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…
Happy Ukrainian Independence Day!
Our thoughts and hearts are with our partners and teams in Ukraine. Today, the country marks the 31st anniversary of its independence. This year's celebration is darkened by the full-scale invasion by Russia. And yet…
How to Know If Your Skills Are Needed for the Future of Work
As technology continues to disrupt the workforce, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the skills required by employees now will not be the same in the future. Tech-based skills are going to take over every…
How to Get Your Business Through the Coronavirus Crisis
With the World Health Organisation officially declaring the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, US President Donald Trump suspending travel from 26 European countries and a total of 2,626 (and rising) cases of Covid-19 in the UK…
The Thomas Cook Collapse: Importance of Digital Transformation
“I know that this outcome will be devastating to many people and will cause a lot of anxiety, stress and disruption,” Peter Fankhauser, the former chief executive officer of the now defunct Thomas Cook told Sky…
RankSense: SEO That Actually Makes Sense
Done right, SEO can be used to drive traffic to your website, increase sales and help you fulfil all your business goals and potential. So why then are as many as 56 percent of companies…
What is Wrong with the Waterfall Model?
Despite the fact that for a very long time, it completely dominated the world of software development, today, it is difficult to find anyone who would rise in stalwart defence of the rusting Waterfall model.…
The Hertz vs. Accenture Lawsuit: How to Avoid Major Problems and Delays in Software Development
As software vendors, we all have horror stories to tell, but perhaps none quite like this one… (more…)
POC vs Prototype vs MVP — Steps to Market Readiness
According to a recent study by CB Insights, the #1 reason why startups fail is a lack of market need. This was shown to be the case in approximately 42 percent of all surveyed businesses.…
Legacy Code: Rebuilding Working Software
Do you find that in recent times, it’s become increasingly more difficult to support your company’s system? Are you struggling to find developers who can get the job done? Have development rates over the years…