Insights
Learnings, thoughts and resources for our clients and the software engineering community.
Custom Software vs. SaaS: Why Custom Software Wins
Off-the-shelf SaaS (Software as a Service) products are often the go-to for organizations because they tout perks like quick setups and predictable pricing—factors that are especially attractive for start ups and small teams.
But as organizations grow and their needs become more specific, the cracks in SaaS begin to show.
How Software and Efficiency Help Manufacturers Beat Tariffs
Let’s address the elephant 🐘 in the room: today’s global trade environment has never been more uncertain. Tariffs are no longer just levers for foreign policy, they’re cost drivers with potentially crippling effects for all kinds of organizations. For manufacturers, especially those dependent on international supply chains or foreign-sourced materials, rising tariffs can feel like a financial chokehold. But amidst these pressures, there's a path forward coming into focus: investing in smart software solutions and operational efficiency.
The Hidden Cost in Your Code: You Have Technical Debt (Even If You Don’t Know It)
If you've spent any time around software developers, you've probably heard the phrase technical debt—often with a sigh, a wince, or during a heated discussion about timeline and budget constraints. But what exactly is technical debt, and why does it matter?
Why Software Architecture Reviews Matter
Speed is a huge factor in today’s technological landscape—fast rollouts, faster processing, and even faster results. With the expectation of near-instant gratification continuing to rise, it can be easy to overlook the importance of foundational practices like software architecture reviews. Yet, it's core processes like these that often determine whether a system can thrive and grow or whether it will collapse under its own weight.
5 Signs that it’s Time to Review Your Tech Stack
As your business evolves, so should your technology. Your tech stack—the collection of tools, frameworks, platforms, and programming languages you use—plays a critical role in your ability to innovate, scale, and remain competitive. But how do you know when it’s time to pause and take a serious look at what’s under the hood?
How Big Room Technologies uses Figma, the industry standard for user experience design
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This article will be going over a what is Figma, how Figma is used at Big Room Technologies and a conclusion about why Figma is an excellent platform for design, prototyping and developer handoff.