Software Development Tools White Papers

The public sector is facing austere times, and needs low cost technology that does not compromise on functionality. This paper follows a case study of an Irish public sector body that needed to replace an ageing reporting tool with open source business intelligence. Read to find out more. VIEW SUMMARY

This white paper takes a look at the differences between relational and document database technology, highlights the implications of those differences for application developers, and provides guidance that can ease the transition from relational to NoSQL. VIEW SUMMARY

In this report, we summarise 7 common software development roadblocks that IT leaders must overcome in order to make this year of certain change your best one yet. VIEW SUMMARY

The short answer is no. However, just because this goal is unattainable, it does not mean that mind-sets should be defeatist. It is about adopting a culture of continuous improvement, striving to make software better and removing as many defects as possible. Read to find out more. VIEW SUMMARY

When the difference between a good and poor software developer could be in excess of 10 times, it makes sense to constantly encourage developers to improve. This white paper considers the importance of putting practices in place which stimulate skill development to make a more productive workforce. VIEW SUMMARY

As an executive with responsibility for I.T. you are often faced with the decision of whether to bring in an outside consultancy to help with a project. This paper identifies a number of key attributes and characteristics the best consultancies have and will help you identify the right one for you. VIEW SUMMARY

This paper highlights the vast amount of wastage which is happening in regards to software usage. It is leading to a great deal of budget being eaten up unnecessarily and we need to stop paying to have software developed that we don’t need. Read to find out how to minimise and control wastage. VIEW SUMMARY

Software development is tricky; anyone can learn how to program, but it takes much more to become a good developer. This white paper explores 12 best practices that will help to enhance the performance of your team. It covers issues such as recruitment, testing, integration and self-improvement. VIEW SUMMARY

If you want to be truly agile, iteratively developing and rapidly releasing working software to VIEW SUMMARY

It is often assumed that choosing package software over bespoke software is the right choice for most business scenarios. But if the package doesn’t fit well, excessive customisation may be required to satisfy requirements, increasing costs and encouraging implementation failures. VIEW SUMMARY