A data lake can prove to be an essential component of your company’s data management strategy. As a secure, well-organized data storage repository, data lakes will collect and store your company’s information for years to come. But many business leaders are unfamiliar with the data lake creation steps and process, which makes them uncertain of what to expect.
When business leaders reach out to 7T for custom software development, they usually bring lots of questions. Some are interested in development costs, others in the project timeline, but all are wondering: What does it take to develop a piece of custom software? In addition, they want to know how our team will make it…
For company leaders, the bottom line is at the core of all business decisions. This is certainly true for a custom software or mobile app development project, regardless of whether it’s a $5,000 project or a $5,000,000 project. So before you secure funding and hire a top software development company, it’s essential that you clearly…
As companies outgrow office space, expand teams, and offer more services to their customers, the ready-made software solutions that power business operations tend to become a hindrance to growth. That one-size-fits-all CRM no longer tracks all the details your sales team needs, the payroll software contains far too many manual processes, and the analytics tool…
For many of our clients, attempting to develop software in-house was their first course of action. Financially speaking, in-house development can sometimes make sense. However, most of the time, the bandwidth and true expertise required are better found outside of the office. For businesses that opt to outsource their development projects, there are considerations and…
Also known as software split testing, A/B testing is a process used to determine the most effective version of a software program. Many software developers perform A/B split testing on a perpetual, ongoing basis, while others may choose to perform testing only on new software platforms or when a major modification or update occurs. Whatever…
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation went into effect on May 25, 2018. With fines of up to €20 million, or 4% of the worldwide annual revenue of the prior financial year, (whichever is higher) it’s a piece of legislation that has caught the attention of companies worldwide. That’s because any business that…
At its core, system integration involves assessing a company’s various software assets — including ERP platforms, CRMs, mobile apps — and then creating (or finding) a single software solution that will meet the company’s needs, while driving greater productivity and efficiency. While the nature of a company’s enterprise software platforms can differ dramatically from business…
Direct sales businesses continue to succeed, largely due to the power of social media and modern technology as a whole. Also known as network marketing or multi-level marketing (MLM), the direct sales business model usually includes a sense of unity among the team members. This group dynamic is actually very useful for driving sales, as…
As with any new technology, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the business world has been welcomed with open arms and met with some hesitation. However, current research and forecasting show large benefits in adopting AI for banking. The integration of AI in the financial sector is predicted to lower costs by 20%, leading to…
