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What we learned building and running software for Cisco, Solutions30, Privalgo, EF and a fintech client from Germany.
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Modernising a .NET Framework application step by step, without a big-bang rewriteRewriting a business-critical .NET Framework system from scratch rarely ends well. How to move to modern .NET and Azure module by module,…Read the article →Dynamics 365 clean-up: signs your environment needs it, and how to fix it without stopping the businessYears of unmanaged customisations make every Dynamics 365 release risky. The warning signs, and a step-by-step approach to a clean, managed solution…Read the article →How to onboard an external .NET engineer in two weeks: a checklist for engineering managersMost delays in team extension are not about finding people. They happen in the first two weeks. A practical checklist to get…Read the article →A Fintech Proof of Concept in 1 Month, Not 6: What AI-Native Engineering ChangesA German fintech client got quotes of around six months for a proof of concept. We delivered it in one. Two months…Read the article →Why Our Clients Keep the Same Team for YearsThe same team on Smartfix30 since 2016. 2.5 years and counting with Privalgo. A release every month for EF Studio. What makes…Read the article →From Excel to ServiceNow: How We Brought 90,000 Unhandled Incidents Under Control90,000 incidents reported worldwide, no process to handle them, and IT assets tracked in Excel. How we moved Cisco to ServiceNow ITAM…Read the article →Software Development Outsourcing – How to Protect Your Business, Idea and Rights?When you decide to outsource software development, it's a good idea to protect your business in case a software house doesn't comply…Read the article →What are the types of IT outsourcing models and how to pick the best for your companyOutsourcing your IT needs can be a great way to save on costs and improve efficiency. It’s an easy decision to make,…Read the article →Time and Materials contracts for software development – pros and consTime & Materials pricing model gives you more control and much more flexibility over the project. Let's dive into the world of…Read the article →Automated End-to-End Tests for Ionic App using AppiumEnter Appium, an open-source automation framework that has revolutionized the way mobile app testing is conducted. By leveraging the power of Appium’s…Read the article →Appstronauts Announces Rami Wazni as New Managing Partner to Expand North American PresenceWe’re happy to announce that we have a new managing partner on board – Rami Wazni. With over two decades of experience…Read the article →What Is Ionic And How Does It Work?Creating native mobile apps for multiple platforms is an expensive process, which also requires a lot of time and competencies.Read the article →
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