4 tools that help you manage your product launch schedules effortlessly

4 tools to easily manage your product launch calendars

Consider preparing a 15-person Christmas party for your extended family on the back of a napkin. Yes, you must invite Aunt Cindy. Organizing your product launch using merely a spreadsheet is similar, but with fewer unpleasant cousins. To execute a flawless product launch strategy, you need a powerful tool capable of handling the specifics of your product launch plan—a single location that has everything you need to do, who will do it, and when it needs to be done.

Code can be written by computers. Are programmers no longer needed?

Computers can write their own code. So are programmers now obsolete?

At University, I studied engineering, like the majority of my peers. I discovered that there were instances when I needed to develop computer programs to perform specific types of computations. I discovered from the experience that I was not a natural hacker. These pieces of utilitarian software were developed in Fortran, Algol, and Pascal. They are today thought of as the programming equivalent of Latin. Like Rory McIlroy might do if forced to play a game of golf with an 18-handicapper, the software I built was awkward and ineffective, and more skilled programmers would look at it and roll their eyes. But it accomplished the job, and in that sense, it was “excellent enough for government work,” as the renowned computer scientist Roger Needham described it. And I gained a lifetime admiration for programmers who can build elegant, efficient code as a result of the experience. Anyone who believes programming is simple has never tried it.

What Kind of Data Does Ransomware Steal?

What Kind of Data Does Ransomware Steal?

You know the term “ransomware.” It’s all over the news, and it’s because it’s a huge threat to all types of businesses, regardless of size or industry. If you want to protect your business’ future, you have to implement security measures that will allow you to not only address ransomware but prevent these attacks altogether. Depending on the type of data you store, you might find yourself more susceptible to ransomware attacks.

How to Use Your Smartphone Productively at Work

How to Use Your Smartphone Productively at Work

With smartphones so commonplace both in and out of the office, you are probably wondering how you can cash in on some of the potential productivity gains these devices can provide, all while dodging the productivity pitfalls that are sure to ensue. Well, you’re in luck; we have a couple of practices and tips you can implement to get the most out of your smartphones for work purposes.