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Version 6 of Microsoft's .NET Web Development Framework is projected to become the primary .NET development platform. While an early look at the platform and tools is fantastic, the path map and subjects covered are even better. Learn more about where .NET 6 is going and how it’s going to get there.
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We've cracked the code for running effective agile communities of practice. Learn how here.
Fast track your organization's communities of practice (CoP) with the help of our analysis included in this article. Read about it here!
Download our eBook, "People, Processes, & Tools: a Framework for Maximum Agility" today! Discover the framework that breaks down specific roles and activities to set your team up for success and maximum agility.
When people see the need to assist one another in studying specific subjects, they form Communities of Practice (CoP); this formation can happen organically or with help from their Centers of Excellence (CoE).
Join our all-star panel for a discussion about assessments specifically focused on the people, processes, and tools that drive organizational success.
Having a properly sized Scrum team is essential. Learn about the pros & cons of a large and small Scrum team and best practices here.
Blockchain and AI technology can enable companies' claims processing to become faster, more precise, and error-free. Learn more about the benefits of incorporating blockchain and AI technology into your organization in this article.
Read more here to learn how incorporating blockchain technology and smart contracts into your insurance practices can increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Learn about the basics of AI and blockchain for insurance and how to successfully implement the technologies into your software.
Fintech outsourcing is a great option for companies in the adoption stage trying to improve efficiency. These are 10 questions that you should ask a potential vendor before signing a contract.
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Velocity is a key metric in Scrum. This metric measures the amount of work a given team can tackle during a sprint. Learn how we increase velocity per sprint to maximize value and efficiency.
We decided to ask members of the Ascendle team – all experienced agile practitioners – to look back at their A-ha! moments while using Scrum to manage their client projects.
Scrum ceremonies are designed to facilitate communication and planning while maintaining the team’s focus on productivity and efficiency. In this post, we’ll look at how they keep your development team locked in and on track.
This post is one of a three part series on Scrum roles and their part in innovation. Learn how the product owner uses a north star of business value to guide what gets built.
There are four types of Scrum ceremonies. This interview with one of our Ascendle Product Owners breaks down each of them for us.
User stories are a critical element of the agile software development process. But they’re so different from traditional software requirement documents that many Scrum teams struggle to get them right.
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