Some time ago, I wrote an article about CPUID’s wonderful tool, HWMonitor. Today I want to follow up on that and give a few tips on how to make it more useful. Firstly, HWMonitor is a free tool, but CPUID publishes a Professional version of the product, predictably...
Automated development, rather than just automated builds, offers a more holistic approach to automating the development process including building, testing and deployment. It is the cornerstone of Continuous Integration (CI). CI uses a model of small incremental...
Almost every programming book starts with an example of a small program which can be compiled from the command line using a simple call to the compiler with maybe a few flags. Known as “Hello World”, the few lines of code needed to output the text is almost universal....
As new tools and technologies enter the market, staying competitive becomes increasingly more difficult. Businesses aiming to modernize operations must migrate to a new system to keep up with these changes. While migrations have many benefits such as improving...
I'm a huge fan of automation, especially when it comes to installing software. With a simple one-click solution, you can setup software on a user's workstation with little or no impact on your work load. In fact, you don't even need to do the installation -- users can...
Occasionally I’ll get a comment from a potential client who is particularly price sensitive about the rates for our consultants, and the comment usually goes something like: “I can hire a full-time employee who would cost me a lot less than what you are going to...
Migrating from one requirements management tool to another can be a daunting task, especially when handling large datasets and intricate relationships between artifacts. IBM Doors is a widely used tool for requirements management, but many organizations are...
No matter what field you work in, you are bound to encounter challenges. For the average marketing team, typical struggles include juggling multiple campaigns, working within tight deadlines, and ensuring impactful results from these efforts. While traditional...
Migrating from Bitbucket Server to Bitbucket Cloud is a big step for organizations looking to modernize their development workflows. The process of shifting to Atlassian’s robust cloud offerings is far from straightforward. While Atlassian provides migration scripts,...
Seamlessly and efficiently communicating information is an absolute necessity when working in product development. Understanding all the details of a product and its manufacturing processes can drive revenue and competitive advantage. Despite knowing this, many...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex processes that bring new opportunities, expanded teams, and a broader range of tools and technologies. For many companies, the aftermath of an acquisition includes managing disparate systems. This is especially true when...
As organizations continue to seek the most efficient solutions for increased compliance, new apps and add-ons have emerged on the market. AppFox is a leader in this field, creating add-on applications for increased capabilities. For businesses that currently use...