Patent Assertion Entities: Trolls or Angels?A patent assertion entity (PAE) is a firm that acquires and licenses patents with no intention of manufacturing or marketing the invention itself. Is the bashing of PAEs justified because they’re "patent trolls" or misguided since they’re "angels" for inventors and investors alike?
The Importance of Diverse, Inclusive Software ConferencesBy making a software conference inclusive, you avoid perpetuating the stereotypes that only certain people are good at technology. You're also helping to grow the pool of people who see a career in the computer industry as a possibility. Rick Scott looks at why diversity is beneficial for everyone.
The Biggest Development Trends of 2012It’s human nature to want to look back on the year we just finished and to look forward with anticipation to the coming year. Joe Townsend rounds up this year's biggest trends and shares his thoughts of what 2013 has in store for software and IT professionals.
Mobile Development's Unique Challenges Solved by AgileLearn how mobile developers are using agile's methodologies to traverse the unique landscape that mobile software presents. Although the Agile Manifesto was written long before smartphones and tablets and other mobile devices were built, agile's methodologies have never been more relevant.
How Agile Impacts HealthcareThe topic of healthcare is complex and breeds strong opinions on a variety of fronts. The one universal fact all parties agree on is that the state of healthcare IT is terrible. However, agile software methodology, with its focus on flexibility and speed, can change the face of healthcare IT.
Holiday Software RoundupIn this holiday-themed roundup, we learn that scammers are targeting airline customers with fake emails, advances in mobile technology are keeping friends and family more together than ever before, and a young programmer captivated his neighborhood his complex and dazzling Christmas display.
Smartphone Biometric Security Apps: The Eyes May Have ItWhile the amount of personal and professional information stored on smartphones is mind-boggling, many of us neglect to take the time to implement basic security measures. The startup EyeVerify proposes the easiest way to authenticate whoever is accessing the mobile phone is to look her in the eye.
Google Fine-Tunes Mobile App Advertising, While Others Jump ShipGoogle and Facebook need mobile app advertising dollars to begin rolling in, and each company is taking its own measures to increase those figures in the coming year. How are other companies addressing the issue? Noel Wurst takes a closer look in this story.
