Modernizing software and applications is essential to keep up with technological advancements, ensure compatibility with new operating systems, and improve performance, scalability, and security. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various paths for modernizing software and applications: rehosting, refactoring, rearchitecting, and rebuilding. Rehosting involves moving an application from one environment to another without making…
How do you define (and conquer) technical debt?
What is technical debt? Technical debt is a term used in software development to describe the accumulated costs of suboptimal or incomplete design decisions made during the development process. In other words, it refers to the consequences of taking shortcuts or making trade-offs in the interest of speed or convenience, rather than prioritizing the long-term…
Technology Buzzword: Modernization
It seems that the most common buzzword in the technology world today is “modernization”, and it means something slightly different to everyone. Because of the inconsistency in what exactly modernization means, it is even more daunting to implement into your culture and the roadmap for your business. When approaching modernization in the workplace, the most…
When to Contract a Programmer
When a business is faced with a big programming project or an increased need for software development, it can feel as though the only question is if this additional work can be spread across their team, or if they need to justify the cost of adding another salary to their workforce. Now that you know…
Is “new/open box” the same as “new”?
The Background: In a previous post, we took an overall look at the “used hardware” option for IT purchases. I reviewed the reasons for buying used and presented some concerns and considerations. One alternative option is the “new/open box” hardware. In this post, I will dive a bit deeper into this option, as well as…