Digitalization has become even more important since the Covid-19 pandemic. Working from home, new technologies and new possibilities. In this section, we share more information and best practices on many aspects of digitalization.
Programming often involves a lot of effort and expertise. But Low Code and No Code applications solve this problem. Because these platforms work with little or no coding at all. This can help small and medium-sized enterprises to meet the challenges of digitization. But how exactly do these development approaches work and what are the
Forward-thinking managers and leaders in today’s project management environment don’t stick to just one methodology; they become knowledgeable about several of them and learn how to combine different approaches to meet the needs of every given project. In the following, you’ll get to know the most important project management methods and when and how to
The concept of MVP is suitable for all companies that want to develop further. IT startups and SMEs benefit from the low costs while existing companies invest in their long-term future through a Minimum Viable Product. The strategy can be applied to all industries and is also worthwhile for founders. Minimum Viable Product: What’s Behind
The digital focus in almost every department in the everyday life leads to big skill shortage in tech experts.
Therefore, IT-Specialists are highly asked by many companies. In this story, we compiled the 5 most wanted IT-Jobs for the next year.
Bitcoin, NFTs, and cybersecurity are all terms that have appeared due to the evolution of the internet to the now current Web3. To understand the progress and the possibilities, we highlight the differences from the present Web to its predecessors (1 and 2).
Several different types of blockchain exist, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. It is essential to know the different types of Blockchain in order to build the optimal network. Depending on the requirements of the Blockchain, one has to decide between public, private, consortium or hybrid network. We will explain what this means in our blog post.
The metaverse is probably the most significant innovation since the invention of the smartphone. What makes this trend so important, how the metaverse will shape the future of work, we explain for you in this blog article.
Electricity, semiconductors, or the smartphone. These are all inventions without which we would hardly be able to participate in life today. What are the next innovations that are likely to shape our future?
An increasing number of companies around the world are turning to external staff to increase their work capacity and leverage a larger talent pool. In North America and Asia in particular, the use of Staff Augmentation is widely spread. In Germany, however, this type of staff expansion is still a largely unexploited concept. Staff Augmentation is a concept that is gaining momentum due to the shortage of skilled workers and accelerated digitalization. However, many do not understand how to benefit from it. The following will give a solid introduction to the topic.
We are often asked by freelancers and clients in IT: How do you stay up to date with the latest trends in the digital industry. We asked you this very question in a survey and received numerous, often different answers. Over the past few days, we have analyzed the survey result. Now, we share the
While freelancers were often seen as a substitute for permanent employees a few years ago, managers are gradually recognizing the benefits and expertise that freelancers bring to companies. In research, too, the negative view of the use of freelancers has long prevailed. Andrew Burke and Marc Cowling take a new perspective on freelancing, revealing convincing
How do companies benefit from cloud computing? What opportunities and challenges does the cloud actually offer? Globally, companies are faced with the question of whether and how they want to switch to the cloud. There are a few important facts to consider, starting with planning the long-term use. In this article, we go into cloud
Companies in the financial technology sector, commonly known as FinTech, are often seen as bold innovators willing to go where traditional banks fear to tread. Major problems, however, are regulatory non-compliance. Many FinTechs, at least initially, do not see themselves as financial services providers. As FinTechs grow and mature, they need to take a serious
IT and cybersecurity are gaining in importance for many industries, especially in banking and the FinTech sector. Therefore, the requirements to protect customer and company data are steadily increasing – as is the risk of falling victim to a cyber-attack. Effective security management to protect the IT infrastructure and important data is therefore essential. Comprehensive
The goal of DevOps is to continuously deliver high-quality software products to customers. This includes responding rapidly to new customer requirements and adapting to new situations. DevOps goals must always be considered and evaluated in relation to the organization’s and the customers’ business goals. DevOps teams are aligned with these very goals and ideally achieve
If not taken care of, false self-employment can pose a threat to freelancers and companies that employ them. The freelancer status is revoked, the contractor becomes an employment contract and both parties have to pay social security contributions plus further penalties may follow. Reason enough to deep-dive into the topic of false self-employment. Accordingly, we
Freelancers are more in demand than ever, especially in the IT industry! As companies want to keep up with the sudden surge in digitization, they are increasingly employing IT-freelancers. Doing so effectively, without losing sight of the legal aspects, requires just four steps as described in this article. Please find the full article written in
IT services are becoming increasingly important for companies, especially due to the accelerated digitization as a result of the corona pandemic. A shortage of skilled IT workers is no longer a surprise for any company and turned into a challenge – especially in the IT sector. Please find the full article in German here. If you
There are the same insurances for self-employed as for employees. The difference, however, is the responsibility you bear for your insurance coverage as a self-employed person. Self-employed people have to insure themselves against risks during their work, as you do not have an employer to cover the financial consequences of any damage. Therefore, ensuring that
In many freelance projects in the IT environment and other areas, the contracting parties exchange information that is confidential. This can be about the projects themselves, but also about technical and content issues. The freelancer is not bound by the confidentiality regulations in the fulfillment of his assignment, which arise from the employment contract in
Especially in the IT sector, but also in other project fields with creative demands, employees are not always employed on a salaried basis. For project-related work, the freelancer contract is the best option. On its basis, you are dealing with a contract for work or services, but you are not working as an employee. Especially