Category: Software Development

Offshore Service Providers and Outsourcing Is No Joke!

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December 31, 2012

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There used to be a joke in the business world that went something like this, “What’s the scariest thing you can be for Halloween? An Offshore IT Service Provider!” Today, that joke is no longer relevant, because offshore IT consulting and outsourcing service providers are a proven, valued resource. BUT if you want to be happy with your offshore decision, you must carefully select your service provider. I could talk for hours about the selection process, but since none of us has the time, let me give you some quick tips!Requirements – Before you talk to offshore IT consulting firms and outsource service providers, be sure you understand your requirements. Do you need short-term services for application development or other project related tasks or a long-term partnership for things maintenance, upgrades and support – or both?

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Data Integration is the Key to Impressing Trudy’s (and YOUR) boss!

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December 15, 2012

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I am not shy about accepting compliments. I am always willing to take a pat on the back, but I also know that I can’t succeed without at team that has the right support and skills. When it comes to IT, I know what I need to know to do my job and I leave the rest to the pros! That’s how I managed to integrate applications and data within my company.I understand that data value is limited unless I can integrate my systems to share, analyze and report. I want to simplify the use of technology without sacrificing functionality.

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What the Heck is OpenGL and Can it Really Help My Business?

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November 30, 2012

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Is there anyone out there in the technology profession who hasn’t yet heard of OpenGL? If so, let me tell you about this program. OpenGL enables unique application development and provides rendering, texture mapping, special effects, and stunning visualization, all with cross-platform flexibility and mobile application deployment.

The OpenGL solution satisfies even the most complex requirement for visual computing applications and provides fast, dependable 3D animation speed and visual simulation with high-quality and cutting-edge performance. OpenGL supports mobile applications and has a popular open graphics tool library that enables development of business and gaming applications.

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Where is the Love? Offshore Outsourcing for the Skeptic

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September 30, 2012

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Remember the days when offshore and outsourcing were two of the worst words you could utter in an IT environment? Some twenty odd years ago, my CTO and IT Director nearly took my head off when I suggested that we consider offshore outsourcing, so that we could focus on our core business. That was yesterday!Today, you can find a really great offshore outsourcing partner; one that will deliver seamless services. Your users, employees, customers, partners and suppliers will never know that you are delivering all these wonderful products and services with a little help from your offshore outsourcing buddies!

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Wanted: Dependable, Trustworthy, IT Partner with Great Skills. Must Look Good in Jeans!

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September 15, 2012

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There are a lot of partnerships! Dance Partners, Tennis Partners. It seems to me that one of the most important partnerships to a business and technology person is the partnership forged between an IT consulting partner and your company.OK, so I was kidding about looking good in jeans, but the rest is really important! If you want to achieve your goals, your partner must provide skill and experience across platforms and industries, for all types of clients, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). They should offer direct client services, and partner with carefully selected local and regional technology companies to offer more options. You’ll want domain expertise, product development skills, implementation processes and methodology and an approach to partnerships that creates and sustains long-term relationships.

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Feeling Insecure About Technology and Data Security? Not to Worry!

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August 31, 2012

 

If you think its tough working with a person who is insecure, you should try managing an insecure business! Whether your business is global, regional or local, your business strategy must include a security component and comply with relevant standards, including industry standard information security, data security, application standards and interface standards with mysterious names like ISO, W3C, BobbyAA and eGIF. Your company might also be required to enforce legal compliance standards or comply with government and industry regulations like HIPPA and Sarbanes-Oxley. Wow! That’s a lot of security!

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Mobile applications & mobile application development experts

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August 15, 2012

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Robert Gallagher said, “Change is inevitable – except from a vending machine”. Clever quote, right? But, change IS inevitable – especially in technology. Technology innovation is more rapid than ever before.So, how do you apply new mobile technologies to support your team members, customers, stakeholders and partners so your company can generate more revenue, especially when this vision is often complicated by limited IT resources and the need to move quickly to satisfy product and competitive issues without a misstep?Users expect cutting edge technology, and features and applications to satisfy their needs. Customers expect flexible, sophisticated features to satisfy their need for quality, entertainment, functionality, ease of use, simplicity and robust functionality.

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Internet Marketing Doesn’t Market the Internet – It Markets YOU on the Internet!

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July 31, 2012

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Hey, have you heard about Internet Marketing? If not, you are way behind the curve! Internet Marketing combines creative and technical internet tools to integrate advertising and marketing campaigns with social media sites, enterprise web sites, blogs and other internet sites.

Internet Marketing combines Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and social media marketing (SMM) to enhance brand awareness and target specific demographics and geographies by capitalizing on the popularity of social media. It improves product and service visibility and engages and retains customers with content, events, polls, groups, email, smart phone and tablet content. That’s a very long way of saying that Internet Marketing helps your business achieve results and find and retain customers.

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A Geography Lesson for IT Your Staff

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July 15, 2012

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There’s a town in India called Ahmedabad. Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you a geography lesson. But, I will tell you that Ahmedabad is in the state of Gujarat. You can look it up on a map. So, why am I talking about Ahmedabad and Gujarat? Because, businesses, managers and IT staff need to know more about this area of India. If your business is looking for IT consulting, offshore software programming services, staff augmentation, project management, infrastructure management or application development, or product development, Ahmedabad is the place to look!

Ahmedabad and Gujarat are well known for quality infrastructure and business friendly government policies. This location provides a dependable utility infrastructure and a rich source of IT skills.

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eCommerce Volusion Volition

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June 30, 2012

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I’m a wordsmith of sorts and, as soon as I discovered Volusion, I thought of the word ‘volition’. Volition means ‘an act of choosing’, and choosing Volusion for custom eCommerce apps is a smart move!With Volusion™ you can create a powerful online store, shopping cart and web store environment using marketing tools, social and mobile features, security tools, enhanced image display, unlimited product options and photos, product comparison features, integrated check-out, stock management, live package tracking and management tools. Developers can create powerful, feature-rich ecommerce solutions and websites or a simple shopping cart.

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