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Best Practices and Cautionary Advice For a Successful Data Science Practice

Learn how to successfully integrate data science into your organization and learn what the yellow flags are for data science. We'll also go over some data science best practices.

Key Metrics and Measurements to Track Project and Product Performance

What metrics should you use to track project and product performance? Here are some practical tips from an Exadel Agile Expert.

Best Web Application Testing Tools for 2022

Explore the best web application testing tools that can be used in a wide range of projects and simplify your daily routine - check out our top QA tips and tricks!

Top 10 eCommerce Mobile App Features to Incorporate into Your Application

Check out what’s happening in the global eCommerce market, plus the key features of eCommerce platforms that will set your app above the rest.

How To Reduce Bias in Machine Learning

Bias in Machine Learning needs to be carefully addressed. This article discusses how to reduce bias in ML and reinforce ethics to battle bias in artificial intelligence systems.

Great Examples of Content Marketing: An Unbiased Review

Check out five examples of the best B2B content marketing strategies and see why you should invest in content marketing.

What Is ML Bias and Where Can We See It?

Check out what ML biases are and how we can spot them better at the source to ultimately mitigate their negative effects.

Top 10 AI Development and Implementation Challenges

Learn about common AI development and implementation challenges and ways to manage them.

Why is Social Media Important In Promoting Your B2B Technology Company?

Learn the reasons why social media is important for businesses in 2022, as well as the key ingredients in a B2B social media strategy.

What Does It Take to Adopt Artificial Intelligence in Business?

Take a look at an AI implementation roadmap with examples from real cases so you can set your business up for success.

10 Content Creation Trends To Watch In 2022

Follow these content marketing trends for 2022 to get the most out of your content marketing strategy.

AEM Security Best Practices

In this article, you’ll learn what contributes to Adobe AEM security, determine what cyber threats any CMS (including AEM) can face, and uncover Adobe security best practices.

Mobile Commerce Trends To Watch in 2022

Learn what mobile commerce is, the challenges it presents, and what's trending in 2022.

27 Digital Marketing Ideas to Help Accelerate your Business

Check out this list of 27 digital marketing ideas to help you accelerate your business and stay more competitive.

eCommerce App Builder Comparison

Learn the most important criteria for selecting an eCommerce mobile app builder and check out our top app builder choices that will help you create an app at minimal cost.

Facing the Future: Emerging AI Facial Recognition

AI successfully provides reliable and accurate facial recognition technology in many situations. Check out some potential use cases where AI facial recognition technology can be implemented.

Effective Content Writing in 15 Steps

Learn about effective content marketing and check out 15 step-by-step tips to increase your traffic, audience, leads, and sales.

What are Content Clusters, and How They Help Boost Organic Traffic?

We decided to share our experience in content marketing and tell more about the cluster content strategy. Check out our new article and learn more about the content cluster model to reinvent your content marketing processes in 2022.

A Practical App Building Software Overview

We took a close-up look at the most popular app builders, and now we're sharing our honest review. Check out our new article for details!

Top 8 eCommerce Mobile App Builders

Check out the best 8 eCommerce app builders you should consider in 2022

Best App Creation Software: From MVP to a Full Project

No-code and low-code app builder platforms can help you create fully functioning applications for any industry. Check out the top five app creation software solutions that will help you create your minimum viable product (MVP).

How to Start a Career in IT: Success Stories from Software Engineers

We’ve collected tips and advice from experienced software engineers and built a practical guide for you to start a career in IT.

Top 9 Facial Recognition Technology Trends of 2022

Check out the most popular facial recognition trends in 2022 and find out the most interesting ways in which this technology can be used.

How to Promote IT Services via Content Marketing Techniques That Speak Volumes

Technology vendors can apply different content marketing techniques to help prospects learn about their solutions. Learn which content marketing methods make the most sense for IT companies.

Creative Writing vs. Content Writing Made Crystal Clear

Writing is a valuable skill, especially in today's content-driven world. Deep dive into two popular styles and identify every piece you read as content writing or creative writing.

How To Grow IT Teams Through Service Accelerators

IT is leveraging service accelerators to drive down the cost and time of development. Learn what a service accelerator is and how it can help grow your IT team.

7 Common Content Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2022

Content marketing is a powerful tool to build relationships with your current or potential customers, but sometimes content marketing efforts may not show great results or bring good conversions. Check out seven major content marketing mistakes and learn ways how to avoid them.

