Making the Leap Forward from AI to Applied AI
Are we in the midst of an AI-led revolution? With how things have transpired over the last few years and especially since the leap to prominence of large language models (LLMs), it's hard to think otherwise.  McKinsey stresses that there are "plenty of opportunities for growth as organizations increase their adoption of AI and their spending...
August 14, 2023
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A Curious Look at What McKinsey Considers “Next-Generation Software Development”
The recent Technology Trends Outlook 2023 report by McKinsey cites next-generation software development as one of the most prominent themes. Driven by new software tools that enable modern deployment pipelines and automated code generation, the trend is poised to completely transform how software is developed, tested, and maintained. But what does this mean for CTOs? Read on...
August 14, 2023
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The Extreme Popularity of Microservices and Why That Has Put Middleware in the Spotlight
Microservices have gained immense popularity in modern software development. This method to use lightweight, self-contained components enables the dis-aggregation of large applications, with each microservice addressing a specific aspect or function. In effect, microservices seamlessly come together through API communication to form a cohesive application. This enables greater simplicity, faster development, and increased agility and responsiveness....
August 2, 2023
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5 Best Practices for Moving Data Analytics to the Cloud
Technology advances have made business systems more autonomous and interconnected, causing data volumes to rise at an unprecedented rate. Unlocking value (and insights) from structured and unstructured data assets and capitalizing on business opportunities requires a clear and dedicated focus on data analytics. But as the complexity and scale of data increase, on-premises systems are...
July 25, 2023
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A (Somewhat Late) Deeper Look at the Coming of Generative AI to the eCommerce World
Over the past year, large language models (LLMs) are attracting public opinion and heating up the discourse. There is particular interest in the ability of LLMs to generate human-like responses using massive data.  As generative AI solutions like ChatGPT dominate the airwaves, the focus turns to their use cases across industries, including the eCommerce sector....
July 25, 2023
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How to Get Your Enterprise Systems to Play Well Together – the Integration Imperative
Modern enterprises use a plethora of enterprise systems to run their business operations. These systems can range from simple transactional systems to complex decision-making systems. These systems are designed to deliver great value in themselves but, at the same time, enterprises also realize the value of integrating their enterprise systems.    According to an SAP...
July 7, 2023
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