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• Mobile 2013: Fusion apps better for business

  In 2013, multilayered fusion apps will combine data from multiple sources, creating new business opportunities for companies that develop them.  Continue Reading

• Release manager on software rollout: Let business goals drive code changes

  An experienced release manager offers advice on software rollouts: Let business goals and tight controls drive code changes.  Continue Reading

• Software testing trends 2012: Business alignment, not bug fixes

  Chief among the software testing trends of the past year was a focus on business alignment over bug fixes.  Continue Reading

• Managing mergers: Test professional best practices

  QA lead Gerie Owen offers firsthand advice for test professionals on managing mergers.  Continue Reading

• Meritocracy: Retaining software developers

  Meritocracy -- not salary -- is the key to holding on to your best software developers, according to IT hiring experts.  Continue Reading

• Development manager's Agile tools, tactics ace in iPad app projects

  Recent iPad app development projects have put one technology V.P.'s chosen management tactics, tools and Agile best practices to the test.  Continue Reading

• Software developer career advice: How to make cross-industry moves

  In a tight talent market, a software developer career can make cross-industry move -- even though employers prefer domain-specific expertise. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-based tools, Agile and DevOps accelerate application deployment

  Developers and QA testers are increasing application deployment speeds as a result of cloud-based tools and shifting roles in DevOps environments.  Continue Reading

• The Agile method remains confusing for software professionals

  The Agile method is subject to interpretation, according to a recent voke inc. survey. More than 200 software professionals defined Agile differently.  Continue Reading

• Software defects increase cost of Agile projects

  Fixing software defects can increase the cost of Agile software development projects, according to a recent voke inc. survey.  Continue Reading

• Taking the lead in an Agile enterprise

  Executive managers are now taking the lead in adopting Agile and Lean processes to create Agile enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Implementing Agile in very large enterprises

  Many Fortune 2000 companies are implementing an Agile methodology. Learn what experts and consultants are saying about how successful it is.  Continue Reading

• Lean and Agile for PPM present opportunity, but challenges await

  Incorporating Lean and Agile principles into project and portfolio management methodologies requires some changes.  Continue Reading

• APM in ALM: Keeping competitive by building the right apps

  A wise step for many software development companies is to get a handle on the many applications in use and better plan and manage application and project portfolios.  Continue Reading

• ALM tools: What to consider before integrating

  Some vendors offer ALM suites with many of the functions already incorporated. Other vendors offer niche tools that can be fitted into an ALM framework. There are pros and cons to each approach.  Continue Reading