Choosing an eCommerce App Template to Supercharge Your Business

If you are an eCommerce store owner and searching for ways to boost your online presence, consider using eCommerce app templates to build your first mobile app in an easy and cost-effective way

Best No-Code App Builders (Part 1)

There are a lot of no-code and low-code app builder platforms available on the market. Check out the top 5 no-code app builders reviewed from the developer’s point of view.

How to Create a Shopping App: Expert Tips for Shopify Store Owners

Users are more likely to shop from the comfort of their mobile devices, so online store owners should consider moving into apps. Our recent post published on SolutionSuggest explores how you can do that, what features are necessary to deliver value to customers, and what platform to use for developing an online store app.

How to Effectively Overcome Global Tech Talent Shortage

Consumers expect constant connectivity, and enterprises are looking for advanced technologies to sustain their businesses. The question is: will there be enough tech talent to make it all happen? The global tech talent shortage is making it difficult. This article, published on TechBii, explores the reasons for the shortage and ways to bridge the gap.

Best Programming and Information Technology Trivia for IT Pros That Pay Off

Developers love a challenge! They even look for professionally-run information technology tests and quizzes to sharpen their skills or just to have fun. Some information technology trivia platforms even let IT experts compete for cash prizes. Read our full article about the best information technology trivia on TechPatio and give a quiz a try.

Facial Recognition Solutions: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Reducing Costs

This article will explain ways you can deploy facial recognition solutions, their pros and cons, and how much they cost.

Exploring the Use Cases and Costs of Facial Recognition Solutions

Check out some of the use cases where facial recognition technology can be implemented along with their associated costs.

Racial Discrimination in Facial Recognition is a Challenge – With Noonies Nominee Alesia Traichuk

HackerNoon nominated Alesia Traichuk, Exadel Content Marketing Specialist, for a 2021 Noonies award for HackerNoon Contributor of the Year – rest API. Read this interview with Alesia to learn more about her thoughts on face recognition and her journey in the tech industry.

CCTV and Facial Recognition: Where Do the Two Technologies Overlap?

This article will walk you through closed-circuit television technology (CCTV) and will cover the areas in which it overlaps with face recognition technology.

Top 10 Information Technology Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge of the IT Industry

We have compiled a list of 10 information technology quizzes to test your knowledge of the IT industry. Try them now and compete with your friends!

How to Develop a Content Marketing Strategy in 6 Steps

What is a content marketing strategy and why it is so important? Follow these 6 steps to create a content marketing strategy for your company, expand your brand awareness, build trust and credibility, win customer loyalty, and increase your sales potential.

A Step-by-Step Content Marketing Guide for IT Companies

The most important steps you should take when you think about content marketing in 2021.

Low Code and No-Code Considerations

Could low-code and no-code development platforms change the future of the IT industry? This article will take you through what you need to know.

Why is Proofreading Important for Tech Companies?

Here is how a professional proofreader can help you publish high-quality tech content and why this is so imprtant for IT companies.

How Development Automation Can Support Digital Transformation

Development automation is a way to help businesses address challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Check out these ways to implement development automation.

How Continuous Monitoring Can Help Businesses Manage Risks

Learn how continuous monitoring can help with risk assessment and management.

Outsourcing Redefined and Refined in 2021 post COVID-19

How has outsourcing changed through the COVID-19 pandemic? Exadel CTO, Oleg Boyko, shared his thoughts in TechiExpert.

Three Reasons to Include Agile in Your Software Engineering Strategy

There are many reasons to consider adopting Agile; check out our list of the top three ways it will help you with digital platforms and product development.

Getting Started With Continuous Monitoring

Continuous monitoring is a crucial part of DevOps life cycle, as it helps organizations scale and deliver digital products and platforms more quickly and securely. This article will help you understand best practices with continuous monitoring so that you can hit the ground running.

What is the Best Facial Recognition Software to Use in 2021?

The huge variety of facial recognition solutions on the market can be divided into three types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we break down what each type is, as well as the best solutions in each category.

A Look at the Top IoT Market Trends for 2021

The future of IoT is trending toward large-scale growth over the next several years. However, 2021 has the potential to be a pivotal year for the IoT Market as it aims to tackle major global social and economic issues associated with the pandemic. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the economic and social factors shaping the Internet of Things market.

