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Black Friday Fatigue? Load Testing Can Save Your Cyber Monday

More shoppers turned online, and to their mobile devices, to find holiday deals this Black Friday than in any previous year. As the number of people growing weary of the enormous crowds and long lines grows, will online retailers be able to handle the load of online and mobile app shopping?

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Noel Wurst
Testing Tips for Launching a Successful Windows 8 App

There’s a new platform in consumers’ hands. Are you sure your applications and websites are ready?

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Mike Brown
Why You Should Consider Creating Free Apps

You don’t need to charge for your app to make money. Here’s why.

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Katherine Slattery
The Risks of Implementing BYOD

CIOs and IT directors need to know if they are putting themselves at risk when they implement "bring your own device," or BYOD. Joe Townsend considers whether or not the benefits of this business policy outweigh the risks to a company's security.

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Joe Townsend
New Encryption App Protects Both the Good—and Bad—Guys

With new advancements in technology come the fears of wondering what purposes they'll be used for. Now that full-scale phone call and data encryption are available for everyone, can we really be certain we're not arming the wrong people with this much protection?

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Noel Wurst
Rising Number of Jobs in App Economy Adds Hope to US Employment Report

Political leanings often influence how we tend to judge the employment rates in this country, especially during an election year. But one area isn't likely to be disputed by anyone: The number of jobs in the mobile app economy continues to climb nationwide.

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Noel Wurst
Apple and Microsoft Have a Wild Week in the News

It’s been a wild week for software-related news, and once again, the headlines have been dominated by two of the largest tech companies in the world: Microsoft and Apple. Here’s a short roundup of what’s been shaking with these tech giants.

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Jonathan Vanian
Retailer Apps to Dominate Shopping This Holiday Season

This holiday season, expect retailers to entice shoppers with mobile apps that offer a variety of creative tactics designed to increase sales and keep customers happy. eCommerce holiday spending is expected to rise again this year, even in a less than stellar economy.

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Noel Wurst