In a scenario where an organization has legacy data centers, private cloud, and public cloud, there are three potential use cases for modernizing applications: Use case 1: Lift and Shift: Move application workloads from legacy data centers to private or public cloud, followed by refactoring. Use case 2: Application Modernisation: Refactor specific applications, such as […]
C-level executives often ask how to manage large teams and ensure their productivity. Measuring productivity requires having the right data/metrics and understanding team dynamics, celebrating successes, and learning from failures. Reinforcing messages through behavior and actions is crucial – individuals will only believe in a culture of learning and improvement when they see it in […]
Product prioritization is an essential process for any organization that aims to deliver valuable and impactful products to its customers. The process involves evaluating and ranking features, initiatives, and projects based on their potential value, impact, and effort required. This guide will provide a detailed understanding of best practices for product prioritization, focusing on specific […]
DevSecOps is about incorporating security practices into the DevOps process, creating a holistic approach to security that includes people, processes, and tools. Consider a use case where an organization is struggling with visibility, audit issues, unified governance, and risk mitigation. DevSecOps offers multiple benefits in such situations: Observability – Ensuring the application delivery process is […]
At XOOTS, we attach great importance in excelling at DevOps. To understand DevOps, we need to comprehend the value chain of: Idea, code, build, deploy, manage, and learn. DevOps is an approach that combines software development and IT operations to streamline the process of delivering high-quality software quickly and efficiently. It unites two contentious groups, […]
At XOOTS we aim to benefit the societies we operate in with our focus on sustainable product design. The global awareness of ESG agendas (environmental, social, and governance) is steadily increasing. Organizations are now faced with the task of not only meeting regulatory and compliance obligations but also adopting an ethical approach towards sustainability. As […]
The ‘fail fast’ philosophy is an essential aspect of agile and DevOps practices, which emphasizes learning from failures and iterating quickly. A company’s culture plays a significant role in the successful adoption of this mindset. Organizations that foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning can fully embrace the ‘fail fast’ approach. In this […]
Many companies aspire to become agile, but their management practices often remain rooted in outdated principles. The hierarchical structures of command and control belong to a bygone era. Organizations that cannot adapt will struggle to survive in today’s technology-driven landscape. Agility is not merely about implementing new processes; it is founded on people’s mindsets, behaviors, […]
Every journey begins with a purpose – a destination and a sense of direction. At XOOTS, we use our purpose to empower our team. An inspiring, customer-centric purpose is essential; without it, one might question their very presence in the endeavor. A clear sense of purpose should be reinforced by our strong community culture and […]
At XOOTS, we believe that agility is everything. With everything changing so quickly around us, we need to take risks sometimes to stay ahead, which means that speed of iteration beats quality of iteration. That’s why we’ve adopted an agile mindset that allows us to move quickly, experiment often, and learn from our mistakes. To […]
