Cultivating a Great WorkplaceThe prevailing way of justifying workplace benefits is to paint them as a vital tool to attract and retain staff in a competitive marketplace. If we look at things more holistically though, we can view these benefits as one component of building a company where people actually like to work.
Why Agile Adoption Is Needed to Address SMACThe world is at the confluence of four technologies: social networking, mobile computing, analytics, and cloud computing (SMAC). Companies worldwide are finding value in embracing the disruption brought by SMAC and the need to adopt agile in order to meet the challenges.
The Sunny Future for Cloud Management ToolsAn emerging class of enterprise-ready, cloud management tools is in various stages of development, launch, or production, Beth Cohen takes a look at the more mature platforms, the up and coming tools, and the various categories of cloud management tools on the market today.
The Differing Points of View about CMAlthough we have entered a new year, the arguments over the role of configuration management (CM) in organizations have not abated and have now morphed into a product CM versus enterprise CM dilemma. Joe Townsend explains the differing points of view and why we should care.
Big Data, Load Testing, and Software Development—on One Smart GridSmart grid technology is on the rise, and everyone's on board for its speedy arrival worldwide. Learn how environmentalists, investors, and even hackers are racing to push forward a level of connectivity and communication never before seen in the energy sector.
Phishers Ramp Up Attacks on Anyone with a Mobile DeviceThe number of mobile devices on our planet isn't far away from eclipsing Earth's entire population, and those attempting to steal personal information are well aware of that fact. Learn how you and even your children can prevent sharing too much information while using your favorite phone or tablet.
Avoiding the Security Black Hole with Non-Functional RequirementsSecurity vulnerabilities highlight the importance of the non-functional side of systems. Creating confident security starts by spending sufficient time eliciting and analyzing non-functional requirements. Adrian Reed explains how to avoid the security black hole with non-functional requirements.
