K&C Digital Transformation Blog
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K&C's expert insights into digital transformation, web development, cloud and qa testing. We share our opinion and experience on the tech questions that matter. K&C has been driving digital transformation since 1999. Privately owned we are dedicated to our partners' success through German management, a global talent pool and leading technologies.
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
6M ago
Before reading on, pause and take in your surroundings. Are you reading this on a smartphone? Perhaps on a laptop at a cafe? Do you notice the street lights outside? They’re most likely jam-packed with sensors monitoring traffic flow and air quality.
What about the elevator you used to get to work this morning? Thanks to precise proximity sensors, it knows precisely where it is between floors. And that iced coffee you grabbed from the store? The refrigerator that kept it nice and cold is smartly adjusting its temperature.
What do all these sensors and devices have in common? They’re connected ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
6M ago
Artificial intelligence has been on a roll for the past few years. We’ve seen various industries adopting and implementing this technology. From marketing and healthcare to software development and, now, cybersecurity.
As we become more advanced with new tools, so do cyber threats. They’ve also become more sophisticated, requiring advanced security measures. This is why many organizations are developing systems using AI to combat them.
So, it’s not surprising that the market for AI in cybersecurity was valued at around 24 billion USD in 2023. By 2030, this is expected to explode to roughly 134 ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
7M ago
The cryptocurrency market has been continuously evolving. Over the last few years, many trailblazing developments have occurred, like tokenizing real-world assets (e.g., real estate or art) in the crypto world. In addition, crypto wallet development (sometimes also called blockchain wallet development or Web3 wallet development) has become an essential part of the blockchain development space.
With the heightened interest in cryptocurrencies, the future of crypto wallet development looks bright. Crypto wallets are needed to have easy access to cryptocurrencies. As of 2024, there are over 10,00 ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
8M ago
IT outsourcing, particularly nearshoring, has been growing in recent years. The IT sector in D-A-CH countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) is also struggling with a shortage of skilled labor and the (associated) high wage costs of domestic IT specialists. Therefore, hiring specialized talent in nearby countries can make sense and work well from an operational and financial perspective.
Hiring specialized experts or even entire specialist teams has a positive long-term effect on the company in many cases. Compared to a permanent in-house team, outsourced specialist teams can be flexibly adju ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
9M ago
IT security is vital to managing and protecting an organization’s technology infrastructure, including its network, hardware, software, and data. It focuses on protecting these assets from cyber threats like viruses, ransomware, malware, phishing and other types of attacks that facilitate unauthorized access.
Implementing IT security involves a multi-layered approach, including firewalls, antivirus, patches, etc. These will prevent data theft and safeguard an organization’s technological infrastructure. In return, they will ensure continuity and reliability of operations.
This blog post will c ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
9M ago
If you’ve ever worked with Rust, you’d know it feels like talking straight to your computer’s core. It’s a system programming language known for its direct line to hardware—no middleman required. And why does this matter? Well, the programming language you pick can set the course for your entire project.
Deciding which language to use might seem challenging for those new to coding or managing projects. We’re here to walk you through Rust and its alternatives, breaking down where they shine and how they compare.
Let’s start making sense of these options together, clarifying what could be confus ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
10M ago
The Rust coding language, originally developed for system programming, has quickly made a significant impact on software development.
Rust, created by Graydon Hoare in 2010 and later supported by Mozilla, has grown into a robust language known for its safety, speed, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
It emerges distinctively as a solution that’s engineered to confront the long-standing issues associated with memory management and security vulnerabilities – a challenge often encountered when dealing with established languages such as C or C++.
But what is it about Rust that ca ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
11M ago
Blockchain is reshaping industries with security, transparency, and decentralization. It positions blockchain developers as leading figures in this digital revolution. This guide explores the critical aspects of being a blockchain developer, from the various roles available through the technical skills needed to thrive in the field to the lucrative salary prospects these in-demand professionals can expect.
Blockchain developers are crucial in crafting the infrastructure and applications, covering everything from smart contracts to dApps. The field promises diverse roles, including NFT developm ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
1y ago
Initially developed for Bitcoin in 2009, blockchain technology has significantly evolved, impacting various industries beyond its initial financial use. It brought about a decentralized ledger system that securely logs transactions. Ethereum enhanced this feature in 2015 by introducing smart contracts, broadening blockchain’s applications from straightforward transactions to complex contract agreements.
Blockchain now supports many services like crypto trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. It introduces new solutions and makes financial services accessible to those excluded by ..read more
K&C Digital Transformation Blog
1y ago
Blockchain technology, rapidly evolving in 2024, serves as a foundation in various industries, including finance and healthcare. This guide aims to demystify blockchain, detailing its mechanisms, applications, and benefits.
Find out what blockchain is and how new data blocks are added to the chain. We will explain the advantages and disadvantages of blockchain technology compared to traditional systems. Blockchain has a variety of use cases across different industries, from finance to NFTs, which we will elaborate on.
This blog also explains technical aspects like consensus mechanisms and deve ..read more