Technology Insights

AI is a hot topic right now because of the significant advancements that have been made in recent years. These advancements have been driven by a combination of increased computing power, improved algorithms, and access to vast amounts of data. The beneficial use cases of AI technology are almost unlimited. That said, what are the very real ethical concerns introduced by it?

When you build an application, you want to build it the fastest way possible to release it and begin making a return on your investment. You might build a minimum viable product (MVP) to test the market before investing in a more robust application. Focusing on speed of development is good for the initial launch, but building an application that isn't scalable or flexible leads to technical debt. Technical debt is costly, causes developers to constantly chase bugs, and often leads to developer burnout. 

Any business that has been around for longer than a decade probably has legacy software. Sales systems, customer service applications, and legacy infrastructure are just a few applications common in long-term businesses. With these systems come issues with management, upgrades, support, security, and the added cost of running the application. There are even greater risks as well.

As 2023 gets off to a start, it is a good idea for corporations, start-ups, and investors to be aware of and understand the top technology and business trends that will shape the coming year. In fact, at the rate that the market is evolving, executives, founders, and the average person alike should know which trends are on their way out and which ones are shaking things up.

What Happens When You Penetration Test Your Application? Pen Testing, (short for Penetration testing), is a manual security review of your applications, and it's an important factor in effective cybersecurity. Application security testing can be automated, but automated procedures cannot find every vulnerability in your software. Some industry compliance regulations require penetration testing.

Actuators are the workhorses of the Internet of Things and enable the automation or remote control of a wide range of processes in sectors that include consumer, industrial, healthcare, and transportation. This short article explains the role of actuators in IoT and outlines the different types of actuators that are used.

The fourth core principle of the Agile Manifesto addresses the response to change over a plan. However, this does not mean planning is unimportant. When it comes to software and app development, simply going with the flow is not an option. A plan and clear requirements are needed to create a successful product.

The average custom software development project can take several months to a year to complete. Projects that are larger in scope and complexity can take even longer. Whether your software development project is large or small, it's important to be aware of the most common risks to project success.

As the world keeps evolving digitally, many firms are prioritizing digital technology efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many organizations to automate operations to be more adaptive. Businesses must increasingly focus on developing in-house technologies rather than relying on third-party services. Several technologies saw considerable progress in 2021, and significant progress is projected in 2022.

Interview of Envative Co-Owner, David Mastrella, conducted by: Lynn Fosse, Senior Editor CEOCFO Magazine Published – December 20, 2021: CEOCFO: Mr. Mastrella, what is the overall vision behind Envative and what is your focus now? Mr. Mastrella: We are a custom software development firm specializing in web development, mobile app development and IoT. We stick with these core areas of expertise.