So far we’ve explored how outsourcing to an established development team provides a higher level of quality, less distraction, and greatly minimizes risks when compared to recruiting resources yourself. Beyond this, there’s an additional advantage I’d like to discuss: access to a complete skill set. Hiring a cohesive team that has precisely the skill set …
As we discussed in our last post, the already challenging task of recruiting development resources is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to high demand and competition among recruiters. But many businesses are successfully eliminating the risk and distraction of finding developers by outsourcing to established development teams. The benefits don’t end there, though. Another invaluable advantage …
Finding people who will make an appropriate addition to your team is a very difficult process. There are so many factors from skill sets, to personality, to relevant experience, and even cultural differences that can affect the success of a new hire. When it comes to recruiting software developers, the task is especially challenging. A …
We often see companies limit themselves with their database capabilities. The common mistake is thinking that simply because you have a database in place, your data warehouse and business intelligence options are confined. This can be a costly mistake because if you don’t have the right tools, you’re ultimately limiting the value of your data. …
Choosing the appropriate content management system for your business will have a significant impact on the productivity it yields for you. User requirements, ease of use for non-technical users, and the level of distraction to your IT team are all critical items that should influence which CMS you choose. Initially, there are a few basic …
As a follow up to our last cloud related post, I wanted to share some new statistics that reflect cloud technology’s current impact on U.S. based businesses. The numbers I’ll be sharing suggest the cloud model is on its way to becoming a standard practice with indisputable benefits. However, some of these statistics also indicate …
Well, it’s been almost a year since we last wrote about cloud services. In that time, cloud technology’s advancement from buzzword to common practice has been astoundingly rapid. For many businesses, the decision to utilize the cloud is no longer a question of, can we benefit from it? The question now is, to what degree …
ObjectContainerDataSource is a great source used to load data into controls such as GridView. It implements data binding in a way that easily integrates with the Model-View-Presenter pattern and easily supports paging and sorting. To start using this control you must download the required assembly “Microsoft.Practices.Web.UI.WebControls.dll” Add it as a reference to the project, and …
Many IT Companies are moving forward to build products and solutions that are compatible with a variety of different operating systems, browsers, hardware, databases, and other objects. This range of compatibility is highly recommended since most customers are now running their applications on a wide variety of platforms. Different environments can impact the behavior of …
We define our Software Quality Control process as a set of activities and procedures used to ensure that the software we produce meets quality standards for functionality, supportability, and performance. We’ve dedicated many years of focus to this process in an effort to make it as effective as possible. This post will be the first …