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SOFTWARE OP-EDS
Business insight from software leaders.
Joining the Integration Revolution
Software companies and enterprises will improve R&D success by admitting their addiction to hand coding and following a twelve-step program to recovery sustainable integration practices.
By John G. Schmidt, Informatica · September 1, 20107 Key Requirements for Private Clouds
Software vendors must be aware of the essential ingredients for successfully managing private clouds.
By Martin Harris, Platform Computing · August 25, 2010It's Time to Think Lean
Adopting "Lean" development principles can help software vendors add value, reduce waste and thrive during tough economic times.
By Leonardo Mattiazzi, Ci&T · August 17, 2010Will India Shine in the Cloud?
A look at the emerging players in the cloud landscape reveals the potential for India's companies and customers to play a leading role in the model's growth worldwide.
By Pari Natarajan and Praveen Bhadada, Zinnov · August 11, 2010- More Software Industry Op-Eds >>
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