LoRaWAN, 5G, or Wired: A Comparison of Sensor Connectivity Options
Eight criteria, one table, one clear recommendation. This is how production management and IT can work together to find the right connection for new measurement points.
Agile Contracts: Fixed Price or Time and Materials?
The choice between a fixed-price contract and a time-and-materials contract determines the level of flexibility and risk allocation in agile software projects. An overview based on German law, including common hybrid models.
The Cloud Act and the GDPR: Where Your AI Data Should Be Stored
The U.S. CLOUD Act and the GDPR often impose different requirements on the same dataset in AI projects. This article explains how data classes and a routing rule can help ensure compliance with both legal frameworks simultaneously.
A Comparison of Nearshoring Locations: Eastern Europe 2026
A comparison of figures for Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic, along with a look at how stable the cost advantage in Eastern Europe remains and what role North Africa plays in this context.
How to Structure an MVP Correctly: What Should Be Included in the First Version
An MVP is more than just a stripped-down version of the software. This article presents the "one-sentence test" for scoping and highlights the most common mistakes made when defining the scope of the first version.
Contract Models in Nearshoring: Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Dedicated Team
Which of the three models is appropriate in which situations, how fixed-price, time-and-materials, and dedicated team models can be combined within the same project, and what the German Civil Code (BGB) says about contract types.
Modernize or Replace Legacy Software? A Decision Tree
A decision tree based on the 6R model helps to objectively evaluate legacy systems, rather than continuing to operate them out of habit or replacing them out of impatience.
Mistral, Llama, and Qwen: Open-Source Models in Enterprise Use
An open-source LLM comparison of Mistral, Llama, and Qwen for enterprise use, focusing on performance, licensing terms, and hardware requirements.
Buy, Build, Blend: How Modern Software Stacks Emerge in Industry and Retail
Buying only or building only is the exception. An overview of how companies in industry and retail actually assemble their software stacks today.
Retrofit Instead of Buying New: Digitizing Existing Systems
A 20-year-old milling machine often still operates flawlessly from a mechanical standpoint. What’s missing is the connection to a modern data analysis system. This is exactly where a retrofit comes in. The digitization of existing machines connects the existing equipment to a modern data analysis system without replacing the machine itself. Instead of an investment…
Save the Project or Start Over? Criteria for Making the Tough Decision
Seven criteria can help with the difficult decision of whether to modernize a software project or start from scratch, including the pitfalls of rushing into a new project.
Nearshoring or Offshoring: What Speaks for European Teams in 2026
Both nearshoring and offshoring reduce development costs, but time zones, rework, and legal considerations determine the actual benefit. A comparison using figures from 2025 and 2026.
Custom Software or Off-the-Shelf Software: A Decision-Making Guide Based on 12 Criteria
Twelve evaluative questions help you decide between custom software and off-the-shelf software, covering everything from the degree of process standardization to exit scenarios. Includes real-world cost estimates and a cautionary example from real-life practice.
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