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Open source software: the way forward?

Companies are beginning to see open source software as a viable alternative for the enterprise, according to a leading analyst. Read more »

Microsoft pitches new Visual Studio tools

Microsoft says developers that stick with its tools can have their cake and eat it too. Read more »

Hiring help

Given the stress of software development, should the job interview for a developer position be kind and gentle, or should it challenge candidates to show their stuff? Read more »

XP, Exchange take center stage at US TechEd

Microsoft is expected to lay off Longhorn evangelism in favour of current products at its IT conference. Read more »

ACS pushes for software quality standards

The Australian Computer Society has called for industry adoption of "software quality assurance methodologies and professional standards" in the hope of enhancing Australia's status worldwide. Read more »

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Assembling a coding dream team

If you could put together a dream team of developers who could tackle almost any project, what type of players would you look for? Do you want hotshots, fast learners, or big-picture analysts? Here are some first-round draft picks. Read more »

Leave management for a nuts and bolts job?

An ex-CIO made a decision to take a more hands-on role and got back into technical work. Here's how the decision affected his career. Read more »

Utilise client-side code in ASP.NET pages

In this article we'll explore the basics of client-side code usage and why it may be necessary. Read more »

Why Apple's iPhone is like a 1981 IBM PC

Is the iPhone just a clunky 1981 IBM PC in a sexy black case? Rupert Goodwins asks some serious questions about its enduring appeal. Read more »

Top 10 reasons why the office loathes the IT department

Ever wondered what the rest of the office really think of you and your peers in the IT department? Read more »

Avoid 'he said, she said' post-project reviews

Try not to think of a post-project review as a postmortem, even though you might sometimes feel like putting past efforts six feet under. Read more »

Dev, sales team relations

It's important for development managers to have an understanding of both sales and development because of the close, symbiotic relationship between the two in creating products that meet customers' expectations. Read more »

Seven ways to build respect as a project manager

Gaining respect from the members of your team takes work, practice, and patience. Here are seven ways you can build and maintain the respect you need to lead your projects. Read more »

Determine needs now to avoid problems later

User requirements form the building blocks for IT projects. Use these best practices to help identify user needs early in the project lifecycle. Read more »

Critical roles make survival possible

Many IT companies downsized or restructured in the industry's recent downturn. The resulting flattened infrastructure has affected software development, product quality, and customer support. Read more »

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