Software Development

Is It Time to Move Your Databases to the Cloud?

Faster time to market increasingly drives firms of all sizes to move their databases to the cloud. Options range from managed services to more of a databases-as-a-service. Even companies used to rolling their own technology solutions are drawn to clo

10 Ways CIOs and CMOs Can Tap iOS 8 for Better Mobile Apps

New APIs abound in iOS 8, bringing the promise of making the lives of mobile users easier. But taking advantage of these opportunities won't be easy or cheap, according to a Forrester report.

Federal IT Leaders Seek Support From Developers for EHR Adoption

The White House's Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is looking to build a development community around the Blue Button electronic health record system.

How to Attract Agile Development Talent

The agile framework for software development brings speed, flexibility and efficiency to IT-focused organizations. But finding and hiring agile talent requires that you shift your outdated mindset and change your hiring practices.

IT Crucial as Feds Respond to ‘Perfect Storm’ Labor Squeeze

Government agency leaders urged to embrace digital services and mobile work strategies to improve citizen services amid hiring freeze.

How Sensors Can Add Zing to Your Apps

The addition of sensor data can turn boring applications into exciting ones that impress your customers, a Forrester analyst says.

Does Microsoft Really Love Open Source?

Microsoft is involved in many major open source projects, including Hadoop and Docker. What's motivating the company to abandon its 'proprietary-only' roots?

Mobile Apps Require Customer-First Thinking

CIOs need to focus on the u2018mobile momentsu2019 when consumers or employees want to get something done immediately. (Plus, CIOs discuss mobility opportunities and challenges in a CIO.com video.)

How to Expedite Continuous Testing

Continuous testing automatically executes tests in the background. Using a combination of Jenkins and Circle CI, plus some Ruby and GitHub know-how, will make for a smooth process.

How to Install Git, Ruby and Jenkins on Windows