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What the Waterfall Project Management Methodology Can (and Can’t) Do for You

Working as a project manager, you have probably come across quite a few different approaches. It may be quite challenging to decide what will be most effective for your team’s success. Maybe Six Sigma, A3, Agile, Scrum, Prince2, or Pert ring a bell? Among these strategies, you might also have heard about the waterfall project management model.

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20/07/2018

8 Key Marketing Trends B2B Brands Need to Follow in 2018

Business-to-business marketing comes with a unique set of challenges. To begin with, many B2B brands need to foster longer relationships with their customers than consumer brands. Often, they cannot simply push for a sale.

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9 Reasons for Project Failures and What You Can Do About It

In this article, we will have a closer look at various problems which practically affect the plans. Additionally, we will also discuss ways through which you can solve these problems and prevent your idea from being a failure.

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Big Data Marketing Shapes the Future of B2B Marketing

Improve your presence on all the marketing channels with big data marketing. Find out trends and tendencies and how big data is going to make a revolution in the marketing world.

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IIOT – 7 Common Pitfalls Manufacturers Should Avoid

Digitalization is the inevitable reality of our modern world. More and more small manufacturers adopt IIoT as a way to transform their business. Here are the 7 common pitfalls that ruin 74% of such projects.

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15/06/2018

How To Accelerate Business Growth (10 Working Strategies)

Running a flush business is a disaster. As soon as you relax a little - it starts falling apart. Try pushing it harder? Feels like you start to fall apart yourself. Seems nothing can help this.

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5 Reasons Why Devs Love GitHub (And Microsoft Buys It)

GitHub hosts 85M code repositories and has 28M users, which is more than the population of Australia. In this article, we will find out exactly why GitHub is so popular.

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04/06/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – New Facebook Search Engine, Microsoft Acquires GitHub & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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29/05/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – Adobe Acquires Magento, ZTE’s US Comeback & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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Industry 4.0: The Top 9 Trends For 2018

The term “Industrie 4.0” was coined seven years ago. Since then, the “fourth industrial revolution” has already taken shape and developed its own consistent themes. In this article, we will review 9 paramount trends of this revolution.

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21/05/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – Intel’s 8M Self-Driving Cars, Fortnite On Android, Youtube Music & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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14/05/18

IT News Weekly Recap – Google I/O 2018 Highlights, Android P Beta & More

This week, IT world was literally revolving around one single event - Google I/O 2018 conference. Let’s dive in and briefly review what exactly Google has revealed and why it’s so important.

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07/05/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – Facebook’s Answer To Tinder, Xiaomi’s Bold IPO, Upgraded Instagram AR & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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04/05/2018

Outsourcing A Little – Hiring Freelancers VS Outstaffing

Is there a safe alternative to hiring freelancers? How to find help for your project without giving it away? What is outstaffing and when you need it? Find out in this article.

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30/04/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – Windows 10 Update, YouTube Remix, Razer zVault & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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27/04/2018

Mobile App Development Lifecycle – From Idea to Solutions

Want to assure a smooth release of your mobile app? Then it’s time to start thinking about app development specifications & dev cycle. Read more!

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24/04/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – Amazon’s Secret Program, Google Revenue Record, Twitch’s Virtual Currency & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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20/04/2018

Testing Mobile Apps & Debugging: Require Foolproof Methodology

Read about testing mobile apps and what impact it can have on the overall results of development. Learn what testing strategies can be good to use.

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13/04/2018

Agile Retrospective: The What, Why, and How (Quick Guide)

My introduction to the underlying Agile principles started in the manufacturing domain, not software. This taught me to appreciate continuous improvement ideas even more, especially the retrospective practice. Here’s why.

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11/04/2018

IT News Weekly Recap – Facebook Scandals, Crypto News, Shootings at YouTube HQ & More

When you work hard – it's easy to lose touch with the real world. No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a brief overview of the latest IT news everyone talks about.

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OnePlus Teases Own Cryptocurrency (Makes Sense, Even If It’s A Joke)

For years, OnePlus has been famous exclusively for its affordable flagships, but this may soon change. Here are three reasons why OnePlus cryptocurrency may actually be a good idea.