Exadel – Proving Digital transformation for your business

Learn more about Exadel’s digital transformation solutions and services in this exclusive interview with CEO and founder, Fima Katz in CIO Bulletin.

Chaos Engineering: A Science-based Approach to System Reliability

Unexpected outages already threaten companies, so why risk it? The short answer is that the rising practice of Chaos Engineering is currently the best path to system resilience. This article explores what Chaos Engineering is and how to adopt it.

3 major low-code app development pitfalls and how to avoid them

This article by Eldar Chernitsky and Alexander Ancipov details three major issues that low-code developers need to consider in order to deliver the best possible user experience.

What The C-Suite Needs To Know About Using Kubernetes

Why should business and technology leaders invest in Kubernetes? What is it, and how will it help businesses stay competitive? This article discusses everything the C-suite needs to know about Kubernetes and why they should be paying close attention to this technology.

How Remote Work Impacts DevOps and Development Trends

Lockdown restrictions are starting to ease up, but many companies are still enforcing or allowing their teams to work from home full- or part-time. Luckily, technology has made it possible to stay productive and collaborative in this environment, but it’s not without impact.

Technology Trends Impacting the Future of Business

What will work look like in the post-COVID-19 era and which technologies will define it? Many businesses are moving to an all-remote model using collaboration platforms as long-term effects from the pandemic change how we work.

DevSecOps Best Practices and Business Value – Part 2

It is important to not only pay attention to product delivery automation and speed but also to add security to software updates, critical system vulnerabilities, and correct system access control, which DevSecOps practices assist with. Continue reading for DevSecOps best practices.

DevSecOps Best Practices and Business Value – Part 1

DevSecOps brings together the best of DevOps with modern security practices. DevOps streamlines and accelerates the product development lifecycle, aiming to automate as much as possible.

How Private Equity Can Drive Innovation For Business

The private equity industry is no stranger to the growing demand for digital transformation. In order to best leverage their investments, private equity firms should make strategic improvements to the companies they invest in.

How Distributed Development Can Support Retail During COVID-19

While major retailers are taking extreme measures and leveraging established digital assets to stay afloat during the pandemic, many smaller retail businesses are left scrambling to find solutions.

Building Resilience in Geographically Distributed Teams – Part 2

Real digital transformation is built on a foundation of adaptability and the ability to embrace change. As we all face new challenges, I am offering some tips as a way to look deeply at your distributed work that is occurring and evaluate where and how it might be improved.

Building Resilience in Geographically Distributed Teams – Part 1

Real digital transformation is built on a foundation of adaptability and the ability to embrace change. As we all face new challenges, I am offering some tips as a way to look deeply at your distributed work that is occurring and evaluate where and how it might be improved.

Data-Driven Software Engineering: How to Avoid Common Problems

What is data-driven software engineering and how can you avoid some of the common problems that come with it?

Firebase Errors for Humans – aka Best Error Ever

Jonathan Fries discusses Firebase errors and his personal experience in HackerNoon.

What’s Powering Digital Transformation?

Digital transformation is challenging and risky, but incredibly rewarding. Here’s how to get started and why it’s so beneficial.

Secrets of Successful Remote or Dispersed IT Teams

The reality of remote work is sinking in, especially for technology teams who must continue to work to keep the lights on.

How positive behavioral metrics can boost your software team

Positive behavioral metrics tie in nicely with other measurement techniques because they focus on the human element of the data-driven software organization. This approach helps track progress and wins from every angle.

Building Resilience in Geographically Distributed Teams

Learn about the building blocks of resilient teams and how geographically distributed teams can help combat these times of unrest.

Data-driven software engineering: How to avoid common problems

Are you benefitting from data-driven software engineering? Here are key components, challenges, and best practices to get it right.

Agile in 2020: A look at the defining trends

This article explores the major agile trends influencing the software delivery industry in 2020.

Untapping the Potential of DevOps

A series of posts on Untapping the Potential of DevOps by Exadel’s VP Engineering and Digital Transformation, Jonathan Fries, is being published on DevOps.com. Here’s what’s out so far:

• Part 1: Why Is It So Critical Today?
• Part 2: Common Mistakes [published December 4, 2019]
• Part 3: Keys to Success [published December 13, 2019]
• Part 4: Tips for Launching a DevOps Team [published December 23, 2019]

Exadel 2020 Predictions: Low Code Development Platforms as Centerpiece to Innovation

“So, how can the average enterprise test emerging technologies without breaking the bank?”

