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10/15/2024

Estimating, especially in the software industry, is like rabbit farming. Every time you try to count your livestock, they have babies and multiply the scope. And if you don't have a handle on where something it going, you might chase it down a rabbit hole and never come out again! It's a mysterious discipline that is known for its caprice.

I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to be that way.

Estimating, especially in the software industry, is like rabbit farming.

10/11/2024

Check your development team against this list. While few teams do everything here, a good team will be doing most of these.

if you're missing any on this list, you should ask yourself 'why not?'

06/05/2014

When it comes to customer support, we punish the party that is more responsive and caring by inundating them with complaints. The big corporation with poor support gets off easy because no one wants to deal with them. Thus, when an issue between two parties arises, who really pays the price, regardless of who is at fault?

This can drive small business out of business, my friends.

05/20/2014

Unbelievable comprehensive list of useful services for DIY geek types.

If your company wants to write a smartphone or tablet application, it should consider these do-it-yourself options notable for their simplicity.

05/20/2014

Think about it: a 10-server private cloud service you can tote around or check as luggage! It even has it's own wifi!

Canonical had an unexpected hit at OpenStack Summit: It's an Intel-powered, cloud-in-a-box.

05/12/2014

Just buying insurance against a cyber attack can be a great way to secure your business. The point is the insurer will teach you how to reduce your own risk and find holes in your security that can be closed.

Cybersecurity insurance is probably a requirement now for a business of any import, and the insurers are looking in on customers to try to prevent breaches.

05/07/2014

After the last recession, companies stopped investing in employees. To me, this represents an opportunity in the market.

It's said that younger workers know on their first day on the job whether they'll stay for any time with this employer, based on how much genuine human interaction occurs on Day One. Here's an interview with an HR executive who's got an interesting perspective on the matter.

05/07/2014

Cognizant's concept of a "code halo" means a set of data on an individual, company or other entity. Code halos are at least a sign of a major trend that has already begun.

While wearables and the data they produce may create opportunities for businesses — along with security and ethical issues — they should also provide openings for IT functions.

05/06/2014

Here's a way to keep your Windows XP computer. It's a little bit technical, but it's better than buying a new computer or being stuck with an unsafe OS.

2x Software offers up a solution to your XP woes. Worry no more. The 2xLifeCyclePlus replacement shell for XP is available now and ready to serve.

04/16/2014

You heard it here first. Canva.com has huge potential. You should take this very seriously.

Apple’s former chief evangelist has taken on the job of promoting Australian online graphic design platform startup, Canva, on the world stage.