Articles

NetRom Software continuously invests in education and knowledge exchange through our academy and internal trainings. Here we share learnings by regularly posting relevant articles, interviews and news.

7 tips to avoid vendor lock-in with your software provider
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7 tips to avoid vendor lock-in with your software provider

21 September 2026 8 min read
Technical debt in off-the-shelf software: the hidden obstacle to growth and innovation
An IT professional examines a complex digital software environment

Technical debt in off-the-shelf software: the hidden obstacle to growth and innovation

04 September 2026 5 min read
The 10 key benefits of custom software for IT decision-makers
NetRom Software's IT specialists discuss custom software

The 10 key benefits of custom software for IT decision-makers

18 August 2026 9 min read
Buying or developing software: 10 buy vs. build criteria for making the right choice

Buying or developing software: 10 buy vs. build criteria for making the right choice

02 June 2026 9 min read
Why Developer Experience (DevEx) is critical to successful software development
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Why Developer Experience (DevEx) is critical to successful software development

24 February 2026 9 min read
Flexible scaling with nearshore outsourcing: less risk, more continuity
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Flexible scaling with nearshore outsourcing: less risk, more continuity

29 January 2026 8 min read
Product owner in nearshoring: 10 qualities for success
Product team discussing priorities during a collaborative planning session

Product owner in nearshoring: 10 qualities for success

29 December 2025 6 min read
Jaap Merkus: “You don’t get what you want, but what you need”
Jaap Merkus (CEO of NetRom Software) and Giancarlo Billault-Scaramelli (organizational advisor/former CIO Transdev) sitting in armchairs during a joint interview about building trust and value in a strategic software partnership.

Jaap Merkus: “You don’t get what you want, but what you need”

19 December 2025 10 min read
Blended development teams: scale with in-house and external expertise
Software team collaborating with remote team members during a video call

Blended development teams: scale with in-house and external expertise

03 December 2025 5 min read