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Why UAT hurts and what good actually looks like - article image

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Why UAT hurts and what good actually looks like

This is the first in a series exploring why UAT is one of the most consistently painful phases in retail technology programmes, and what it looks...

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The Shopify project that's harder than it looks

For most retailers, moving to Shopify looks straightforward on paper. The front end is clean, the configuration is fast, and the platform's...

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Why testing before coding is the smartest move in retail tech

If you're responsible for getting tech change over the line in retail, the pattern will be familiar: a UAT phase that doubles in length, defects that...

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When is "Good Enough" Actually Good Enough?

This article is a practical guide to defining “good enough” in a world of constant tech change.

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30 years of marking their own homework

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Marking Their Own Homework – 30 Years of SIs Being Paid Twice

System integrators (SIs) have long played dual roles in enterprise technology projects: not only do they build and deliver software solutions, but...

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Cloud does not mean retail confidence

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Cloud != confidence: Two big traps to avoid with cloud in retail tech.

Cloud doesn’t equal confidence: Two big traps to avoid with cloud in retail tech. Cloud migration has become a badge of honour over the past decade....

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De-risking complex retail tech stacks

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De-risking complex retail tech stacks

The retail tech stack is growing – but so are your risks. Here's how to stop it becoming a mess. The recent Retail Technology Show in London had so...

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How ready are you to effect change in 2025?

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How ready are you to effect change in 2025?

2024: another year of pressure for retailers. As if running an online retail business wasn't already a circus, retailers had to brace and hold under...

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The Retail Technology Iceberg

The retail technology iceberg illustrates the complex landscape of retail tech.

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Bringing Retail Technology To Life - Assurance & Confidence

Bringing Retail Technology To Life - Assurance & Confidence Our role is to bring retail technology to life, which in short means providing confidence...

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