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• IDG Contributor Network: 5 things to know about contextual computing

  27-12-2017 14:25
  Contextual computing could well be the next big thing. After all, the idea of context is hardly new. Marketers have been aware of the importance of context for years, which is why the saying “content is king” has changed to “content is king, but context is queen and she wears the trousers.”The context in which we do something is as important – if not more important – than what we decide to do. That’s why search engines are increasingly trying to understa
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Nobody likes apps that crash

  27-12-2017 14:04
  Mobile apps have undeniably become the preferred mechanism for users to access various software services and products. With this shift in consumption preferences (from websites to mobile apps), it is incredibly important for developers to ensure that their apps perform well in the real world. Users tend to be very sensitive to app performance and can very quickly submit negative reviews about the app. App review scores have a direct impact on how easily an app can be discovered by new users. Neg
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: 3 pillars of devops success for 2018

  27-12-2017 14:00
  In 2017 we all witnessed significant advancements in the software industry. We now see speed and confidence in planning, development, deploy and release. Software has impacted virtually every aspect of modern living. As an industry, the strides made during the past year have been significant. In this three-part blog series, I’ll share my insights into devops success factors as we head into 2018.The three pillars for continued devops success are:Value streams
  Connected visibility and contex
  
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• What does a data scientist do? 7 of these in-demand professionals offer their insights

  27-12-2017 12:03
  Meet the data scientistsImage by ThinkstockThe data scientist role didn’t exist when many of us were in college. It's mashup of scientific and statistical methods of analyzing data combined with knowing how to use the tools that extract patterns and answers from massive data banks. Sound dull? Not so much. In fact, back in 2012, The Harvard Business Review called it "The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.”To read this article in full, please click here
  
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