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The headlines scream “AI takes over!” sending shivers down the spines of software engineers everywhere. The fear is palpable: will AI automate our jobs, leaving us to fix dusty robots while they code the future? Let’s be honest, some of the tasks AI is tackling were, well, a bit mundane. Bug fixes? Gone in a […]

Accessibility isn’t an afterthought; it’s a cornerstone of your product development process. You might be familiar with accessibility, but ensuring your product is usable by everyone can be challenging. Why Accessibility Matters Too often, accessibility is an afterthought. Checking a box with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance isn’t enough. Accessibility is about usability. An unusable […]

Chances are you have heard the term “accessibility” more and more over the last few years when discussing developing an application or website. In addition, you might have heard that accessibility ensures people with disabilities can work with the application. But when you ask different people what accessibility is, you might get different answers. Some […]

To execute a successful project, you must have the right people engaged at the right time and pending on the environment or scenario—this can be a challenge.   Here are a few of my suggestions as a strategic project consultant for successful project execution: Choose the Correct Individuals for the JobFirst, those needed should ideally […]

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are one of the hottest topics in blockchain. These digital tokens can be given unique identifiers and used to represent something that is not interchangeable or able to be duplicated. For example, think of an NFT as a ticket for an event, comic book, video game character, or virtual house that is […]

Blockchain isn’t just about speculating on $BTC and $ETH. Innovative companies use blockchain technology to improve their supply chains by reducing reconciliation pain, improving track and trace analysis, and increasing real-time data visibility. By leveraging blockchains and zero-knowledge proofs, companies can more closely collaborate on complex business processes with lower operational costs and confidentiality of […]

In today’s digital-first world, customer preferences are constantly evolving. Gone are the days of longing to speak to a knowledgeable, friendly customer service representative. Instead, customers are now looking to automate transactions and customer service interactions as much as possible. And the same can often be said for products and services—as pressure for companies to […]

Pittsburgh, PA – December 03, 2021 – OpenArc, a leading technology staffing and custom software consulting firm, has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times 2021 Best Places to Work List. This Best Places to Work award adds to OpenArc’s growing list of accolades, which also includes Best of Staffing for both Client Satisfaction and […]

Software development outsourcing is increasingly prevalent today for a variety of reasons. If you’re looking to develop a new software product, you may be wondering about the benefits of outsourcing to a consulting firm. By outsourcing, you can leverage specialized technical, experienced development teams that work well together and have a proven software development process. […]