The estimating process is iterative, meaning your first estimate is a guesstimate unless you have hard data from prior work efforts that mirror what you are trying to accomplish.  Most projects sit somewhere between “It has never been before now” and “We have highly accurate... Continue reading…

Many companies determine they have a business problem that they want to solve and then they quickly head down the path of finding the technology solution to the problem. Sometimes, key questions do not get asked in the haste to resolve the problem: What are the business requirements that ar... Continue reading…

A growing number of companies are setting up predictive analytics programs and investing in predictive modeling tools. But fully understanding the nuances of the discipline and honing internal processes for building effective predictive models can be elusive goals. The great promise is learning th... Continue reading…

The edge for small and mid-size businesses in 2012 is the seamless utilization of the mobile space. In a recent article posted in Crain's Chicago Business, Robert Wile (12/12) highlights a key message: "Having an effective website is no longer good enough. Customers expect to be able to u... Continue reading…