When you decide to develop software or mobile applications for your business, you will face the question: "Should I outsource or keep it in-house?" This is what business schools call a “make vs. buy decision,” and it is something all businesses struggle with. So what are the factors that determine which decision makes the most sense for your business? You should OUTSOURCE your software development when... 1. Your software development team is overworked Software development is

If the internet is an ocean, and your website is a ship, then site navigation is your compass. Just as sailors would get lost at sea without a compass, your website visitors will get lost without good site navigation. Visitors may marvel at your design, your content, your brand - but if they can’t find what they came for within a few clicks, they’ll abandon ship without a second thought. Digital users today have little patience. According to Nielsen Norman Group, you have jus

1. Introduction A Software Requirement Document (SRD) is a comprehensive description of all the intended features, functionalities, and behaviors of a software system. It serves as a contract between stakeholders, developers, and users, ensuring everyone has a clear understanding of what the final product should accomplish. Creating an effective SRD is crucial to the custom software development process. It helps prevent scope creep, reduces misunderstandings, and provides a r

In the world of product development, there are several stages that a project can go through, each with its own purpose and scope. There are three commonly used terms in this context. What is the difference between Proof of Concept (PoC), Prototype, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? While they may sound similar, and many people use the terms interchangeably, they actually serve distinct purposes and play different roles in the journey from an idea to a successful product. In t

As an entrepreneur, it’s an amazing feeling when your customers tell you that your business is delivering something unique. I recently had this happen and wanted to share the anecdote. I was recently introduced to a potential new customer looking to build a software product for a new business. The contact who introduced us joined us on a call where I described how we typically engage with customers when defining and building a “minimum viable product (MVP)”. I stated that Cod

Let's face it, the pandemic (and then the AI revolution) changed everything. Now, many businesses are undergoing a major digital transformation in order to adapt to today’s vastly different environment. Unfortunately, however, the keyword in that sentence is “undergoing.” Many of these projects continue to languish under indefinite delays and cost overruns. This is driving CEOs crazy. They can see so much potential for disruption in our new world, but the initiatives aimed at

One of the main factors when deciding whether to keep or replace legacy systems is determining the cost. Here, we dive into five hidden costs CIOs should be aware of today. CIOs are caught up in a constant need to balance old and new technology, systems, and processes. On the one hand, to embrace the new, they need to help their organization address new opportunities, deal with challenges, or improve efficiency and effectiveness. On the other hand, to commit to the existing t

Hubris is a death sentence for many startups. I’ve heard many entrepreneurs, including myself, quote Henry Ford’s famous words: “If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said, ‘faster horses.'” Ford implied that entrepreneurs often have better insights than their customers. “If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said, ‘faster horses’,” -Henry Ford The history of innovation reveals only a few visionaries who accurately predicted cu

Perhaps you’ve fallen into the same trap I have. You have an idea for a new digital product, and you think you can build it internally. Maybe you have a well-known offline brand, but you don’t yet have a successful mobile app. And perhaps you have a guy in IT who is a talented Java developer. Why not let him take a crack at it (insourcing)? You may want to read Which Is Better for Software Development? Outsourcing or In-House? This is a mighty tempting option, particularly

We have seen two fundamentally different philosophies on how companies interact with their software during years of working with our clients: the first we call project focus, and the second we call product focus. Choosing a philosophy for your business will affect your product, company, culture, and customer experience. Project Focus Project Focus is a methodology that establishes specific, predefined goals along with a clear deadline and budget. In this approach, a software