Project initiation and discovery: asking the right questions
There’s a famous quote that people often misattribute to Henry Ford. It goes like this: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” If you heard this one, know that speed was never the main selling point of automobiles — instead, it was the convenience of not keeping a […]
Technical debt and modernization: three lessons learned
Can you imagine developers spending as much as 13.5 hours a week on an activity that doesn’t focus on building new features? According to Stripe, that’s exactly how much time dealing with technical debt takes an average software engineer. The CIOs surveyed by McKinsey also state that tech debt amounts to 20–40% of their entire technology […]
Boost conversion rates and sales with behavior science
Introduction: impulse shopping, binge-watching, social media rabbit holes Ever found yourself impulse-ordering on UberEats or binge-scrolling TikTok, Instagram, or Reddit? When it comes to online behaviors like these, the small choices that we make aren’t entirely our own. Internet companies pour millions of dollars into behavior research to design digital experiences that prompt users to […]
Making GenAI more cost-efficient and accessible with open-source LLMs
Open-source large language models (LLMs) have improved significantly in the past twelve months in terms of performance, developer experience, and community support. Does this mean they can offer a more cost-efficient, flexible, and secure alternative to commercial cloud platforms? Let’s explore what advantages can make open-source LLMs a viable solution for your company in 2024.What […]
From a PoC to a robust MVP with LLMs
Introduction Welcome to the second part of rapid application development using LLMs, specifically the LLM from Vertex AI. If you missed the first part where we laid the groundwork, I’d suggest giving it a look for a step-by-step walkthrough. READ PART 1 Now that we have successfully built a PoC within just a couple of […]
AI presents CTOs with new opportunities to impact UX. Here’s how to make the best use of them
Artificial intelligence has transformed how businesses go about automation and efficiency. With everything happening in the Generative AI space lately, technology leaders are also discovering new opportunities to improve customer-facing experiences. At the core of these opportunities is personalization. As the industry comes up with new AI-driven ways to craft more personal and tailored digital […]
Accelerating app development with LLMs
Introduction Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming the software development landscape, offering unprecedented capabilities for generating code, translating languages, composing various creative text formats, and answering your questions in an informative way. However, effectively integrating LLMs into the software development process can be challenging. This article provides a practical guide for rapid app development using […]
Data analytics: your complete guide to big data consulting
1. Key takeaways 2. Introduction With the growing availability of cloud and AI, the data collected by organizations is now worth its weight in gold. Large-scale, granular, and actionable data analytics is more accessible than ever, but it still comes with numerous challenges. Compliance, infrastructure development, data science — all of these require dedicated expertise. […]
Low-code: the key to faster and more efficient development
Key takeaways Introduction The era of low-code development is upon us — here are just a few numbers to prove this point: Embracing low-code development can offer businesses substantial advantages. In this article, we’ll delve into what exactly low code entails, the potential upsides, as well as the challenges you might encounter. Additionally, we’ll discuss […]
Modernizing legacy applications on a tight budget in 2023
The industry in 2023 and cautious optimism for 2024 Despite this year’s turbulent economy, the tech sector shows significant potential for growth. One of the industry’s thought leaders illustrating this potential is Gartner. The research firm has recently revised its 2023 IT spending forecast from a modest 2.4% to a more optimistic 4.3%. The updated […]
