Archive - September 2016

Systems Integration: Integrate or Perish

An organization’s ability to grow and compete in today’s competitive environment is directly proportional to their integration ability, specifically systems integration. The pursuit of an integrated system is no longer optional for any business, in good times or bad.

An effective integration strategy is key to making multiple units work together to improve performance, increase efficiency and capacity, lower cost, and discover unique opportunities that only appear when you look across business functions.

The 21st-century has been appropriately named the integration century. Soon, every single business — from the major conglomerate in varying industries to the small-local business — will need to integrate their systems and data if they want to successfully overcome the challenges of tighter profit margins, increased governmental regulations, and the demand for customization and personalization.

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What You Need to Know About Industry 4.0

Nearly 200 years after the first industrial revolution, the world is at the start of a fourth revolution. One that offers a great promise and many benefits. This revolution is known as industry 4.0.

Today’s technology — big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) — is driving this new industry. It promises to make productization faster, create better profit margins, and give companies a competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive environment.

It’s going to take the manufacturing automation to the next level. Business models will be impacted, redefined, and new ones will be created. Machine safety will increase and risks to worker will decrease. It will touch the world.

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Outsourcing: Pros and Cons of Working on Customer’s Site

Have you ever outsourced a software development team? Or have you ever provided Customers with your services remotely? Of course, a lot of people and companies have had this experience. Outsourcing has become a common trend in information technology as well as in other industries. This article looks at the benefits of outsourcing services and the valuable advice offered by Yulia Bulakhova who had worked on the Customer’s site for several months.

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