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6 Reasons Agile Software Development Will Remain Relevant

Every development methodology has its pros and cons. Depending on the size and culture of a company, the structure and plan best used to oversee the process of developing a system can vary. However, it seems that as of late, the Agile Methodology is winning out as the best way of managing a both a company […]

Meetings At Work – 4 Reasons Why They Are Useful

When it comes to meetings at work, they can either be really informative or drag on past the point of productivity. For those in the IT world who have embraced the Agile methodology, meetings are a daily occurrence called “scrums.” Development teams lead these gatherings to regroup and give status reports concerning their specific projects. […]

Encouraging a Culture of Continuous Learning on Your IT Team

It should come as no surprise that providing professional development opportunities for your employees often results in new found innovation, creative problem solving, increased levels of productivity, and even upward mobility within the company. As a chief officer or project manager, here’s how you can support continued education for your IT team. 1. Provide The […]

The Art of Coding: 6 Practices the Best Software Developers Use

Summary: The best software developers exercise certain practices when coding. Here are our picks of the top 6 best practices that take software developers from good to great. Programming languages have been around for quite some time. When the first recognizable computer was created in the 1940s, programmers wrote hand tuned language programs; however, it […]

An Overview of Scrum Certification

What is Scrum? The term “scrum” is borrowed from the team contact sport rugby. In rugby, everyone has to work together for the duration of the game. Applied to the world of information technology, scrum’s holistic approach assures that no one is left behind or too far ahead during a project. In fact, development teams […]

4 Artificial Intelligence Trends to Watch

We probably haven’t fully realized the extent to which AI has already been incorporated into our everyday lives. The Internet of Things (IOT), commonly thought of as smart devices, have now come to include household appliances, as well as handheld phones and speakers; all of which are voice activated and designed to follow through with […]

Interested in A Career In IT? Here Are the Top 10 IT Jobs of the Future

Job growth in IT is increasing at a pace unmatched in other fields. Innovation in artificial intelligence and virtual reality alone have resulted in a redefining and merging of current roles as well as new positions in the tech world. While all of these require a diverse set of skills, they present a great opportunity to […]

Atlanta is Heating Up Again Thanks to a Surge in IT Opportunities

Georgia’s capital and premier city is gaining traction after the 2008 financial recession that left the city struggling to catch up in terms of growth. Their recovery in large part is due to their increasing presence within the technology industry. Microsoft, Worldpay, and Cardlytics among other big tech companies have set up their headquarters in […]

Nashville, TN: A Big Surprise in the Growing IT Sector

With the Grand Ole Opry at the heart of downtown, Nashville Tennessee is famously known for being the music capital of the U.S. The city is also rich in tourism and entertainment, and has quite the trendy restaurant scene and nightlife. However, what may come as a surprise to many, is it’s recent claim to […]

10 Benefits of Hiring Nearshore Software Developers

If your technology company is growing faster than those you have on deck can handle, chances are you are considering offshore development to help with the workload. Finding offshore talent allows you to hire skilled developers that can handle the nitty gritty aspects of projects so you and your team can focus on the big […]

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