Thinking about Software, Products and Projects
Last time we have seen how to manipulate text files from SQL Server code using Scripting object. This time we would look at “Read File As Table” operation from a different angle – using BULK INSERT operation. There are pros and cons in this approach. Lets look at them. Advantages: Getting Read more
What does it take to become a good product manager? If you do not see or do not know a difference between product and project management, then you probably have a big problem. To manage something efficiently one need to have clear understanding of what exactly is managed and how far area Read more
Over past years I have been asked on several occasions to explain why would someone called himself a Product but not Project Manager. In Software Industry is question causes a great deal of confusion: What is the difference between two? When you are writing a software program is it a product or Read more
http://biz.yahoo.com/cc/2/90362.html I always amazed how those calls are presented. So much hype which is expected… By the way revenues announced are: Borland: 61.5M ALM: 36M DPG: 9M CG: 17M Lost (non-GAP): 2.7M 2007 total: Borland: 270M ALM: 166M DPG: 46M CG: 57M Lost (non-GAP): 9M “Consulting and education business decreased Read more
Why am I writing about management of products/projects? There is something uncertain about the whole thing when it comes to defining it for Software. And this is probably why many classic MBAs do fail applying their knowledge in IT industry. Providing help with many projects in past years, I seen Read more
This seems to be a week of announcements: HD-DVD and now Microsoft is in the news again. As it was announced Feb 21, 2008 Microsoft announced a set of broad-reaching changes to its technology and business practices to increase the openness of its products and drive greater interoperability, opportunity and Read more
I am trying to follow up on the what is appeared to be a death of HD-DVD format. Is there a new nail into HD-DVD coffin? Read an article at BetaNews. Below are some sources: Amazon.com to Support Blu-ray as the Digital Format of Choice for Customers Universal Studios Goes Read more