Why updating your business software matters
Technology is rapidly changing and there are constant improvements or changes being made. These updates often improve how your software performs, which in turn benefit your business. It might appear wasteful to invest in software if your business is doing exceedingly well or struggling, but that’s where you should consider its impact. The simplest way […]
What’s in store for Levi’s?
For the first time in 34 years, Levi’s is a publicly traded company, and in large part, this change comes from CEO Chip Bergh taking over in 2011. Thanks to his efforts, the company has worked to turn around years of severe debt and turned to new technologies and industrial techniques as traditional retail struggles. […]
Good, fast, or cheap?
We frequently describe the software development process as being similar to construction. An architect creates a blueprint from an idea, and then a builder uses the blueprint to build what the client expects. It’s a fabulous analogy because everyone knows you shouldn’t start pouring a foundation without knowing what you’re building. Fixing a foundation later […]
The year of software anniversaries
It is a monumental year for the two mobile giants of the industry: Apple and Google. The App Store celebrated its tenth anniversary in July while the Android Market (before being merged into what is now Google Play in 2012) reaches the 10 year milestone today, October 22. In 2011, smartphone ownership accounted for only […]
Hate it or Love it. How do you feel about your software?
Large companies in the manufacturing, construction, materials, and transportation space are successful because for years they have provided essential services and consistent reliability. As a result, they have established well-known, credible reputations in their respective fields. However, large companies in these industries are often the slowest to adapt new technologies. They often rely on old, […]