From Sensors to Software: Building the Backbone of Manufacturing 2.0
As the manufacturing industry rapidly evolves, the term Manufacturing 2.0 has become synonymous with smarter, faster, and more connected operations. But what truly powers this transformation isn’t just the machinery, it’s the software behind it. At IQ Inc, we’ve seen firsthand how software engineering is becoming the backbone of modern industrial automation. From integrating complex […]
Cybersecurity Starts in the Code: Best Practices Every Business Should Demand
In an era where software runs the world, every line of code has the potential to open a door to innovation, or to intrusion. At IQ Inc, we have seen firsthand how proactive and security-first development can mean the difference between smooth operations and a critical breach. Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT department responsibility, it […]
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 […]
Ask an Architect: Becoming a Software Architect
by: Jessica Green and Ryan Ernst Welcome to the second post in the IQ Ask an Architect Series! In this series of posts, I will be collaborating with one or more of our Systems Architects to pick their brains on various topics. If you missed the first post, you can check it out here: Five […]
Python Absolute Value
The absolute value of a number is the non-negative value of a number without regard to its sign. This is often useful when you care more about the size of a value, you are calculating a delta from zero in either direction, or you are measuring something that is direction agnostic and only care about the magnitude. […]
Introducing OrchaJS: A TypeScript-Native Client-Server Facilitator
What problem does it solve? The problem is that managing synergy between client and server is typically done in two separate repositories: frontend and backend. This can make maintenance between the two cumbersome and error-prone, especially for large projects. The solution: With Orcha, you house your frontend and backend in a monorepository and have a shared […]