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Every business should strive to provide valuable products and services to its customers. To attain this goal, businesses need to stay innovative and remain one step ahead of their competition at all times.
Read MoreEvery organization should have one or more robust tool(s) that can be used for managing its software requirements. Depending on the size of the software project, it can be as simple as documenting the requirements using a word document or as complex as employing a requirements management software.
Read MoreOne of the main reasons why data mining has drawn a considerable degree of attention in recent times is due to the fact that there are vast amounts of data and an increasing necessity to turn that data into knowledge that is useful.
Read MoreTo simplify testing on our ERP project, we categorized the tests to be conducted into the underlisted areas. Software tests in general, are certainly not limited to any of these categories.
Read MoreMaybe you’ve heard of ERP and weren’t sure exactly what it means or does, or you are already interested and want to know how to go about finding a system. Let’s talk about what it is, what it can do for you, and how to find a system to help you reach your goals.
Read MoreThough the best workflow management systems can prove costly, there are certain benefits associated with these tools that many companies find worth the investment.
Read MoreSome purport that the 12 principles on which the Agile philosophy is based are the reasons for its success. These principles include:
Read MorePurchasing a BI tool is however, not as easy as just selecting one off the shelf. Serious thought should be put into what the business needs both now and in the future.
Read MoreBPM in the cloud can be deployed cost-effectively with no requirement for maintenance, leading to a faster return on investment for businesses.
Read MoreOne of the key components of BPM Technology is a process repository with the capability to store information on organization-wide processes. Repository tools are not the same as presentation/drawing applications like Powerpoint and Visio and are usually more effective for the following reasons:
Read MoreEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become a necessity in today's business environment. It bundles the divisions of the business like manufacturing, sales, inventory, marketing, product planning, shipping, and payments into a single software suite. Guest Post By Emily Hunter
Read MoreRecently, a colleague needed me to append my signature to a document he had emailed to me. It would have been too cumbersome to print out the document, sign it and then scan it back to him so we started looking for options that allow drawing one’s signature, saving it as an image and then inserting it on the electronic document. These applications are particularly useful and can be used on projects where stakeholders are geographically dispersed and they need to endorse a document.
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Business Analysts usually have to prepare wireframes that represent stakeholders' requirements for validation purposes. When requirements are presented visually, stakeholders are better able to point out improvements that can be made before system development begins. This post is a compilation of free wireframing applications you can use to get started when designing user screens/mockups.
Read MoreIt is now easier than ever before to hold business meetings with colleagues, clients or stakeholders who are far from your base. Costly flights and hotel stays will become a thing of the past if you hold your meetings online instead.
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The term, "SOA" has been thrown around a lot in the professional world and often means different things to different people.
Read MoreCollaboration in the workplace is not an easy task no matter how you look at it. You can have a group of people who share the same values, character and attitude towards work...and still fail at getting things organized. Explore these tools to improve collaboration at your workplace.
Read MoreAnalytics is embraced in most companies for making big decisions. This is enhanced by the growth of big data and the technological advancements required to enhance its potential.
Read MoreYour choice of software development methodology typically defines your team’s goals and the principles you operate by to achieve them. Test-driven and Behaviour-driven developments are two categories of development/specification that every technical team (Developers, designers, testers and analysts) should be aware of.
Read MoreVery few business activities can be accomplished today without one form of technology or the other. Software has indeed become a critical aspect of our personal and professional lives. This article highlights the software tools a business analyst would typically use on the job.
Read MoreThe more the level of transparency offered by BPMS technology, the more employees will be motivated to understand the nuances of handoffs, trade suggestions and exchange ideas on how to improve processes.
Read MoreThis business analyst blog contains practical insights into business analysis, software testing and business process management. I will be sharing business analyst tips, CBAP Certification tips, lessons learnt and insights into all the things I've learnt during my BA career.
