Software Development

The race to turn data into actionable insight is on. According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, high performing companies, or “Superstars”, make up 10% of companies worldwide and capture 80% of global profits. The shift to a more data-driven mindset, means leaders are motivated to use their data to gain a better understanding of […]

“Why do we test software?” The answers are surprisingly varied. This year’s World Quality Report, however, reveals teams are becoming more user-oriented with customer satisfaction reported as the primary reason for testing software. As the WQR puts it, “IT today is not just about ensuring system availability, functionality, and cost reduction. It is also expected […]

As performance engineering gains traction in software development, it’s important for companies— even smaller ones—to pay attention to the differences between performance engineering and performance testing. Organizations need to take steps towards implementing a performance plan that yields results. We’ve covered why your company should be implementing performance engineering before, but when it comes time […]

Technology is starting to see an influx of women join the ranks of software developers and IT specialists. As a leading nearshore software development company, Perficient Latin America recognizes that the only way technology will reach new heights is through diversity as these new perspectives and voices serve a vital role to constantly enrich developments. […]

As the Internet of Things expands, software is being embedded in all manner of physical objects. This is boosting the demand for security testing, with automated processes integral to the development pipeline. But not all approaches are created equal. In order for DevSecOps practices to be properly integrated into a product lifecycle, with the right tests […]

 This article first appeared in Cryptonews, written by our Director of Business Development, Camilo Gomez. A few decades ago, the internet changed how organizations operate in a way that no one would have imagined. Today, many specialists believe that distributed ledger technology (DLT), commonly known as blockchain, will have a similar impact, drastically impacting businesses and […]

As cloud expands and evolves, so does the need for customers and providers to work together to ensure data is stored safely and securely. The rise of cloud-native environments brings with it a series of new challenges that make collaboration even more relevant. Security has jumped to the forefront of priorities for IT and cloud projects […]

Lately, it’s all about data, and it makes sense. With around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day and an estimated 163 zettabytes of digital data to be generated by 2025, it’s no wonder companies are rushing to make the most out of the information their users generate daily. But, leveraging this massive amount […]

“…the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” Steve Jobs (1955-2011) The world of technology has a lot of great characters to look up to, people who inspire you to succeed and innovate. The person I admire the most in […]

In recent years there has been significant progress integrating security into software development lifecycles. However, software security is necessarily dynamic and evolving, which inevitably results in some fallbacks, too. The good news is that, as with any challenge, there are some positive lessons that can give us foresight into where DevSecOps is heading in 2019. […]

In part 1 we went over the ins and outs of voice-enabled technology and its most frequent applications. In this second installment, we guide you through the process of asking the right questions to determine if voice-enabled technology is right for your business. Voice-enabled technologies have gotten a lot of attention thanks to virtual assistants […]

?In the era of Siri and Alexa, is it important to keep up with trends by enabling voice-activated options for your users or should your efforts be directed elsewhere? With the mass popularity of Amazon’s, Google’s and Apple’s virtual assistants, the demand for systems that allow users to interact with an interface through voice commands […]