Integration & IT Modernization

In the dynamic realm of investment management, maintaining a competitive edge is paramount. Our client, a dynamic, independent investment management and strategic advisory firm, recognized the rising significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics in shaping investment decisions and reporting. ESG became a cornerstone in our client’s investor relations strategy. The firm needed to […]

WordPress, which began as a blogging platform, is now one of the most popular content management systems on the web. Its popularity is largely due to its being free and familiar for most digital marketers and IT professionals. However, as a DXP (Digital Experience Platform) consultant, I believe that WordPress is not the best choice […]

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN. MFA is a core component of a strong identity and access management (IAM) policy. Rather than just asking for […]

Now that the dust has settled, the team has had the chance to Re:flect on the events and announcements of AWS re:Invent 2023. Dominating the conversation was the advancement and capabilities of Generative AI across several AWS Services, while not losing sight on the importance of application modernization and cloud migration. Perficient walked away with […]

The recent introduction of AWS Q has certainly caught the attention of the tech community. This new platform offers a promising set of features, including Retrieval Augmented Generation capabilities, aiming to enhance the domain of generative AI-powered assistance. It’s an interesting development that offers fresh possibilities for IT professionals and developers. In terms of utilizing […]

Our technology journey continues forward at an incredible pace – and today I’m honored to be alongside IT leaders and technical visionaries at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas to connect on innovations, ideas, and groundbreaking strategies based on technology – and entirely focused on impacting real-world outcomes. We’re just getting started here, but already the […]

If you’re in technology, AIs are everywhere nowadays. At work, I use an AI to help me make proof of concepts, sometimes in communicating with other AIs. At home, I use Google’s Bard to help with those day-to-day mental chores such as meal planning. Even at play, when indulging in some Gran Turismo there’s an […]

Introduction LangChain represents an open-source framework that aims to streamline the development of applications leveraging large language models (LLMs). Its primary objective is to establish a standardized interface for chains, boasting numerous integrations with various tools, and offering end-to-end chains for frequently encountered applications. This platform facilitates AI developers in constructing applications that amalgamate Large […]

What is Data-Driven Testing? Data-driven testing is a testing technique that involves executing the same test script or test case with multiple sets of input data. The primary goal is to verify that the application behaves as expected across various data combinations. By doing this, you can uncover potential issues, such as data-related bugs, and […]

Appium is an open-source, cross-platform test automation tool for native, hybrid, mobile web, and desktop apps. Initially created to automate iOS and Android mobile applications.  Appium has grown to a full-featured platform that provides WebDriver-based automation possibilities for a whole set of different mobile and desktop platforms. Why Appium? Use the Selenium WebDriver API to […]

Ensuring the quality of your applications is crucial in the current fast-paced software development environment. This is where integration and continuous testing are helpful. For managing your software development lifecycle, Azure DevOps is a robust platform that offers an extensive toolkit, while Katalon Studio is a well-liked test automation tool. Your testing process may be […]

Why is this State Management Solution Named Zustand? “Zustand” is a German word that translates to “state” in English. In the context of programming and software development, “Zustand” is often used in conjunction with “Zustands management,” which translates to “state management.” It refers to the management of the state of an application, typically to keep […]