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The Necessity of a Fifteen-Minute Standup Meeting

One of Scrum‘s basic techniques is the fifteen-minute standup meeting. Joe Townsend dives into the why this meeting is necessary, how it can help your agile team, and how you can get more from your fifteen minutes.

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Joe Townsend
The Cloud Hangs over Cable, and It's Here to Stay

The battle for TV supremacy has existed for decades. With the cloud now offering options that cable and satellite have never been able to provide in the past, who will reign supreme? From social media, streaming entertainment, and set-top box free DVR, the options are nearly endless.

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Noel Wurst
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Windows 8

Windows 8 has been released and the world did not come to an end, as many think should happen when Microsoft releases a new OS. Joe Townsend takes a look at the reviews of Microsoft's flagship OS, including the good, bad, and, yes, even the ugly.

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Joe Townsend
Security Update Roundup

With all of the recent reports of banking glitches and security compromises, it’s wise to be prepared for the worst, especially if you need to ensure your data is stored as securely as possible. Here’s a roundup of the week’s most interesting security developments.

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Jonathan Vanian
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
The Tablet Wars Heat Up

With the release of Microsoft's new Surface RT tablet and the new iPad mini, the tablet wars appear to be heating up. Joe Townsend rounds up the reviews to show you which new tablet is best for business and software professionals.

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Joe Townsend
Windows 8 Software Roundup

Whether you are ready or not, Windows 8 is here, making splashes across the tech media this week. Here's a roundup of the software features of Windows 8, which Microsoft is placing bets will appeal to both tablet and PC users.

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Jonathan Vanian
If the Future Is Mobile, Where Is the Revenue?

As PC-centric companies struggle to make a profit while the world goes mobile, those already in mobile technology have just as much trouble finding the advertising revenue that was once found on desktops. Marketers are going to have to do better than banner ads and accidental clicks.

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Noel Wurst