The Tech Talent Deficit and How to Beat It
For people who work in tech or who need to use tech to sustain their business, it is important to understand the field and where it is headed. Right now, there is an enormous talent shortage. We have a huge need across the board for tech professionals who are skilled at what they do and able to […]
5 Ways Big Data is Driving Business
Summary: Since 2012, big data analysis for large companies has grown by 40%. Learn about the 5 cores ways it’s being used to expand business. We live in an increasingly digitized world. Many aspects of daily life are now online—news, products, social media, work, entertainment, and more. At 51 years old, the internet may no […]
What You Need to Know About Microsoft xCloud
Microsoft has announced that it will release xCloud sometime during 2020. This is its new streaming service for video gamers to instantly stream down to any device. This will include console games as well as PC versions. Through an internet connection, the games will stream directly from the Microsoft servers, thus avoiding the need to […]
5 Myths of Working With an Offshore Development Team
Summary: Working with an offshore development team is becoming a popular alternative staffing solution in the software industry. Not only does it reduce operating costs, but it allows a company to build a team at their own pace. However, offshoring work comes with its fair share of misconceptions. Here are a few common myths about […]
Web Accessibility: An Overview
Web accessibility is an important concept that every company should use to inform practice. Making sure your digital presence is accessible is an important part of doing social good, improving business outcomes, and engaging more deeply with a wider audience. Here’s a brief overview. What is web accessibility? The Web Accessibility Initiative states that ‘Web […]
Business Practices in Costa Rica
Summary: In this week’s blog, we’re diving into the cultural differences between working with companies located in Costa Rica versus the United States. Business, like language, varies from country to country across the world. From common practices to appropriate communication techniques, there are a lot of nuances to take into consideration when working with […]
3 Things That Set Number8 Apart
With so many options for IT consulting and agile software development, why choose Number8? 1. We offer a blended model. At Number8, we offer all the benefits of typical offshore tech support with nearshore capabilities. Our headquarters are based out of Louisville, Kentucky and we have technical professionals throughout the U.S. We also have more […]
The Benefits of Working Remotely from a Number8 Developer
This week on the blog, one of our very own developers turned team leaders, Max Madrigal shares his experience with working remotely. Having joined the Number8 team in 2013, Max worked as a developer for 3 years. During that time he was given the opportunity to grow into a leadership role, and as a result […]
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