If you have a project which was either left incomplete or perhaps was completed but does not suit your needs, your project may be in need of rescuing. If you are not confident that the original team assigned to the project is capable of reengineering and completing the project to suit, outsourcing may become a viable solution to the situation. Continue Reading
Project Management
QA and Testing – How do I Know What Sort of Testing is Right for My Project?
Testing for quality assurance is vital for the project success as it pinpoints any problems or issues which need to be avoided, making it cheaper for companies to correct problems earlier on in the development phase, rather than later on in the process. However the question remains: How can I know what sort of testing is right for my project to ensure quality?
Now there is a range of testing types and all depend heavily on a project type, success criteria and objectives of the project at hand. To help you make a more qualified decision on what type of testing is right for you, we’ve assembled a list of quality tests which are available to assess the quality of a project’s output. Continue Reading
What Companies Need to Make a Priority for 2015
The beginning of a New Year is the perfect time for companies to sit down and evaluate what is working in their organization and what is not. Companies need to be asking themselves real questions about the current state of their company, what will be the main corporate IT goals for 2015 and how they intend to implement them. Since no New Year’s resolution is of any use without an implementation plan, we’ve prepared a list of some of the top priorities for 2015 from CIOs and an implementation plan for how you can put your resolutions into practice in 2015.
Which Project Management Methodology is Right for Your Project?
To use Waterfall or to use Agile for my project – that is the question!
Without a doubt, the success of a project rides heavily on a well-chosen project management methodology. Using the right methodology maximizes the chances of a successful completion of a project.
The equation for a successful project can be summed up in this little equation:
(On time + Under Budget + Requirements fulfilled = Client Satisfaction) Continue Reading
Good IT Governance Principles for Project Management and Outsourcing
Management awareness with regards to IT risks has increased, due to the growing importance placed on IT within an organization. Due to budget restrictions and cost-cutting, it is in the interest of organizations to pay greater attention to IT governance, risk-management, effective use of resources and clear communication to reduce IT mishaps. Particularly, if one makes the decision to outsource part or all of its IT development to an offshore vendor, then there must be clear focus on IT governance and accountability in project management. Continue Reading