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Why Startups Should Focus On Software Testing

YoungUpstarts

The report was based on a global survey of IT executives and testing leaders from different countries. It’s actually good that the companies have started realising the importance of the testing phase in the software development life cycle. But talking specifically about Startups, there still lies a loophole/s.

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Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary

NZ Entrepreneur

A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. Auckland-based startup Niesh, which has developed a student discount platform, is on a rapid growth trajectory and has had to decide if it should grow locally, or prioritise opportunities overseas. It didn’t work. “We

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What’s FinTech, And What Does It Mean For Your Business?

YoungUpstarts

Some claim that all possible interactions of finance and technology, which I guess includes credit cards – the 1950’s invention, are FinTech. FinTech had started to grow popular soon after global financial crisis happened, fueled by public’s distrust of banks and incumbent legacy firms, and then exploded in 2015.

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My Advice To Entrepreneurs: Consider Canada For Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

But a slowdown in venture capital financing and questions about a technology bubble have led to many entrepreneurs and startups considering other avenues for growth. Software Development Incentives Speak for Themselves. One of the countries gaining momentum with the early-stage start-up community is Canada, and for good reason.

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

mashable.com

Brett Miller is the president of Custom Software by Preston (CSP). You can deal directly with full-time or freelance/contracted employees, or you can outsource using local or offshore development firms. Each of these three concepts demands extensive consideration in the specific context of the project and the organization as a whole.

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How R&D Investment Grows Your Business

ReadWriteStart

Research and development is the process of creating innovations using scientific methods and data analysis practices. Investment in research and development, in turn, means allocating and using finances to support this process with technology solutions, scientific and tech talents, equipment, etc. Benefits of R&D.

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Don’t Sleep on Lightning

Version One Ventures

Let’s now explore the major developments and ultimate use cases for the Lightning Network in two categories: A) payments/finance and B) Web3. . Use Case I: Payments and Finance . If you want to feel bullish on how Lightning can be used as global payments rails, read this comprehensive essay by Nicolas Burtey of Galoy.