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Modernizing applications: the importance of reducing technical debt

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Technical debt is no longer just a “technical” problem. The government and Congress are taking notice of unfair consumer experiences, and it is crucial for businesses to address their technical debt and minimize the risk of negative press, government fines, and damaged reputations. What is technical debt?

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Digital transformation’s fundamental change management mistake

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Underpinning these initiatives is a slew of technology capabilities and strategies aimed at accelerating delivery cycles, such as establishing product management disciplines, building cloud architectures, developing devops capabilities, and fostering agile cultures.

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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

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Enterprise CIOs have always been at a disadvantage competing with tech firms for skilled IT pros, but accelerated transformation efforts and an AI gold rush have significantly intensified the talent war, prompting CIOs to increasingly turn to outside firms for help. D ue diligence pays off.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

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Cloud is the dominant attack surface through which these critical exposures are accessed, due to its operational efficiency and pervasiveness across industries. Interestingly enough, high-tech companies were also among the top organizations targeted by threat actors. Attack premeditation is another vital way to secure your systems.

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What is SAFe? A framework for scaling business agility

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Apply systems thinking into all facets of development. Assume market and technical variability by preserving choices and encouraging innovation. Base milestones on objective estimation and evaluation of working systems to ensure there is an economic benefit. Doing so requires sophisticated coordination of ARTs and value streams.

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The Significance of Open Source Software in the Digital-First Future Enterprise

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It examines key trends, challenges, and priorities in DevOps and security solutions and the impact of open-source software (OSS) on developer productivity. OSS improves developer satisfaction by addressing concerns specific to the business and technology environments developers operate in.

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10 highest-paying IT jobs

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The past year was rough for the tech industry, with several companies reporting layoffs and the looming threat of a recession. But despite the bumpy year, demand for technology skills remains strong, with the US tech unemployment rate dropping to 1.5% as of January. Average salary : US$155,934 Increase from 2021 : n/a 3.