Audacia Insights
Insights on the latest technologies, trends processes and advancements within technology, as well as Audacia news and updates.
4 management strategies for successful software projects
#1 – Executive Sponsorship
Executive sponsors continue to be the top driver of whether projects meet their original goals and business intent.
75% of respondents admit that their projects are either always or usually “doomed right from the start”
An effective executive sponsor understands how the project aligns to the overall business strategy and is able to keep all stakehol…
The user-driven approach that drives success in technology projects
People want to use accessible, intuitive technology that achieves specific results efficiently and effectively. If they can’t do what they want to do with minimal effort, then the usability has failed.
Clear, intuitive software ensures users can follow a process or complete a task with significantly less training and support than complex, convoluted systems. When users strugg…
Webinar - Empowering Innovation: The Rise of Low & No-Code Tools
With 75% of large enterprises expected to be using at least 4 low-code development tools for both IT application development and citizen development initiatives by 2024, Low & No-Code tools are quickly becoming a mainstream solution to reduce IT backlogs and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
“We want anyone to be a developer, whether they code or not” - Satya…
4 approaches for your software upgrade
When your legacy systems are causing problems for customers and employees it’s frustrating, inefficient and costly. It’s also time for an upgrade. Faced with a number of different software approaches – you need an appropriate solution for your business that provides the smoothest, most cost effective way forward and delivers the outcomes you need.
That’s where this guide com…
The 4 fundamentals for software project success
Digital transformation does not always require a root and branch restructuring with widespread implications, too much risk and business interruptions.
Instead, we recommend taking an ongoing, measured approach to technological improvement. Aligned to your business’ strategy, your plans should link technology to business goals to make your enterprise more effective, efficient,…
Manufacturing CEOs: 5 signs it’s time to review software systems
Does software only get attention when something goes wrong? If so, you’re not alone.
Manufacturing businesses can often view software solutions as a fix to a problem, rather than a business enabler. But having adaptable systems is key to enabling your business to scale in line with your ambitions and provide a platform for strategic innovation.
To follow on from Digital Manuf…
Audacia launches bespoke software platform for Techbuyer
Audacia launches a bespoke product database for leading IT reseller, Techbuyer, to enable their global growth.
The six month project delivered a stable and robust platform that reduces downtime, improves reporting, resilience and sales management and provides enriched product data.
Techbuyer IT security manager, Rich Kenny, said:
“We complied an initial list of almost 40 soft…
Why technology is key to continuous improvement
Continuous improvement is far from a new philosophy. Dating back to the 1950's, Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota decided to make incremental changes in processes and products to remove waste and increase business efficiencies and outcomes.
The same is true today. Through ongoing efforts to improve the quality of services, products and processes through constant review, m…
What is .NET Core?
First, A Little History on .NET
During the late 90s, Microsoft started work on something that they were calling Next Generation Windows Services (or NGWS for short). NGWS was originally designed to let Windows users access all kinds of services over the Internet.
In fact, in an early presentation for NGWS, Steve Balmer (who hated the name NGWS) said that it would allow users …
