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Explore how AI software development services can increase productivity, enhance customer experiences, and provide data-driven decision-making in various sectors.
Embrace the future with AI development services. With the AI software market projected to reach $826 billion by 2030, it's time to leverage AI solutions for enhanced productivity and reduced operational time.
19 members of the Forbes Technology Council reveal some of Big Tech’s key "secrets," explaining why they’re so effective and how any company can leverage them.
Integrating AI into existing software solutions doesn't just require technical know-how... Consider this your guide to AI integration.
User stories are a fundamental component of any agile development. They are lightweight requirements that represent new functionality that delivers value to business stakeholders.
By keeping user stories small, it’s much easier for the team to do a little bit of everything all the time, a key principle of Scrum. SPIDR is one method of splitting stories in order to fit them into a sprint.
Outcome-Driven Innovation is a strategy and innovation process designed to tie the creation of business value to customer-defined metrics. Here’s how it works.
20 members of the Forbes Technology Council highlight key factors that tech leaders should consider when hiring and managing outsourced developers to ensure successful partnerships.
Effective software product strategy requires a comprehensive approach; secure product success through these development strategies.
Striking the right balance between innovation and risk when developing software products can signal the difference between success and failure.
For companies and developers, it can be a challenge to keep up with all of the emerging tech trends while ensuring software resilience and stability. Here are strategies you can use to mitigate your risks and improve the quality of your software.
Deliver software projects on time and within budget by using effective software development budget strategies that deliver maximum ROI.
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Development Guides and Templates
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Product Strategy
Go to market on a predictable schedule with strategic insight
From accurate estimation techniques to managing scope creep and resource allocation, learn how to foster communication and meet realistic deadlines. Enhance your project management skills and ensure successful software project delivery with these valuable insights.
Learn the foundational skills needed to create a product roadmap your development team can execute with speed, quality, and predictability.
Product Strategy is not just a roadmap. Strategy involves defining your targets, identifying measurables, and gaining a true market understanding.
Despite overwhelming enthusiasm for agile, many companies still don’t ship software as consistently or quickly as their competitors. For these companies, determining where tools and coaching [...]
What are the best tools for gathering user data and feedback on your MVP? Here are our top ten effective tools for requesting user feedback.
Hospitality loyalty programs are the answer if you're looking for ways to increase revenue, enhance your guests' experience, and improve operational efficiency.
Agile Process
Gain insight into our approach to agile and Scrum
From accurate estimation techniques to managing scope creep and resource allocation, learn how to foster communication and meet realistic deadlines. Enhance your project management skills and ensure successful software project delivery with these valuable insights.
20 members of Forbes Technology Council offer their expert advice on establishing effective user acceptance testing processes.
Learn the foundational skills needed to create a product roadmap your development team can execute with speed, quality, and predictability.
Forming a pilot Scrum team isn't as simple as just filling some roles; learn more about overcoming 5 common obstacles here.
Considering adopting agile? We've developed this reference to help guide your decision-making process.
Agile is not a silver bullet that can solve all your project problems; here are 8 commons reasons why agile fails when used incorrectly.
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In order to "work smarter, not harder," tech leaders test many tools and strategies and track what works best.
Is beta testing a thing of the past? See what we and other Forbes Technology Council members think about the future of beta testing in this article.
16 Forbes Technology Council members share their favorite resources that help them boost their leadership skills.
As a tech services company, it can be challenging to try to communicate tech solutions with non-tech clients. Ascendle CEO Dave Todaro and other panelists offer questions that you should ask your clients to find the solution you need.
Deciding to refactor or rewrite your code can define your business' future. Ascendle CEO Dave Todaro offers his insight on how to make the optimal decision for your business.
Tech industry leaders share the factors that they’ve found are most attractive to qualified tech employees who are looking for a long-term tenure with an employer.
