Software Improvement Group

Discovering the ROI of your software development decisions is essential. However, predicting it accurately can be challenging. Fortunately, you no longer need to rely on manual calculations. We’ve introduced our new ROI Calculator, which provides a tailored overview of potential savings from better software by answering just three quick questions. Get your results in under a minute, and it's completely free. ✅ Our advanced ROI Calculator evaluates your specific circumstances, such as IT budget and maturity level, to estimate the potential savings of upgrading your software. Specifically, it calculates the ROI of utilizing Sigrid®, the software excellence platform. Try it today at https://lnkd.in/dgT65PRb #ROI #Calculator #Tool #SoftwareDevelopment #Sigrid

The AI-readiness countdown has begun! ⏱️ In just 12 days, board members, executives, and IT leaders will have access to a free, practical, and comprehensive guide to AI readiness. Covering the key aspects of AI governance, risk, security, and more, this guide written by AI pioneer and expert Rob van der Veer is the ultimate roadmap to ensure AI success in your organization. It's coming Oct 15th: Don't miss out—this guide could be the key to unlocking AI's full potential in your organization! 🚀 #AIReadiness #AIGovernance #Leadership #RiskManagement #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

On September 23-24, our partner, Siemens held the Polarion4U event at the Siemens AG office in Hamburg, Germany. 🇩🇪 Polarion4U is a highly anticipated event that brings together a diverse community of users, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world. It serves as a platform to explore the latest advancements in Polarion (Siemens PLM Software) technology, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and discover innovative use cases and best practices. 💻👥📈 Tibor Lapikas, our Director Partner presented a workshop called the SWBOM and Cybersecurity-SIG. In the workshop, the usage of SIG’s platform Sigrid® for managing SWBOMs and cybersecurity was addressed. By providing an integrated overview of vulnerabilities embedded in the SWBOM and the code itself, and by mapping these to industry standards, gaining insight, taking action, and demonstrating compliance is easier, faster, and more reliable. 💡 Overall, it was an inspiring and informative event that we were thrilled to be a part of! #SoftwareImprovementGroup #Siemens #Polarion4U #Cybersecurity

Green IT is generally perceived as a collection of practices aimed to making hardware and infrastructure more sustainable. 🌍🌱 But what about the software side? Sadly, it is often overlooked. While, in reality, the build quality of the software you develop can have quite an influence on how much energy each program takes to run and on your carbon footprint. That's right. Inefficient coding and decisions—made without sustainability in mind—can lead to software systems that consume more energy than necessary at every stage of the software development life cycle (SDLC). 🧑💻👩💻 Pepijn van de Kamp, our Head of Research and Innovation, wrote an article in which he delves into green software development and how it can reduce your carbon footprint. 📉🏭 Check out the full article (link in the comments) #GreenIT #GreenSoftware #SustainableIT #GreenComputing 

🌍 And that’s a wrap on September Week 2024 at Software Improvement Group! 🎉 Every year, we welcome our entire team from around the world at our Amsterdam HQ for fun activities and inspiring sessions. From interactive workshops to engaging keynotes, and from team-building challenges to unforgettable social events. 💡🤝 Interested in joining us next year? Great news—we’re hiring! Visit our careers page (link in the comments) to learn more about how we help organizations improve the quality and security of their software, and take a look at our current job openings. 🧑💻 👩💻 #SoftwareImprovementGroup #Careers #Amsterdam #SeptemberWeek

