Software Development

Why That Zero-feature Cloud Software Release Doesn’t Cost Zero Dollars

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and there's no such thing as a free cloud software release. Even if an update doesn't offer any new features, and even if there are no changes to the code, configurations will change. Guess who ha

Is Linux Dead for the Desktop?

Linux pops up everywhere these days, from household gadgets to the market-leading Android mobile OS. Everywhere, that is, but the desktop.

Getting Started With Ruby: A Tour of the Scripting Language

10 bad coding practices that wreck software development projects

Most of the time, software developers do the right thing. On those rare occasions when they don't, bad things can happen. Avoiding these common coding practices will make your work easier -- and your software more secure and scalable to boot.

Is Your CRM Implementation Architecture or Interior Design?

Just because your CRM project involves software, infrastructure and the cloud doesn't mean it's just an engineering project. There's some design work involved, too -- and, as any homeowner can tell you, sometimes the window dressing co

How to Use Evernote to Improve Your Productivity

With more than 100 million users, Evernote is popular for good reason. The app is for much more than just jotting down notes, though -- you can add contacts, collaborate and even snap pictures of paper notes. Here are some tips from getting the most

How Healthcare Can Fix Patient Engagement

The healthcare industry frequently discusses how to use technology to improve patient engagement, but it's just one step in a complex process that, done right, contributes to the much more formative process of patient empowerment.

Why Open Source Software Isn’t as Secure as You Think

The security of open source software relies on the community spotting errors -- but Heartbleed and other recent events suggest that that's not happening.

Demand for Software Developers Remains High

There's a huge demand for software development talent, both for core technologies like Java and .Net as well as in emerging tech areas like the Internet of Things and wearable tech.

How to Save the Daily Standup Meeting

Scrum introduced development teams to the daily standup. In many organizations, though, this replacement for the weekly status meeting has turned into a daily status meeting. It doesn't have to be that way.