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Practically everyone has heard about "keeping files in the cloud". But what does this term mean and why is it worth implementing Cloud Computing technology at your company?

The development of technology and the pace of change is dizzying. In order to implement your project in the best standard, it is worth to find a business partner that operates according to the latest standards on the market. So using software house services seems to be a practical solution. It is in such an organization that technological experience is intertwined with agile software production methodologies and knowledge of your customers' needs.

Every company wants to make an impact on the market - otherwise, why start this interesting, although difficult journey, which is running a business. In this endless race, survival is at stake, and the key to success is to stay up to date with technological changes. This is especially true for entities operating in the IT industry. It can't be done without the help of a supercompetent strategist who will lead the company's machine on the right track, straight to a successful future. That's who the CTO, or Chief Technical Officer, is.

Every startup sooner or later faces a dilemma: is it worth hiring a software house? Many founders wonder whether they should start cooperation with a professional technology partner right away or rather wait for the idea to be verified by the market. Read the article and check when your startup should start cooperation with a software house and what are the alternatives.

A startup, which wants to develop, needs to keep up with the constant technological changes, and needs a helping hand by experienced professionals. In one of the earlier articles we wrote about the first stage of collaboration between the startup and software house, which is Sprint Design. Today we will develop on this topic and check what Da Vinci Studio has to offer in this respect.

Every entrepreneur knows perfectly well that a well-structured contract - to put it simply - is a guarantee of peace of mind. When establishing a collaboration with a software manufacturer, the customer wants to be sure that they will perform the task reliably and provide him with a product in accordance with his request. As we know, not everyone has the technical knowledge and experience to prepare a contract with a software house on their own, so we have gathered some important information, which we hope will help in this task.

YouTube, Netflix and Slack – what they have in common In 2019 YouTube’s revenue reached 15 billion dollars. Netflix, the video streaming leader earned more than 1,86 billion dollars. Slack, thanks to which big and small businesses communicate, earned 401 million dollars. What, besides a great success, do those companies have in common? They pivoted – took risks that paid off. In the wrap-up, you’ll learn more about their history.

Working on a technological project is a complex undertaking. One of its most important elements is determining the method of settlement with the software house. There are two basic payment models in the industry: Fixed Price and Time and Material. How are the two approaches different? What are their advantages and disadvantages? How do you know which one is right for your project?

An increasing number of companies are using external teams to delegate specific tasks or even entire complex projects. Outsourcing is now a viable alternative to in-house. According to the latest reports, the global business process outsourcing market will reach 220 billion dollars in 2020. This is no accident.

SaaS is another stage in the history of application use that almost completely changes the way of thinking about having a software. The future involves a gradual rejection of the model of leaning only towards the comfortable use of solutions. Saas applications are a tribute to the user who requires comfortable, fast and safe applications.

An idea, a brief, questions, answers, work, after which comes the time to present results. Later on, customer comments, unavoidable corrections and patches - this software production scheme is known to every IT agency. Discussions with the client can drag on endlessly, mailboxes burst from emails and phones don’t stop ringing. Meanwhile, more and more companies start to switch to a different model of collaboration with the client, such as workshops prepared especially for clients.

Not only a start-upper, but every entrepreneur looking for financing from investors should present his venture in a convincing and attractive way. Pitch deck is his great moment, his debut concert - the first match that can decide about the future of the venture. Okay, but how do you do it? What is an effective pitch deck?