Mikal E. Belicove

Tag: Ask a Geek

  • Ask a Geek: App Development Methods Decoded

    Ask a Geek: App Development Methods Decoded

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    Q: I’ve heard software development shops talk about various methods–“waterfall,” “agile” and “scrum”–for building apps. What’s the difference? A: Be assured, the developers who use scrum aren’t billing you for a daily rugby match to help brainstorm your product. In this case, the term describes one of more than a half-dozen software development processes used…

  • Ask a Geek: Why You Should Consider an IT Audit

    Ask a Geek: Why You Should Consider an IT Audit

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    Q: Does my company need an IT audit? Will it improve our bottom line? A: Business owners looking for practical recommendations to improve or leverage their information technology (IT) and gain critical efficiencies should consider conducting an IT audit. “An IT audit is an in-depth analysis of a company’s technical environment, including its existing computer…