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2022 Software Outsourcing Trends

Trends in outsourcing are constantly changing. There are many reasons why a company may choose to outsource their IT services, from cost savings to increased flexibility or customer satisfaction. 2021 brought along significant changes in outsourcing trends, and proved that companies must stay on top of them in order to keep up. 2022 is no […]

The Benefits of Nearshore Outsourcing

Have you ever wondered why so many organizations choose to look for IT services in other countries? It’s simple: most companies are striving for the highest quality of service at the most affordable price. Some businesses choose to offshore outsource, but cultural differences and time-zone problems can hinder productivity and negatively affect both teams and […]

Software Developers are Embracing Flexibility and Hybrid Work

“The world has made the decision to go hybrid and remote, I have a lot of confidence given the data I have seen that that is a one-way train that has left the station…” -Prashanth Chandrasekar, CEO of Stack Overflow The COVID-19 pandemic transformed not only the way that we work but the places we […]

Caring for Software Developer Mental Health

Tech jobs are expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. It’s no surprise that working in tech opens the door to many well-paying and high-demand jobs. Tech professionals are in high demand, and there are many opportunities to build a stable career with a high salary and great perks. Although the tech industry is […]

Why Nearshore?

Nearshore software development is a concept that is still new to many. Two years ago, I was working in television and had never heard of nearshore myself. Today, I’m a huge fan of nearshoring, and I will tell you why. If you are not familiar, nearshoring is the process of outsourcing work to developers located […]

Software Developer Salaries: What You Need To Know

Software developers are some of the most important people in modern society. They create and maintain our digital lives, making it possible for us to do everything from sending email messages or playing games on mobile phones all while being hooked up with online shopping sites that will keep track of how much time you […]

Key Difference Between the Common Cloud Services and Providers

Summary: Are you looking for a cloud service for your software development project? This article compares the currently available services and providers to help you decide which one will fit your needs the best.   We sat down with Software Architect and Machine Learning Engineer, Alexis Alulema, to help break down some of the common […]

How To Create Company Culture For Remote Workers

These days, it seems like corporate culture is the talk of the 21st century. Appreciation doesn’t just make workers happier, it makes them work harder. Companies have realized that connection is just as important as work ethic. One of the key ways to make employees feel appreciated is to build up a positive company culture. […]

How to Connect With Remote Workers

These days, high amounts of Americans are working from home due to the Coronavirus. But that’s not all. Many employees say they prefer working from home. Covid has proved to many companies that sometimes, some functions are just done better from the comfort of the home.  However, one of the drawbacks of working with remote workers is […]

How Unplanned Work May Be Impacting Your Development Team

Unplanned work puts stress on development teams. Over 70% of technology staff are negatively impacted by unplanned work. This may look like heightened stress and anxiety, reduced work-life balance, and less time to focus on important work. The continuous push for software development has created an overflow of unexpected work landing in the inbox of […]

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