Common myths (and facts) about open source

“For some companies, the idea of adopting open-source software doesn’t seem viable. There are many myths about open source, but the truth is that it can facilitate security, be easy to maintain and integrate, and scale to whatever heights you require.

Whether you’re concerned about security, maintenance, or compatibility, open source can open up a world of possibilities for companies across all industries.

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Why You Need an Open Source Software Strategy

We know that software developers use open-source software to confront major technological challenges, and that it’s critical to have a strategy in place that governs its use. If open source is new to you, find some recommendations on how to build a strategy and take a staggered approach to enter into this collaborative digital landscape.

What is digital transformation? A necessary disruption

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are embracing digital transformation to redefine how they use technology, people, and processes to grow and diversify while striving to meet constantly changing customer expectations.

Emerging technology and revamped processes are important for digital transformation—but nothing is more important than having the staff with the right sets of skills.

Learn the five basics steps of digital transformation, and see how organizations are applying new business models, discovering new revenue streams, and avoiding common pitfalls.

Making choices with data and AI

In “Making Choices with Data and AI,” author Mark Robinson discusses how the rational objectivity of AI can help balance out inherent human bias when it comes to making business decisions. Read the article, then contact Siros Management Solutions and let us show you how AI-assisted decision making and tools like #Microsoft #BusinessIntelligence can help guide your organization toward greater growth and success.

Risk management best practices

Part of running a business is managing risk—but what are the latest hot spots? Our latest infographic shows you what to watch out for, from compliance to cyber threats and several other areas of potential concern.

Review our latest infographic for risk management best practices to keep in mind as you manage and grow your company.

Airport security officer-turned-developer helps Heathrow book a faster journey to digital transformation

At Heathrow airport, one security officer taught himself how to develop in Microsoft #PowerPlatform and created a suite of apps using #PowerBI, #PowerApps, and #Flow that saved the airport 288 hours of manual data input and 11,000 sheets of paper. Watch the video to learn the details of this story, then contact Siros Management Solutions to learn how we can help your business make its own journey.

Essential Key Performance Indicators for Small and Mid-Size Business

Understanding your customers’ opinions, attitudes, and emotional connections to your brand is called brand sentiment. This leading indicator can help inform how you’re doing in terms of your customer experience, product quality, price competitiveness, and loyalty.

Sign up to stay in touch and download the e-book “Essential Key Performance Indicators for Small and Mid-Size Business.” Once you’ve measured your business outcomes from brand sentiment, let us know when you’re ready to make a change.

Bertrandt’s HARRI is a self-driving success, thanks to Microsoft Azure

Maps that precisely plot road signs, traffic lights, lanes, and sidewalks within a few centimeters—that’s the sort of data-intensive information required to make Bertrandt’s self-driving car project HARRI a reality. And it took Microsoft Azure Services to tame the tremendous flood of data needed to drive HARRI, as a small map’s worth of data with this level of detail would overwhelm the vehicle’s on-board storage capabilities. Azure DevOps facilitated the creation of the exacting software for this solution by coordinating the work of development, operations, and quality assurance teams.