Ahead has written before about the shortage of engineers who can maintain Japan’s aging COBOL and mainframe systems, a gap opening as experienced people retire faster than they can be replaced. A second gap is now forming at the opposite end of the career ladder, and it has the same long-term shape: if firms stop hiring and … Read more
Japan’s core banking and insurance systems still run on COBOL and mainframes, and the engineers who understand them are retiring faster than replacements arrive. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) named this problem years ago, the “2025 Digital Cliff,” warning that continued legacy dependency could cost the economy as much as 12 trillion yen a … Read more
In November, Ahead Group used Amicus Docs for the first time to manage a live commercial engagement from agreement through completion. Amicus Docs is a contract negotiation and management app. It provides a shared, structured space for parties to propose terms, agree on a clear scope of work, and track the state of their commitments … Read more
Working for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) offers unique advantages that can significantly benefit your career. Understanding the benefits of working for MSPs requires distinguishing between working for an MSP and other types of employment, such as Haken contracting. While both involve offering services to clients, the experiences can differ drastically. Key Differences Between Haken and … Read more