Training the Next Generation of Engineers for the AI Era
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept. It’s here, impacting the way we live, work, and build. At IQ Inc., where we develop life-changing technology in fields like medical devices, industrial automation, and transportation, AI isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a powerful tool for software development processes. Today’s engineers need more than strong […]
5 Ways Software Engineering Partners Solve Complex Technical Challenges Faster
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes digital landscape, solving complex technical challenges isn’t just a competitive advantage – it’s a survival skill. At IQ Inc, we have seen firsthand how the right partnerships can accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and get real-world solutions to market faster. Here are five key ways experienced software engineering partners help companies move […]
Building the Right Software Team: Why Engineering Partnerships Are the Future of Product Development
In today’s fast-moving, tech-driven economy, building the right software team isn’t just about hiring engineers. It’s about assembling a well-rounded group that includes skilled testers and smart, flexible engineering partnerships that can spur innovation, reduce risk, and bring products to market faster and more efficiently. At IQ Inc, we’ve seen firsthand how companies – especially […]
When Off-the-Shelf Just Won’t Cut It: The Case for Custom Software in Healthcare and Manufacturing
In a world driven by efficiency and innovation, off-the-shelf software solutions often appear to be the fastest path forward. But for industries like healthcare and manufacturing – where lives, compliance, and competitive advantage are on the line – cookie cutter tools frequently fall short. At IQ Inc., we’ve spent nearly 30 years partnering with companies […]
Why Smart Companies Are Outsourcing Software Engineering — and What They’re Gaining
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, innovation waits for no one. Companies across industries – especially in regulated spaces like healthcare, life sciences, and industrial automation — are under increasing pressure to deliver software-driven solutions faster, smarter, and more securely. But many are discovering a hard truth: building and scaling an in-house engineering team isn’t always […]
IQ Inc. Women’s Forum
We are excited to kick-off a collaborative mentoring group within our organization called IQ Women’s Forum! This group will help to support both the personal and professional growth of our employees at IQ Inc. These meet-ups will encourage open communication, encouragement, and more connectivity as a team. In our first meeting, we had a fun […]
Social Good Holiday Initiative Update
IQ Inc. was honored to have the opportunity to brighten the holiday season for a family in need. Employees helped to support this family by purchasing clothing, gift cards, toys, stocking stuffers, and other important items. Initiatives such as this allow our employees to make meaningful differences in their communities and foster a culture of […]
30th Anniversary!
IQ has been celebrating our 30th anniversary over this last month! Let’s take a trip down memory lane to relive the growth and expansion of this great company since its inception in 1994. The world has changed a lot since the mid-90s, but what hasn’t changed is the reason why IQ was founded; our mission […]
Employee Spotlight – Scott VanKirk
1. What motivates you every day? I am motivated to learn something new, overcome challenges with my teammates, and provide our customers with exceptional service every day. It gives me great pride to get to the end of a long day and think of how I made the lives of my teammate’s easier or impacted […]
From The President & CEO
During a recent quarterly meeting, President & CEO Barb VanKirk took some time to look back on 2022, and forward to 2023. The following is what she shared with us in that meeting. 2022 was a rollercoaster ride for sure! From leadership turnover, saying good bye to colleagues moving on to new adventures, onboarding new […]