SDLC Comparision: Agile vs DevOps – Updated

“As we are experiencing the ‘Great Resignation’, many people are re-evaluating what they want in a job and where they are doing it. Companies are trying to keep up with the trends as well. We are updating one of our past entries with some additional information related to current hiring trends.” Agile and DevOps are often conflated and confused with each other. It’s often misunderstood where one stops and the other begins. While there are a lot of differences between the two, the short answer is that Agile is a Software Development Life Cycle that provides a methodology for [...]

Part-Time CIOs Can Help With Digital Transformations

2020 provided us with many business lessons. A top one is to rethink how you use technology. The companies that saw more revenue and greater market share all had technology as a central component. Larger companies with extended IT departments and the pockets to pay McKinsey consultants are rethinking how they are using technology. They are looking to monetize data or use IT to expand services. But what can the midsized or smaller companies do? What if your IT department is only 10 people and they have full workloads? Those big-name consulting firms do not return your call unless you [...]

How Low-Code Tools Can Help Your Digital Transformation

Companies are heavily investing in digital transformation projects. It is hard to read an article that doesn't tell you that your company needs to digitally transform. While it is obvious that all companies need to do this, there is an open question about what to do. Switching to Agile methodologies and moving your servers to the cloud are common things companies are doing. But these activities are not going to make a difference this quarter or the next. Agile requires a cultural shift in your company. Have you ever seen what happens the first time you ask a developer for [...]

Reasons to Use a Fractional CIO

Reasons to Use a Fractional CIO2020 put a spotlight on how organizations are using technology. The differences between those who just want to keep the lights on and email going vs those that see technology as a means of growth has never been greater. Still, not every company can afford to bring in that technology visionary to help them grow. CIOs and CTOs can be an expensive hire. If you bring one on board, you want them to focus on technology strategy, not fixing printer issues.More companies are turning to Fractional CIOs. They are also known as part-time CIO, CIO-as-a-Service, [...]