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Even though my father had been a software engineer for nearly three decades, he still ignored the need to own a smartphone. “I want to be contacted on my own terms”, he’d tell me, preferring that friends and associates call him on my family’s home line. He was adamant about his disinterest in jumping over […]

Recent events got me thinking about this and perhaps it’s a bit more personal than what I typically blog about. I hope you’ll keep reading. Being in the hospital for the the birth of our first grandchild (hard to believe any of us are old enough for that), got me thinking. I’m curious to see […]

In my current engagement, one of the projects required integration between Google Analytics (GA) and IBM Integration Bus (IIB). Google Analytics is built upon a powerful data reporting infrastructure which can be accessed using the Google Analytics Reporting API (V4 is the most current). Google APIs use OAuth 2.0 protocol for authentication and authorization. In this […]

More than ever, employee engagement is a topic of conversation among organizations seeking to retain staff and boost satisfaction. Even though 90% of employers believe an engagement strategy would boost morale, less than a quarter of those surveyed actually have one. Building employee engagement is not an easy feat, especially as organizations need to dedicate […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the rapidly growing network of connected objects that are able to collect and exchange data using embedded sensors. With IoT devices flooding the market and the amount of IoT data growing each day, one of the biggest challenges is to manage the data in terms of (a) how […]

As we’ve discussed in previous posts, customer success is a key part of the modern buyer’s journey. Even with signed contracts and revenue, organizations must still continue to add value to the customer experience. We discuss the art and science of customer experience with our customers on a regular basis, walking them through available technologies […]

Are you still thinking about or have you heard about the End of Support announcement for previous versions of IBM Maximo (click here for more details) and are wondering what you’ll get when you upgrade? Register for this exciting webinar on the 28th of June at 11 AM EST… During this webinar, Lisa & Kim […]

Every organization’s approach to innovation is unique, but the path to success is an accepted best practice – at least according to Ronda Kiser-Oakes, a longtime development professional director of Perficient’s DevOps practice. In her debut on CloudBees’ DevOps Radio, a podcast that interviews industry professionals, Kiser-Oakes discussed the best practices that Perficient takes when […]

These days in California, the rage is all about Poke, a fish salad composed of items including tuna, seaweed, and other seasonings. Everywhere you look there is a new restaurant opening up and regardless of location, there are long lines and satisfied customers out the door. The existence of this restaurant trend, similar to that […]

If there’s one area that can spell the success or failure of an insurance carrier, it’s claims. Claims consume nearly 80% of insurance premiums in the form of payments or processing costs. Consequently, claims managers are challenged to reduce these costs, improve service levels, and gain greater control over the processing environment. As regulatory oversight […]

Quick reminder for a new webinar discussing Maximo & Watson THIS FRIDAY. Date Friday, June 9, 2017 Time 11:00 AM -12:00 PM EDT Click here to Register We all know how much data Maximo can gather, especially when used company wide. Analyzing this vast amount of data collected is key to a successful enterprise EAM […]

Our past blogs have discussed the importance of culture transformation in DevOps. After all, organizations looking to change the direction of innovation also must take their employees with them. Being able to do so requires a general mastery of soft skills in communication and collaboration. There are numerous ways to facilitate soft skills within a […]