CTO Universe Publishes Selected Exadel Blog Posts

CTO Universe has begun sharing some of our blog content on their own site. Here’s the first batch.

Agile Development for “Non-Products”

Some important considerations in developing a project as a non-product.

Eight Effective IT Solutions To Help Businesses Achieve Their Sales Goals

Eight members of Forbes Business Development Council offer helpful insights into using technology to successfully achieve its business development goals. Exadel’s Lev Shur offers his insights under “6. Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning.”

Beyond Building Software: Agile as an Organization-Wide Initiative

Agile is more than just a set of principles that guide software development. At its core, it has the ability to address key cultural issues that truly help an organization to engage its members and create things that people are proud of.

Tapping Into Global Tech Talent: How To Get The Most Out Of Dispersed IT Teams

Globally dispersed teams are more and more commonplace in today’s business environment, but, with the right strategies and attitude, dispersed teams can be made to work for any organization.

Beyond Building Software: Agile as an Organization-Wide Initiative

How agile methodology can be expanded beyond programming to facilitate digital transformation by making companies as a whole more nimble.

The Benefits of Agile Software Development and How to Measure Them

“At Exadel we continue to see more and more customers adopting Agile and asking for help-help with execution strategies, communicating the benefits to stakeholders, and with understanding the best place to start.”

Best Custom Software Development Companies for August 2019

We’re listed!

How Low-Code and No-Code Solutions Compare to RAD

Our Vice President of Platforms and Products takes a look at the drawbacks and advantages of low-code development solutions, who should use them, and which application types are best for them.

5 developer interview horror stories

Exadel’s Jonathan Fries provides his own “horror story” in this interesting article.

Machine learning tips to build a facial recognition tool

Here are some general tips on using machine learning technology from Exadel’s own experience developing machine learning programs for clients.

Exadel Creates Kubernetes Deployment Solution

Innovation Lab 2020: What Innovating The Future Looks Like

Exadel Named a Leader in Midsize Agile Software Development Service Providers Report by an Independent Research Firm

What to Do When the Code Sucks

Everybody complains at some point about the quality of code. This article explores the deeper insights that poorly written code and complaining about code have to offer.

The Forrester Wave™: Midsize Agile Software Development Service Providers, Q2 2019

Forrester announces “The 13 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up.”

Q&A: Wading through the AI landscape

Exadel VP of Products and Platforms, Dmitry Binunsky, is interviewed for advice about how businesses can get the most out of AI.

9 counterintuitive tips for dealing with people

Exadel VP Jonathan Fries was featured in this article on uncommon wisdom for dealing with people in which he gave tip #8: “Role-playing doesn’t work for some people.”

Driving digital forward: how get the most out of your digital transformation

Digital transformation has to be done at a quick pace in order to be the most effective. Here are three ways to accelerate the pace.

What to Do When the Code Sucks

Find out how to make the statement “This bad code was written by somebody else and it is bad, bad code.” into something more meaningful (and more constructive) by being more specific about issues like technical debt and “code smell.”

Becoming a Servant Leader: Tips to Become a Great Scrum Master

This is a compendium of different things that go into making a good or even great scrum master in an agile development environment.

How to have an emotionally intelligent disagreement

Exadel VP Jonathan Fries was featured in this article on strategies for dealing with workplace disagreements in which he provided some thoughts on the benefits of listening (#3) by leadership in these situations.

7 advantages of open source for agile teams

Exadel VP Jonathan Fries was featured in this article on open source advantages for agile development in which he described advantage #5: “Adaptability.”

DevOps Chat: Digital Transformation with Exadel’s Jonathan Fries

In this recorded and transcribed interview, Jonathan Fries, VP of Engineering and Digital Transformation at Exadel, talks about the new Innovation Lab by Exadel and the state of IT in general.

The secret sauce of Eastern European software engineering talent

“Fueled by an educational focus on technological pursuits, a cultural emphasis on hard work, and an investor-rich business climate, Eastern European tech is thriving and poised for years of success.”

