Posts Tagged ‘agile software development’

Companies looking to develop microservices can find they’ve bitten off more than they can chew if they don’t properly anticipate several hurdles that come with microservices. In some situations, microservices can actually just be monoliths in disguise if teams aren’t careful. However, applying reactive principles can help teams overcome a number of these issues and […]

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”  — Nelson Mandela Software outsourcing has become a necessity in today’s business environment. However, there is a significant challenge to successful software development outsourcing, especially when the […]

Companies across the tech industry need to be especially attentive to the latest developments in technologies. The world of fast-paced developments demands even the smallest organizations remain flexible and open to innovation, bringing together the best in software development practices and cutting-edge tools to reach new heights. As offshore software development becomes a more integral […]

Achieving high employee engagement is more important than ever. Statistics show that engaged teams will achieve 21% greater profitability and are 17% more productive. They also make fewer mistakes and are more innovative. But what does employee engagement have to do with nearshore outsourcing teams? By outsourcing your IT software development, you shouldn’t have to […]

Implementing automated security testing throughout the development lifecycle is critical to avoid major problems further down the line. However, when resorting to IT outsourcing, some organizations treat deliverables as separate from their normal pipeline, leading to lax security testing. The problem becomes even more complicated for those organizations that do all their security testing once […]

Companies looking for a cloud solution that allows them to write and deploy code quickly without having to worry about infrastructure will find an ideal alternative in serverless computing. But, that’s not the only option available. Other companies may find that containers offer similar levels of flexibility without as many of the restrictions that come […]

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 […]

The global outsourcing market is massive. It generated $85.6 billion in 2018, according to Statista, and IT outsourcing companies were responsible for the lion’s share of this amount, generating revenues of $62 billion. Software development outsourcing is clearly big business. The size of the market also indicates that it works. After all, so many companies […]

“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 […]

It’s not uncommon in offshore software development to come across two roles that seem to have absolutely nothing in common. Or so you think. Upon closer inspection, you actually find that they’re much more similar than they seemed at first glance. Such is the case with User Experience (UX) designers and the Business Analysts (BA). So, what can […]

I learn new things every day. Something that’s really interesting to me are the lunch and learns, since they keep me updated on all the new developments in my field. —  Maria Fernanda Avendaño, Software Engineer at Perficient Latin America As a software outsourcing company, Perficient Latin America is invested in keeping its employees up […]