Software Improvement Group

We are proud to announce and introduce SIGNAL '25—One of Europe’s fastest-growing IT leadership events, bringing together top technology and IT decision-makers. Join us online or in person at the renowned H'ART Museum in Amsterdam on May 13th, 2025. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 CIOs and IT decision-makers face a perfect storm of rising complexity, sustainability pressures, and AI-driven disruption. Software quality, security, and efficiency are no longer just technical concerns. They are boardroom priorities that impact competitiveness, risk, and long-term value. If you are an IT leader navigating these challenges, we look forward to welcoming you on May 13th. SIGNAL '25 is completely free of charge, register here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exNJW-Mn ( ⚠️ Act quickly, as onsite availability is limited) #TechConference #ITLeadership #AI #SoftwareQuality #GreenIT

We’re excited to share that, Jasper Geurts, our Managing Director of SIG Americas, will be speaking at the Princeton Tech Meetup, joining the discussion –𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐚𝐲. Technical debt also known as the "silent company killer" can slow-down innovation and increase costs as it accumulates. To help navigate this, Jasper will share practical strategies for identifying, measuring, and addressing technical debt, helping teams balance short-term priorities with long-term software health. The session will be hosted by Venu Moola, Founder & CEO of Fleet Studio. We’re excited to connect with the Princeton tech community and share our expertise and insights on building scalable, maintainable software. We hope to see you there! #PrincetonTechMeetup #Techdebt #TechnicalDebt #SoftwareDevelopment

In an industry built on trust, software security is non-negotiable. While it’s comforting to see that organizations in the financial services industry (FSI) are performing better than the average across industries, still, 4️⃣ 4️⃣ % of FSI systems have an average or below-average security rating, exposing them to compliance risks, fraud, and reputational damage. 🔓 🏦 Generally speaking–and not just in FSI– we tend to see that security is often treated as a final checkpoint rather than a fundamental part of the software development process. This reactive approach leaves organizations vulnerable to breaches, compliance risks, and costly remediation efforts. A common misconception is: “We have penetration tests, so we’re secure.” While penetration testing (pentesting) is an essential security measure, it’s not enough. It typically occurs late in the development cycle, meaning vulnerabilities are only discovered when they’re costly and time-consuming to fix. Instead, FSI organizations should adopt Security by Design—a proactive approach that integrates security at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This shift from reactive to proactive security measures is critical to reducing risk and ensuring long-term resilience. This insight is taken from our new report: 'Finance signals 2025', packed with exclusive IT insights based on our benchmark research and 25 years of expertise in optimizing finance IT. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/ebwfkCpM #Finance #FSI #BankingInnovation #DigitalBanking #FinancialServices

🔐 Master AI security during this year's OWASP® Foundation Global AppSec conference in Barcelona on May 28th (or attend remotely). This unique and full-day training on securing AI systems is held by Rob van der Veer. He is our Chief AI Officer, elected co-editor for the AI Act security standard, the main author of the ISO 5338 on AI engineering, and the founder of the OWASP AI Exchange. What to expect from the training?: ✅ Cutting-edge insights from experts actively shaping AI security ✅ An official certificate upon completion ✅ Practical and rare knowledge in a rapidly evolving field Just a heads up, public training opportunities like this are rare—last year’s session in Lisbon filled up fast, and demand is even higher this year. 🔗 Secure your spot now and take your AI security skills to the next level: https://lnkd.in/ezDfVUnK #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #OWASP

Earlier this week, we welcomed Master's students of Delft University of Technology from Study Association Curius for an exciting Inhouseday! 🚀 It was a fantastic opportunity to give students a behind-the-scenes at Software Improvement Group, showcase our work, and dive into the world of software quality and consultancy. The highlights of the day: 🔵 Company introduction by our Head of Product, Dennis Bijlsma and Lodewijk Bergmans 🟡 Exploration session with our Head of Research & Innovation, Pepijn van de Kamp 🔵 Case study challenge guided by our experts: Dennis Bijlsma, Pepijn van de Kamp, Jasper Kuijpers, Kriti Dhingra, and Martin Boerman 🟡 A lively Q&A session with our team of experts 🔵 Lunch & networking Thank you to all the students who joined us! Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and fresh perspectives made the day a success. We are looking forward to more collaborations like this in the future. #MasterStudent #University #TUDelft #Inhouseday

Introducing: Finance signals 2025- A report on the hidden costs and risks of IT in the financial sector. The financial sector is evolving rapidly, with AI leading the charge. From automated fraud detection to hyper-personalized customer experiences, AI is unlocking capabilities that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Yet, with these advancements come unprecedented risks. At the same time, the financial services industry must navigate rising cyber threats, aging legacy systems, a growing talent shortage, and the increasing push for sustainability. For FSI leadership, many don’t realize that the key to success lies in software quality. Backed by exclusive benchmark data, our 2025 report provides data-driven insights into the biggest software challenges FSI organizations face today, backed by the world’s largest database containing over 300 billion lines of code across more than 20,000 systems and 300+ technologies. Let’s shape the future of financial services—starting with better software. Download the report here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7bHrN69 #BankingInnovation #FSI #Finance #DigitalBanking #FinancialServices

"It's never the computer at the end that's responsible; it's the company" - Wouter-Bas van der Vegt. When it comes to AI, how do we ensure proper human oversight? And what about your organization? In this new episode of SIGNAL, our chief AI officer, Rob van der Veer, sits down with Wouter-Bas van der Vegt, global data protection officer at Randstad to explore how the world’s largest talent company handles AI governance, compliance, and responsible innovation. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/et9FievS Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWf_5BGE #Podcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIReadiness #AIGovernance #AIRisks #AIInBusiness

Graduates and young professionals, assemble! 👨🎓👩🎓 Software is the backbone of the business world, yet software quality is often treated as an afterthought. With the rapid adoption of AI, the enormous resources drained by inadequate code, and escalating cyber threats, the stakes have never been higher. This is where we come in. 𝐇𝐨𝐰? We empower organizations to enhance their software quality and security through deep source code analysis and tailored strategic advice. And we've been doing so for 25 years. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐓 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫? 📍Meet us at the 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: The IT Career Fair (De Nationale Carrièrebeurs) at the RAI Amsterdam, March 28–29. You can find us at booth 90, let’s talk about building better software—and developing a strong career in IT. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞-𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewXWQHNp 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ebyeVZX8 #Carrièrebeurs #NationaleCarrièrebeurs #TalentRecruitment #ITCareers #TechTalent

As organizations adopt AI, they must balance innovation with responsibility. But what does that mean? In part one of this two-part episode of our SIGNAL podcast, Rob van der Veer, Chief AI Officer at Software Improvement Group, is joined by Wouter-Bas van der Vegt, Global Data Protection Officer at Randstad, to discuss how the world’s largest talent company is leading the way in AI governance, compliance, and responsible innovation. Listen now and learn how to become AI-ready.🎙️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/et9FievS Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWf_5BGE #Podcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIReadiness #AIGovernance #AIRisks #AIInBusiness

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌&𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 ⏳ Join Antonin Faury, Vice President at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory M&A, and Jasper Geurts, Managing Director at SIG Americas, for an exclusive fireside chat on how technology due diligence drives M&A success. This session will dive into current trends, challenges, and opportunities such as knowing what to consider when investing in AI. Whether you're an M&A professional, investor, legal expert, or tech enthusiast, this session is a must-attend especially because you can get your questions answered directly in an interactive Q&A. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eAJvfedj #MandA #PrivateEquity #TechnologyDueDiligence #SoftwareDueDiligence