Technology

Holographic Property Tours: The Future of Real Estate Showings

Introduction: Beyond Virtual Tours

The real estate industry has embraced digital transformation in many ways, but nothing compares to what’s coming next—holographic property tours. Imagine stepping into a home without ever setting foot inside it. Buyers can now experience homes as if they were physically present, all from the comfort of their couch. This is the future of real estate showings.

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Microservices and Low-Code Development: The Catalysts for Rapid Innovation

Building modern software solutions often feels like a race against time. Customer needs shift, market conditions change, and new competitors pop up in the blink of an eye. The monolithic architectures of old simply can’t keep pace with this relentless evolution. Enter microservices and low-code development, two approaches that, when used wisely, can accelerate delivery and foster innovation on a massive scale.

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AI-Driven Compliance Companions: The Future of Staying Ahead of Regulations

Introduction: Compliance is a Moving Target

Anyone who has ever dealt with compliance knows one thing—it’s never static. Just when you think you’ve got all your policies in place, a new regulation drops, and you’re scrambling again. But what if you had a smart AI-driven assistant keeping watch over every legal shift, ensuring you never miss a beat? Welcome to the future of compliance.

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Foster a Collaborative Environment: Encouraging Dev, Test, and Ops Teams to Work Together

Fostering a truly collaborative environment in software development isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategic advantage that can revolutionize how teams build and deliver products. Too often, organizations segregate developers, testers, and operations personnel, inadvertently creating communication silos that hinder success. When each group focuses only on its own tasks or handoffs, knowledge gaps emerge, and accountability is diluted. By contrast, an environment where everyone shares ownership of the codebase and pipeline harnesses the collective expertise of all roles, ultimately producing better outcomes for both the team and the end users.

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Zero Trust and Automation: A Security-First Approach

Security threats are more sophisticated and persistent than ever, making it clear that the traditional perimeter-based security model is obsolete. Instead of assuming trust based on network location, modern organizations must adopt Zero Trust, where every access request is verified dynamically.

Automation is the key to making Zero Trust work at scale. Without automated security controls, organizations would be overwhelmed by manual access approvals and threat responses. In this article, we’ll explore how Zero Trust and automation work together to enforce security policies, mitigate threats, and protect enterprise systems.

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Creating a Culture of Security Awareness in Tech Teams

Security isn’t just an IT problem—it’s a business imperative. Yet, too often, security is treated as an afterthought, something bolted onto a product after the fact instead of baked in from the start.

The reality is that security is everyone’s responsibility, from developers writing code to executives making strategic decisions. The best security strategy isn’t a tool or a firewall—it’s a security-aware culture where every team member understands and prioritizes security in their daily work.

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The Evolution of Cloud Computing: Why Enterprises Are Shifting to Serverless

Cloud computing has been on an unrelenting trajectory—from on-premise data centers to virtual machines, containers, and now serverless computing. Enterprises are adopting serverless architectures at an accelerating pace, and for good reason: it simplifies infrastructure management, optimizes costs, and enables rapid scaling.

This article explores why businesses are making the shift, the real benefits of serverless computing, and how to navigate the challenges that come with it.

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The Role of a Technology Leader: From Developer to Executive

The transition from developer to executive is one of the most challenging yet rewarding career shifts in technology. It’s not just about writing great code anymore—it’s about leading people, influencing business strategy, and aligning technology with company goals. Many developers aspire to leadership roles, but few understand what it truly takes to succeed at the executive level.

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Scaling Tech Teams: Lessons from Growing Engineering Orgs from 6 to 100+

Scaling an engineering team is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. Reflecting on my experiences, particularly during my tenure at eXp Realty, where we expanded our technology organization from a modest group of 6 to a robust team of over 100 professionals, I’ve gathered several key insights. This article delves into the strategies and lessons learned from that transformative period.

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Assign Mentors: Building Strong Engineering Teams

In our blog post about Scaling Tech Teams we touched on the important of assigning mentors. Today’s entry dives into the importance of mentors and provide additional detail on how to setup a successful mentorship program.

Assign Mentors

When scaling an engineering team, assigning mentors is one of the most effective ways to onboard new hires, transfer institutional knowledge, and create a sense of belonging. Without structured mentorship, new employees often struggle to acclimate, leading to inefficiencies and potential attrition. A well-executed mentoring program ensures that both technical and cultural knowledge are passed down effectively.

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