In this election year, everyone is worried about the economy. Experts disagree about whether the United States is headed for a recession, but the housing slump, losses on Wall Street, and the skyrocketing price of oil have both individuals and companies looking for ways to tighten their belts and trim their budgets. Nobody [...]
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Ways to trim your IT budget (Part 2)
#6: Consider selective deployment of open source software
Open source software is often available free of charge, but may also come without warranties, formal training programs, or technical support. Updates may or may not occur. Some organizations have deployed open source operating systems and applications, only to return to commercial software due to these problems. Another [...]
Identifying project costs
When you’re identifying the costs of development, be as close to reality as possible. Look at performance of the team members on past projects to get a feel for how long it will take to program a set amount of code. Consult with your lead developer. That’s worth saying twice—consults with your lead developer! Watch [...]