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Software development costs define your project, not vice versa. In estimating software development costs, you are in fact defining what your end product will be. Which features are necessary to the core functionalities of the software and those can cause unnecessary costs at certain stages of the product lifecycle? The prioritized features will be driven […]

Why do you need an updated software development plan? For an idea to succeed, planning is essential and software development is no different with many projects to gather all the necessary information to control a project. A software development plan describes both the technical and tactical approach to a project, which project managers can use […]

After looking at the more traditional e-commerce models in part one of our guide, we are now going to delve into the relatively new player in town. The B2B2C e-commerce model is forcing manufacturers to reconsider their role in the supply chain. It is becoming increasingly common to blur the traditional lines between B2B and […]

In the past ten years, offshoring has firmly entered the business world’s lexicon, becoming as pervasive a buzzword as outsourcing was in the 1990s. While the two terms have become practically synonymous, they remain distinct practices, with many different approaches possible within and across each model. The pros and cons of outsourcing vs offshoring can […]

Weighing up the pros and cons of in-house vs outsourcing software development is an increasing necessity for many businesses. Questions of cost, quality and capacity must be carefully answered, if the finish line is ever to be reached with a cost-effective product that satisfies or even exceeds expectations. With every project having its own requirements, […]

While not essential in the language of coding and technical skills, English proficiency or a lack of it can still prove to be a barrier to young Vietnam talent’s career prospects. Many take extra classes outside of working hours and some are fortunate enough to have in-house classes with their company. As English becomes more […]

As with most things in life, the benefits of distributed teams do not come without accompanying challenges. While lower stress levels, lower staff turnover and increased productivity are the intended outcome, without a healthy work culture, distributed teams will not reach their potential in terms of happiness on the job or in productivity and output. […]

As Vietnam’s star continues to rise, both in its economy and global standing, Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing radical change. While some of these changes smack you square in the face, with dismantled old buildings, skyscrapers and construction hoarding populating large parts of district one and beyond, others are less obvious. There is another […]

Do you always feel worn out when it comes to working? You can’t think of anything but wait for the clock to strike 5pm at your office? You easily get dispirited dealing with working difficulties?  If you have all of these signals, it’s time for you to look back and search for your positive attitude […]