Tools are a crucial element of the DevOps process, but the sheer quantity of tools out there can be pretty overwhelming for new DevOps practitioners. To get around this challenge, our experts have designed a DevOps tools “Radar”, which helps engineers select the best possible tools for whatever problem they face. The Radar categorizes tools […]
Posts Tagged ‘nearshore delivery’
Why Exploratory Testing is Essential and How to Get it Done
Automation may be the most efficient way to execute a test case, but companies will often need to consider unknowns during the testing process, which requires an ability to perform exploratory testing. Exploratory testing is a manual process used to learn as much as possible about a piece of software. It helps to identify risks, […]
Big Data 101: An Introduction to Data Query Engines
Big Data is one of the most valuable commodities in business today, but only if organizations have the power to analyze it and make it work for them. The term “Big Data” represents a massive amount of structured and unstructured data from several different sources. As more and more companies find themselves in possession of […]
Successful Leadership Techniques for Nearshore Agile Teams
Throughout our experience with software development outsourcing, we’ve discovered that nearshore agile teams can perform incredibly well when dispersed, but with one major caveat: they need a competent leader who understands the challenges of managing a virtual workforce. Whether it’s handled in the office or remotely, nearshore agile software development depends on effective collaboration, communication, […]
Tips for Building a Cost-Effective DevOps Team
DevOps is built on a foundation of collaboration, efficiency, and excellence, so it makes sense that organizations are investing in their DevOps teams, but how can businesses know if they are overspending in this area? As companies scale their applications they may want to invest more into DevOps, hiring additional developers and operations engineers to […]
How to Build a Culture of Security Awareness within a Development Team
Applications cannot succeed in today’s world without high levels of security built into them, so training software developers to build robust, secure products is essential. Security can be a complicated topic. Many developers would rather learn a new coding language than focus on security practices, so companies must find ways to motivate them and create […]
What is a Product Owner and What Makes Them Successful?
Successful software products rely on a diverse range of people from different backgrounds with unique skills, making software outsourcing a key driver of innovation. Designers, developers, quality control teams, product specialists, and client partners all need to work together seamlessly to reach the same goal, which is where a product owner (PO) comes in. In […]
Password Management and Social Intelligence in the Era of Mr. Robot
Great TV shows take deep inspiration from reality and use that insight to teach us and also show us things we might be unaware of amid the chaos of our daily lives. As a tech company, one of our favorite examples of this is Mr. Robot, a show that follows troubled hacker and tech genius […]
Coaching Vs. Teaching: How to Maximize the Advantages of Each
In many workplace environments, especially in the software development outsourcing industry, the concepts of teaching and coaching are often used interchangeably, despite being independent, unique approaches to employee development. Without a clear understanding of each practice, and the impacts they have on the recipients of those practices, it’s easy to get confused about which avenue […]
Breaking Software News: Perficient Acquires Perficient Latin America
Over the past 35 years, Perficient Latin America has achieved unprecedented success in the nearshore software development industry and as an impactful organization within Medellín, Bogotá and Cali Colombia. Today marks a new journey for Perficient Latin America as we join Perficient, a leading digital consultancy. Perficient Latin America is becoming part of a global […]
Perficient Latin America: Supporting the Local Economy in Latin America
Latin American countries are experiencing increased volatility with market declines and unstable exchange rates. Small businesses in these locations are taking a huge hit from the pandemic with economic restrictions resulting in a recession. While small businesses adapt to the changing climate, some have had to shut their doors. The most important thing we can […]
Strengthening Our Global Delivery Capabilities with PSL
We’re excited to announce that Perficient has expanded to South America with the acquisition of Productora de Software S.A.S. (PSL), a nearshore software development company based in Medellin, Colombia. With this acquisition, Perficient furthers our commitment to optimized global delivery as an approach to help lower delivery costs while maintaining high quality. This has never […]