This spring we’ve participated in the DevPoint web-development conference. VARTEQ TEAM director of technology, Denis Panaskin, was one of the speakers. The theme of the speech was “Signs of the bad code and ways to deal with them in PHP projects”. Here is the video, so you could…
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This spring we’ve participated in the DevPoint web-development conference. VARTEQ TEAM director of technology, Denis Panaskin, was one of the speakers. The theme of the speech was “Signs of the bad code and ways to deal with them in PHP projects”.
Here is the video, so you could also see it (only Russian speaking for now)
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Article · Mobile Development ·
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Article · Robotics and AI ·
Precision medicine is a relatively new term. Coined in 2016, the term refers to delivering “the right treatment, at the right time, to the right person”. In this article, we will look at how mobile app development contributes to the adoption of precision medicine practices. How…
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Article · Robotics and AI ·
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Article · Backend ·
The prospects look brighter than ever for the fintech industry. As per a recent Research and Markets report, by 2026 the global fintech market share is set to reach $190 billion. Obviously, customers are happily embracing fintech. Almost 92% of the population have used digital…
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Article · Company News ·
Mental healthcare is a lucrative field for implementing digital solutions. The recent stats on the proliferation of mental disorders show there’s a huge demand for apps built to alleviate difficult mental states and emotional ailments: one in five US adults is experiencing a…
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Article · Insights ·
TechRepublic estimates that in 2020, 1 million programming jobs in the US went unfilled. Due to an ever growing shortage of qualified IT talent and global differences in salaries, more and more companies are turning to IT Outsourcing (ITO) for their IT needs. In the same year,…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The negative implications of the coronavirus pandemic include mental and emotional health issues. Being social creatures, we, humans, found ourselves highly vulnerable to social isolation and limitations that come with it. Approximately 4 in 10 adults in the US are reporting…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The year 2020, with the pandemic-induced distance learning challenge, has got educators striving for students’ engagement. While e-learning has helped educators in both K-12 and corporate sectors to keep up the learning process, it’s no secret that the online and hybrid format…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
2020 has been a crucial year for the e-learning industry: while the trend towards digital education has been developing over decades, the pandemic crisis has accelerated e-learning adoption. Moreover, during the lockdown, e-learning was the only way schools and organizations…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
2020 has been a disruptive year for the healthcare industry: the COVID-19 outbreak has revealed the sector’s core vulnerabilities and acted as a catalyst for its modernization. The pandemic has also rendered inaccurate most of the previous long-term predictions. Yet, in 2021…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The year 2020 has created a major incentive for both K-12 and the corporate sector to adopt e-learning. With over 1.2 billion children in 186 countries out of the classroom, the COVID-19 lockdown has forced educators to search for digital alternatives. Despite the numerous…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
2020 has taught us to expect the unexpected and has also revealed the shortcomings of the healthcare system – both in the US and worldwide. In this article, we will reflect on the impact of the year 2020 on the healthcare industry, and look at its challenges and achievements…
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Article · E-learning ·
With lockdowns on and off and the new school season upon us, it’s now been almost 10 months that we’ve had to embrace distance learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By now it looks like online education – either in a partial or in a fully online format – is destined to…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Despite the numerous challenges, such as regulatory restrictions, security risks, and the need to upgrade legacy systems, the digital transformation in the healthcare industry is gaining momentum. Apart from the changes brought forth by the use of AI and big data analytics,…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Legacy IT infrastructures and systems are yet another challenge that hampers the effective digitization of healthcare. Most of the innovative solutions and apps for healthcare are using artificial intelligence and big data analytics, which are resource-intensive and require a…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Employee onboarding, upskilling, and compliance training are just some of the reasons why companies need automated learning management systems (LMS). The value of LMS for business, though, extends far beyond these examples. Learning Management Systems are playing a major part in…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Emerging technologies are currently transforming just about every industry and are changing the way organizations operate in both government and private sectors. While the pace of digital transformation seems to grow exponentially, healthcare is distinctly lagging behind other…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
For many healthcare companies telemedicine, healthcare IoT, and big data are still nothing but buzzwords. Even though the emerging technologies seem to bring so much to the table, most healthcare organizations are lagging behind other industries when it comes to digital…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. It’s also one of the education domains that embrace the adoption of artificial intelligence. Through analyzing a variety of metrics on students’ attendance and learning patterns, AI is helping educators maximize learning…
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Article · Healthcare ·
Because of its critical impact on our wellbeing, healthcare is a highly regulated industry. In a bid to safeguard patients’ data, the governments in the US and Europe have adopted data protection regulations (HIPAA and GDPR respectively). In this article, we will talk about the…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
One of the challenges that hamper digital transformation in healthcare is the need to secure and protect patients’ data. Healthcare data is highly personal and is also tied with sensitive legal, financial, and demographic information, such as birth dates and social security…
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Article · E-learning ·
The back to school season is here, but the answer to the question of how and when public schools will resume classes during the 20/21 academic year remains uncertain. Five months after the officially announced lockdown the rate of coronavirus cases still isn’t showing a steady…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
In recent years, organizations across all industries have been increasingly becoming data-driven. Education is no exception: companies in both corporate and K12 education segments are leveraging student data to reach better learning outcomes. If you are wondering how learning…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
As they embrace digitization, healthcare organizations find themselves literally sitting on a treasure trove of data.
