What Do You Mean, “Agile”?
Agile software development practices are all the rage, but many teams are not as Agile as they claim to be. Many companies adopt a “hybrid” approach. Here’s how those work. Being “Agile” is a modern...
View ArticleSoftware Security: Balancing Resources and Risks
Security and software have to go hand in hand, but not all teams are equally equipped. Some organizations retain security experts, some hire consultants, some use multitasking developers. If your...
View ArticleEffective Metrics Use Isn’t All About the Numbers
Although software development is more about numbers than ever before, not all development teams are realizing the same level of value from the metrics they use. Some organizations are approaching the...
View ArticleDesigning the User-Driven Business
The lines between consumer and business software are fading as popular mobile devices invade businesses. As a result, IT projects, solution designs, and investments are changing to better align with...
View ArticleAvoiding Sand in the Agile Gas Tank
Most software organizations are some version of Agile. Yet, lingering habits still gum up the works. There are some surprising and obvious-in-retrospect reasons why organizations are not as Agile as...
View ArticleThe Half-Life of Innovation
New products hit the market faster than businesses can consume them, forcing IT executives and business managers to set priorities. If policies are too rigid, competitiveness may suffer. If policies...
View ArticleWhy Context Won’t Be King Soon
Software developers and marketers are talking a lot about “context” these days. And yet, end customers are still presented with irrelevant ads and irrelevant software options. The truth is, contextual...
View ArticleHow Sensors are Changing Software Design
Sensors are being embedded in everything from industrial equipment to tennis rackets to refrigerators. Software UIs and functional designs are changing to make the most of sensor and sensor webs but...
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