The Necessity for Digital Transformation in the Retail Industry

The Necessity for Digital Transformation in the Retail Industry

The Necessity for Digital Transformation in the Retail Industry As a Delivery Director at Directio, working shoulder-to-shoulder with clients in the retail industry every day, I’ve come to deeply understand both the ambitions and the roadblocks that define this sector. Recent think tank reports, including the Retail Outlook 2025 and the UK Retail Health –...

The Guide to Customer Education in SaaS

The Guide to Customer Education in SaaS

One of the most persistent challenges I face in customer education is staying aligned with ever-changing systems. Customer education in SaaS company is never static. It’s a process of continuous alignment. Our trainers revise materials regularly. We check if examples still make sense. We adjust onboarding paths when the interface evolves. The goal is simple:...

How to Hire the Best Software Developers

How to Hire the Best Software Developers

Hiring the right software developers can make or break a project. I’ve seen it firsthand. Here’s what really matters: How to spot and attract top devs The hiring mistakes that cost time & money What makes a dev team click and deliver I put it all in this article – who to hire, what to...

Why is CMMC Compliance Important for Defense Contractors?

Why is CMMC Compliance Important for Defense Contractors?

Why the Department of Defense Created CMMC? The Department of Defense (DOD) established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to strengthen its supply chain’s security. The impetus came partly from a DOD Inspector General report highlighting a lack of adherence to existing security requirements within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This initiative addresses the...

8 Types of IT Projects to Outsource in 2025

8 Types of IT Projects to Outsource in 2025

Having worked for years with strategic clients as well as IT teams at the intersection of business and software development, I have observed both the benefits and challenges that come with IT project outsourcing. From my perspective, outsourcing provides valuable insights into the practice of hiring external vendors or service providers to handle specific IT-related...

What is Nearshore Software Development?

What is Nearshore Software Development?

Nearshore software development is a model of outsourcing software development projects to companies or teams in nearby countries. This approach differs from other outsourcing methods, such as offshore or onshore. The defining feature of nearshore software development is geographical proximity, typically within the same or a nearby time zone. For instance, companies in the United...

Why US Companies Are Turning to Mexican Software Development Talent and How to Maximize Its Potential

Why US Companies Are Turning to Mexican Software Development Talent and How to Maximize Its Potential

1. Nearshore Software Development Mexico: A Senior Consultant’s Perspective on Pros and Cons* As a Senior Solution Consultant based in Mexico, I work closely with international and US companies, helping them find creative and strategic IT solutions for their projects. Working in Mexico with international companies across industries has given me a front-row seat to...

10 Key Mistakes Rookies Make at the Start of an IT Project – And How To Avoid Them

10 Key Mistakes Rookies Make at the Start of an IT Project – And How To Avoid Them

As a project manager, I take on the responsibility of steering projects through the complex labyrinths of business needs and objectives, balancing the demands of clients and teams alike.   The battlefield of project management teaches us that, while many errors may initially seem like rookie mistakes, they often occur as part of the learning curve...