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Frontend & Mobile

Rapid Development with React-Admin and Fastify

(Written in collaboration with Mihai-Andrei Dancu) Introduction Software development is a time-intensive task and requires skilled software engineers to get the job done. Time and budget are directly proportional to one another and therefore as little development resources as possible should be wasted. Especially in small to mid-sized projects most development time should be spent […]

October 13, 2023

Commerce & Customer Experience

Conversational commerce: How customer engagement leads to conversions

Conversational commerce has the potential to revolutionize how businesses foster relationships with their customers by combining technology and conversation to streamline online commerce. With roots in technology-driven customer engagement, this innovative strategy is rapidly redefining the landscape of business-customer interaction to fuel a more personalized and user-friendly shopping experience. Engagement is no longer an option […]

October 10, 2023

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Sovereignty & Compliance

Understanding the EU AI Act as a framework for responsible innovation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth. However, the rapid advancement of AI technologies has also raised important ethical and security concerns. In response to these challenges, the European Union (EU) has proposed a new legal framework, the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), to regulate AI […]

October 6, 2023

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Data & Platforms

Microsoft Power BI

(Written in collaboration with Andreas Schweiger & Stefan Starke) In today’s data-driven world, organizations big and small rely on data to make informed decisions, gain insights, and drive business growth. However, raw data alone is seldom enough; it needs to be transformed into actionable information. This is where Power BI steps in, offering a powerful […]

October 6, 2023

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Backend & Architecture

Reliable communication using the Transactional Outbox Pattern

In today’s digital age, email communication remains an indispensable tool for businesses and individuals alike. Whether it’s sending important notifications, marketing campaigns, or transactional updates, emails play a pivotal role in ensuring effective communication. At first glance sending an email is just a line of code, right? Well, integrating any asynchronous messaging functionality (e.g. sending […]

September 29, 2023

Software vendors can help the healthcare sector improve patient care and increase healthcare services' efficiency through innovative and paperless technologies. Customized software can help close information gaps and simplify access to healthcare services - while ensuring the highest level of data security. Overall, the Bitkom survey shows that the German population attaches great importance to progress and innovation in healthcare and that there is a solid basis for the introduction and acceptance of new digital solutions. Customized, transparent, and secure solutions have the opportunity to play a key role in further developing the German healthcare system. After all, the need for individual enterprise software is particularly high in the healthcare sector. Individual, demand-driven software developed with data protection in mind offers critical advantages in the healthcare sector: 1. Sensitivity of patient data: Patient information is extremely sensitive and requires special protection. Custom software can be tailored to meet the specific needs of healthcare facilities to maximize data security. 2. Integration with existing systems: Many healthcare organizations already use different software solutions for different tasks. A custom solution can ensure that these systems can communicate seamlessly. 3. Regulatory requirements: The healthcare industry has several specific regulatory requirements, such as patient rights or medical record retention periods. Custom software can ensure that these requirements are met efficiently and correctly. 4. Telemedicine: With the advent of telemedicine, it is essential to ensure secure communication channels between patients and medical staff. Custom software can be developed specifically for this purpose, helping to ensure privacy and efficiency. 5. Improve patient care: Custom software can be used to streamline processes in healthcare facilities, which can lead to better patient care. For example, diagnostic tools, scheduling systems, or patient information systems can be tailored to a facility's exact needs. Demand-driven software in healthcare can not only streamline data processing but also help improve the quality of patient care. This is why healthcare organizations need to invest in such customized software solutions. Attention to privacy is essential in this context, to strengthen the trust of patients and medical staff, while at the same time complying with regulatory and legal requirements.

Strategy & Transformation

High hopes for digitalization: AI and ePA in the German healthcare system

In the age of digitalization, healthcare is also undergoing drastic changes – from the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to electronic patient records (ePA). A recent survey by Bitkom provides revealing insights into the attitudes and expectations of the German population regarding these developments. Artificial Intelligence: A huge opportunity According to the survey, 81 […]

September 26, 2023

Strategy & Transformation

Why precise requirements are beneficial for integrating generative AI into business

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating the German business sector, with a significant increase in its adoption, as highlighted in a study by the digital industry association Bitkom. The study shows that the number of companies using AI has jumped from 9% to 15% in companies utilizing AI within a year. This happened notably due […]

September 26, 2023

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Frontend & Mobile

Microsoft Power Platform

(Written in collaboration with Gerasimos Fousekis & Stefan Starke) While our roots are firmly planted in traditional software development methodologies, our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction drives us to continuously explore new horizons. This leads us to consider various emerging platforms, like Microsoft Power Platform, as potential additions to our already extensive toolkit. While […]

September 25, 2023

Embedded & Industrial

Meaningful AI use cases in the manufacturing industry

It is obvious that artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous in today’s world. Although the technology itself is not brand new, ChatGPT has significantly changed our perception of it. The language model has made it clear to many people how advanced the technology has become. It shows that AI is capable of performing tasks at the […]

September 19, 2023