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Is the Gaming Industry Shifting to Free-to-Play?A few years back games were typically introduced as pay-to-play games or game packages with a monthly subscription, but this model is undergoing a lot of change in order to attract more gamers. Providers are actively scouting ways to provide games that are both free-to-play and profitable. | 
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Combining DevOps with a Hybrid Cloud ArchitectureOrganizations that have adopted DevOps can take the collaborative practice even further by using a hybrid cloud architecture. Sumit Mehrotra explains how a hybrid cloud's benefits of automation, self-service, and visibility all contribute to DevOps' ability to rapidly accelerate development. | 
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How to Test User ExperienceCreating a memorable user experience should not be left solely to the design team. Parimala Hariprasad explains how software testers can use a variety of tests to determine whether a product or service is on track for greatness or is doomed to be put on the back burner by its users. | 
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Large Organizations Have Unique Problems—Just Ask GoogleGoogle has been famous for its 20 percent time policy, but recently there has been growing speculation that this policy is kind of dying within Google. Is the organization's large size to blame? Anuj Magazine looks at some of the unique problems inherent in large organizations. | 
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Expect Glitches to Hit New Healthcare Insurance MarketplacesOn October 1, the new US government-backed healthcare insurance marketplaces begin open enrollment for individuals. However, recent reports suggest that the software behind the marketplaces may not be quite ready for opening day, and could cause glitches. | 
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Heart-to-Heart Security Proposed for Implanted Medical DevicesLike any wireless device that can be accessed remotely, implanted medical devices are vulnerable to hacking. The FDA acknowledged that embedded medical devices are a potential target for cyber security breaches and issued a warning to device manufacturers. Pamela Rentz looks at a proposed solution. | 
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What Helps or Hinders Creativity at Work?If you’re trying to be more creative in how you go about your next project, it may be worth considering some new approaches. Creativity seems to thrive amid moderate distraction, which disrupts the flow of thought and leads to more abstract, broader, and creative thinking. Try these new tactics. | 
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What to Do If You’re on an Overworked Team The potential toll from being overworked includes fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, stress, and difficulty concentrating. The team effort can suffer, too. Here are some tips on what to do if you're a boss who has to overwork employees for a time, or if you're a team member dealing with being overworked. |
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