Co-Development Partnerships: The Secret to Scaling Without Compromise
Growth is a good problem to have, until it starts straining your teams. Many organizations reach a point where their product roadmaps are expanding faster than their engineering bandwidth. Deadlines tighten, innovation slows, and quality becomes harder to maintain. The instinct is often to hire or outsource, but both can come with tradeoffs. Hiring takes […]
AI Meets Image Processing: A Software Engineer’s Guide to Building Vision Systems with Deep Learning
Seeing the World Through Code Every day, cameras capture billions of images, from factory floors to hospital rooms to satellites orbiting Earth. But what truly transforms those pixels into insight is software. For decades, image processing relied on handcrafted filters and algorithms, but today, deep learning has revolutionized how machines “see.” At IQ Inc., we’ve […]
Training AI Engineers: How to Future-Proof Your Dev Team
The conversation about AI has shifted. What used to sound like science fiction, AI-generated code, autonomous testing, adaptive interfaces, is now embedded in the daily toolkit of forward-thinking developers. But the truth is, AI isn’t replacing engineers. It’s redefining what it means to be one. The divide forming across the industry isn’t between those who […]
AIoT in Transportation: Real-Time Fleet Intelligence for a Safer, Greener Future
Every day connected vehicles and logistics systems generate enormous amounts of data, from engine diagnostics to location tracking to driver behavior. But without intelligent systems to analyze and act on that data, most of it goes unused. That’s where AIoT (Artificial Intelligence + Internet of Things) is changing the future of transportation. AIoT enables vehicles, […]
Designing with the End User in Mind: How Collaboration Drives Better Web Apps
Have you ever used a Web App that checked all the technical boxes but still left you frustrated? Maybe it had dozens of features but buried the one thing you needed three menus deep. Or maybe it was so complex that you needed a manual just to complete a simple task. When that happens, the […]
IQ Inc Back to School Drive
IQ Inc. partnered with Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) to collect much needed crucial items for local students in need during our annual Back to School Drive in August. Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) is a non-profit organization that works in and with schools to connect students and families with community resources. The staff at […]
IQ Inc Sponsors 2025 ATHENA Awards
IQ Inc. was delighted to be a sponsor of the 2025 ATHENA Awards on September 5th, 2025. Hosted by Pittsburgh Technology Council & Fortyx80, this annual event recognizes exceptional women in our community and is a powerful reminder of the incredible ways women go above and beyond as professionals, leaders, and changemakers. Congratulations to the […]
Legacy Equipment, Meet Smart Software: Modernizing Manufacturing with Minimal Disruption
For many manufacturers, production lines are powered by equipment that has been reliable for decades. These legacy systems are proven workhorses, but in today’s data-driven era of Industry 4.0, companies want more visibility, connectivity, and automation without the massive costs and downtime of a full equipment replacement. That’s where the right software partner can make […]
The Value of Contract Engineering in a Tight Labor Market
Across industries, companies are facing the same challenge: finding and retaining top software engineering talent. With demand for skilled developers at an all-time high and labor markets tighter than ever, many organizations are struggling to balance project demands with limited budgets and staffing shortages. That’s where contract engineering provides real value. Why Contract Engineering Matters […]
Unlocking Innovation Funding: How the R&D Tax Credit Fuels Software Engineering
In today’s fast-paced tech world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a survival strategy. Software companies, from startups to established firms, constantly push boundaries to create solutions that are faster, smarter, and more secure. Yet many don’t realize there’s a powerful tool available to help fund that innovation: the federal R&D (Research & Development) Tax […]