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Comparing traditional and agile project management estimation techniques

September 8, 2010 11:34am PDT

Rick Freedman compares task-based (traditional PM) and feature-based (agile PM) estimation techniques. He also discusses how the agile estimation technique addresses the human element in estimates.

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PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2008

November 11, 2008 11:00pm PST

This annual Photography Expo is one of New York City's largest events. For several days the Javitz center is filled to the brim with cameras, lighting, software, and all the fixings.  

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Best Windows software for a hard-hit economy

October 30, 2008 10:24pm PDT

Tough economic times are hard enough without having to squeeze software into your budget. If you can weather minor character flaws, we've got good tools to help save your hard-earned dough.

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Images: Software tools for Google Android

November 14, 2007 4:09am PST

Google released a software development kit for its mobile-software alliance. Here are some shots of what the tools look like.

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Omea Reader: The Right Tool for the Job?

July 2, 2007 12:00pm PDT

With all of the news services out there clamoring for your readership, all of the must-read blogs that your friends will chastise you for missing, and tons of vital information spread unevenly...

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DIY: Advanced GIMP techniques and tools

December 21, 2011 5:28pm PST

A Photoshop alternative that won't cost you a dime is the GNU Image Manipulation Program, better known as GIMP. Get several tips on using the open source graphics editor.

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Hoarding old tech tools? Let us see it!

December 1, 2011 9:42am PST

We're looking for some old tech tools to feature in a TechRepublic gallery. Here's the kind of stuff we're looking for.

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Use expert opinion and Delphi techniques to estimate unfamiliar work

September 26, 2006 7:00am PDT

When you're asked to create an estimate for work that's unfamiliar to you, you have two choices--ask for an expert opinion or use the Delphi Technique.

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Macworld 2012 - Gallery

January 26, 2012 7:00pm PST

I had the chance to walk the floor at Macworld 2012 and visit with some old software developer friends and make some new ones. Though it wasn't as big as previous years, both the presenters and...

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Video: Three abstraction techniques for parallel programming

May 15, 2009 12:56pm PDT

Intel's James Reinder details three ways developers an use abstraction for parallel programming: libraries, OpenMP, and Threading Building Blocks.

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Managing innovative projects: Don't mistake the map for the journey

May 27, 2009 11:12am PDT

Innovative projects call for innovative methods, but that doesn't have to mean abandoning the benefits gained by applying structured project management techniques. Learn why agile approaches are...

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Use Monte Carlo analysis for sophisticated project scheduling

March 3, 2009 3:10pm PST

Monte Carlo analysis can help you determine multiple possible outcomes of projects and tasks as part of your project management work. Project management guru Tom Mochal provides a brief overview...

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IBM to acquire SMB tool developer

January 18, 2008 9:21pm PST

IBM plans to acquire Net Integration Technologies, a software vendor based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1997, Net Integration Technologies' business model centers around delivering products that...

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HP launches tool to track open-source software at work

January 18, 2008 9:45pm PST

HP has launched an open-source initiative called the FOSSology Project. FOSSology is a software tool for tracking and monitoring the use of both free and open-source software in an organization,...

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Review: Writers Cafe 2 documentation tool

October 19, 2009 11:38am PDT

Writers Cafe is a tool that can make the process of documentation, on all levels, a much easier and more organized task.

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Need to form a PMO? These free tools may help

October 17, 2008 5:50am PDT

Forming project management organization can be a daunting task, but it can be a little easier if you follow the advice of--and make use of free downloads provided by--veteran IT manager Jay Rollins.

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Considerations when integrating Microsoft Project and PPM solutions

December 11, 2009 4:25am PST

Before integrating a Microsoft Project schedule with a project portfolio management (PPM) tool, there are five questions you should ask yourself.

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Five cloud-based PM tools to suit a wide range of projects

April 17, 2012 6:37am PDT

Learn about Zoho Projects, Planbox, ProWorkflow, Basecamp, and Milestone Planner to determine if one of the project management tools might be the right fit for your client.

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Easily manage software projects with Lighthouse

February 17, 2009 6:00am PST

Need to get a handle on a software development project? Justin James suggests considering Artifact Software's Lighthouse, which makes it easier to manage software projects.

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Create fishbone diagrams with the XMind open-source tool

August 17, 2010 1:15pm PDT

After trying several mind mapping tools for building fishbone diagrams, Andy Makar recommends using XMind during your next IT project brainstorming session.

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