How to Write a Project Brief
Writing a project brief is a crucial step in ensuring the success of any project. It serves as a foundational document that outlines the project’s objectives, scope, and key details. A well-crafted project brief helps…
Top London Tech Events You Won’t Want to Miss in July/August
With London Tech Week in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the top London tech events in July/August, and it’s going to be an exciting couple of months! As usual, we’ve rounded…
The Great Debate: Gatsby vs. Next.js
What is Gatsby.js?Gatsby.js is a modern web framework, built on top of React, that specialises in generating static sites. It is designed to help developers build fast, secure, and highly optimised websites. Gatsby leverages the…
Demo Meetings: The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread
According to the seventh principle of Agile development, “working software is the primary measure of progress.”Before this revolutionary ideal, however, although customers could still in theory be kept informed on the status of their projects,…
Top London Tech Events You Won’t Want to Miss in June
Summer is upon us and June promises to be an extra busy month in the tech world. Upcoming events include London Tech Week, MOVE 2024, and many more. Here’s our roundup of the top London tech…
The Case of the Disappearing Files in AWS Lambda
Ah, the joys of cloud computing! Our FinTech project, bustling with activity, had us working extensively with files on AWS S3 and Google Cloud Storage. From PDFs containing insurance information to ancient fixed-length formats from…
Frameworks: Choose the Right Tools and Use Them Wisely
When selecting a technology stack for a new project, we all look for frameworks and libraries that can speed up delivery and simplify our lives. Sometimes, in our eagerness to streamline things, we overlook the…
Common Issues and Robust Solutions: Enhancing Security in Fintech Projects
Why Analyse Your Code?Security is paramount in RegTech and FinTech projects. Even when designed with security in mind, software solutions become vulnerable and less secure over time. For example, problems may arise in used libraries…
Four Inconvenient Truths About Product Development
According to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute, the failure rate for new product launches ranges from 25% to 45%, with the consumer goods industry experiencing the highest failure rate of around 45% (‘Reviving…
One Step Away from Embarrassment
The Integration GigThis is yet another story when incommunicado modus operandi leads to broken builds, shattered dreams, and embarrassment.A FinTech business had several teams working on its automated platform: a dedicated team provided by SPG,…