Technology

Getting women into tech: Why inclusivity is better for everyone

The world’s first computer program was written by Ada Lovelace in 1843. And the term ‘software engineer’ was coined by Margaret Hamilton, who also happened to be the woman responsible for the software that landed Apollo 11 safely on the moon. In fact the history of tech is studded by brilliant women. Yet just 26% of today’s tech workforce is female. So what’s going wrong, why does it matter, and what can we do about it?

BearingPoint and IonQ bring quantum consulting to the European Market

BearingPoint and IonQ sealed a strategic partnership with the purpose to build together innovative use cases and joint solutions in the field of quantum computing.

Revealing the difference between KPIs and OKRs

Understanding the contrasts between OKRs and KPIs is crucial for organizations seeking to optimize their goal-setting and performance measurement strategies.

Accelerate digital transformation with service virtualization

Different types of virtualization are used as abstractions of different physical IT resources such as servers, desktops, databases, storage, networks and services. For software development as well as IT operation the aim of virtualization is to foster flexibility, efficiency and agility while reducing the overall IT expenses.

Automated testing: a game changer for mobile app quality assurance

Worldwide it is estimated that there are over 6.6 billion smartphone users, and the mobile app industry is thriving – around 90% of mobile device usage is devoted to apps. This insight focuses on the quality assurance of mobile applications and outlines why automated mobile testing-as-a-service (AMTaaS) is considered a game changer for mobile app quality assurance.

Is it all in your D&A?

Analytics help organisations understand the world as it is, with no room for wishful thinking. Now, the question is, can your company afford not to embrace D&A? As long as it’s done properly of course—with the right pre-thinking, planning, and risk checks.

The Finance Ministry of Burkina Faso traces development funds by using blockchain technology

BearingPoint supported Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Finance and KfW in improving the management of donor funds by implementing a blockchain-based solution for better planning and greater transparency of projects.

The Finance Ministry of Burkina Faso traces development funds by using blockchain technology

Burkina Faso's Ministry of Finance and KfW joined forces to improve the donor funds’ management. With BearingPoint’s help, the two organizations implemented SIGFE, a blockchain-based solution allowing better planning and full transparency of projects.

Dow achieves contractor management efficiency with the cloud-based solution Comengy

Dow now has greater transparency, control, and compliance across its contractor management processes and procurement of labor services. By implementing Comengy, BearingPoint’s state-of-the-art solution powered by AES/32, Dow can leverage detailed analytics for better resource allocation and cost savings.