PART 1: 8 Critical Steps in Project Planning

Project planning is not only the first step in managing a new project, but a continual process. To successfully plan a project, there are 8 critical plans/processes that must be completed to ensure proper steps are executed during the project’s development phase. When questioning the value of project planning, consider the following questions: Does project […]
SOS – Save Our Software

Embedded device development is difficult and expensive. Without the proper understanding of the technology involved, many embedded systems fail. At the start of a project, product managers and engineers are focused on getting their product to market as cheaply and quickly as possible, often overlooking engineering best practices. Unfortunately, cutting corners to maintain the project […]
Why Healthcare Needs the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

Device manufactures strive to create revolutionary technology for this ever-evolving world. As the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created a growing need for connected devices, various industries have coined their own terminology that represents this concept within their own specific vertical.   Forbes predicts the IoT market will double by 2021 and […]
A Guide to Problem Resolution in Product Development

The end-goal when bringing a product to market is having a fully developed, defect free product. To achieve this goal, problem resolution is an excellent way to eliminate issues that arise during development. Because every problem is different, formulating a procedure that ensures quality and consistency through the application of identifying and resolving such issues […]
5 Reasons to Begin Outsourcing

In today’s world, businesses have nearly limitless opportunities when it comes to procuring needed resources. The technology and manufacturing expansion has created a wealth of knowledge and forward progress in a range of industries, giving companies a plethora of vendor options. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have typically attempted to bring services and technologies in-house as […]
7 Product Development Best Practices

Complex development projects can feel like taming an unruly beast with a mind of its own — even when backed by solid research and guided by established business and design control processes. Within the engineering process, missing a single step can lead to unforeseen costs, missed opportunities and project delays. This results in excessive development […]
5 Signs of a Great Software Development Partner

With advancements in technology in an already highly competitive market place, manufacturers must be very diligent in selecting both vendors and talent that represent the products they’re creating and the development goals they wish to achieve. When it comes to products with embedded software and firmware, selecting a trusted partner can be a precarious process. […]
Software: Changing the Face of War

Today, wars are still fought on the battle field in tanks with military weapons and physical confrontations. However, advancements in technology, specifically software-based warfare, are starting to change the face of war. These advancements are also changing the thought process and execution plan for battle. There is a distinct focus on software engineering in the military […]
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