CIOs and CTOs today certainly have a lot on their plates. It’s no surprise considering the current value of the global software development market. Software products and services are quickly becoming major value differentiators in almost every industry. Even in the face of a looming recession, the high demand for digital transformation has made software and digital presence a top priority–and this trend hasn´t slowed down ..read more

Tracking productivity in software development can have significant and far-reaching impacts on an organization's economicsuccess. For modern businesses having the right insights is crucial for making informed decisions to maximize productivity. This is especially true in tech and software, where complex processes like software development and deployment depend on highly performant teams. Today we’re looking at some of the key benefits of using data to improve software team productivity.  ..read more

At Foreworth, we take security and software performance seriously. That's why we are happy to share this guest-post from Pentest-Tools on how to secure your front-end against cyber-attacks ..read more

We’ve seen time and again how productive software development teams can be one of the core drivers of business success. Efficient, productive, and organized teams accelerate faster, are more cost-efficient, and typically offer greater ROI. With a global recession inching closer day by day, executives in businesses that rely on software development need to find new ways to supportbusiness operations and ensure sustainable growth, competitiveness, and flexibility without jeopardizing the quality of their software output.    ..read more

2. Since early Q2 of 2022, financial pundits have been warning of a looming economic downturn. Key macroeconomic factors like China’s ongoing struggle with COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s impact on global supply chains have seen costs rising around the globe and the resulting inflation is forcing interest rates up worldwide. With a recession looking ever more likely, 2023 is set to be an even rockier year. CIOs and CTO in tech and software certainly have their work cut out for them. So, what are the top priorities for tech leaders heading into the new year?  ..read more

Productivity in the software development process has a direct impact on business success. Better-performing teams support business operations and ensure sustainable growth, competitiveness, flexibility, and ROI. This is true for every industry but particularly so in tech and software. As with most elements of business management, improving performance depends on informed decision-making and iterative progress. These are near impossible to achieve without the right metrics and insights.   ..read more

Rising inflation in economies worldwide is driving increased fears of a global recession. New research from the World Bank finds that the synchronous rise in interest rates from central banks may be inching economies closer to a global recession. While efforts are being made to curb the resulting contraction in growth, more and more industries are already preparing for what may be a tough year ahead. For many software executives, this grim economic outlook could provide a key moment to re-evaluate current business strategies.  ..read more

When building a top-flight development team, dev experience should always be a major concern. It affects everything from the cost of talent acquisition to the ongoing costs of development, and the subsequent return on investments. Knowing just how much experience and expertise your devs are bringing to the table gives you a huge advantage. This is especially true when it comes to managing team effort and optimizing software quality, productivity, and security.   ..read more

With a recession on the horizon, business leaders across the board are focusing on cost reduction and leaner operations. According to a recent report from industry research experts, Morgan Stanley, outsourcing is one of the key areas where CIOs and CTOs are looking at reducing spending. For many tech and software businesses, however, outsourced talent accounts for a great deal of their development capacity ..read more

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders and economic experts have been warning about the possibility of another recession hitting markets globally. While economies around the world seem to be climbing out of COVID-19’s shadow, the threat of a largescale economic downturn is still looming. IT and software businesses that enjoyed a steady climb after the 2008 economic crash, may not be so lucky this time around.  ..read more