Darren Kuik, Author at Imaginet

Posts by Darren Kuik

Industry 4.0 – Part 1 – The History

What is Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is a term that has been around for about a decade already. Also known as the fourth industrial revolution, it’s a term that’s quietly slipped by a lot of people’s radars. A quick recap is required. The first industrial revolution occurred in the late 1700’s with the advent of steam and coal power and genesis of the manufacturing industry taking over from agriculture as the backbone of the global economy. The second industrial revolution took place in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with the onset of new energy sources, electricity, oil, and gas, along with process refinements in the factory such as the … Read more

Avoiding the Cliff of Success: When to Back Out of Software Projects

Imagine you’re in a car on a road trip. Everything starts off smoothly and you make good progress. But as you are driving, the four-lane highway becomes a two-lane, then a dusty gravel road, and finally little more than a dirt track that winds up a steep hill. Somewhere along the way you’ve made a wrong turn or two. Now, the car you’re driving isn’t really meant to be off-roading, and the engine light is on, and it is leaking fluid badly. To make it up the last steep slope, you put the pedal to the floor and careen over the last few bumps and the fallen branch of a … Read more

5 Software Development Trends for 2024

In the last few years, we have witnessed unprecedented changes and advancements in technology, which have impacted the world of software development. These changes have presented organizations with additional opportunities and have allowed them to achieve new successes. The ever-changing world of technology can be difficult to keep up with. Trends change quickly and new products and solutions are consistently introduced. We have compiled 5 software development trends to help you understand what to keep an eye on in 2024. Artificial Intelligence Explosion Artificial intelligence is opening doors for software development both in enabling efficient work experience for developers through tools like CoPilot, and by augmenting the applications themselves. AI … Read more

Application Modernization: A Roadmap to Success

Do you know how many organizations have their own custom line of business applications? Do you know how many of those applications were built by someone innovative and savvy enough to produce a tool that made certain tasks easier, to then share that tool company-wide, where it slowly became central to day-to-day operations? At Imaginet we have seen this situation countless times. Often, these tools start out as Microsoft Access database apps. At other organizations, there is usually an individual in-house with a software development background or education who can create a desktop or web application and maintain and update it. This approach can lead a business to evolve into … Read more

The Imaginet Difference – Application Development Approach – Part Three: Development, Implementation, Stabilization, & Delivery

Learn how Microsoft is using number matching in their Authenticator App to improve the security of personal information. Discover how number matching is one of the best ways to enhance your organization’s cybersecurity and reduce risks of online threats.

The Imaginet Difference – Application Development Approach – Part Two: Analysis & Design

The Imaginet Difference – Application Development Approach – Part One: Assessment, Planning, and Scheduling

Using Azure DevOps to Deploy Web Apps to IIS

Using Query Store to Analyze Database Performance

“Maximize your database performance with Imaginet’s latest blog on using Query Store to analyze database performance. Learn how Query Store can help you monitor and analyze query performance, diagnose performance issues and improve database performance. Get insights on the benefits and limitations of Query Store, and take your database performance to the next level. Read Imaginet’s expert guide now!”

Using Fastlane to Expedite Application Development

Fastlane is a tool for automating app builds and distribution for both iOS and Android. By using a combination of lanes and actions, developers can simply build, sign and distribute their apps to TestFlight, App Store and Google Play.