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Software house, software factory or product studio: what's the difference and which one to hire
Software house, software factory and product studio are not the same thing. Learn what each model delivers, how each format is priced and which one fits your project.
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Espresso Labs joined Rio Innovation Week 2026 at Pier Mauá to introduce Devint, its performance evaluation platform for tech teams. See how the participation at the ABStartups open innovation booth went.
Espresso Labs CEO Discusses Software Houses, AI, and Software Development in Softdex Interview
Eduardo Missaka, CEO of Espresso Labs, spoke with Softdex about software houses, artificial intelligence, and quality in software development.
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How to Choose an IT Outsourcing Vendor for Fintechs
Five criteria to evaluate an IT outsourcing vendor in the financial sector: ecosystem experience, audit trail, SLA, access segregation and time to first delivery, plus an evaluation table.
AI in the arts: why the resistance runs so deep, and what each side is defending
The AI debate in the arts is not only about technology: it is about consent, work, identity and what it means to call something art. A look at the three sides of the conversation: creators, industry and audience.
What makes a digital product experience memorable?
We interviewed product managers and designers at Espresso Labs to understand what makes a digital experience truly remarkable. They shared their perspectives on the challenges of creating digital products and on what makes an experience stand out for the people who use it.
The cultural impact on interface design: what I learned browsing Japanese websites
An opinion piece by Eduardo Missaka, CEO of Espresso Labs. A trip to Japan and the shock of browsing Japanese websites became a reflection on how culture shapes interface design, and why there is no single right way to design good digital experiences.
Is Brazilian agribusiness innovating fast enough? F&S CAP's provocation in Gazeta do Povo
Leonardo Thielo de La Vega, CEO of F&S CAP, Espresso Labs' partner in agribusiness, published an opinion piece in Gazeta do Povo about the new variable of agribusiness competitiveness: the speed of turning innovation into results. Software for agribusiness sits at the center of the argument.
The Origin of Espresso’s Mascot: Meet Presso
Presso is the mascot of Espresso Labs, created from a character that started as an internal joke about seven years ago. Inspired by Japanese mascot culture, the original Espressinho evolved into Presso in 2026, with a new visual identity created by illustrator Cleber Akira. The character now plays a role in Espresso’s internal communications, helping bring a more personal and approachable touch to the company’s identity.
AI in tech design: what changes for designers?
Artificial intelligence has already changed the routine of anyone working in tech design. For UX/UI, Product Design, Graphic Design and other specialties, the transformation is not only in the creation tools, but in the level of responsibility, judgment and strategic participation expected from the professional.
Software resilience: what happens to your process when a vendor goes down?
Modern systems depend on dozens of external APIs, cloud infrastructure and services like Cloudflare. When one of them fails, processes designed around perfect operation simply stop. Learn how well-designed systems assume failure and keep operating.
Devint selected for Softex's Soft Landing China 2026 program
Devint, Espresso Labs' performance evaluation platform, was selected for Softex's Soft Landing Global China 2026 program. Our CTO, Thiago Alves, and our sales director, Lucas Chicuta, are heading to Shanghai to represent the company at Tomorrow City and the business mission.
Attention Is All You Need: the paper that shaped modern AI
In 2017, the paper "Attention Is All You Need" introduced the Transformer and changed the course of AI research. Learn why it is considered a milestone of modern AI and browse a glossary of the key concepts with the original scientific references.
I built an MVP with AI, now what? The last mile: infrastructure and deployment
Built an app with AI and do not know how to launch it? The MVP last mile guide: infrastructure, deployment, domain, database and security.
Espresso Labs featured in Valor Econômico: how AI changed developer evaluation
Espresso Labs was featured in Valor Econômico, Brazil's leading business newspaper, in a story about AI tool costs rivaling salaries and the new way of evaluating developers. Read the key points.
Software house for brokerage firms: custom technology for CTVMs and DTVMs
Custom software development for brokerage firms (CTVM and DTVM): B3 exchange integrations, Sinacor, home broker layers, market data APIs and CVM/Central Bank compliance. Meet Espresso Labs' approach.
The myth of the 90% done software project
Is your system "almost ready, just a few details left"? We explain why the final 10% of a software project often takes longer than the first 90%, and how to avoid the trap.
