Far Reads Recap: The Infinite Game Posted on May 13, 2020 | Kate Washut Our latest Far Reads Book Club pick was "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek. Here's our recap. Continue Reading
Video: Continuous Improvement Overview Posted on May 12, 2020 | Jason Greer In this video, Jason Greer of Far Reach explains what continuous improvement is and how to effectively implement it in your organization. Continue Reading
Start with Maximizing Value Posted on Apr 30, 2020 | Kate Washut Efficiency doesn't mean doing everything as fast as possible. It's a combination of adding value and removing waste. Continue Reading
Moving Paper Processes to Digital Posted on Apr 20, 2020 | Jason Greer If your business is still using paper processes, it’s time to look at why. Here are the benefits of evaluating your processes and using technology to go digital. Continue Reading
How to Move to Remote Work—Fast and in Iterations Posted on Apr 01, 2020 | Jason Greer COVID-19 has swept the nation and the world, and now most of us are working remotely whether we were prepared for it or not. Here's how to adjust no matter where you started. Continue Reading
The 3 P’s of Big Data Posted on Mar 24, 2020 | Jason Greer Big data is like a ladder. You have to start at the bottom and climb up but can only proceed to the next rung after the previous one has been successfully navigated. Continue Reading
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What it Is and How it Impacts Custom Software Posted on Jan 23, 2020 | Jason Greer You may have heard about CCPA—which stands for the California Consumer Privacy Act. How does this new data privacy act impact your business? Continue Reading
People Behind the Project: Jason Greer Posted on Jan 04, 2020 | Kate Washut Learn about Jason Greer, Far Reach's VP of Strategic Solutions, and how he helps clients and sees the world of business technology. Continue Reading
A Decade of Learning Posted on Dec 19, 2019 | Kate Washut The common thread that connects the beginning of this decade with its end is Learn & Grow (#FRCV6). Continue Reading
When Custom Software Gets Too Custom Posted on Dec 12, 2019 | Jason Greer Is it possible to bog down custom software by making it too custom? It is. Here's how to focus your system on the most important functionality. Continue Reading
Outsourcing Software Development: Pros and Cons Posted on Dec 05, 2019 | Jason Greer What are the pros and cons of outsourcing software development? When your organization has a custom software development project, here's how you can decide how to tackle it. Continue Reading
Cultivating Gratitude at Work Posted on Nov 21, 2019 | Kate Washut Most of us were raised to say, “Thank you,” when we’re the recipient of kind words or deeds. But this simple gesture can sometimes be missing in the workplace. Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Web Development and Software Development? Posted on Nov 14, 2019 | Kate Washut It used to be simple to describe the difference between web development and software development. But now that more software is built as web-based applications, the lines are more blurry. Continue Reading
3rd Party Components: Considerations in Custom Software Posted on Oct 17, 2019 | Chad Feldmann There are many things to consider before integrating a 3rd party app or component into your custom software system. Learn how we evaluate and choose 3rd party components. Continue Reading
The Cloud: Getting Started with Azure Blob Storage Posted on Oct 03, 2019 | Chris Rouw File storage is one of the best—and least disruptive—ways to start using cloud hosting in your business. Here's how we use Azure Blob at Far Reach. Continue Reading
A More Inclusive Path to Shareholder Value Posted on Sep 19, 2019 | Kate Washut Organizations, including the largest in the world, are starting to realize that a company's purpose is about more than profits. Continue Reading
Saying "No" is the Path to Custom Software Success Posted on Sep 05, 2019 | Kate Washut In custom software development projects, it’s easy to fall into the trap of adding too much too fast to your product roadmap. But sometimes, saying no is the key to success. Continue Reading
Why We're Obsessed with Collaboration Posted on Aug 21, 2019 | Kate Washut One of the most important things we’ve learned as custom software developers is that the best results come from taking a collaborative approach with each project. Continue Reading
Far Reach Named #1 Software Developer in Iowa by Clutch Posted on Aug 08, 2019 | Kate Washut Far Reach has been recognized as the #1 leading software development company in Iowa by Clutch, a B2B ratings and review firm. Continue Reading
All-in-one vs. Best-in-market Software Posted on Jul 11, 2019 | Kate Washut Choosing between an all-in-one, best-in-market, or “custom from scratch” software solution is outdated. You can have the best of all worlds with data integrations through a custom portal. Continue Reading