The word "phablet" is a hybrid of the words phone and tablet. In 2014, eMarketer, the digital marketing analysts, projected that the number of smartphone users would reach 1.75 billion by the end of the year. Tablets, however, have never enjoyed the same level of success. Smartphones and tablets...

Most often, the decision to outsource software development is based the potential cost savings and whether in-house staff members have the skills — and time — needed for the project. However, a bogged-down project can quickly reduce any financial benefits, whether from cost overruns or delayed...

In the battle between Android and iOS for North American market share, Android has repeatedly placed second. Time and again, studies have revealed that iOS users are far more likely to use their phones to surf the web, play games and make online purchases than Android users. Android Lollipop 5.0...

In certain contexts, not having a mobile app can be the equivalent of a business not having a website 10 years ago. Enterprises that want to grow, maximize profits and interact with customers must build an engaging experience for their customers, and a large part of such an experience is allowing...

From the very start, Apple has been famous for doing things its own way. The company has frequently defied conventional wisdom to develop innovative products. The recent unveiling of Apple’s new programming language, Swift, is its latest development — and one that has programmers around the world...

Regardless of which development method is used for a project, the first step is always to gather the requirements. Just as no builder would try to construct a house without knowing the square footage, number of bedrooms and budget, you must first determine the size, scope and purpose of the...

Many companies today feel that they are facing a dilemma that cannot be resolved. They want to outsource much of their work, but at the same time, they want to adopt the agile method of development. Because one of the cornerstones of agile methodology involves collaboration, the myth is that...

Professional auto mechanics know that when it is time to buy tools, they have two basic choices. They can buy the least expensive tools available, knowing that the steel will be inferior and likely to bend or break under stress, and then replace the tools frequently. Alternatively, they can pay a...

Agile development is a phrase used in software development to describe methodologies for incremental software development. Agile development is an alternative to traditional project management where emphasis is placed on empowering people to collaborate and make team decisions in addition to...

The handbook for running a successful business has been rewritten in the last 20 years or so. Today, you have to compete in a global economy — and the operative word is “compete.” If you’re running a small to mid-sized business, you can’t outspend the major players, but you can remain competitive...