Espresso Labs at Rio Innovation Week 2026: introducing Devint to the market
Espresso Labs joined Rio Innovation Week 2026 at Pier Mauá to introduce Devint, its performance evaluation platform for tech teams. See how the participation at the ABStartups open innovation booth went.
Espresso Labs makes a minority investment in Sudo
Espresso Labs has made a minority investment in Sudo, the digital product studio behind Crowly, Softdex, Parly and Kanjica. Sudo remains fully independent, with separate management.
Software house, software factory or product studio: what's the difference and which one to hire
Software house, software factory and product studio are not the same thing. Learn what each model delivers, how each format is priced and which one fits your project.
Brazil's Tax Reform (CBS/IBS): Why Allocating Developers Just Became Even More Advantageous for Tech Companies
Brazil's tax reform changes the economics of technology teams: services invoiced by a vendor generate CBS/IBS tax credits, while payroll does not. Learn why developer allocation with Espresso Labs is now a fiscal decision — not just an operational one — for companies and subsidiaries operating in Brazil.
From Forward Deployed Engineers to LLM Wikis: The New Demands Reshaping Software Houses
Forward Deployed Engineers, LLM wikis, AI agents and context engineering are creating a new category of technology projects. These demands require more than software development: companies need teams that can understand their operations, integrate AI into existing systems and continuously improve solutions in production.
Legacy system maintenance: risks, types and how to modernize without stopping operations
Legacy systems keep critical operations running, but neglecting them has hidden costs. Learn the risks, the 4 types of software maintenance and how to modernize with zero downtime.
Espresso Labs Joins UNIDO's AIM Global Alliance for AI in Industry
Resumo: A Espresso Labs, software house sediada em São Paulo, aderiu à AIM Global — a Aliança Global de Inteligência Artificial para a Indústria e a Manufatura, criada pela Organização das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento Industrial (UNIDO/ONUDI). Como membro, a Espresso Labs assume o compromisso de desenvolver soluções de IA responsáveis, inclusivas e sustentáveis, […]
Espresso Labs CEO Discusses Software Houses, AI, and Software Development in Softdex Interview
Eduardo Missaka, CEO of Espresso Labs, spoke with Softdex about software houses, artificial intelligence, and quality in software development.
AI in agribusiness: article by F&S CAP's Leonardo de La Vega featured on Agrimídia
"What Toyota can teach agribusiness in the AI era", by Leonardo Thielo de La Vega, CEO of F&S CAP, was published on Agrimídia. See why its thesis mirrors Espresso Labs' work as a software house for agribusiness.
AI in agribusiness: article by F&S CAP's Leonardo de La Vega featured on Agrimídia
An article by Leonardo Thielo de La Vega, CEO of F&S CAP, in Suinocultura Industrial magazine shows how AI, computer vision and sensors are transforming animal welfare and disease prediction, and where a software house for agribusiness fits in.
Development Squad Allocation: How Companies Scale Software Delivery
Learn how development squad allocation helps companies scale software delivery, reduce backlog, maintain systems, and extend engineering capacity.
Mobile App Development: A Complete Guide for Companies Building an App
Learn how mobile app development works, from discovery and UX/UI design to back-end, testing, app store launch, and maintenance.
Desenvolvimento de aplicativos: etapas, custos e decisões antes de começar
O desenvolvimento de aplicativos é uma das formas mais diretas de transformar uma ideia em um produto digital escalável. Mas criar um app não é apenas desenhar telas e programar funcionalidades. Um bom aplicativo precisa resolver um problema real, oferecer uma boa experiência de uso, ter uma arquitetura técnica sólida e estar pronto para evoluir […]
Development Squad Allocation: When Companies Should Hire a Dedicated Software Team
Learn when development squad allocation makes sense, how it differs from outsourcing and fixed-scope projects, and how to structure a dedicated software team.
Dink Invests in Espresso Labs to Support European Expansion
Dink acquired a 5% equity stake in Espresso Labs, reinforcing a long-term partnership and supporting the company’s expansion in Europe and Benelux.
Espresso Labs Invests in Beyond the Bytes to Expand Its Technology Ecosystem
Espresso Labs announced a strategic investment in Beyond the Bytes, strengthening its plan to build a group of specialized technology companies.
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