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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower CTO

Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. And unless they have a tech background, they can’t look under the hood themselves.

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7 ways investors can gain clarity while conducting technical due diligence

TechCrunch

He focuses primarily on investments in software and technology-enabled business services. It feels like almost any company is a tech company in one way or another these days. But when it comes to assessing investment opportunities, few venture and growth equity investors have the resources to conduct thorough technical diligence.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower CTO

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” But there are some common elements too.

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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

CIO

Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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How Can We Stop Under Utilizing a Key User Experience Champion?

Speaker: Miles Robinson, Agile and Management Consultant, Motivational Speaker

In the world of ever-changing technology, customer representation has become a key factor for a product’s success. With quality assurance/control already embedded in our development process, what if we expand the role of our developers to champion usability and customer delight? Review customer feedback surveys.

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

CIO

Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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Which software consultants do startups love to work with?

TechCrunch

Outsourcing engineering has become more common in recent years, so we’re starting a new initiative to profile the software consultants who startups love to work with the most. ” The software development agency has worked on more than 350 digital products since its founding in 2009, for startups of all sizes.