Enterprises test emerging technologies at Exadel’s Innovation Lab

“When faced with an array of new technologies required for digital transformation businesses face some hard choices. Selecting the wrong platform can be expensive. Exadel’s Innovation Lab provides a space for businesses to test out new technologies.”

How to Be a Better Product Owner

“Whether you’re at the beginning or in the midst of trying to bring about change, one of the most significant challenges I’ve seen for agile teams is dealing with a product owner who doesn’t fill all the roles that a product owner is expected to play.”

Exadel Launches Innovation Lab

“Exadel announced the Innovation Lab by Exadel where enterprises can test emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, mobile, chatbot and machine learning models to determine strategic fit.”

Trends in Enterprise Software Development 2019 and Beyond

Every business needs to do their best to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements. What exactly are the latest trends in enterprise software and how can they be applied to your business?

Optimizing BLE for high-volume data

Best practices and challenges in developing BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) apps from a real-world example.

People on the Move: Jonathan Fries

Announcing Jonathan’s promotion in the technology sector.

People on the Move: Alex Kreymer

Announcing Alex as a new hire in the technology sector.

7 pieces of contrarian DevOps advice

Common wisdom sometimes falls flat for DevOps teams. Consider these DevOps tips learned the hard way. (Jonathan Fries provides tip #4 in article.)

The Ways Tech Is Driving E-commerce

E-commerce has changed the consumer marketplace beyond recognition. This article looks at the ways different technologies are impacting e-commerce and how e-commerce practices influence the way we shop online.

Artificial Intelligence in the Cloud

AI in the cloud is leading to a veritable revolution in data production, interpretation and storage. This article looks at how the three big providers are driving technology to the cloud and gives advice on how to choose an AI platform for your business.

Exadel 2019 Predictions: DevOps and High-Hype Technologies in 2019

Industry executives and experts share their predictions for 2019.

The Value of ‘DevOps Engineer’ as a Title

Self-identification as a DevOps Engineer and solid technical evaluation as factors in hiring DevOps engineers.

Emotions Are at the Core of Firing People, Even at Netflix

Many people running businesses make a point to claim they do specific things without emotion. Letting employees go is no exception. In this article, Jonathan Fries argues that emotions have a definite place in the firing process and explains how they can be used as the basis for deeper analysis.

Software Requirements Are Business Requirements

Jonathan Fries reconciles the technical and business worlds in this article, explaining where and how the needs of business overlap the needs of technology.

Technical Value is Business Value

The trade-offs involved in the intertwined development issues of technical debt and clean design.

What is Blockchain? Everything you need to know

A link to an article by Jonathan Fries on the social implications of blockchain was included in this blockchain explainer.

6 App Design Tools to Make You Instantly Mobile

Appery.io is listed first in this roundup of mobile app development tools.

Exploring the Fundamentals of Blockchain

After Bitcoin exploded onto the scene a couple years ago many questions remained unanswered. From the very basic: what exactly is blockchain? to the more complex: how does blockchain have the power to change industries, practices, and the world as we know it?

Artificial intelligence in the cloud

AI in the cloud, how the big three providers are driving AI technologies to the cloud, and how you can choose an artificial intelligence platform to drive your business forward.

Blockchain’s implications for society

Exploring the Fundamentals of Blockchain

The Big Challenge for Sports Betting: Software Engineering

10 excellent platforms for building mobile apps

Finance Organizations and the Digital Boom

Q&A: Why software outsourcing is becoming big business

Top 10 Mobile App Development Companies in Ukraine 2018

The Amazon IoT Button: Dedicated Hardware to Do One Cool Thing

This article outlines how developers can make and do whatever they’d like with the new unbranded, customizable Dash IoT button from Amazon.

Amazon IoT Button: Dedicated hardware to do one cool thing

This article outlines how developers can make and do whatever they’d like with the new unbranded, customizable Dash IoT button from Amazon.

Cloud Architecture for IoT: Knowledge, Teamwork Key

These days, we’re expecting all of our devices to talk to each other as IoT is becoming a staple of the modern world. In this article, Jonathan Fries breaks down exactly what developers need to consider when creating an IoT project.

Six Seismic Shifts Driving the Enterprise Tech Shake-Up

Companies of all sizes can engage in innovation, and that includes enterprise-level organizations. Jonathan Fries details six of the major contributing factors of innovation today.