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Aug 02 2021

It is difficult to keep the customer requirements unchanged in the course of software development. When it comes to the waterfall approach to projects, the final ready-made product does not always correspond to the client’s initial desires. With the agile approach, the requirements can change, and all the parties involved have the right to exchange their opinions and suggest adjustments.

Agile methodology used in Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming doesn’t need heavy documentation. User requirements are expressed in the form of short laconic texts known as user stories. In this article, we will focus on the concept of user story and learn how to write it.

Jul 28 2021

When you need to perform repeated tasks in Sitecore CMS, you can either schedule jobs using the built-in mechanism or leverage a simpler alternative — the SiteCron module.

In this article, I would like to share my experience of integrating SiteCron as a separate Helix module by adding a new Feature project to an existing solution. In this way, we get compliance with the Helix principles and have the place to store our custom jobs.

Jul 20 2021

For an online business to become successful, it is not enough to launch an eCommerce website and call it a day. If you want to establish a profitable store, you definitely need to do more. To attract new customers, drive more sales, and boost your conversion rate, you have to combine eCommerce efforts with elaborate marketing techniques.

Jul 20 2021

For any organization with a complex structure, be it a large corporation, educational institution or government department, proper software is essential. There are different types of enterprise systems that ensure stable operational flow and make the management of assets easier. In this article, we will examine their major types and functions.

Jul 14 2021

Personalization and automation are the pillars of today’s marketing business. Being an advanced digital experience platform (DXP), Sitecore offers marketers and commerce companies the Marketing Automation application that helps create exciting experiences for customers and improve business revenues.

Let’s find out how Sitecore Marketing Automation works and what benefits it can bring to your business.

Jul 08 2021

What are the most popular programming languages today? Program development is constantly changing. New languages designed according to current technological trends continue emerging, and the ones that are popular today may become obsolete tomorrow. Some languages have remained popular over the years and do not seem likely to lose their position in every index in the foreseeable future. In this article, we will consider the best programming languages in 2021.

Jul 08 2021

The eCommerce industry has always developed and grown in a fast but steady manner. After the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, specialists witnessed a dramatic surge in online sales. A UNCTAD report revealed that the share of online sales in total retail sales increased from 16% to 19% in 2020.

Since more consumers now shop online, eCommerce businesses need to adjust their shopping experience to a new reality. We’ve analyzed the opportunities emerging in the online commerce market and distinguished top eCommerce trends for 2021 and beyond.

Jul 06 2021

Today, many companies prioritize and promote diversity and equality in the workplace, responding to the social context and at the same time contributing to a good working climate and attracting loyal team members.

The technology industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but the gender gap in tech is closing. Over 30% of software engineers at SaM Solutions are women. We talked to some of them to learn how they ended up in IT and what it is like to be a woman working in tech.

Jul 02 2021

One of the biggest industries in the world, manufacturing cannot but be influenced by digital technologies. The Internet of Things has a huge and growing influence on production enterprises, transforming business and operational processes and creating smart factories. And it’s true to say that IoT is one of the core driving forces behind Industry 4.0.

In this article, we discuss the role of IoT in manufacturing and explain how manufacturers can reduce risks and gain other benefits from connected devices.

Jun 23 2021

Internet of Things has introduced a lot of benefits into the utility industry. Smart technologies help in utilities management, offer remote control options, increase safety, reduce costs, as well as help solve the problem of resource depletion faced by all regions of our planet.

The market size of IoT in utilities is forecast to amount to $53.8 billion by 2024. In this article, we will consider why it is an appropriate next step for companies and individuals to implement IoT in water, gas and electricity distribution.

User Story

SiteCron Integration: a Practical Guide

Ecommerce Marketing Automation

Types of Digital Enterprise Systems: All You Need To Know

The Sitecore Marketing Automation Application

9 Best Programming Languages in 2021

Top 14 Ecommerce Trends in 2021

Women in IT: an Interview with Female Developers at SaM Solutions

IoT in Manufacturing: Ultimate Guide and Use Cases

Internet of Things in Utilities Industry