The story is told of a man who had always planned on getting to work on that project in the backyard, but he just never had the time because of his busy schedule. Covid changed that, and he was able to use the extra time he had to finally get
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
The world economy has never changed more rapidly than in 2020. Regal Cinemas has announced that they will be closing all 536 locations, while streaming services are having a banner year. Although we are in the midst of significant recession due to the pandemic, housing prices are skyrocketing because of
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
Mexico’s current president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has been leading the country to increase its investment in higher education by building new universities and making colleges accessible to more people. Consequently, Mexico has been producing unprecedented numbers of professionals, including engineers and software developers. With a deeper pool of talent
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
A local high school of about 2,000 students always did well in numerous competitions: football, baseball, basketball, even in academic & debate competitions. Although they usually matched up well with the other schools in the area, there was a perpetual thorn in their side in the form of another school
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
Beginning last Spring, companies have had to adapt their business systems and processes in unprecedented ways. Remote work has become the new normal for many workers, and software development is no exception. According to forbes.com, “software development is supposed to be a highly adaptive and agile process. But the pandemic
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” There is a long & familiar list of companies that have subscribed to this philosophy to the point of entrepreneurial suicide. It includes familiar names such as Blockbuster, Nokia, Kodak, and many more. A quick study of their ultimate demise reveals what can
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
Face-to-face time is essential in any relationship, whether it’s personal or business. Studies show that regular face-to-face meetings with software development teams help mitigate unexpected management costs that are directly related to project confusion and/or miscommunication. Sufficient facetime may not guarantee perfection, but it does lower the likelihood of setbacks
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of software developers will grow 24% from 2016 to 2026. The laws of economics dictate that as the demand for developers increases, the cost for this talent will also increase. Nearshoring is a good step to undertake for companies that are looking
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
When all is said and done, Covid-19 is significantly affecting every aspect of our daily lives. This includes the economy and how companies go about doing business. Organizations in every industry have had to adapt and make tough decisions in order to protect their bottom line. The sensible reaction for
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.
With regards to nearshoring, one advantage that Mexico has over other Latin American countries is that it shares a border with the U.S. Why is this relevant? Well, Mexicans generally have a good working knowledge of U.S. culture, especially workplace culture. This notable benefit should not be trivialized. Cultural compatibility
By Crossbridge Global Partners, Inc.