Cyber Attacks: The Effect on CM and QAThis month US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a call to arms over the growing cyber attacks on American banks. Joe Townsend explores how these attacks will affect configuration management professionals and quality assurance dilemmas.
Apple Maps: Disaster or Simple Mistake?When Tim Cook issued a public apology over the release of Apple Maps, critics were quick to jump on Apple. Joe Townsend looks at the long-term impact of the release of Apple Maps and whether it will go down in history as a disaster or a simple mistake.
DevOps and the US Presidential ElectionIncidents involving voter machine software glitches are raising concerns that some voting machines may be rigged during the upcoming US presidential election. In once such incident, a voting machine company could have learned a lesson on the DevOps approach to improved communications.
Making Room for Constructive QAIn the software world, QA is often treated as a synonym for testing, but its scope is far broader than that. Rick Scott explores his view of QA—figuring out what's interfering with the team's ability to deliver good software then finding ways to address it—and how others typically view QA.
Are QA Analysts Becoming Extinct?Recent observations about QA analyst job opportunities declining while automation engineer opportunities are increasing has many wondering whether QA analysts being replaced by automation.
The Art of TestingTo succeed in testing, you need both technical awareness and creative thinking skills because testing is an art. Don't get bogged down by business demands and time pressure. Take the necessary time to learn and experiment with better ways to improve the quality of your product.
Solutions to Old and Bad SoftwareA recent article in the Atlantic describes the software behind many systems we rely on, and not all of the software is as robust and well written as we might hope. While agile values and techniques may not be the whole solution, they can help you improve the quality of your software.
CIO: It's a Tough Job, but ... Will It Last?Where the CIO position is heading or even whether it will still be around in a few years is far from a sure thing. Look around, and you’ll see that opinions vary considerably about what the future holds for CIOs. Will it stay the same, split into multiple roles, or disappear completely?
