The buying decision for custom software development – how important is cost?
Friday, 15 March 2024 by Candace de Villiers
By Mark Gebhardt – CEO of Saratoga. Implicit in the decision to build a custom software solution is the realisation that technology is a key strategic element of your business’s competitive edge. The decision-making landscape around how to build this capability is often a complex one with multiple opposing factors. In light of this complexity,
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Embrace the Cloud: Three Best Practices for Financial Institutions
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 by Candace de Villiers
By Willo van der Merwe – Technical Competency Lead. In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the drive to stay competitive requires organisations to embrace innovative solutions. While concerns about regulatory compliance and data security initially hampered cloud adoption in the financial services industry, advancements in technology and regulations have paved the way for a significant
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How to Implement AI Ethically in Business Solutions
Wednesday, 14 February 2024 by Saratoga
By Jason Elder – Technical Competency Lead. In today’s business landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a pivotal force driving innovative solutions. However, the integration of AI ethically into these solutions demands a conscientious approach to ethical principles to ensure that the technology serves the greater good while mitigating potential harm. With the rise of
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How to Document Business Rules and Calculations at Saratoga
Thursday, 08 February 2024 by Saratoga
By Conrad Owens – Business Consultant. At Saratoga, we recognise the pivotal role that business rules and calculations play in shaping our clients’ operational excellence and decision-making processes. These elements not only guide their business operations but also ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all endeavours. To keep pace with the rapid-change nature of modern
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Deadly Sins of Database Design
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 by Saratoga
By Anton Schaffer – Technical Consultant. Getting the data right is key – without it, everything else falls apart. However, in the chaos and buzz of focusing on applications, we often forget the importance of a simple database design. Things like inexperience, lack of skills, tight schedules and scarcity of resources can ruin your database
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How Insurance Companies Can Improve Customer Engagement in 2024
Thursday, 18 January 2024 by Saratoga
At Saratoga Software, we recognise that financial institutions face the dual challenge of meeting increasing customer expectations for digital engagement while managing the complexities of modern finance. In this digital era, customer engagement is no longer just a part of the service but a critical differentiator in a crowded market. Our approach with software development
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An Example of Moving a Legacy Service from AWS EC2 to Lambda
Thursday, 11 January 2024 by Saratoga
By Lance Kuttner – Senior Consultant and Team Lead. Serverless cloud technology is offered by all of the major cloud providers and enables developers to build and run applications without having to manage any servers, databases, or other infrastructure. It offers a number of advantages over traditional Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing services,
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Top Software Company South Africa: Sustained Solutions with Saratoga
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 by Candace de Villiers
Cape Town: The Beating Heart of South Africa’s Tech Revolution Nestled at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is more than just a scenic marvel—it’s the pulsating heart of South Africa’s tech and IT industry. This vibrant city, with its rich blend of culture and innovation, has emerged as the nation’s Silicon
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Software Development Principle: Tell, don’t ask
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 by Saratoga
By Willo van der Merwe | Technical Competency Lead A key consideration when building or enhancing custom software is the total cost of maintenance and enhancement over time. As business focus shifts, new products are taken to market and customer engagement changes. There are some simple approaches and principles to software development, which, if implemented
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Common misconceptions about software testing
Monday, 09 May 2022 by Saratoga
By Shinaaz Osman, Senior Quality Assurance Consultant While software testing is an important part of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and a competency we believe needs to form part of solution delivery from the start of a project, there remains common misconceptions about the role, skills and importance of software testing. Shinaaz Osman, Senior Quality
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