Agile has proven a polarizing force since a group of veteran software developers first proposed it in 2001 as a reaction to traditional “Waterfall” development, which they perceived as slow and ...

Ernie Smith is a former senior editor and journalist who has contributed to publications such as Vice Magazine. He is a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. Collaboration ...

Research by Gartner reveals that 30% to 40% of IT spending in large enterprises is consumed by "shadow IT." This is a startling number, especially for those of us working tirelessly to secure budget ...

New research shows that more and more companies are turning to agile business methods to achieve a competitive advantage. Here's why. CollabNet VersionOne, last month published research revealing why ...

Agile leadership is a management style that involves the application of the principles of Agile software development to running teams. Rather than the command-and-control tactics of traditional ...

Many medical device companies develop software using a traditional waterfall methodology in which each step is taken in sequence: requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation ...

There are various types of Agile teams, each based around distinct models or functions. Agile coaches and leaders should understand the differences between these teams to make informed, objective ...

Calvin Hennick is a freelance journalist who specializes in business and technology writing. He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. Historically, agencies have sometimes ...