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,…
What Affects a Project Schedule: A Load Balancing Story
Part 1. This Is Not the Load Balancer You’re Looking For…When assessing the scope of a new project, we always do our best to estimate the required level of effort as accurately as we possibly…
Healthcare Digital Transformation: Top Trends in 2023
Often, when new technologies are devised, one of the first applications that comes to mind is how it might be utilised to improve, or even save, lives. Therefore, the healthcare industry has, out of necessity,…
AI & AGI: Exploring the Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become an integral part of our lives, transforming industries and revolutionising the way we work with technology. Alongside the rapid advancements in AI, the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)…
10 Fantastic Competitor Analysis Tools
While our eagerness to succeed may sometimes blind us to the obvious, it is always advantageous to be a market follower rather than a leader. After all, though no one bats an eye when all…
AI vs Machine Learning: What Is the Difference?
The Difference between ML and AI Over the past few years, with every new and exciting product, the terms “machine learning” and “artificial intelligence” have increasingly been thrown about. As a result, puzzled consumers everywhere…