Archive for January, 2010

Softheme Summarizes 2009 Results and Achievements

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

2009 was a tough year for all businesses worldwide due to complex economic conditions. Software outsourcing has also experienced the influence of recession, being one of the most globally integrated business domains. It was the year of cutting costs and seeking new opportunities; and when it has passed, it’s a good time to summarize the outcomes.

“Today it’s evident that the past year not only slowed down some outsourcing trends but also streamlined the evolvement of others,” states Softheme Chief Executive Vadim Sharko.

Softheme Summarizes 2009 Results and Achievements

“iPhone development was one of those new trends for us which gained in popularity during 2009. Development of small and single-purpose applications for mobile devices is financially beneficial – they require relatively modest investments and are sold well. Each day Apple’s AppStore is refilled with a variety of new hot applications and tools.”

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Top 10 Strategic Technologies in 2010

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

In one of the latest reports Gartner, the world’s leading IT research and advisory company, revealed its list of top 10 strategic technologies for 2010. The company defined a strategic technology as one which has the potential for significant impact on a business entity in the next 3 years. Factors responsible for such impact include the need for a substantial investment, high potential for disruption to IT, or the risk of late adoption.

These technologies are viewed as strategic because of having enough maturity for entering broad market and providing strategic advantage if adopted early. They also influence the organization’s long-term plans and initiatives.

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