Digital Shift

Scrum is an agile software development methodology, based on sprints – intensely focused periods of teamwork, each resulting in a product increment. Scrum is a proven effective, productive, and efficient approach to creating quality digital products – no wonder that we’re big Scrum users at Boldare! However, Scrum is not a magic bullet; it doesn’t guarantee great results. Like any tool, it’s all in how you use it, and there are many ways in which Scrum can be used… let’s say less than effectively. Welcome to Scrum ‘anti-patterns’, practices that can lead to poor results if left unchecked. Read on for a sample selection of anti-patterns relating to all elements of the Scrum framework.

Is Agile actually dead, as some experts predict? And if so, what will happen with product development services based on Scrum and other Agile-based frameworks? I asked these and more questions to Kate Hobler, an Agile coach with over 15 years of experience. Read on to see what challenges and misconceptions affect Agile methodologies today, and what their future holds.

A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey found 72% of business leaders see AI as a “business advantage,” yet a survey by MIT Sloan Management Review and The Boston Consulting Group revealed only 20% believe their organizations have a clear AI vision. Together with my guest Romuald Członkowski, an AI Business Consultant from Boldare, we discuss the practical aspects of implementation and monetization of AI across various industries. Let’s delve into the hottest question of the last few months: how to monetize AI?

If you or your company’s decision-makers struggle to find the perfect balance between AI-driven innovation and cost optimization during challenging times, we have something exciting for you. We’ve just launched our AI prototyping services, which means we’ll help you implement AI-related technologies into your digital products or services for just $1,000! Intrigued? Keep reading to learn more!

When uncertainty hits, decision-makers tend to look for ‘old reliable’ solutions that offer a sense of security, and optimization becomes more important than innovation. On the other hand, a market slowdown is always an opportunity to outpace competitors and strengthen one’s position. How can we reconcile these two opposing forces and use innovation for optimization? About this and many other things, I talked with Piotr Majchrzak, Boldare Co-CEO. Read on to learn more.

The idea of giving back to the community is a fundamental aspect of Boldare’s mission. That’s why we’re excited to share something today that, developed by us, we believe belongs to everyone. Introducing the Boldare AI Assistant - a NestJS library designed to empower developers to efficiently, scalably, and swiftly create AI assistants and AI-powered chatbots. It’s accessible through GitHub and npm.

Humanitas University collaboration with Boldare underscores two critical factors for success in digital engagement: the pivotal role of design in connecting with the target persona and the benefits of consolidating services under one provider. Discover how we assisted one of Poland's largest private higher education institutions in tailoring their online presence to meet their business needs.

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