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How Can CIOs Avoid Wasting Their Budget?

The Accidental Successful CIO

What steps can a CIO take in order to avoid spending their budget buying technology that will just end up going to waste? All too often they end up building something new rather than buying off the shelf. However, this is where things can start to get a bit complicated. Where Is The Money Going?

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5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure

CIO

In 2017, Fast Company wrote that Southwest Airlines’ digital transformation “takes off” with an $800 million technology overhaul, but only $300 million was dedicated to new technology for operations. While weather may have been the root cause, the 16,000 flights canceled between Dec. 19-28 far exceeded any other airlines’ operational impacts.

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Understanding the Dynamics of Custom Software Development

The Crazy Programmer

Compared to commercial off-the-shelf software products (COTS), custom-developed software is built to meet a narrow, specific set of requirements. Commercial off-the-shelf products are obviously designed to appeal to the masses as they are commercially marketed and distributed. Why Choose Custom Software Development?

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What are The key Factors To Determine Whether To Build Or Buy Custom Software?

Sunflower Lab

But, it depends on various factors which will determine whether to build custom software or buy pre-built software (off-the-shelf software) from the market. Custom software allows a lot of flexibility when it comes to integration with existing systems but, is costly as compared to off-the-shelf software.

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A Guide To Software Consulting: Role, Benefits, Process, and Tips

Openxcell

Almost every business today relies on technology, and software consultation plays a key role in advancing and innovating. In the process of developing software, many steps are involved. It is not always easy to follow plans when things change. It can be risky to experiment and change plans in a fast-growing industry. What is software consulting?

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B2B Travel Platform For Corporate Travel Management

Altexsoft

Corporate travel managers must consider factors like travel policies, preferred vendors, traveler safety, budget constraints, and approval workflows. .” It has become an integral tool, ensuring the travelers’ comfort and the operations’ cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Legacy GDS limitations. Different booking flow.

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alooola by Praxent

Praxent

Initially partnering with corporations and universities to offer education, they quickly realized these efforts were not scalable, and they would need a technology-driven solution to better serve these clients. Their team of advisors serves clients nationally.

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