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San Francisco, December 8, 2023 — MindK is proud to rank among the top 1,000 B2B companies according to Clutch, the leading global marketplace of B2B service providers.

When businesses ask themselves, “What is important for a successful DevOps transformation?”, the first thing that comes to mind is adopting new technologies. Yet, despite experimenting with new tech, only 11% of teams are DevOps high-performers, according to the latest DORA research.

Satisfying customer needs as a software development company is challenging due to rapid technological advancements and evolving user expectations. The market demands innovative solutions, rapid updates, efficient communication, and a strong focus on delivering tangible value and exceptional user experiences.

The absence of LMS reporting and analytics is often a deal breaker for large customers. Without such features, it’s impossible to calculate the ROI for education programs. So all major players invest in data-driven features. 

Inc.com once wrote that 9 out of 10 consultancies will never scale. The article offers solid advice for struggling consultants. Market to people who aren’t yet in a buying mode. Invest in a personal brand. Follow up on that first call, again and again. You’ve probably tried them all. So, what if I told you there’s another way you can scale a consulting business?

Why move to microservices? You’ve probably heard this question when discussing your IT budgets. After all, businesses need to scale rapidly to stay competitive. But are the benefits of microservices enough to outweigh the costs of app modernization?

For some companies, digital transformation looks like opening an online shop for tailor-made wedding dresses. Others might want to adopt a SaaS model. There are as many definitions as there are companies. For us, digital transformation meant struggling with one of the most old-school industries in the world.

Low-code development has recently exploded as one of the biggest trends in software development. It can skyrocket engineer productivity, cut time to market, and decrease project costs. Gartner predicts that by 2024, 65% of all software development will be low-code. Yet, the tech isn’t without its challenges.

Developing a SaaS product in-house seems like the obvious choice. You retain full control and IP and build a team that understands your business inside and out. But is it always the smartest move? Contrary to popular belief, outsourcing SaaS development isn’t about cutting costs.

Cloud costs can be unpredictable, volatile, and hard to understand. Engineers at Adobe once burned through $80,000 of cash in a single day on Microsoft Azure. Five years ago, another SaaS company was overpaying AWS “just” $14,000 a month. Intervention from our DevOps team saved them over $840,000!

Did you know that the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry is now worth more than $144B? It grows like bamboo too, at over 25% a year. It’s no wonder that many young unicorns choose to graze on this green SaaS pasture. So, what do you need to join the race?

SaaS is booming. GlobeNewswire predicts that the global SaaS market will grow to $720 billion in 2028. This represents a 25.89% CAGR – one of the highest in the IT industry. Such a lucrative opportunity would be pretty much impossible without the amazing tech that powers modern SaaS apps.