Resilience by Design: High Availability (HA) vs Fault Tolerance (FT) in Azure Architectures
Learn when to choose High Availability, Fault Tolerance, or Disaster Recovery in Azure. Didier Debbaut maps costs, risks, and execution trade-offs.
WordPress Product Strategy in Marketplaces: a Category Choice Can Make or Break a Plugin
Success in digital marketplaces isn’t about features but positioning. The wrong category can bury a great product. Here is why strategic placement matters.
Why FinTech Companies are Failing at Transverse and Capex Projects — and How to Halt the Losses
68% of FinTech transformation projects fail due to misaligned teams and silos. Discover bold strategies to align transverse and capex initiatives for success.
Open vs. Proprietary Standards — The Reality Is More Complex Than It Seems
Open standards are not a panacea. Find out why companies often prefer proprietary systems for efficiency. The reality is more complex than it seems.
The Paradox of Agile and Waterfall: An Integrated Approach to Project & Program Management in FinTech Wealth Management Software
The debate between Agile and Waterfall is not a zero-sum game. Each methodology has its merits and drawbacks, and the choice between the two is often dictated by the specific requirements and constraints of a project or program. However, for projects that demand both structure and flexibility, a hybrid approach can offer a balanced solution.
Project Management & DevOps: Why Waterfall and Agile Need Each Other
In practice, it is not about choosing between Waterfall and Agile; it's about knowing when to use each. Structure and flexibility are complementary and not mutually exclusive. So, the next time someone tries to sell you on the "one true methodology", remember: the most innovative solutions often come from combining the best of multiple worlds. It's not about only waterfall or agile, but a lot of other methodologies, too.
Navigating the DevOps in FinTech — a Dual Perspective
Our latest publication explore the complex world of FinTech, focusing on the role of DevOps. Written by Didier Debbaut and Elena Debbaut, both experts in Software Wealth Management and Turnaround & Crisis Management, the piece aims to offer a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of DevOps' strategic imperatives in the FinTech sector.
The Convergence of FinTech and Wealth Management
While Fintech democratizes financial services, Wealth Management offers tailored solutions. The future likely lies in a hybrid model that combines technology innovation and personalized financial strategies.
From Structured Programming to Modern Refactoring: The Evolution of Code Clarity
The structured programming movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s laid the intellectual and practical foundations for modern refactoring techniques. It shifted the focus from merely getting code to work to make it work well, emphasizing readability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.
System Integration — Bridging the Technological Divide for Data Exploitation
System integration is the foundation of modern data exploitation, leveraging APIs, middleware, and scalable platforms to unify disparate systems for seamless data exchange and functionality.
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