Last month, Disney+ was launched and crashed on the same day due to several technical malfunctions that affected thousands of users. A Disney executive admitted that it was a ‘coding issue’ and they need to recode the application to meet the massive demand. This incident is just one of the [...]
Why have the big box retailers flourished, causing the decline of smaller retailers? They offered a one-stop solution for the average consumer and, in doing so, eliminated the need to travel to different stores, ultimately saving money and time. An Application Programming Interface (API) dictates protocols, rules, routines, logic, and tools for [...]
Digital transformation requires a holistic transition in the organizational culture and mindset. This transition would involve breaking the habit of throwing things over the fence. Instead, a collaborative team culture, a quality-driven mindset, and a customer-centric approach to transformational practices would be needed. An enterprise cannot succeed in its digital [...]
The state of mobile test automation has undergone a transformation of sorts with the adoption of Agile and DevOps. The latest trends are about adopting new technology tools, methodologies like DevSecOps, and enabling cost optimization for enterprises. As Agile and DevOps methodologies are becoming mainstream, the world of mobile test automation is [...]
Customer experience is all set to become the key brand differentiator, leaving product and price behind. Industries worldwide are investing in the latest technologies that will enable them to garner the highest customer satisfaction ratio. Hospitality industry, being a purely customer-facing domain, should take the lead here. Gartner predicts that [...]
With the force of digital wind growing stronger within the realm of insurance sector, the industry’s defensive tactics will no longer work when it comes to innovation. It is essential that insurance providers prepare an offensive front to deliver tailored services and customized experiences to the customers. The spurt of InsurTech startups [...]
A robust software quality testing approach is crucial for businesses across all industries. For instance, in the aviation industry, we have airlines upgrading mobile applications in order to better connect with their passengers. Technology is creating revolutionary paths, no matter the business, leading to several interdependencies and immediate results. [...]
The definition and purpose for DevOps is unique to every company, varying with how it fits in with a company’s overall objectives and how it enables the company to optimize its software development practices. Cigniti had the privilege to host Chris DeGonia, Director of QA at International SOS, on our [...]
Investments in pharmaceuticals sector have always been a risky affair. The high chances of failures and lower chances of good returns make good reasons for this. If we look at the numbers, as per a report, the R&D returns for twelve large-cap biopharma companies have decreased to 1.9% in [...]
iRobot, an advanced technology company, leverages cognitive manufacturing and edge computing within its intelligent robot factory. Based on a six-pronged approach, the robot manufacturer has built a smart system architecture that encompasses intelligent terminal, system management, edge computing node, cloud and cognitive engine, intelligent device unit, and a production line layer. By [...]
