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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation?

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

million software developers worldwide. Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. In 2023, there were approximately 26.3 Avoid them.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

Developer 520
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Understanding the Regulatory Process throughout your next Hardware Product Design

The Startup Magazine

Complicating the development of a useful product is the stringent safety and compliance approval testing that varies based on country and industry. Businesses have a lot to think about when they have a new product idea and one missed step in the product development lifecycle can significantly impact business success.

Design 132
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Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers

SoCal CTO

Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Did they really need a Startup CTO or Developer or both? Did they have a Weak Development Team ? He needed some kind of CTO and as well Developers. These “startups” are almost always mostly-non-technical founders offering 1-2% premoney for a “lead developer” position.

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Everybody Wants Their Pound of Flesh (Negotiating with Buyers)

Both Sides of the Table

While you may be able to offer a price & terms for your service and not ever negotiate (especially if you’re an Internet company that sells cheaply to small businesses over the web and without onsite support & service) – you’ll still likely have to negotiate on business development deals. Your IT Reviewer.

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How The IBM PC Made Me Appreciate Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Way back in the early eighties, I was privileged to be part of the original IBM PC development team, led by Don Estridge. Partnering with outside entrepreneurial efforts is discouraged. The culture of a large technology company is to rely on internal development or large, stable, and proven external vendors.