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
With their high demand for security and accuracy, it looks like the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries should be the first ones to embrace digital transformation. Yet, according to 2018 research, this is far from true: only two years back, the digitization had covered as…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
As of 2020, mHealth is one of the most fast-growing industries. By 2025, the global market for mobile healthcare solutions is expected to reach $213,6 billion, growing from $50.8 billion in 2020 at CAGR 33,3%. Obviously, the COVID-19 outbreak has become one of the decisive…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
In 2020, enterprise IT teams across industries have undertaken a concentrated effort to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic such as remote work, changes in customer preferences, as well as the demands to enhance security and to scale infrastructure capacities in…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
With e-learning and distance learning quickly becoming a new normal, many businesses come to a point when building an online course becomes a necessity. You may need a course to onboard your new employees, teach your staff how to use your business-specific software, or help your…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Corporate training is undergoing digital transformation just like any other industry these days. Given the exponential growth of technology adoption, the shelf life of workers’ skills is now shorter than ever before. In this article, we will take a closer look at how AI in…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Telemedicine is inarguably the next big thing in healthcare as it helps to fill the numerous gaps in the way we receive and deliver medical services. In 2020, the market for telemedicine has reached $31,46 billion making it an immensely attractive field for investment. Yet, when…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Corporate e-learning is gaining wider traction these days, and, as practice shows, can be highly rewarding. Companies that use e-learning also report higher employee engagement and retention rates. Yet, in some cases, e-learning initiatives fail to deliver on the promise of…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Just like telemedicine, gaining insights from big data is an integral part of digital transformation in healthcare. From providing better patients’ care to understanding market trends, big data can become a huge asset. But how exactly does it empower modern healthcare, and what…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
As educators in both corporate and academic sectors start to embrace e-learning, the question of how to choose an e-learning platform becomes highly relevant. As vast as today’s choice of platforms for online learning may appear, they do differ in terms of usability and…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The COVID-19 lockdown has given the e-learning industry an unexpected boost – while previously distance learning was just an option, today, it is the key to maintaining non-disruptive education from the safety of our homes. Yet, apart from distance learning, other e-learning…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The pharma industry thrives on innovations and is adopting emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve. The use of AI in pharma has an immense potential to increase efficiency, cut costs, improve quality, and save more lives than ever before. In this article, we will talk…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, telemedicine is the new buzzword. Moreover, it looks like its advent will be one of the most prominent post-pandemic changes in the global healthcare system. In this article, we will uncover the benefits of telemedicine, explore its use…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The novel coronavirus outbreak exposed the vulnerabilities of healthcare systems across the globe. With thousands of newly infected people reported each day, hospitals are struggling with a lack of personnel and resources to fight the pandemic. In Bergamo, Italy, the situation…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Laboratory testing has always been an essential element of diagnostics, generating data that doctors can use to assign treatment and make vital decisions. According to experts in lab medicine, the amount of data in healthcare doubles every 3-5 years. In essence, modern…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The advancements in healthcare over the last two centuries account for the increase in lifespans and plummeting mortality rates. Everything comes at a price though: along with the aging population, the 21st century has seen an increase in chronic illnesses with the growing…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
On a global scale, education still lags behind other industries when it comes to investing in technology: on average, only 3% of its expenditure is allocated into digital transformation. Surprisingly, the United States and Europe are moving at a slower pace when it comes to…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The EdTech revolution is gaining momentum: as of today, both traditional academia and the corporate sector are leveraging technologies to streamline the way we teach and learn. Educators are also willing to spend more on digital transformation: by 2025, as research reveals, the…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
They say, a shelf-life of a particular skill is less than 5 years now, and today’s workers have to be committed to constant learning in order to stay competitive. Driven by the massive adoption of lifelong learning, Gen Z entering the workforce, and massive demand for empowering…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Tech giants like Google and Microsoft have recently announced that they are adopting the AI-first approach, which means they are ready to invest heavily into the development of solutions powered by artificial intelligence – even if it implies sacrificing short-term profit. More…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Keeping track of every buzzword appearing on the IT scene might be time consuming, but it’s ultimately worth the effort. From a business perspective, recognizing the transformative potential of a particular technology is imperative for gaining competitive edge and retaining…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The healthcare industry was one of the first ones to recognize the disruptive potential of the new technologies. Driven by the adoption of wearable smart sensors, NLP and ML-based solutions, the global market for healthcare IoT has reached USD 147.1 billion in 2018 and is…
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Article · Backend ·
Serverless computing is not just another new buzzword: it’s now radically transforming the way we build applications and services. Using cloud-based compute capacities, it facilitates code deployments as developers no longer have to think about server maintenance and provision.
