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Five tips for load test planning

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.

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Welcome to Corporate Politics 101

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.

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Four steps to vendor evaluation

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

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Proof of Concept evaluations let you kick the tires

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.

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Five steps to integrating short-term consultants into your team

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.

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Five tips for load test planning

Welcome to Corporate Politics 101

Four steps to vendor evaluation

Proof of Concept evaluations let you kick the tires

Five steps to integrating short-term consultants into your team

Employee performance review policy

Employee time off policy

Employee privacy policy

Security response policy