Allen C. Kratz

Load testing is a crucial aspect in deciding whether an application is ready for prime time. Do the groundwork before load testing your next project to get the most out of the effort.

A class in navigating corporate politics will never make its way to a computer science curriculum, but here’s one member’s lessons from the school of hard knocks.

Testing a vendor’s proof of concept is only half the battle. Follow these four steps to effectively evaluate a vendor.

Not only can a Proof of Concept (POC) evaluation let you test a vendor’s claims, but it also provides an opportunity for reluctant senior managers to take a test-drive. See how a POC can help your shop make the right purchase decision.

Short-term contractors can relieve your staff’s heavy workload, but more hands may not make the work go faster or more smoothly. These five steps will help you steer clear of pitfalls in working with contractors.