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Widely adopted across a number of industries, IoT is rapidly unlocking its transformative potential. Its disruptive effect is so powerful, experts today talk about the 4th Industrial revolution impacting business operations, daily lives and work. In automotive industry IoT is…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Building a good mobile game involves sticking to the rules, maintaining high standards and applying best game development practices, approaches and tools. The succession of steps you take on the way of creating your game also matters. In this article, we have prepared an…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Android is the world’s #1 platform for mobile games; with 2,3 billion smartphone users worldwide, it’s also the world’s most popular operating system. However, its use is not solely limited to smartphones: Android OS runs on different devices, from watches to tablets. In our…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
If you are making your first steps in mobile game development, learning the specifics of building games for Android will be among your major concerns. As of today, Android is an operating system of choice for most smartphone users – in fact, in terms of the number of users it’s…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Building your own mobile game from the initial idea to app store publication is a complex and sophisticated process. Once you’re done with it, you still have one more challenge to meet: promoting your mobile game to ensure it attracts a loyal audience of engaged players. In…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Unity 3D is a popular game development platform widely acknowledged by professional developers. Its outstanding features often make it a platform of choice when it comes to mobile game development. Surely, every game development tool has a number of advantages and well as…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Mobile game development is a fast-growing industry. With games accounting for as much as 43% of smartphone use, it’s only natural a lot of people will be willing to tap into its revenue potential. In 2018, the mobile gaming market has reached $71.3 billion, which is more than a…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
The accessibility of a wide range of game development platforms has set the stage for the emergence of a plethora of indie game design studios. Getting into mobile game development is now easier than ever. On top of that, mobile game development is now a lucrative industry and…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
As of today, emerging technologies are positively disrupting just about every industry. In banking, manufacturing, healthcare and retail, AI, cloud-based technologies and AR/VR are bringing better productivity and enhancing user experiences. But how are today’s tech trends…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Every good game has rules. Similarly, there’s a general rule of thumb in game development: every game you’re building should have a great backend. The server-side part of your game should be equipped with scalable, flexible and reliable tools, never visible to your players, but…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Is mobile gaming anything more that just an entertaining distraction or can we take it seriously? As trivial as it may initially appear to be, the mobile game development industry is now a thriving business that has earned as much as $71.3 billion in 2018. This figure includes…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
No two opinions are the same when it comes to the definition of a good game. Whether you think a game is good largely depends on individual preferences. Yet, some games do make it to top of the charts, while others remain unpopular and unnoticed. Below is our take on the typical…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Game development is perceived by many as a complex field requiring in-depth knowledge of programming languages. Yet, while it does demand technical skills and aptitude, it’s no longer as difficult to get into as it used to be. Modern tools and platforms are making game…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Setting up your own e-commerce business has never been easier: today’s technologically advanced world offers a plethora of tools and B2B services for budding entrepreneurs. All you have to do is choose among a variety of options. This can be a tricky task, though.
