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5 Development Skills


Posted by: Jessica Wilson 9 years, 4 months ago

Software has become a piece of daily life. From checking our smartphones to working on a desktop computer, using software has become the norm, even if we don’t always think about it. But what lies behind that software? The developers, of course. Among the various languages, frameworks and other resources needed to create and deliver the final product are some important techniques.

Introduction to Mobile Application Management


Posted by: Jessica Wilson 9 years, 4 months ago

With the rise of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) there has also been an increase in the acquisition of work-related applications. While such methodology is a good thing in terms of flexibility and productivity, there are security issues to consider. With sensitive data being stored alongside publicly available apps, the possibility for security breaches increases. Luckily there’s a little resource known as Mobile Application Management (MAM).

Why Custom Software is the Right Choice


Posted by: Jessica Wilson 9 years, 6 months ago

For almost as long as software as existed there has been a big debate between prepackaged software (also known as off-the-shelf software) and custom software. Which is better? Of course there are arguments in both directions. However, when one considers constantly changing business needs, overall value and overall costs, custom will come out on top.

Continuing to Go Green: Green Software


Posted by: Jessica Wilson 9 years, 6 months ago

Green computing has been around for a while now, but there are still many ways in which one can improve their green efforts. With all the talk flying around, one can assume that most everyone knows how a green strategy can be applied to the tech and equipment required for computing. I even highlighted some ways to be more green friendly a couple years ago. At the same time, there are other avenues that are equally important, but not emphasized nearly as much. One of these is green software. 

What to Expect When Developing Software


Posted by: Chad Williams 9 years, 7 months ago

Often times, a company will decide that they need software or a mobile app, but they have no idea what they need to do in order for this to happen. The usual course of action is to put someone with technical abilities in charge of the project. though they still receive guidance from upper management. A situation such as this can be difficult as upper management will want answers, but they haven't gone though and answered all the questions. Software is one product where you can't do that. You have to go through all the questions. You can't just say "Hey, this is what I want. How much will it cost?" There are a lot more variables that go into getting a realistic cost estimate.

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