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Estimating Software Projects — Agile vs Traditional Estimates
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Estimating Software Projects — Agile vs Traditional Estimates

Estimation can be a tricky part of any new software initiative. Provide an estimate which is too high and your project may be cancelled before it even begins; estimate too low and your project has the risk of failing or being highly stressed due to perceived cost and time over-runs. If the project in question is a capital outlay on a new warehouse or improved machines in the factory, accurate estimates can often be prepared quite easily, as these are highly repeatable, low complexity initiatives where indicative costs and timescales can easily be stated.

CTO Performance Metrics — Measuring Startup CTO KPIs
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CTO Performance Metrics — Measuring Startup CTO KPIs

Performance metrics are essential tools that help leaders focus their teams and resources on important core business areas. CTO deals with all the tech needs of a company by ensuring the controlled use of resources while aligning tech with the broad vision of the company. Evaluating CTO performance strongly depends on overall business metrics. In this article we will present qualitative startup CTO KPIs.

Python for FinTech — FinTech Projects and Use Cases
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Python for FinTech — FinTech Projects and Use Cases

FinTech is a combination of the terms "finance" and "technology." It refers to any business that leverages technology to improve or automate financial services and operations. Python comes in handy in a broad range of FinTech use cases. Its clear programming language syntax and amazing ecosystem of tools make it one of the best technologies.

SDLC vs STLC: What's the Difference?
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SDLC vs STLC: What's the Difference?

Although similarly named, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) are two separate and distinct processes for ensuring success within software delivery projects. Let’s take a look at how you can get the best out of both of these for your software delivery project:

Staff Augmentation vs Managed Services — What, When & How?
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Staff Augmentation vs Managed Services — What, When & How?

IT projects outsourcing is often delivered as on-demand staff augmentation. In this model you are in charge and decide what to do, how, and when to do it. This requires that you have an existing leadership structure on your side. When it comes to Managed Services, the part where you take over the whole process is far more limited. You can focus on your company operations and you can be sure that the IT services you need are handed off to the provider.

15 Software Vendor Interview Questions [Procurement Guide]
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15 Software Vendor Interview Questions [Procurement Guide]

So, you’ve decided to outsource your software development. Congratulations! You’ve just made the first step towards the implementation of an awesome new software project, and now it’s time for phase two: finding the right software vendor. This is another crucial stage of the process. The vendor that you choose has the potential to massively increase the quality of your project or be a factor behind its failure! It goes without saying, therefore, that plenty of time and focus should be spent on this part of the development lifespan.

How is Python Used in Finance? — Python Applications in Finance
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How is Python Used in Finance? — Python Applications in Finance

The finance sector is evolving daily, and now financial institutions are not only concerned with finance, but also with technology as an asset. Technology provides a competitive advantage as well as increased speed in the rate and frequency of financial transactions by financial institutions, among other things. Python is the most popular programming language in finance. Because it is an object-oriented and open-source language, it is used by many large corporations, including Google, for a variety of projects.

How to Create Ownership Mentality [with Examples]
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How to Create Ownership Mentality [with Examples]

Are you looking for a way to dramatically increase the level of performance of teams across your organization? Ownership mentality is the answer. No matter the size of your company or the teams within it, fostering an ownership mindset pays dividends: increased speed and agility, higher levels of performance, better innovation, more strategic leadership, and greater employee engagement and satisfaction. As a leader, you must ensure that your staff is fully invested in their work and committed to the larger goals of the organization.

Custom Software Development Contract Template Checklist
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Custom Software Development Contract Template Checklist

As a leader commissioning software development, you have several interactions with vendors providing services. Building trust between you and the vendor is essential to successful collaboration. How do you build trust, while preserving your rights and the vendor's obligations? To answer this, we must first define a software development contract and its essential terms and conditions. The custom software development contract is a legally binding document that establishes the terms and conditions of the relationship between the customer and the contractor.

10 Best Rental Property Management Software [2023 Review]
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10 Best Rental Property Management Software [2023 Review]

The rental property sector is in the midst of a digital revolution. Rental property management software is reshaping the way property managers oversee assets, tenant relationships, and day-to-day operations. These platforms tackle everything from seamless tenant screenings to efficient rent collections, propelling property management into a new era of efficiency and accuracy.