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Mobile Gaming eSports Revolution: Amazon GameOn, PUBG & Fortnite

Mobile gaming is already a $46B industry. Titles like PubG and Fortnite are storming the market, and mobile eSports are finally becoming a thing. What's next? Amazon GameOn.

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14/03/18

4 Ultimate Levels Of The Management Mastery (Management Skills Pyramid)

Management is not an easy task, and every project manager knows the weight of responsibilities that come with the title. You are expected to know more and understand better at all times. Sounds familiar?

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07/03/2018

Less is More: 3 Powerful Mini-Wireframing Techniques [Explained]

Despite the new fancy ways to create design concepts (like interactive prototypes, for example), wireframing is still popular. And after reading this article you’ll love it even more! Learn about 3 main technics for creating simple yet powerful wireframes.

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02/03/18

Create Remarkable Products, Fast! [3-Step Guide]

The pioneer of disk drive industry Alan Shugart once said: “Sometimes I think we'll see the day when you introduce a product in the morning and announce the end of its life in the evening.”

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23/02/18

Top 5 Terrible UX Mistakes That Repel eCommerce Customers

What if we told you that your eCommerce website loses money by copying all of the same UX mistakes that the majority makes? And you will be surprised how easy it is to fix them!

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19/02/18

8 Ingredients Of A Perfect Supply Chain (Nobody Thinks About #8)

If your company deals with manufacturing or procurement in any form - you have a supply chain, and chances are - it needs optimizing.

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Telegram’s $2B ICO Whitepaper – Another Cryptocurrency Hoax?

Telegram is already famous and popular, largely due to its encryption and amazing usability. Now, the company jumps onto the Blockchain train too, planning a whole $2 Billion ICO real soon. Will TON be the first cryptocurrency to go mainstream?

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31/01/2018

GUIDE: Strongest Web Design Trends In 2018

How does a fresh and lasting web design look in 2018? Find out how smart color, unconventional layouts, bold typography, and animations can make your website a web design icon and a real lead magnet in this year.

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27/11/17

Bitcoin Hits Almost $10K

This exact morning, the internet’s beloved cryptocurrency reached the value of almost $10K ($9,732.56 to be precise) per Bitcoin, according to CoinDesk.

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23/01/18

Blocks – Long-Awaited Modular Smartwatch Is Finally Here?

Modular watch is not a new idea, but how many of those do remember making it past the Kickstarter? Well, there is at least one, and it’s called Blocks. The real question - is it worth $259 today, after 2 years of waiting?

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Battle of PM Methodologies – Waterfall vs Agile vs SCRUM

Technologies are constantly changing and so do management methodologies. What worked yesterday might not work today, and vice versa. How can you then be confident that your project is managed correctly?

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16/01/18

10 Kicking Mobile App Development Trends of 2018

Did you know that Google Play and App Store both have grown almost 35% over the last year? Mobile apps are getting more and more powerful!

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10/01/2018

3 Simple Ways to Win More Business in 2018 [Emphatic Marketing]

Who stands behind every business? People. Living, breathing human beings that can’t be fitted completely into some spreadsheets. Learn 3 simple ways to reach real people and sell more through emphatic marketing.

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04/12/17

Saving Snapchat – Redesign, Smart AR Filters & Ad Revolution

With Instagram stories booming and even Youtube copying this feature now, saving Snapchat sounds like mission impossible. However, Snapchat still has a chance. The secret weapon? AR ads.

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29/11/2017

Blockchain & IoT Revolutionizing The Food Industry Supply Chain Management

Blockchain & IoT in the food industry supply chain? Modern farming business is far closer to the future than one may think. Food industry solutions of the future are going digital, and that's a fact.

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How Smartwatches Redefine The Future Of Security (Audi Example)

Smartphones have already taken their place in the security domain, partially replacing both keys and key fobs. Is it time for wearables and IoT to take their turn?

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Android Studio 3.0: Kotlin Support, Java 8 Libraries, and Instant Apps

Android Studio is the official IDE (integrated development environment) for Android system, an open source project built on JetBrains’ IntelliJ IDEA. The first version came out in May 2013, and since then there were 3 major updates, with the last one coming just a few weeks ago.

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09/11/2017

The Future Of Android Wear? (2018 Perspective)

Wearables is one of the most popular tech buzz-words. But is it a viable market? Find out from a company that is still investing in Android Wear in 2018.

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