Problems?’ New technologies have streamlined business processes; from retail software that makes restocking...
Connecting your employees via new software and services can make for a more productive and efficient workplace.From BYOD policies, to eLearning options, digital apps are becoming more commonplace. But there are issues associated with adopting new internal systems.Many businesses cite security as a concern when...
In business, as in life, compromises are more often than not a necessity. “You can't always get what you want,” are the famous words most indicative of this idea. However, when it comes to customised software development, those compromises can take a back seat to...
It seems like we are becoming more and more dependent on technology in our day to day lives. It is in our cars, our kitchens, and even our pockets, with mass adoptions of smart phones worldwide. Software and tech makes our daily lives easier- including...
Technology is becoming more and more ingrained in our everyday lives, both at work and everywhere else. Remember the technology scares of Y2K? Now we're afraid to go a few minutes without checking our smartphones. We think we know all there is to know about...
Albert Einstein once (allegedly) said “The definition of insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting a different result.” Whether he really said it or not, it's applicable to so many different aspects of life.Quite simply: it's easy to get stuck in a...
Whether or not you are considering a software overhaul, the question of whether to take your business in a cloud-based or in-house direction is incredibly important. If you are looking into new software development for your business, this could be the perfect time to switch...
