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Low-risk strategies for modernizing legacy systems

How can product owners update their outdated government digital service without disrupting essential public services?

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Performance engineering: The secret to faster, more reliable applications

Slow applications don’t just frustrate users—they could cost businesses millions in lost revenue. Our Director of Software Development, Steve Ly, says the solution is to “Shift left”.

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Innovative AI solutions for government that transform citizen services

From predictive flood warnings to systems that cut document processing times to our own work in government AI consulting, OXD Director of Software Steve Ly explains how AI is revolutionizing government service delivery.

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Establishing digital trust with verifiable credentials

Our Director of Software Development, Steve Ly, explores a world where proving your identity or qualifications is as simple as scanning a QR code, without revealing your personal details.

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Will AI replace software developers? Why the Answer is “No”.

Our Director of Software Development, Steve Ly explains why AI should be seen as a powerful ally, instead of an unfriendly foe.

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Top six reasons governments should implement Zero Trust principles

Discover how adopting Zero Trust principles can bolster cybersecurity and better protect sensitive data from modern threats.

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Public cloud hosting vs. private for modern government web applications

Understanding the trade-offs between private and public clouds is key when aligning with the stringent requirements of government applications. Our analysis breaks down the benefits, challenges, and tailored solutions. 

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Cross-platform vs. native application development: How to choose?

Steve Ly, Director of Software Development at OXD, discusses the benefits of considering cross-platform technologies versus native solutions to optimize development efforts and enhance the digital experience for users.

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QA testing is worth the cost now to reduce risks later. Here are five reasons why.

Some companies try to streamline by leaving QA off, but at OXD we recognize that this approach is risky, and in the long view, costly. Our QA Manager explains why including QA testing in your digital project is worth the cost.

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How to plan for a smooth replatforming to Drupal 10

Replatforming your legacy CMS to Drupal 10? Our Software Development team shares some tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls.

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Three common content migration mistakes, and how to avoid them

Reap the benefits of a successful content migration with these three recommendations.

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Toddler-first usability testing

Four observations made from watching a two-and-a-half-year-old use an iPhone.

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OpenShift: making Agile development a reality for government projects

How and why we used a Platform as Service (PaaS) to help the Ministry of the Attorney General build capacity and improve citizen access to justice.

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Four easy tests to determine if your website is accessible

OXD's QA Manager and web accessibility expert shares four simple tests to help you evaluate your website’s accessibility.

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The benefits of decoupled CMS architectures

We’re getting our geek on by looking at decoupled content management system (CMS) architectures. No, no, don’t run. Just stick with us. It’ll be worth it!