Service-Oriented Architecture is a style in software development and design. In SOA, applications provide services to other applications or components through a network. This approach to software design makes it easy for components on different networks to work with each other. Microservices are part of an SOA architecture where applications are a sum of independent […]
The emergence of virtual service offerings over the last decade has been transformational in numerous ways. Smaller companies that do not have a budget to hire a full-time C-suite level expert can now get their services on a part-time basis. It has also led to the emergence of companies that package these services so that […]
There are many businesses that intend to move their data to the cloud but do not know where to begin. Cloud migration is extremely important when a business intends to scale its businesses. It also provides safer storage for data while reducing IT costs. However, highlighting the benefits downplays the challenges involved in cloud migration. […]
Investing in software system upgrade is often a complex and time-consuming process. However, the cost of failing to modernize can be more painful. It could lead to losing out completely to competitors and exiting the market. Business today moves faster than any time in history. As such, companies seeking an edge must invest in streamlining […]
Business growth is quite different from business scaling. Growth refers to simply increasing the number of customers. Without proper efficiency, revenues resulting from business growth can easily be consumed corresponding incremental costs. Business scaling refers to positing or enabling the business to handle many more customers without significant increases in costs. Process automation is a […]
Technology training for your technical employees is an unavoidable cost for IT firms. It helps to ensure they can pick and use the right tools to solve problems. Technology moves fast nowadays and IT skills that were relevant five years ago are almost obsolete today. Therefore, organizations must make it a priority to instill a […]
Using off-the-shelf business can become ineffective as your business grows. No matter what a vendor promises, not all features of their software will fit exactly what your business needs. Some adjustments often must be made to off-the-shelf solutions to get maximum return on investment. Custom applications are thought of as expensive. However, when you consider […]
Whenever a startup takes off and begins to grow its revenue, entrepreneurs often feel that the business can accomplish more in terms of product offerings and the number of clients served. However, entrepreneurs face the constraints of time and money. They also need a healthy work and life balance. This makes scaling a business a […]
Having an IT system that matches your current organizational needs is extremely important for the efficiency and agility of your operations. Technology keeps on improving, which gives businesses the chance to minimize costs, increase security, among other major benefits. However, often businesses tend to hold on to legacy systems. There are reasons for this occurrence […]
Expenditure on Software as a Service is growing at 30% per annum in medium and large enterprises. Clearly, a lot of organizations understand that there are efficiencies arising from the adoption of new models of accessing IT-related services. However, the amount of money invested in a new technology matters little if employees do not adopt […]
