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'Dungeons & Dragons' goes virtual
When Turbine Games releases "Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach" early next year, executives there are hoping the new creation can reach the untold millions who played and loved the original, paper-based role-playing game. Read more »
BT bets on open development
BT, long considered a risk-taker in the telecommunications market, has laid a US$105 million bet to open its network to application developers in the hopes of creating innovative voice services. But will other phone companies take a similar gamble? Read more »
AMP re-thinks secure development
Australian financial services giant AMP has re-thought the way its information technology security team relates to the rest of the business as a result of the industry's increasing reliance on Web applications to deliver services. Read more »
Microsoft's Ballmer to come down under
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has revealed plans to visit Sydney later this year, speaking at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia on innovation and the digital Economy. Read more »
Sun sheds light on its open-source future
Simon Phipps, Sun UK's chief open-source officer, surveys the open-source landscape and reaffirms his company's commitment to open-software development. Read more »
'Move your hand, charge your mobile' tech unveiled
US mobile power generation firm M2E Power has developed a mini-generator for mobile devices which turns kinetic energy into electricity, using the principle of induction. Read more »
HP calls for a bit of help with open source tools
HP has called on developers to pitch in and help improve the open source management tools it made available to the community last week. Read more »
Techies not getting enough non-tech training
'Soft skills' are being neglected by employers, even though they can greatly improve productivity, according to a new survey. Read more »
Open source firm to protect customers
OpenLogic, a provider of open source software for enterprises, is offering indemnification against legal action for companies using its code. Read more »
Turn security rhetoric into action, Oracle warns
Every software developer likes to believe it is committed to application security -- but senior managers need to put their money where their mouths are to turn security rhetoric into action, a senior development manager at Oracle Corporation has told more than 200 delegates at the SECURECon security conference in Melbourne. Read more »
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Allocating development resources
In tough times, projects must fight for development resources. Learn how the project approval process can help you focus your efforts. Read more »
Using trouble tickets as development feedback
While development teams get plenty of feedback from sales, one frequently untapped source is customer service. Find out how to bridge the gap. Read more »
Transitioning from developer to manager
Making the move from developer to manager means more money, but it also means more responsibility and headaches. These best practices will help. Read more »
How to tell if your developers are lying to you
When the team misses a deadline, or functionality doesn't work as expected, it can be hard to know why if you don't understand the lingo. How can you tell if your trust is being taken advantage of, without coming across as a Grade-A jerk? Read more »
How to survive as a surrogate product manager
Surrogate product management means you have to balance business and software development. You may find yourself in the center of a cross-functional team and rubbing elbows with customers. Read more »
Sales vs. Tech
Any business that sells software should recognise the cooperative balance that exists between the completely different personality types of tech teams and sales teams, but unfortunately all companies have a -prime directive" that dictates how much merit will be placed on a department's contributions. Read more »
Managing your budget
Project inflation is a reality every software solution faces. By controlling the growth of your budget, you'll not only ensure your client is happy, you may be able to bring in a few extra dollars for your company, and that's quite a feat! Here's how it's done. Read more »
Free tools for project management
Without the right tools, managing a project is a time-consuming task that can easily become disorganised and unwieldy. Follow this guide from ZDNet Australia to free (and nearly free) tools that are available online, and enjoy the benefits of a solidly managed project. Read more »
Herding a team of developers
Software development is rarely a solitary process, so integrating teams is a critical skill for any major project. We look at the processes and tools can be used to ensure that developers work effectively and productively. Read more »
The skills to pay the bills
Learning the right skills to keep on top of the game in software development is a thorny topic. We examine the skills, both technical and soft, employers are seeking in 2005 and beyond. Read more »
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