Knowledge

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Sustainable Technology: Sustainable technology solutions for a green future
I. What is Sustainable Technology? Sustainable technology is an umbrella term that describes innovation that takes natural resources into...
The Horenso principles for Dev when working with Japanese customers.
Horenso is one of the basic soft skills for employees. New employees often go through a Horenso training and...

Offshore

What is offshore development? Benefits and solution not to fail
Offshore development is not only a trend but also a strategic approach to optimize resources and costs for technology...
Why choose lab-type offshore development?
Lab-type offshore development is a collaboration model in which a company hires a fixed team of software engineers abroad...
Should You Outsource System Development? A Decision Guide for the IT Talent Shortage Era
“The projects keep piling up, but we simply don’t have enough people to handle them.” If that sounds like...
System Maintenance Costs: Market Rates & Cost Reduction Strategies — In-House vs. Outsourcing
“Are we really paying the right amount for maintenance every month?” If you have ever asked yourself this, you...
オフショアを始める前にやっておきたいこと
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. 1. オフショアに関する意識調査結果から 少し古くなりますが、IPAの調査データに次のようなものがあります。IPA (Information technology Promotion Agency) がオフショアに関してIT企業に出したアンケートの結果です。調査Aでは、70%以上が「現在より拡大したい」と言っており、調査Bでは、「70%以上が予定なし」と答えています。 まったく相反するような結果が出ていますが、実はこれ、調査Aは既にオフショアを実施している企業からの回答であり、調査Bは過去に一度もオフショアを実施したことがない企業からの回答なのです。 一概には言えませんが、オフショアで開発を経験した企業はそのメリットを享受し、さらに利益を求めて拡大へと向かい、経験したことがない企業は、実感としてメリットを捉えることができないためにさらにオフショア実施に対して消極的になってしまっているという構図がうかがえます。 2....
How to Choose a System Development Company | 7 Checkpoints & Comparison Points to Avoid Failure
The success of a system development project depends heavily on which development company you choose. Yet many say, “I...

Technology

Sustainable Technology: Sustainable technology solutions for a green future
I. What is Sustainable Technology? Sustainable technology is an umbrella term that describes innovation that takes natural resources into...
COBOL Modernization: A Practical Guide to Replatform, Refactor and Reimagine
“The system still runs accurately every day — but almost no one can explain why it works the way...
What Challenges Do IT Departments Face? Solutions for the Talent Shortage Era
Why the in-house IT (情シス) team at Japanese companies is increasingly overloaded, the five core challenges they face, and...
Difference among Artificial intelligence, machine learning and Deep leaning
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) are three concepts that frequently appear in the digital...
System Migration Methods and Process: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Implementation
As digital transformation continues to accelerate, more companies are facing the need to upgrade or migrate their IT systems....
Maintenance Services – An Effective Solution for System Operations and Maintenance for Enterprises
The stability of IT systems now directly determines a company’s business performance, where any disruption can lead to significant...