What is staff augmentation — a comprehensive overview
Staff augmentation is a methodology that allows you to expand your team quickly by hiring temporary employees to optimize business processes.
Our mission goes beyond building features: it’s about creating technology that works smoothly for every person. Digital accessibility is not simply a compliance requirement; it forms the foundation of high-quality, inclusive user experience (UX) and reliable product design. To support this commitment, we’ve developed an internal, cross-disciplinary checklist. It’s tailored for UX Designers, Developers, and QA Specialists, offering a clear roadmap for removing barriers before any release.
For organizations that create or support Electronic and Information Technology (EIT), accessibility is not something that can be added at the end of a project. It needs to be part of how teams design, build, and maintain digital products. Although Section 508 is often associated only with U.S. federal agencies, its practical influence is far wider. The standard has become a dependable reference point for digital inclusion and a valuable guide for any company focused on quality and long-term user trust.
This article explains what Section 508 covers and turns its principles into a clear, text-based checklist your engineering, design, and QA teams can use to develop accessible products with confidence.
Digital products are becoming more complex, and accessibility standards must evolve with them. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) remain the main reference for creating inclusive online experiences. Today, WCAG 2.2 is the official and legally recognized standard. The upcoming WCAG 3.0, known as the Silver project, introduces a broader and more flexible approach that focuses on real user outcomes.
Creating accessible digital products is not just a legal requirement, it is good design. A web accessibility audit helps ensure that everyone, including users with access needs, can use your website or app with ease. It checks how well your product meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, the global standard for inclusive digital experiences.
The UKAD team explores how AI is being used across the B2B ecommerce lifecycle to quietly improve the way things already work. It covers real-world use cases, practical benefits, and what teams should know before getting started, including search and demand forecasting, pricing, support, and content management. If you’re dealing with scale, complexity, or growing expectations, this guide is written for you!
UKAD has been named a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure). In this post, we explain what this recognition means, how it reflects the way we approach AI development, and what kind of support businesses can expect when working with us, like building AI tools or integrating machine learning into real operations.
Thinking about building an AI assistant but unsure what it actually involves or how much it might cost? This guide breaks it down in plain terms. You’ll learn what affects the price, how long development takes, and what technologies are involved. We’ll also look at hosting options, ongoing costs, and smart ways to keep your AI budget under control.
Discover how various embedding models impact the accuracy and efficiency of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for intelligent CV search. Insights from a UKAD-certified developer highlight practical considerations and evaluation methods to help you choose the right model for your AI projects.
A web accessibility audit is the foundational, structured review of your website, web application, or digital document to ensure it is fully usable by everyone, including the 1.3 billion people globally who live with a disability.
Explore how UKAD streamlines multilingual website management with Translation Manager on Umbraco CMS. This article details UKAD's integration process, including using Deepl as a translation connector, and highlights how the capabilities of the Translation Manager allow content editors to efficiently handle language versions directly within Umbraco. Learn how this setup enhances consistency, workflow efficiency, and accessibility across multiple languages.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, but many business owners think they need to build custom models from scratch to benefit. In reality, by customizing existing large language models (LLMs), businesses can automate tasks, improve efficiency, and access specialized knowledge without the time and expense of developing their own AI solutions. In this article, we’ll explore how techniques like prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and embedding retrieval can help your business tailor AI to meet its unique needs.
UKAD is excited to participate in Opticon 2024, a premier event for digital innovation held in Stockholm and San Antonio. Opticon, hosted by Optimizely, gathers top industry professionals to explore the latest digital trends and AI-driven solutions. As a Bronze Member of Optimizely's Enterprise Solution Partner program, UKAD brings over 18 years of expertise in software development, offering full-stack solutions across various sectors. Attendees at Opticon 2024 can expect insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and practical strategies to advance their digital transformation efforts. UKAD looks forward to connecting with partners and exploring collaborative opportunities at the event.
On May 30th, our team from UKAD had the pleasure of attending the Finnish-Ukrainian Tech Day in Espoo, Finland. The event brought together leaders and innovators from the tech industries of Finland and Ukraine. The aim was to foster collaboration and share insights on AI, software development, and growing businesses. Advicera OY organized the conference in partnership with the City of Espoo. It was an excellent chance to expand our network, gain new perspectives, and find new paths for innovation.