Techniques to reduce software project risk
Following 1000′s of hours of time invested in discovering what does and doesn’t work to reduce risk in software projects and I wanted to consolidate our findings in to a short blog post in the hope that I would save others the same pain. This post also touches on agile, however it’s important to understand that an agile approach to software development highlights project management issues – it does not resolve them.
Techniques for gathering software requirements
Gathering software requirements is a tricky yet essential part of any software development process. In a nutshell the process involves speaking with the end users and others with a vested interested in the application, tying them to a chair, shining a light in their eyes and shouting “WHAT DO YOU WANT?!” over and over again. Sooner or later they relinquish the information you require in order to create a functional specification, which in itself forms the basis of your agreement with the customer. more..
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Movember 2011 – Razors at the ready
That’s one of the great things about Movember, a month-long charity event which raises funds and awareness for men’s health issues, without participants having to do anything more than engage in a bit of basic grooming.
The concept is simple: at the beginning of November, guys (henceforth known as Mo Bros) register with Movember, shave clean and then spend the rest of the month growing a moustache of any shape or size. more..
Atlas wins top 100 employer award
We’re delighted to announce that Atlas has been chosen as one of the top 100 employers in the UK today! As part of this we have been listed in The Times and The Sun newspapers.
Those of you who know us will already be aware that we do lots of work with the apprenticeship scheme. Simon sits on the Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network and Atlas has won two awards for its proactive involvement in apprenticeships. more..
Two new websites launched
We’re delighted to announce the launch of two new amazing websites this May.
First up is a new WordPress website for our friend Rich Simmons over at Art is the Cure. Rich needed the ability to pull content from the wide range of platforms he uses to spread the word about the AITC movement. more..
Doing business on a handshake
Each new project we take on generates a new set of legal agreements. We do this because our solicitor, like all solicitors, tells us that this is a requirement of doing business. The first question a solicitor will ask you when you fall out with another party is – “do you have a contract in place?”. If the answer is no, prepare yourself for a long, drawn out (read expensive) legal battle. more..
How to Market your Business via Twitter
Have you ever had such a great idea that you wanted to let the world know by screaming it from the roof tops? Has your company recently launched a product that will revolutionize the industry and want all your customers to know about it? more..
How to avoid the deadly pitfalls of software development
There are very few facets of life left that do not rely on software in some form or another. Buying groceries through a website, using custom built software at work and even talking to loved ones across the UK. Few people however pay any attention to how the software they rely on is made. more..
