From legacy to learning: Modernising systems with AI integration
Every business has that one crucial system that has been around forever. For almost all of the company’s life, it was there — stable and reliable. As the years pass, technologies improve and demands grow, that old system starts to feel the passage of time: it becomes less stable, and quite often becomes a burden […]
The importance of software vendor audit: Protecting your business interests
As you know, clear visibility into asset ownership, usage, and financial options leads to more informed, data-backed decisions. A structured business management approach helps streamline budgeting, minimise financial risks, and maximise overall value for the organization. These days, when businesses heavily depend on technology to drive their operations, partnering with the right software vendor can […]
How to manage data and service continuity during vendor transfer
Today, there are nonstop discussions around the risks of outsourcing and vendor management. Yet, many organisations still fail to assess their risks or implement preventive measures. It’s no surprise, as Data Governance Institute report that up to 70% of organisations have experienced apparent disruptions during vendor transitions due to inadequate planning and data management practices. For years, the […]
The role of API in software integration: An in-depth look
Our daily routines are packed with the use of different applications, each handling its own types of data and using different communication methods. Often, there’s a need for these applications to work together, but some barriers may complicate the process. This is where APIs step in. Integrating APIs into the development process allows us to […]
Main Points to Consider Before Switching a Software Development Vendor
When you outsource software development, finding a reliable software vendor is key to success. However, with the passage of time and advance of your cooperation with a chosen software vendor, you might feel disappointed for a dozen of reasons. At some point, you might consider changing a software development company. But are you sure that […]
Vendor selection process: a step-by-step guide
Sooner or later, every business needs to partner up with vendors to fulfil some of its needs. The IT vendor selection process is not easy, requiring a lot of team attention, evaluation, and analysis. However, it is common practice to simplify this process as much as possible and consider only one vendor selection criterion—the price. […]
How to Successfully Move your Outsourced Project to a New Software Vendor: Methods and Tips
As a business owner, at any stage of outsourcing project development, you may face project stagnation, demotivation of the team, and lack of agility and growth. These signals demonstrate the urgent need to take measures and pass the project to another outsourcing vendor. It may be costly and harsh unless you take the appropriate precautionary […]
How to create a project transition plan from one vendor to another?
At any point in the development process, you may need to terminate a contract or switch the software vendor for various reasons, including geopolitical ones. According to different sources, up to 50% of all clients working with software suppliers at some point need to change suppliers. It may also happen if you feel the expectations […]
7 Tips on Software Development Vendors Management
A lot of companies make a decision to delegate their IT-related tasks to “outsourced partners” for the latter to do the work and meet the desired objectives. Software development accounts are responsible for the biggest share of this market, as the size of the application development segment is projected to reach a whopping nearly $109 […]