Accedia Insights | 📧 September 2024

Welcome to the September edition of Accedia Insights, your monthly roundup of tech industry news!

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Your September Updates

• OpenAI released its advanced voice model, which responds to your emotions and tone, and even allows you to interrupt it mid-sentence.
• The fate of California's controversial AI bill will be determined this week. Why is everyone convinced that a potential veto is coming?
• Apple introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Powered by the all-new A18 chip, the models are designed for Apple Intelligence, offering Camera Control, upgrades to the advanced camera system, and the Action button for instant access to key features.

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Industry Insights

10 FAQs When Meeting With a Custom Software Development Agency

Choosing the right custom software development agency is one of the most crucial steps when outsourcing your IT processes. Asking the right questions can help ensure their methodology and culture align with your goals.

Thus, we decided to share the top 10 questions we most often get asked in introductory meetings. Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll find:

• What services and solutions do you offer, and how can they support long-term scalability?
• What is your unique value proposition?
• How quickly can you staff a team of 5, 10, or 20 people to meet growing project demands?
• What technology stack and industry expertise do you bring to the table?

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