QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
Is your team just finding bugs, or preventing them? We explain why 'QA' and 'QC' are not the same thing, and how distinguishing between Prevention (QA) and Detection (QC) can save your project from costly rework.
BEYOND THE GO LIVE
Most software projects fail after the champagne is popped. We break down the journey beyond 'Go-Live' into three critical phases—Hypercare, Stabilization, and Optimization—to show you how to turn a new system into a long-term success.
MASTERING BUSINESS PROCESS MAPPING
When key employees leave, does their knowledge leave with them? We explore the 'Tribal Knowledge' crisis and compare the top 3 mapping techniques (BPMN, Swimlanes, EPC) to help you build a process-driven organization.
THE HIDDEN RISKS OF ANCILLARY SYSTEMS IN CORE BANKING TRANSFORMATION
In the rush to modernize core banking, institutions often overlook the dozens of supporting apps - from CRMs to payment gateways - that keep the lights on. We identify the 6 'Hidden Risks' of ancillary systems and how to mitigate them.
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
Should you build an internal IT army or hire external specialists? This guide weighs the pros and cons of Insourcing vs. Outsourcing and provides a 4-phase framework to build the right hybrid model for your organization.
MASTERING BANKING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATIONS:
A successful banking go-live should be boring. This guide explains why 'Mocks' (technical simulations) are not enough, and how full-scale 'Dress Rehearsals' - testing people, processes, and data together - are the secret to a risk-free launch.