Like any professional service, engineering and integrating software systems carries some risk. A minor miscalculation in a line of code can bring down an entire system, causing your client to lose time and money. That’s why quality control should be at the forefront of your mind throughout any...
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Quality Assurance Lowers Software and Systems Integration Project Risks
Thursday, December 31, 2009 - Systems Integrator
With Systems Integration or Programming Projects, an Informed Client Is a Happy Client
Monday, December 21, 2009 - Systems Integrator
When it’s your job as the systems integrator or custom programmer to make sure that a project stays on track, your reputation – and future business prospects – are on the line. No client wants to hire a consultant, only to be surprised to learn months later that the project is over...
Formal Change-Control Process Helps Keep Complex Projects on Track
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Systems Integrator
With almost any complex information technology project, there are bound to be scope changes along the way. Often, the difference between a successful project and one that gets bogged down by “project scope creep” is the way those scope changes are managed. As part of the project analysis...
No. 1 Rule for Working with Subcontractors: Put It in Writing
Monday, November 02, 2009 - Systems Integrator
Many growing IT companies find that working with subcontractors a great way to keep clients happy and overhead in check. Without having to bring on a full-time employee, IT companies can hire independent contractors on a per-project basis, extending their company’s scope and geographical reach...
Mastering the IT Project Timeline
Friday, September 11, 2009 - Systems Integrator
The project timeline is a cornerstone of project management. But as most system integrators and computer/software programmers know, developing and sticking to a timeline can be easier said than done. From technical issues to personnel problems, unexpected complications can arise at any time, throwing...
Creating Project Agreements - System Integrators and Computer Programmers
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Systems Integrator
Before engaging in a formal business relationship, system integrators and custom computer/software programmers need to protect their business interests with appropriate legal contracts. During the initial stages of project development, IT professionals often keep informal records by hanging on to e-mails...
Translating Customer Needs into Projects - Systems Integrator
Monday, July 06, 2009 - Systems Integrator
Behind almost every IT project is a business requirement – but how do you ensure that the end product truly meets that business need? It’s easy for system integrators, computer programmers or software programmers to sit in a meeting and listen to what their clients say they need a system...
Why Clients Require You to Carry Insurance - Systems Integrators
Friday, June 12, 2009 - Systems Integrator
Whether you’re working directly with a client or through a staffing firm, if you’re a systems integrator or custom programmer, you’ll probably have at least one client who requires you to carry some level of insurance. Maybe you have a few employees, or maybe you’re a one-person...
