A small part of a business’ tech debt is inevitable, but what about the rest? This is how expensive tech debt really is. Tech debt or technical debt refers to the cost of having to rework faulty or poor-quality software. It is expensive, demotivating, grinding work. It...
Outsourcing software development is a great idea for many reasons. Not only helps businesses achieve greater economies of scale but, more importantly, greater specialization. If you are a rookie navigating these complex waters of outsourcing software development and really want to benefit from having an...
Technology has and always will take a supporting role to human activity. So why isn’t process automation more human-centred? In a time of increased pressure to automate everything, here at Near Partner we are taking a step back to reflect on the importance of Humans. Yes, Humans...
The days of analogue agriculture are gone, and technology is changing the world of farming for the better. Welcome to the era of farm tech 2.0. There are, pretty much, two images that are associated with farming: either the stereotypical simple folk farmer in the countryside, going...
Most companies struggle to reinforce their development team at market speed and with the right skill set. That’s where an extended team comes in. Picture this: you need some help for your development department. Coders are struggling with the amount of work they’re assigned. Programmers type as...
The birth of a start-up or project is always a moment of joy. However, putting together a coding dream team can be an unwelcomed dose of reality. These tips can guide managers through the key challenges. Starting a project is exciting, exhilarating, and often frantic. There is...
Is robotic process automation the start of the long-awaited robot revolution that will dominate the business world? This is how RPA is helping streamline repetitive tasks. With the business world moving at such a fast pace, CIOs are looking for better and smarter ways to simplify business...
Outsourcing is a popular choice amongst business leaders, but the way to do it can vary greatly. This is why many are turning to nearshore. Since the early 2000s, outsourcing has been progressively growing globally and has become a widely used model for partnering up and improve...
Increasing user take-up among colleagues is no easy feat. This is how companies around the world create a flawless business app onboarding process. In HR, employee onboarding refers to introducing a new hire to all aspects of an organisation. Employee onboarding covers every area of the company,...
Speed, convenience, cost - what makes a great digital experience? Once a mere buzzword, the question is no longer ‘if’ but ‘how’, and the goal is to stand out from the bunch. The world is going digital, and the speed got supersonic since COVID. From school lessons...
