Category Archives: Software Development

Becoming Real Innovators

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Jeff

“They are ill discoverers that think there is no land when they can see nothing but sea.” ― Francis Bacon Companies today are eagerly seeking the answer to one essential question. How do we innovate? Today, 75% of companies say they’re … Continue reading →

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The Internet of YOU

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Jeff

 “I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think: was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next … Continue reading →

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Gentlemen, This is a Football

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Jeff

Vince Lombardi was a legendary coach. There’s no debating that. His record was 96 wins against 34 losses. He won six division championships, two conference championships and two Super Bowls. Because he so exemplifies the spirit of football and winning, … Continue reading →

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Digital Factory

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Jeff

Being a technology consultant is a fabulous job. We’re brought in to amazing companies to understand their business models and, by applying technology solutions, we facilitate solving the challenges they face on a day to day basis. Many times the end … Continue reading →

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Innovation Debt

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jeff

“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” – William Pollard Do you ever get the sense that things are getting a little stale? … Continue reading →

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Innovating When Opportunity Knocks

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jeff

“Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it’s too late.” – Rita Coolidge Being a technologist is all about … Continue reading →

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The Tax You Pay For a Bad Idea

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jeff

In the software development world, there is an important concept called “technical debt.” Basically, it’s a metaphor developed by Ward Cunningham (inventor of the wiki) and it goes something like this. You’re building a piece of software. It could be a … Continue reading →

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Windows 8 Is a Direction, Not a Destination

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Jeff

“It’s really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” — Steve Jobs And maybe even after you show it to them. The reactions to … Continue reading →

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Why Organizations Struggle To Deliver Software

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Jeff

There are five underlying variables that deeply affect an organization’s ability to deliver substantive, high quality software solutions effectively. When discussing this topic, people typically mention things like process, tools or skillsets but in truth, though those aspects are important, … Continue reading →

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