The Most Undervalued Skill in Tech Leadership? Translation.
When I think about the skills that have made the biggest difference in my career, one stands out that doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves. Translation.
Azure Container Apps: Modern Deployment with Docker
When organizations seek agility and scalability, they turn to containerization—the driving force behind modern application deployment. Azure Container Apps, Microsoft's innovative serverless container service, paired with the power of Docker, empowers organizations to build applications that thrive under dynamic workloads. In this blog, we’ll uncover how Azure Container Apps redefines enterprise deployment, offering a seamless blend of scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
Optimizing Azure Costs: A Real-World Perspective from the Field
It’s easy to overspend in the cloud if you’re not watching closely. It’s just the nature of the platform. You’ve got flexibility, endless features, and instant scalability... but if you treat Azure the same way you treated your old data center, you may run into some issues.
People-First Developer Management: Leading with Empathy in Engineering
When I started out as a software developer, success felt simple: solve problems, write great code, rinse, repeat. But after stepping into leadership, I realized the hard truth: good software doesn’t just come from great code. It comes from building the kind of team where people feel supported, challenged, and connected. And that takes more than technical know-how. It takes intention.
Understanding SIEM: How Microsoft Sentinel Helps You Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks
In cybersecurity, risk is an ongoing concern. While it is impossible to eliminate every threat, organizations can take strategic steps to strengthen their defenses and reduce potential vulnerabilities. One of those steps is implementing a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution such as Microsoft Sentinel.
Developing with AI: Our Standards at Emergent Software
Generative AI tools have introduced incredible opportunities for development teams. From speeding up boilerplate code to helping understand legacy systems, these tools can meaningfully boost productivity and creativity. But without thoughtful use, they also introduce risks. At Emergent Software, we believe AI tools are only valuable when used intentionally and responsibly. Here’s a look at how we use AI tools: what we do, what we avoid, and why it matters.
Implementing Data Governance with Microsoft Purview
Implementing security procedures for any organization involves more than just tools, it starts with understanding what needs to be protected, why it matters, and how best to reduce risk. One of the most effective ways to build those controls is through data governance. In this blog post, we’ll walk through what data governance is, why it matters, and how to get started using Microsoft Purview within the Azure ecosystem.
How to Conduct a Code Audit: Tips for Clean, Secure Code
If your team is about to inherit a legacy codebase, rebuild a product, or add major new features, it’s important to pause and ask: What shape is the code really in? That’s where a code audit makes all the difference. It helps uncover what’s really been built, reveal hidden risks, and guide smarter decisions about where to invest next. At Emergent Software, we’ve conducted code audits for all kinds of clients, from startups with fast-moving MVPs to enterprise organizations managing complex, multi-layered systems. The goal is always the same: to bring clarity, reduce surprises, and help development teams move forward with confidence.
Unified Communications: It’s Time to Rethink the Way We Connect
Some of the biggest slowdowns in a company’s day-to-day work aren’t caused by broken systems. They’re caused by everyday communication friction: missed calls, unclear handoffs, scattered tools, and failing to connect with the right people in the right way at the right time. This friction often stems from relying on outdated phone systems and disconnected apps. For many organizations, cloud-based unified communications platforms offer a way to bring everything together more seamlessly.
Azure OpenAI Service: Integrating AI Capabilities Into Enterprise Applications
The Azure OpenAI Service represents a significant milestone in making advanced artificial intelligence capabilities accessible to enterprise organizations. By combining OpenAI's powerful language models with Microsoft Azure's robust cloud infrastructure, this service enables businesses to seamlessly incorporate AI functionality into their existing applications while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance standards.
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Emergent Software offers a full set of software-based services from custom software development to ongoing system maintenance & support serving clients from all industries in the Twin Cities metro, greater Minnesota and throughout the country.
