Biztalk Blog Execution (dev, test, release) Integration IT PM

Turning software services projects into products: Challenges, solutions and ideas

Idea in brief Making products out of projects is always a point of discussion in the software services firms. I have identified 8 major challenges and proposed their solutions. It is generally after 5-10 years of starting a consulting career that we feel this need. Initially passion attracts the IT consultants into the field; you […]

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Offshore Team Building

Offshore development: Guide to successful offshroe team building

Companies are increasingly trying to get the most out of their information technology dollars. Project managers can strategically support their companies by acquainting yourself with the various aspects of offshoring. This will prepare you for what to expect and help you be more effective in your interactions with an offshore team. 1. Assess competence First, […]

Biztalk Blog Execution (dev, test, release) Integration

BizTalk for Healthcare: Top 5 Case Studies of BizTalk HL7 Implementation

1. Datapost does the integration job for Hamilton Health Services Hamilton Health Services used Microsoft BizTalk Serve, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio and Corolar Integration Suite to deploy a comprehensive, easy-to-use HL7 integration solution. The major challenges included: Integration of clinical systems, including MEDITECH and EPIC for electronic health records (EHR) Integrated of cancer patient records […]

Biztalk Blog Integration Ops and Support

Integration Practice: How to make your BizTalk practice more profitable?

Idea in brief  Managing an integration practice is significantly different than managing integration projects. With it comes all the on-going challenges such as hiring, delivery, training, and transitioning between projects. I have identified four major challenges that an integration practice lead has to address. These are low leverage, fragmented project pipeline, high bench cost and systematic […]

Awareness Big Data Blog

Data Scientists and Justin Trudeau: 5 amazingly common things between the Canadian PM and data scientists 

If you are not as cynical about Big Data as this grumpy cat, you’ll agree that Canada’s new leader  and Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has some things strikingly similar to the data scientists. Here are the 5 things in no particular order. 1. Teaching What comes to your mind when you think of a teacher? A caring, […]

Biztalk Blog Evaluation Integration IoT

Converting your Integration team into an Internet of Things team

No one makes a better case for integration consultants to start building prototypes in Internet of Things (IoT) applications than Cisco Security Services Senior Vice President Bryan Palma. In this short video, Palma explains that the Internet of Everything is an emerging field and consultants are the first ones to get engaged by the early adopters. […]

Biztalk Blog Execution (dev, test, release) Integration

Integration Practice: Solutions to 3 high-level challenges that Integation practice leads come across

Idea in brief This post will cover the 3 key challenges that integration practice leads come across while managing day-to-day affairs of their practice. We have also included solution-pointers, a thoughtful and practical use of these recommendations can help address these challenges. The challenges are: Acquiring Biz Talk projects Delivering projects profitably Partner management Each […]