Research Notes

The New Regime: Apple, Google, and Amazon

In technology, the ancient regime was driven by Wintel (Windows and Intel), mostly: a famously paranoid Andy Grove, paired with Bill Gates, the most competitive...

Getting Prepped for Open Source Apps

Using the open-source model for the enterprise application needs of the organization requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and technology. Follow...

Keys to a Successful Data Migration

To be successful, a data migration plan must account for data interdependencies and follow an iterative process that includes analyzing a data subset, developing...

Special Letter: Empowered Consumers: The New Dawn of Healthcare

Publisher's Note: I first met Gopal Chopra by telephone, and soon after, at our annual New York Predictions Dinner. Gopal is a perfect Overachiever, appearing to cram...

Is a LAMP Web Development Platform the Right Choice?

An open source solution (OSS) such as LAMP can offer capital cost savings. However, choose LAMP only if the development team has the right skill set and experience to...

Trends and Tips for Effective Job Postings

Many competent professionals have been laid off during the current IT industry shakedown, then hired elsewhere, only to be laid off again, eventually winding up in an...

Job Posting Template

Space is often limited and expensive, so a clear and concise job posting that attracts the right applicants the first time around is critical for keeping costs...

Making Cents of Unit Testing with Open Source Test Tools

Testing tools are crucial for systematic and thorough unit testing. However, these tools can be expensive for small and medium sized IT shops. Save money and be confident...

Formalize User Acceptance Testing

User Acceptance Tests (UATs) are often overlooked on internal software projects because users have already participated in early interface and system tests. Be prepared...

How to Test Your DRP

Do not wait until the DRP is put into action to discover weaknesses in disaster recovery processes. Run a full test of the enterprise's DRP to uncover flaws before an...
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