The Difference Between Build and Release Engineering & DevOps Engineering
So you want to build applications that work every time? In that case, you’ll need both a build and release engineer and a DevOps engineer on your team. While some circles use the terms interchangeably, the roles are unique in several ways. Understanding the difference between build and release engineering and DevOps engineering will help […]
DevOps Workflow Process: A Breakdown of the DevOps Working Procedure
Image Source: Pixabay Your Guide to the DevOps Workflow Process You can only improve what you can measure, but you can only measure what you know. That’s why it’s important that you know how to understand DevOps workflow best practices, as well as what they mean for your organization. When you know how the DevOps […]
What Is Software Application Modernization?
Think of software application modernization as leveraging the efficiency of modern applications without compromising the assurance and familiarity of legacy applications. You know that there are benefits to digitizing your brand and providing services through the cloud. But you’ve probably also heard that not every software program that runs successfully in-house can be migrated to […]
Lessons We’ve Learned the Hard Way: What It Takes to Hire Great IT Talent
The right talent is the foundation of a successful company. At Simpat, we’ve found this to be true time and again throughout our time in business. Yet finding great candidates isn’t always easy. In fact, employers cite sourcing tech talent to be among their top challenges, and many are left with more vacancies than they […]
Warning Signs: Why Turnover on Vendor Teams Matters for Your Organization
Working with vendors can be a great way to boost efficiency, but choosing the right ones isn’t always easy. From identifying partners who can offer you the best solutions to choosing those whose workflow aligns with yours, it can be tough to know which vendors are a good fit—and which ones don’t make the cut. […]
Proving Cloud Value to Justify Spend
In our rapidly-changing world, cloud adoption is becoming a necessity, with companies of all sizes migrating to the cloud. According to GlobeNewswire, the industry is expected to grow by 17.5 percent over the next five years, totaling $832.1 billion by 2025. Despite the need for cloud adoption, many organizations are finding it difficult to justify the costs […]
How Craven + Co Capitalized on COVID Downtime to Build Their Drink Calculator Tool
In mid-2019, Tiffany Craven, CEO and Founder of Craven + Co. – a full-service event production and consulting agency in Austin, TX – approached Simpat Tech to assist in the creation of a new drink calculator tool. However, the Craven + Co. team’s ability to provide the input needed to move the project forward was […]
6 Signs Your Organization Has a DevOps Problem
A comprehensive DevOps process provides organizations with both agility and flexibility. This can be incredibly beneficial when scaling a business, and it can have a big impact on day-to-day operations. What’s more, efficient DevOps practices can boost engagement for your team members and increase collaboration across departments. Yet, despite the crucial role that DevOps play […]
How New H-1B Visa Restrictions Could Impact Tech Sector Hiring
With all eyes on the November 2020 presidential election, news of the significant changes the Trump administration rolled out to the H-1B visa program in October 2020 fell through the cracks for many employers. These changes follow in the wake of an April 2020 proclamation which limited some types of immigration for 60 days, as well as […]
Simpat Tech Ranked #4 on Austin Business Journal’s ‘Fast 50’ List of Austin’s Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies
Simpat Tech is pleased to announce its inclusion on the Austin Business Journal’s 2020 ‘Fast 50’ list, ranking #4 overall out of the fastest growing privately-held companies with revenue less than $10M in the greater Austin, TX area. “Being recognized for our company’s growth is especially meaningful in these difficult times,” states Ashish Patel, CEO […]