Bill Gates is a household name. This is especially true to the households that spent their formative years in the late 80s and early 90s when Gates worked to make computers a staple in the family home. Most people know that he’s the founder of Microsoft, one of the most popular operating systems in the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Outsourcing software development has become an increasingly popular path for startups and small businesses alike. Instead of taking on the overhead of hiring employees in house, utilizing a remote workforce allows you to focus on your core business functions while growing at an affordable rate. When it comes to outsourcing, there are a myriad of […]

It happens to the best of us. Things go wrong in business, sometime the best employees quit, and it can be hard for any team to move on. Preparing for the loss of a leader is good practice to ensure that things get back up and running as smoothly as as possible, as soon as […]

Every development methodology has its pros and cons. Depending on the size and culture of a company, the structure and plan best used to oversee the process of developing a system can vary. However, it seems that as of late, the Agile Methodology is winning out as the best way of managing a both a company […]

It should come as no surprise that providing professional development opportunities for your employees often results in new found innovation, creative problem solving, increased levels of productivity, and even upward mobility within the company. As a chief officer or project manager, here’s how you can support continued education for your IT team. 1. Provide The […]

2018 alone has seen many high profile cyber attacks. Therefore IT security is now at the forefront of every consumer, business and software developer’s mind. Here are a few trends to keep a close watch on to ensure your risk management is up to snuff.   1. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is making waves as of […]

What is Scrum? The term “scrum” is borrowed from the team contact sport rugby. In rugby, everyone has to work together for the duration of the game. Applied to the world of information technology, scrum’s holistic approach assures that no one is left behind or too far ahead during a project. In fact, development teams […]

We probably haven’t fully realized the extent to which AI has already been incorporated into our everyday lives. The Internet of Things (IOT), commonly thought of as smart devices, have now come to include household appliances, as well as handheld phones and speakers; all of which are voice activated and designed to follow through with […]