Android or iOS? Which is the best OS for your mobile app? The specifications for a lot of other software tend to start with what the software does and defining a technical stack that will do it best, and most cost-effectively. However, the Android or iOS decision is likely to be decided more on marketing factors and budget. Let’s explore why!
What’s the difference between launching a crowdfunding campaign and launching your software in an early access program (EAP)? Can you do both? Isn’t “early access” just for games? What are some other considerations for EAPs with and without crowdfunding?
Software developers have a much wider range of options today then they did just a decade ago. Crowdfunding and Early Access Programs have been making gaming news recently, so it’s worth taking a look at what they are, if and how they can work together.
CyberSecurity is in the news and in a big way with surging high-profile cyberattacks crossing the lines and continuing to run amok. In response, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO). Are the ransomware criminals shaking in their shoes? Should they be? And what does the EO mean for you?
Are you an Israeli entrepreneur with a new tech idea? An entrepreneur looking for ideas? A software development agency seeking to expand? Many new tech startups are based on combinations of existing technologies. Where funding is always an issue, let’s take a look at combining some funding options with business development — Accelerators plus Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
What is app localization and why are Israeli companies in a great position to profit from it? Once you have software, you have a product and a variety of business options to monetize it - globally, in fact.
What kind of data science team do you need for your Big Data project? Here we take a look at development team requirements for several types of projects ranging from very simple DIYs to creating your own Big Data Platform.
What kind of data science teams are there? What are the roles and how does everyone fit in a data science team? Lastly, we take a quick look at the advantages of working with distributed data science teams by sourcing with Ukrainian IT professionals.
What is Digital Transformation? Does your business need it? What’s the process for engaging it? If you knew ten years ago what you know today, what would you have done differently? Our hope here is to help gear you up for the next ten years by looking at Automation and Big Data.
Startups come in many different sizes and flavors. When talking about Tech and IT managers, we can include the Chief Technical Officer, Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, or Team Leader.
Sometimes, it can even be the Tech Guru – the gal or guy in a non-tech company who happens to be savvier than everyone else when it comes to tech. If you are in or aspiring to be in any of these roles, you can have a profound impact on the success of your startup – and even more mature companies. Not all of these tips will apply in every instance, but here are twelve tips you can apply to drive your startup to greatness.
1⃣ Company priorities and financial situation
2⃣ Define standards early and enforce them
3⃣ Hiring and onboarding
4⃣ Get to know your team and make them feel appreciated
5⃣ Honesty and transparency
6⃣ Be available for your team
7⃣ Delegate
8⃣ Promote career and skill development
9⃣Experiment and automate
Technical support for other departments
*⃣ An extra tip – get some sleep!
The Ukrainian Israeli Innovation Summit offers a vivid snapshot of the steadily growing relationship between the two countries and their hand-in-glove fit when it comes to Tech.
Some estimates indicate that 45% of Israeli tech companies #outsource with Ukrainian developers. We thought it worthwhile to take a quick look at some of the reasons why.
When it comes to IT staffing, any company able to source all of the staff and skills it needs locally is quite lucky. But who do you call when someone quits, a new hire doesn’t show up (ghosting), or you need to ramp up quickly? That’s part of what’s involved in contingency planning and that’s part of a project manager’s job. For these reasons and more, PM’s keep a direct line with a staffing agency they can trust.
Attending the right conference, summit, or tradeshow is the easiest way to gain access to a “mass” of potential clients, investors, and technology partners.
Few other occasions provide access to such a high concentration of people with a possible real interest in what you are trying to build. Now that many location-based events are going virtual, it’s even easier to connect with them.
Connect with investors, enterprises, resources, and tips for managing distributed teams. This year, many conferences, summits, and trade shows have switched to a virtual format. No travel, hotel, rental cars, or continental breakfasts – we present our list of Q2, 2021 (mostly virtual) events that founders of tech startups may want to check out.
Two interesting surveys of Israeli startups were published in 2020 regarding the impact on hiring practices brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic.Here, we take a quick look to see how these startups are adapting and what their plans are (if… and) when we get the all-clear.
Do you hesitate to outsource fearing it means a lack of visibility on and accountability of distributed team members? If so, that fear could be costing you 6-7 digits a year. First, you may be hiring employees when you can outsource with confidence. Second, even the most mature development teams can improve their efficiency and productivity.Today’s software provides unprecedented insight into all coding related efforts with objective metrics. Let’s take a look.
Israel has several equity crowdfunding platforms (CFP) - and we’ll be looking at four of them. We’ll also take a quick look at Israel’s first and largest reward-based CFP and how it can work for startups, too. We know running a startup is tough. Not everything, but a lot of that relates to funding. It’s always good to have some extra funding options.
Many Israeli startups and businesses share similar challenges as the Israel Defense Forces. Israel has a Top 20 military despite having a population of just 9.3 million. We don’t mean to compare software development to military service. But, the military can provide businesses valuable lessons for structuring and developing teams capable of punching way above their weight.
The good news is Israel remains a top startup nation in 2021. Still, its demand for qualified IT professionals exceeds the number of software developers and engineers graduating from its 60 colleges and universities each year. The dichotomy comes in that while striving to reach and compete on the global market, many Israeli startups and companies are very reluctant to go international with their teams. Maybe they need a different justification for outsourcing? One path forward sees outsourcing not just to increase development capacity, but to develop the personnel and project management capabilities of your in-house developers.
Why are Agile software development teams intentionally designed to be small? Would two five-member teams function better than a single ten-member team? What’s the determining factor for team size? Why does it matter and when should you add teams? We present here some common sense guidelines so your eyes don’t glaze over when staffing your project.Why are Agile software development teams intentionally designed to be small? Would two five-member teams function better than a single ten-member team? What’s the determining factor for team size? Why does it matter and when should you add teams? We present here some common sense guidelines so your eyes don’t glaze over when staffing your project.
How do you transition to an outsourced software development team? You might be looking to make room for your in-house developers to start on a new project - but still need to maintain your existing software. You could be questioning the extra costs of having employees working from home or other scenarios. We cover the fairly simple process for outsourcing in each of these scenarios and other factors you’ll need to consider.