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    Measuring Success in Agile Projects: Metrics and KPIs

    measure agile success

    Companies use different measures to calculate their performance, but measuring the success of agile projects is a bit more complicated than it seems. When starting an Agile project, it is important to consider how to measure success from the outset. Failing to do so can delay the project’s progress. Additionally, in the Agile approach, there

    Custom Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Solutions: Which is Right for You?

    Custom Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Solutions

    The debate between custom development vs. off-the-shelf solutions is critical for organizations aiming to decide between the two for optimizing their technology stack. When implementing the strategy, the question eventually comes to “Build or Buy.” Undoubtedly, the answer will significantly affect the future of your business. To make a decision between building and buying software,

    Securing Your Data in the Cloud: Best Practices for 2024

    Cloud data security

    Securing your data in the cloud has never been more critical, especially now that businesses heavily rely on cloud platforms to manage sensitive information. In 2024, cloud data security remains a top priority, with new threats and regulations reshaping how organizations protect their data. About 60% of corporate data is stored in the cloud, reflecting

    Top 5 Cloud Services Trends to Watch in 2024 

    Cloud Services Trend

    According to a report, global business expenditures on cloud services will exceed one trillion dollars by 2028 and 1.6 trillion dollars by 2030. This rapid surge is fueled by many factors, such as the need for digital transformation and the growing adoption of big data analytics and AI technologies. The pace of change is extraordinary,

    World Password Day 2021

      On the first Thursday in May, World Password Day is recognized annually in hopes to bring awareness to keeping all data safe and secure with adequate passwords. Known as the gatekeepers to our digital technology and online information, passwords play an essential role in keeping personal and professional information secure. Whether you are shopping

    National Day of Unplugging

    For more than a decade, individuals around the world have participated in the National Day of Unplugging. This campaign brings awareness to the countless hours we all spend on digital devices, whether that be our mobile phone, tablet, laptop or even hours spent streaming or watching tv. This year, National Day of Unplugging is observed from sundown-to-sundown on Friday, March 5 to Saturday, March 6, 2021.   According to the National

    Data Privacy Day 2021

      Data Privacy Day is observed each year on January 28th in hopes to create awareness of the importance of protecting individual data along with organizations’ and businesses’ information. The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) has led Data Privacy Day for many years, as well as, educates individuals on an annual basis about online presence and encourages organizations to continuously observe privacy best practices.  “In 2021, NCSA

    Is Archiving the way to deal with old data in 2018?

    Overview JDA/BY  WMS requires customers to have a data archival strategy. The approach that they push and most customers end up adopting is akin to using a sledge hammer to push a nail. The JDA/BY approach is quite interesting and probably an appropriate mechanism if the year was 1995. Their approach is to say that

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