The term ‘cargo cult’ harks back to the behaviour of South Pacific islanders during World War II who, upon observing airdropped cargo supplies, attempted to replicate the observed behaviour, hoping to attract the same bounty. When applied to software development, it refers to teams that mimic successful practices or methodologies without understanding their purpose or context, leading to a superficial implementation …

Profinit announced that it has joined the Snowflake Partner Network. As part of the Snowflake Partner Network, Profinit can help joint customers break down silos, empowering them to govern, access, and utilize data like never before. “As a member of the Snowflake Partner Network, we help our customers gain a deeper understanding of their data and realize the full potential of its …

In economic theory, there is a concept known as the magic square of economic policy. Anyone responsible for macroeconomic results must optimize the following four indicators: economic growth unemployment price level (inflation) foreign payments balance   The trick of this game is that improving one indicator automatically leads to the deterioration of one or two other indicators. For example, if you …

Profinit delivers unique software systems, projects and teams for major European companies and organizations. Their services are based on the principles of software engineering, enabling the long-term operation of IT systems. These touch the lives of ordinary people, from pharmaceuticals to insurance, banking to information at Prague’s Václav Havel Airport. And artificial intelligence? “Its reasonable use will help the whole society, …

At Profinit, we not only believe in the power of education, we actively support it. Our way of supporting education ranges from the internal Profinit Education system to teaching IT subjects at leading universities to organizing the prestigious competition for the best IT diploma thesis of the year. We also supervise students’ final theses, collaborate with universities on research projects …

Deco… what? Obsolescence and inefficiency, mergers, acquisitions, security, costs, IT architecture, market adaptability. The reasons for the decommissioning information systems (IS) are many. The process itself typically involves the shutting down and removal of a system that is no longer needed and whose operation is no longer effective. Simple as it may sound, the reality often varies greatly. Before we look …

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, enterprises are navigating vast troves of information with the need for speed, flexibility, and efficiency. Enter the concept of an Enterprise Data Platform presented as a three-lane highway where each lane serves a distinct purpose. Let’s delve into this metaphorical journey, where the three lanes can be seen as different modes of transport and communication: data …

Today, every modern company faces the crucial decision on the form of its data architecture. Two markedly different approaches are often mentioned in this context: Data Lake and Data Warehouse. Historically, both have always pursued a common aim: to acquire an in-depth understanding of a company’s business activity using data and to support managerial decision-making at all levels through its processing. Over time, …

Profinit Academy combines the benefits of traditional training with the best of e-learning. It is a combination of watching training videos, self-study from in-house materials, and practical exercises and consultations with a supervisor. The Academy focuses on a specific group of technologies (e.g. Big Data, AWS, etc.), and Kotlin Academy is a comprehensive body of knowledge that guides the participant through the core areas …