When Should You Take a Startup’s Technology In-House?

All Posts, Digital Transformation, Startups

Outsourcing brings a diverse range of benefits to a company, with well-architected Digital Transformation projects boosting productivity and generating a healthy ROI. Startups stand to gain even more from outsourcing partnerships. But even the best executed Digital Transformation project can prompt questions about outsourcing and the circumstances under which it may be advantageous to keep a startup’s technology in house.

7T's 7 Startups to Watch

7T’s 7 Startups to Watch – Innovative Startups in Dallas and Beyond

7T News, All Posts, SaaS, Startups

7T loves innovative startups and we’re always looking for new ways to spread the word about these up-and-coming companies, especially those that are based here in Dallas! Here is 7T’s 7 to Watch summer 2022 edition, with a glimpse behind the curtain at a few fabulous startups that are disrupting their respective industries with a fresh, innovative approach to business.

7 Mistakes Startups Make and How to Avoid Them

The 7 Top Mistakes Tech Startups Make and How to Avoid Them

All Posts, Startups

Startups face lots of challenges, to be certain, and it’s estimated that as many as 7 in 10 startups ultimately fail over the span of a decade. According to Investopedia, a little over 21% of startups fail in the first year, followed by 30% in year two. By the fifth year, 50% have folded and by the decade mark, 70% of startups have closed their doors.

So how do you ensure that your business is among the 30% of startups that are still in business after ten years? Well, there are a number of mistakes that hold the potential to harm a startup. Let’s look at 7 mistakes that tech startups make and how you can avoid these pitfalls.
The reality is that ephemeral messaging has some very useful and legitimate business applications, making this functionality a good choice for inclusion in an enterprise messaging app. Organizations in a broad array of business sectors can benefit from an ephemeral messaging feature in their messenger app, whether it’s a component of a desktop platform or a companion mobile application.

Creating a Start-up Vision for Investors With Help From 7T’s Foundation Program

Creating a Start-up Vision for Investors With Help From 7T’s Foundation Program

All Posts, Development Services, Digital Transformation, Startups, Technology Trends

Whether it’s a start-up’s new software platform or mobile application, it all begins with the founders’ vision and ideas. During the early days of establishing a start-up, it’s common to see a bit of evolution to the founders’ ideas and vision, which can certainly complicate matters because the first key hurdle in the life cycle of a start-up entails articulating the idea in a compelling manner for the investors who hold the power to make the vision a reality.
Hosting isn’t just for websites; you need to host your mobile app, web-based apps and web-based software interfaces. There are two basic options for hosting your mobile app: traditional hosting and cloud-based hosting. So which is best for your needs?

Developing Custom Software Solutions for Common Business Challenges

Developing Custom Software Solutions for Common Business Challenges

All Posts, Custom Software, Development Services, Digital Transformation, Process Automation, Startups

The most useful and profitable custom software solutions are those that solve a challenge within your business or organization. In fact, the Dallas custom software development team at 7T uses a “business first” approach to all of our digital transformation solutions, as we get acquainted with the company’s operations, workflows, pain points and challenges.

Hosting isn’t just for websites; you need to host your mobile app, web-based apps and web-based software interfaces. There are two basic options for hosting your mobile app: traditional hosting and cloud-based hosting. So which is best for your needs?