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
It’s no secret that the global marketplace is mostly dominated by the retail giants — with Amazon holding 50% of the US market share and leaving competitors far behind. As of today, despite the efforts of other well-established brands like eBay, Apple, BestBuy, Walmart, etc,…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
What are the characteristics of a great e-commerce project? Does yours belong with the good, the bad, or the mediocre? Technology is constantly reshaping the concept of a great business, and industry standards are a subject of constant change. In 2019, what are customers…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
In 2019, if you’re not on any social media, you’re nearly invisible. According to the most recent stats, there are 3.48 billion people today using social media, which account for 45% of the world population. The number keeps growing every day: during 2018, 366 million people…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The advent of cloud, and the availability of dropshipping and other B2B services has made launching an e-commerce business easier than ever. The e-commerce sector is showing a steady growth rate: the IPC State of e-commerce report predicts worldwide e-commerce sales will grow by…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Although e-commerce has the potential to bring solid revenue, standing up to competition isn’t always easy. With customers expecting increasingly better services, it can be downright challenging. By 2015 Amazon had introduced same-day delivery, setting the new order fulfillment…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
With the omnipresence of internet and the advent of cloud technologies, many retail businesses are contemplating global expansion. Growing internationally opens new revenue streams and fulfills the ambition of becoming a global brand. But expanding from a local e-commerce…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
No matter how sleek and user-friendly your e-commerce website looks on the front-end, optimizing your back office operations is what ultimately accounts for the excellent shopping experience and top-notch service your customers will surely appreciate. In retail, everything is…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Despite the hype about AI, there are many misconceptions surrounding its practical application in business. While futurists and sci-fi geeks may argue about when AI is set to achieve human-level intelligence, it actually starts with something as simple and mundane as automating…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Gartner predicts that soon we will have more conversations with chatbots than with our spouses. In fact, according to Gartner, chatbots will account for 85% of customer interactions by 2020. Chatbots are rapidly becoming omnipresent; they are also becoming increasingly more…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Now that the advent season hassle has finally subsided, it’s time to start preparing for another big holiday on e-commerce calendar – Valentines Day. Although customers prefer to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts in the last moment, usually, in two weeks before the actual holiday,…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
Market researchers and analysts claim: over 70% of customers expected retailers – both brick-and-mortar and online – to start using AR during 2018. Some of them expected retail brands to launch some kind of a mobile AR app, but most of them were ready for AR solutions…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The advent of AI is set to disrupt every industry, including retail. The hype about what the future holds for the retail industry is incessant: warehouse robots, delivery drones, face recognition systems allowing customers to shop without ever having to open a wallet, and a…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
AI is rapidly transforming retail operations, disrupting the ways organizations approach customer interactions and strategic decision-making. Many retailers have already adopted artificial intelligence solutions and are reaping tangible rewards. Of course, retail giants are…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Predictions are what we love most about New Year’s Eve, and for good reason: they help us prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and gain the upper hand in the competitive business environment. So what does 2019 have in store for internet retailers? Here’s how three major research…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
Advent season spells tremendous workload for retailers. Just when everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and having a great time, they are rushed off their feet and, often, completely stressed out. Below is an overview of most frequent holiday season bottlenecks and insights…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
At VARTEQ we help retailers tackle their business-specific problems, and Festi Framework is the main tool we use to develop custom-made solutions for small and medium companies. A flexible and efficient framework, it is not intended for end users: initially, we have built it to…
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Article · Our Cases ·
Having worked with a number of e-commerce clients over the years, at VARTEQ we know how to tell your retail business is experiencing setbacks. Here, we are willing to share some of our expertise which you may find helpful. Growing your retail business from SMB project to an…
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Article · Mobile Development ·
As of today, there are lots of Flutter manuals on the web; yet, most of them presuppose at least the knowledge of some basics, which, surprisingly, aren’t documented in relevant sources. Here, we aim to fix this shortcoming and offer you a brief Flutter starters guide. Created…
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Article · Backend ·
The advent of cloud computing has been a major driver of digital transformation. Cloud services like SaaS, PaaS and IaaS have now become mainstream, yet, the concept of BaaS (backend-as-a-service), also known as MbaaS (mobile backend as-a-service), is still relatively new. So…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
The progress is constant, and the developments in the automated learning and artificial intelligence field have advanced. Though, no matter how hard we try to create artificial intelligence, we are always restricted by our knowledge of the human brain and intelligence.
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
We’re glad to inform that VARTEQ TEAM is now also working on the Augmented Reality projects. Augmented reality (AR) is a type of virtual reality which integrates the digital information with live video or the user’s environment in real time. Basically, what AR does is takes an…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
This article describes the setup of the development environment for the NAO robot. The environment was set up under the Windows 8.1. We’ve tried to set it up under the Xubuntu 14.04 at the first place, but it turned out that NAO controller for Webots is not working correctly and…
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Article · Machine Learning and AI ·
VARTEQ team is really excited to start developing software for robots. This opens a completely new direction for exploration and growth, as well as deliver a lot of joy for the team.
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Article · Company News ·
We are proud to announce the participation of VARTEQ at Websummit, which will be held in Lisbon in 7-10 of November. Websummit is a meeting place for the people leading the companies of both today and tomorrow.
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Article · Company News ·
Nevertheless the weekend was windy and cloudy, on Monday the weather was great for the outdoor activities. That was really fantastic, since the team building event was planned for that day – kayaking in the X-park.
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