The True Cost of Legacy Software and Other Legacy Technologies
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 […]
How to Prevent Development Team Burnout
Summary: Work-life balance has become a struggle as more developers work from home. Read more to learn how to avoid development team burnout. If you own a software development company or manage a software development team, it’s likely your developers are experiencing burnout due to the pandemic. Developer burnout has been on the rise since […]
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 […]
Tools for Transitioning to a Remote Workspace
In recent months, many companies have moved from the office to working from home. Working remotely can be great, but it’s important to be aware of how to create a remote workspace conducive to productivity. When we work from home we have many distractions that weren’t present in the office. Distractions from your day to […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Virtual Meetings
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted every business in the world in one way or another other. While people practice social distancing, many businesses are encouraging or even making work-from-home mandatory for their employees. This has led to an exponential rise in the use of various digital systems and tools, including video conferencing for virtual meetings. […]
How To Increase Your Tech Team’s Off-Site Productivity
Many IT companies have started to allow employees to telecommute on a part-time or full-time basis. People can work from home, cafes, or even parks instead of commuting to work every day. While this has several advantages, it can also hamper a team’s productivity if it isn’t handled correctly. There are several ways to help […]
8 Traits Software Developers Tend To Share
People often wonder what makes a great software engineer. Although there are several opinions on this matter, the most typical qualities that software developers share are the ability to produce maintainable working software, staying on top of the latest technologies, and, most importantly, being a team player. Here are a few traits software developers tend […]
5 Team Building Exercises for Agile Developers
Summary: We’ve listed 5 team building exercises that you can do with on-site and remote workers to help build team trust and communication. Team building gets a bad rap. While employers are open to implementing team building exercises into the workplace, they are often met with resistance. Employees sometimes see team building exercises as a […]
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