Specialist article

Data is exponentially growing worldwide. 90 % of it has been generated in the recent two years alone [1]. This trend will continue to manifest in the same speed in the next few years and will generate vast amounts of data unimaginable to the human brain.

The collaborative working model at 29FORWARD has been a central component of our way of working since 2013. From the very beginning, we have relied on digital processes and cross-location collaboration. This allows us to support customers around the world flexibly with qualified teams of experts – even when IT resources are scarce. It became clear early on that remote projects can be implemented efficiently and successfully.

When developing, customising or installing a new software solution, testing is often carried out at a late stage. This can lead to errors that arise during development only being recognised and rectified at a late stage – which in turn leads to higher costs for rectification.

Business Intelligence Training in Cape Town is a social training program run by 29FORWARD that has been helping young people in South Africa to start a career in data science, data analysis and software development since 2018.