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‘Lean-Agile Acceptance Test-Driven Development’ Excerpt Agile Development is dependent on a testing process that, like requirements themselves, are created and executed in close collaboration with users. This book chapter will walk you through an real-world example of how a ATDD user acceptance test can be planned and executed. Within the framework of Acceptance Test-Driven-Development (ATDD), […]

The New York Times is one of many sites reporting on Android shipment estimates, which were made by Canalys. The company said that in the fourth quarter of 2010 manufacturers shipped 33.3 million Android-based phones. That edged out its year-ago quarter, when 4.7 million were shipped. That being the case, developers have been busy creating […]

For more years than anyone wants to remember or admit, it seems like the only conversation that anybody wanted to have about IT involved controlling costs. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but a recent survey conducted by Serena Software, a provider of application lifecycle management (ALM) software, finds that the speed at which applications […]

One of the things that server administrators routinely issue are digital certificates that authenticate users and other servers trying to access their servers. While encryption is generally considered a good security practice, the trouble is that nobody seems to be managing the overall process associated with managing these certificates. And now that IT organizations have been issuing […]

Microsoft Publisher 2010 Reference Guide Users don’t need a wealth of design experience to create professional documents with Microsoft Publisher. This handy guide will help users get started with the latest version of the desktop publishing software, including the Ribbon interface. Publisher, part of Microsoft’s Office suite, is an application that simplifies the creation of […]

There are numerous features offered with business phone systems that can help you manage your business’ day-to-day needs efficiently.  To begin, you should consider what type of phone system will meet your business needs. Small home businesses may only require a basic analog phone system with limited features, while a larger business would likely require […]

When deploying an enterprise content management (ECM) solution, the cloud model can provide tremendous advantages over traditional on-premise software implementations. To determine if the cloud model offers the best option for your business, SpringCM has developed five considerations that can help you frame your discussions, consider your options, and make your decision. Click through for […]

Job Description: SQL Database Administrator SQL DBAs are vital cogs in your data management program who are responsible for tasks ranging from database design to application programming. This sample job description will help you make the right hire. The attached document is a typical job description for a SQL Database Administrator. The SQL Database Administrator […]

At a time when smartphone use has become engrained in everyday life as a primary way to communicate, work and share, a new survey from Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) reveals that 36 percent of consumers in the U.S. have fallen victim to cell phone loss or theft. This slideshow highlights the top 20 cities […]

We will remember 2010 as a year in which our interaction with technology — and with each other — evolved because of the widespread adoption of social media and the use of innovative mobile computing devices. We are dependent on smart devices — just ask anyone who has lost their iPhone or BlackBerry. And whether […]

Job Description: Senior Storage Systems Engineer Storage Area Networks have become a backbone of enterprise storage strategy. This sample job description will help you evaluate Senior Storage Systems Engineer candidates to keep these systems humming and data flowing. The attached document is a typical job description for a Senior Storage Systems Engineer. The Senior Storage […]

It was only a matter of time before the technology advances in business-to-consumer e-commerce sites found their way onto business-to-business sites. Two new surveys of 430 B2C e-commerce professionals and 160 B2B e-commerce professionals, conducted by Endeca, a provider of e-commerce software, find that technology trends such as personalization and search engine optimization (SEO) are […]