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a major milestone from our very own AI expert, Rob van der Veer, who just launched his first children’s book on AI! 🤖✨ With three decades of experience in AI, Rob has been instrumental in shaping global AI standards like ISO/IEC 5338 and was recently elected as the co-editor of the official AI Act Security Standard by European countries. But why stop there? The future of AI is exciting, and it's more important than ever to educate the next generation. In collaboration with Bessie Schenk and talented illustrator Mireille van Yperen, the book—Luna and the Magic AI Paintbrush—introduces children (ages 4-8) and their guardians to AI through a fun and creative story. It follows Luna, a young artist, as she explores how AI can enhance creativity while learning how to use it responsibly. 🎨📚 To celebrate the launch, Rob will be part of several exciting events: ✅ Oct 1-2: Book gifting at ONE Conference to 120 expert speakers in The Hague. ✅ Oct 9 (1-3 pm): Scavenger Hunt for Luna at City of Amsterdam Central Station. Find Luna and say “The Magic Still Comes from Me” for a surprise! ✅ Oct 9: Robot Tea Party at the World Summit AI in Amsterdam. ✅ Oct 10: Book Signing with code4thought at the World Summit AI. ✅ Oct 10: Luna’s Lessons Workshop at the World Summit AI. If you’re a parent, educator, or just interested in sharing AI’s potential with the next generation, this book is a must-read! Available in English, Dutch, and Spanish. 🌍📖 (📚 Link in comments) #AI #AISecurity #ChildrensBooks #Education

With the ICT industry projected to account for 1️⃣4️⃣% of global carbon emissions by 2040, concerns around carbon emissions in IT are growing. 🌱 Green IT may hold the key to reducing these footprints—but it’s not just about hardware or infrastructure. Software also plays a critical role.👩💻 Indeed, poor coding standards, inefficient system architectures, and energy-draining coding practices all contribute to excess energy consumption and a growing carbon footprint. 👣 Additionally, for hardware to operate efficiently—and sustainably—software must be fit for purpose. In his latest article, Pepijn van de Kamp, our Head of Research and Innovation, shares key practices. From adopting green coding practices to optimizing software for existing hardware and using low-carbon energy grids, Pepijn outlines clear ways to reduce IT’s carbon footprint. Read the full article and discover practical steps to make your software development greener and reduce your carbon footprint (Link in the comments ⬇️) #GreenSoftware #SustainableIT #CarbonFootprint #GreenIT

Exciting times here at Software Improvement Group! ✈️ Yesterday, we kicked off our annual "SIG September Week", welcoming colleagues from around the world to our Amsterdam headquarters.🌍🌷 Day 1 was a massive success, and we still have lots of inspiring sessions and fun activities in store, such as: 🗨️ Interactive workshops 🎤 Thought-provoking keynote presentations 🏆 Team-building activities 🎉 Multiple social events. We are proud of our team for helping us empower organizations to improve their software quality and security every day. We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and celebrating with everyone over the next few days. If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of next year, we understand. Good news: We’re hiring! Learn more about what we do or explore our open positions on our careers page (link in the comments). #SoftwareImprovementGroup #Careers #Amsterdam #SeptemberWeek

We are excited to support events like the ACG - Holland Growth Awards 2024 which recognizes the achievements and contribution of companies and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their field. Furthermore, We sponsored the Innovation Deal of the Year 2024 award! 🎉🏅 This award recognizes the deal showing exceptional creativity and talent, while having a SIGnificant positive impact on their region, community, or a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). 🌍🌱 Congratulations to CPP Investments | Investissements RPC for winning this year’s award for Innovation Deal of the Year 2024! Many thanks to Marcel Starink for handing over the award to Quirijn Biesheuvel on behalf of his team. 🏆 Why did they win? ⬇️ CPP Investments partnered with Power2X to invest in the green molecules market. The partnership plans to invest an initial €130 million to accelerate the growth of Power2X as a development platform and fund green molecule projects. Special shout-out to geert snoeijer for capturing the moments that made this event memorable. 📸 🙌 #SoftwareImprovementGroup #ACGHolland #Innovation #GrowthAwards2024 

While Green IT typically tends to focus on hardware and infrastructure, software also plays a critical role. Did you know that improving the efficiency of your software code can lower carbon emissions? 🌱💻 Thats right! Green IT is an umbrella term encompassing various practices to minimize the environmental impact of IT operations. Our research shows that adopting Green IT practices can lead to a 17% reduction in energy consumption – and in extreme cases, up to 90%! 🌍📉 But that’s not all—going green with your software doesn’t just benefit the planet. It can also boost productivity, software quality, and employee satisfaction. Pepijn van de Kamp, our Head of Research and Innovation, wrote an article in which he introduces Green IT and delves into the importance of green software development. Link to full blog in the comments. #GreenIT #GreenComputing #SustainableIT #GreenSoftware