Life has an interesting way of testing the worldviews that we hold. Simple moments such as project stakeholders who hold differing opinions, or team members who have established their approaches with no room for revision. At first, these moments may be jarring as we’re confronted with information that sparks the questioning of our personal ingrained

While software testing is a crucial part of the software development life cycle (SDLC), it can still take clients some convincing to truly understand the impact and benefits of quality software testing. Another challenge software testing professionals face is in reaching an understanding with developers who self-test the solutions they build. While the developers will

While the younger generation of professionals entering organisations are usually the ones to consume and bring awareness to new technologies, many large organisations are making substantial investments into digital transformation strategies and tools. As Business Analysts we’re required to have in-depth knowledge of a company’s operations and the underlying technology, enabling us to understand the

The Hype Artificial Intelligence can be traced back to the 1950’s where it remained in relative isolation, barring a few ‘boom’ phases, until the prevalence of the term heightened during the past few years – becoming the buzzword of the 21st Century. Advances in computing power helped machine learning grow in leaps and bounds, neural

Digital transformation in companies presents a demanding array of challenges for Business Analysts, as innovation, domain convergence and smart customers fuel the need to constantly evolve business models fast and efficiently. What the customer is buying is now only half of the story, and how they are doing it has become integral to the value

The revolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be quite helpful for the human race in multifarious fields such as graphical studies, statistics and several others. While researchers in these fields are showcasing the capabilities of AI, there is a concern of whether AI will impact software testing in the future. One key question

As a technical consultant, I’ve worked on various client projects delivering functional solutions in a range of industries. A recent project at a large corporate organisation not only took me out of my comfort zone, but also set me on the path of working on solving the many challenges of facial recognition. This journey began

We’ve had a rich partnership with one of South Africa’s most prominent Media organisations for a number of years, and this has enabled our development teams to continually work with new and exciting technologies. As our client continues to make significant technological investments in their digital content delivery, Saratoga recently had the opportunity to enhance

Fit for purpose implies that something does what it is has been designed to do, and does it well. The ability to identify when something is fit for purpose, or whether fit for purpose is required, develops with experience and can’t necessarily be learnt from a textbook alone. Having a clear understanding of the intended

More than ever businesses are feeling the pressure of having to deliver competitive products and services to mobile, socially connected consumers whose demands on efficiency and instant fulfillment seem endless. Consumers no longer simply make a purchase and walk away, but engage in ongoing relationships with their favoured brands and expect these brands to know