mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

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Author name: Joe Stangarone

Joe Stangarone is a 40+ year veteran of the IT industry and president of mrc—the software company behind the award winning development platform, m-Power. Joe shares his leadership and technology insights through the Cup of Joe Blog, focusing primarily on ways businesses can save time, money, and increase productivity using technology.

Webinar Replay: Mobilize your business applications

EducationSummary: As mobile usage continues to explode, businesses face a growing problem: They’re tied to systems that pre-date smartphones. To make matters worse, they lack the time and skills needed to mobilize their business applications. If you’re struggling with these problems, check out our on-demand webinar and learn how to mobilize your business applications.

The pros and cons of Bimodal IT

EducationSummary: Bimodal IT is the practice of managing two separate, coherent modes of IT delivery, one focused on stability and the other on agility. But, while it sounds good in theory, is it good in practice? In this article, we explore the topic from both sides. What are the pros and cons of Bimodal IT? In what ways might Bimodal IT help a company? In what ways might it be risky or harmful to a company? Read more to find out.

7 harmful business dashboard mistakes

EducationSummary: When used correctly, business dashboards will help you make sense of your data and drive your business. However, not all dashboards are created equal. Many businesses make key mistakes with their dashboards, which can limit their effectiveness and kill the project altogether. In this article, we explore a few of the most common mistakes, and how to avoid them.

5 trends influencing enterprise mobile app development in 2016

EducationSummary: Mobile app development is finally picking up steam in the business world. Organizations have recognized that they must adapt their existing apps to mobile devices, and create applications for the employees and/or customers. In this article, we explore some of the biggest trends that will impact enterprise mobile development in the coming year.