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May 13, 2024

Six software modernization approaches

Our CTO, Remus Pereni, met with Bogdan Chiorean, Head of Product Innovation, to discuss software modernization.Over the past thirty years, we have performed software modernizations for our clients. Bogdan and his colleagues discussed the different types of modernization projects they had encountered and whether they could quantify them into different categories. They came up with six modernization types, and now they had to find appropriate names for them.So, they thought of memorable names or metaphors that would be easily understandable to all who hear them. These names add a bit of humor to the seriousness of software development but by no means reflect any judgment on the original product.In this interview, Remus and Bogdan explore the different modernization approaches. What can a company achieve by applying a specific type of modernization, and what are the risks?

March 18, 2024

Interview with Enovation’s CTO and CISO Dré Lameir on complexity of technology debt

Two CTOs discuss the complexities of technology debt and how to manage such debt, especially when software companies have such complexities as software modernizations and millions and millions of lines of code. Dré shares how Enovation deals with that.

March 14, 2024

The role of the CTO in a software organization

Remus Pereni (CTO at Yonder) and Razvan Dragomir (Chief Solutions Architect at Yonder) get together to discuss the CTO’s role in software companies.Both technology experts have been with Yonder for over 10 years, so they have been privy to many different situations. They have seen the effects on software companies when they have or don’t have a CTO, like companies with a senior technology person representing multiple roles. The need for such specific roles will differ between a startup and a mature company. How do they see the role of a CTO?

March 10, 202131 min

How to set up a team for your complex software modernization

How do you set up your team for success in new initiatives or modernizations? Regardless of whether you embark on a new initiative or complex modernization project, the way you establish your team can significantly impact the success of the project. In this edition of our Lifecycle Extension podcast, we have as our guest Joona […] The post How to set up a team for your complex software modernization appeared first on Yonder.

June 10, 202022 min

Dealing with different national requirements in a global software solution

Best practices on internationalization and the challenges from an R&D perspective In this Life Cycle Extension interview, Remus Pereni sits down with Peter Kūhn, Manager Product Management at A+W Software GmbH, a company that develops innovative comprehensive solutions for the glass, windows and doors industry. A+W is a vertical software company delivering truly industry-specific solutions. Whereas many VMS companies focus on a local market, A+W has clients across the globe and each country has its specific standards that the software needs to incorporate. How does A+W do that? A+W is active in around 70 countries across multiple continents serving customers of various sizes from small to large businesses. For their software solutions, they deal with such challenges as: Different languages and databases Different market situations and different human behaviors Different currencies Different legal and tax systems For each different segment, they have to come up with solid user stories and then create a roadmap for their product and development cycle. So, listen to the podcast or view the video of the interview below for A+W’s best practices. The post Dealing with different national requirements in a global software solution appeared first on Yonder.

January 21, 202035 min

Challenges of launching software initiatives – conversation with Peter Turnbull, PulseCheck

Finding out what your customers really need This interview was recorded in 2019, yet it is still very relevant today. Many software companies find it challenging to start new initiatives for their software product that capture the needs of the clients. They find it challenging to find the right clients and to get them to […]

November 26, 201934 min

Focus on customers by splitting domain and technology

In this part of our Life Cycle Extension campaign, our CTO Remus Pereni sits down with Peyton Moore, President at the EWS Group, a company with moving software built for the moving industry. EWS understands that business is more than just materials, resources, and spreadsheets – it’s people. They are committed to their customers […]

October 16, 201930 min

Life Cycle Extension – Using Low-Code to modernize your product

From the early 4GL languages to low-code For our Life Cycle Extension program, we share the best practices from customers and prospects alongside our insights. In this interview, Remus Pereni, CTO at Yonder, sits down with John Suijker, Practice Lead Enable Business Opportunities at an international bank. They discuss the bank’s choice for using […] The post Life Cycle Extension – Using Low-Code to modernize your product appeared first on Yonder.