Source Code Escrow
When custom software is built for your organization, access to the source code can become a critical risk. This post…
Software Development
Benefits of a PWA
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) offer a flexible, cost-effective alternative to native mobile apps—especially for businesses looking to launch quickly and…
Software development is a social activity
Despite the myth of the lone genius developer, great software is rarely built in isolation. This post explores how collaboration,…
Automation Part 2 – Managing Software Automation Technologies
As low- and no-code platforms empower non-developers to automate business tasks, organizations must treat these tools like any other software…
Custom Development
Off-the-shelf software can’t always meet the unique needs of a business. When configuration becomes a barrier and compromise isn’t an…
Solution Requirements
When old tools and workarounds no longer cut it, organizations hit a tipping point. The key to change is understanding…
Team Size Competencies
When it comes to managing technology—whether you have a single IT “wizard” or a full department—the keys are limiting work…
Square Pegs Round Holes and Process Play-doh
Sometimes it’s easier to tweak a process than to force-fit a software solution. When off-the-shelf apps have unnecessary features or…
Development Governance with Power Users
Low- and no-code platforms let power users build apps without the usual development overhead—boosting speed but creating single points of…
Solution Design Dynamics
Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know. When off-the-shelf software can’t solve a unique need, custom development involves navigating…
Replacing Legacy Systems
Legacy IT systems become liabilities when they’re not actively maintained or improved. Merely replicating the old system’s features with newer…
Technology Sales – Solution Versus Problem
When tech vendors promise a single “super solution” for every need, organizations can be dazzled by versatility and low costs…