Fixed package or managed contract: what are the differences and benefits?

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Your goal is to develop an IT product: a web application, mobile application or software. And you have chosen to subcontract this project to a DSP (Digital Service Provider).

You’ll probably be wondering what type of contract to put in place to secure the relationship between you and your DSP. Two models exist: the managed contract and the fixed price package.

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Image Curation: The Secret Ingredient for Engagement

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The online business market is essentially an epic battle for users’ attention. Grab an ideal user’s attention long enough and you have yourself a potential client and a successful online brand.

With narrowing global attention spans and short-lasting online trends, it has never been more important for digital brands to create meaningful connections between their products and clients.

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How to choose an IT Provider when you are not ‘technical’?

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Non-technical owners can follow some basic steps to understand whether an IT Provider has the skills needed for their software project.

For most people outside of the world of IT and software development, the technical details, languages and complexities of the industry can often seem daunting and impenetrable.

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Top 3 Cybersecurity Threats for SMEs

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Hackers are increasingly focusing their attacks on smaller businesses.

For as long as there has been an Internet, there have been individuals trying to find ways to exploit its opportunities – and its weaknesses.

While hacks are often considered to be a threat mostly faced by government agencies or large, rich companies, the reality is that hackers have been increasingly turning their attention to smaller or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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4 Ways a Scrum Master Can Really Support a Product Owner

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Product Owners have the heavy task of being the guarantor of the product being developed through the Scrum method. Depending on the complexity of the planned IT product, the project context and many other contingent factors, the Product Owner can face obstacles that are sometimes very difficult to overcome alone, and which can cause a project to fail. This is where the Scrum Master comes in

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What is IT development outsourcing?

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IT development outsourcing: what does it mean? What are the advantages of using an external IT development provider? Find out what you need to know before opting for IT outsourcing: what the contract should include, as well as the specifications…

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IT development of custom software

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With custom development, software is intimately linked to a company's specific processes. This means that when a company embarks on the design and development of software, it will be tailor-made according to the characteristics and needs of the company. This means that it is more advantageous and much less risky to turn to an IT service provider design and development of custom or “tailor-made” or “bespoke” computer software

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Scrum Master & Product Owner: the winning duo

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The Scrum Master and the Product Owner are key members of a team working with the Scrum method. In what ways can these two profiles work together? How can you streamline their exchanges and improve their efficiency? This article aims to clearly demonstrate how a Scrum Master and Product Owner can best work together.

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How to Prepare for (and Take Advantage of) Smart Cities?

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Almost two-thirds of the world’s population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050. Cities aren’t just getting bigger, they are also becoming smarter thanks to an integration of digital telecommunications technology and future-thinking business initiatives.

A smart city improves the lives of its citizens by using the latest technology to optimize all aspects of city planning, services and business innovation. Cleaner air, lighter traffic, accessibility, efficient waste management and crime-reduction are only a few of the potential benefits that a digitized city can provide.

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5 Powerful Design Trends for Websites

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As we find ourselves in an increasingly digital age, boasting exponential rates of production and innovation, design trends can come and go like the seasons. Some endure, some disappear and some just keep coming back.

New business owners and seasoned companies alike are always looking for ways to present their products and services in a fresh yet familiar way. This challenge of finding a balance between tried and tested techniques vs creative experimentation is essential for any web designer striving for success.

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