Projects stall and lose traction when your internal team and outsourced development partners are not culturally aligned. It all comes down to people feeling part of a team and working towards the same goal. One differentiator for number8 is that they use the Predictive Index at a very high level to achieve cultural alignment in […]

In today’s competitive landscape, businesses relentlessly pursue innovation, exceptional product delivery, and market leadership. To navigate these challenges, it is crucial to utilize both in-house expertise and the strategic integration of outsourced software development, IT architecting, and digital engineering. The interplay between these elements is pivotal for unlocking innovation, accelerating business growth, and sustaining a […]

Amidst the complex landscape of challenges faced by software development organizations in 2024, our White Paper, Next-Gen Nearshoring: A Guide for CTOs and Product Development Leaders, illuminates innovative strategies for overcoming obstacles and revolutionizing software development approaches. The white paper navigates the intricacies of four prevailing challenges: In response to these challenges, IT organizations grapple […]

The talent shortage doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. “54% of global IT organizations reported that talent shortage was holding them back.” On December 22, 2023, Forbes reported, “More companies are embracing on-demand talent.” In fact, “90% of business leaders view (on-demand talent) as somewhat or very important to their competitive advantage.” As […]

Welcome back to our Agile Framework Series, where we uncover the transformative power of Agile software development. In our previous posts, we delved deep into the core principles of Agile and how collaboration empowers our clients. Now, it’s time to shift our focus to what truly matters—how Agile can elevate your business. At number8, we’ve […]

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 […]

There are nearly three billion smartphone users in the world today. This means app developers have to cater to different demands and design trends to make the best possible products. But how can you possibly keep up with mobile application trends and what are the most important trends going into 2021? That’s what we’ll be […]

According to a recent survey, legacy technologies account for 30% of most organization’s systems. Two-thirds of senior IT decision-makers believe that older software is not fit for purpose. And 80% think that not modernizing IT systems will impact long-term growth. This article examines the true costs of legacy software. Read on to discover the risks […]

Summary: Deciding which front-end JavaScript framework is best for your next project? This article will help you understand the differences between common frameworks, Angular, Vue, and React and bring you one step closer to developing your next application.   We sat down with senior JavaScript developer, Pablo Palacios, to answer some of the most commonly […]

  Oliver Ray Managing Director, number8 Staff Augmentation is the best way to accomplish seamless integration and immediate productivity with a nearshore partner.   2021 is only a week away and for most companies that means budgets are locked in and new projects are beginning. With decisions now finalized, the conversation turns to making sure […]