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Digital Technology Is More Than Marketing

January 1, 2018

Digital Technology Is More Than Marketing

When the word “Digital” is brought into a business discussion, it usually conjures up thoughts of marketing, e-commerce, and customer experiences.  However, there are much larger opportunities throughout the entire organization that...

Reducing Software Defect

December 27, 2017

Reducing Software Defect

Software defect reduction is essential for eliminating future time-consuming work on fixing the defect as opposed to creating new development or new product. The upfront cost of eliminating the chance of defects is significant, but the cost of...

Crackin’ Down on Cybersecurity

December 27, 2017

Crackin’ Down on Cybersecurity

The new mafia of today is cybercriminals. It is important for us to know how they work so that we can better protect ourselves against their attacks. Predominantly, cybercriminals use ransomware for the majority of their attacks. In fact,...

Design Practices That Increase Business Value

December 27, 2017

Design Practices That Increase Business Value

Design is a critical component to any business reaching its potential. Some companies may only consider design in the beginning phases of product development or perhaps some companies may view design as simply “making something pretty.”...

Launching the Venture

December 27, 2017

Launching the Venture

The Owen Graduate School at Vanderbilt held a “Launching the Venture” session on 12/16/17.  This forum gives their MBA students the opportunity to show their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges.  DevDigital’s Stu...

After 10 Years It Is Time to Reinvent Ourselves

December 27, 2017

After 10 Years It Is Time to Reinvent Ourselves

We’ve looked at our history of developing technological solutions for Tennessee businesses over the last ten years, and we’ve peeked into the future.  What we saw was a lot different than what we’ve done in the last ten years....

Selecting Tech Projects

December 14, 2017

Selecting Tech Projects

I’ve shared the concept of the CoreX (developed at Electronic Arts) in previous posts at the Product Development blog at DevDigital. The basic idea is that a project is best served when the team identifies a CoreX  (the “Core...

Why Go Big Is Terrible Advice

December 12, 2017

Why Go Big Is Terrible Advice

You know what’s really sexy? Big. Big user numbers. Big engagement numbers. Big markets. Big press stories. In theory, if you line these all up, you’ll soon be looking at big profits. And, we all know that when it comes to profits,...

Looking Back on 2017 and Looking Ahead at 2018

November 20, 2017

Looking Back on 2017 and Looking Ahead at 2018

2017 was an innovative and exciting year for the tech world. From Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to transform transportation with plans for a Hyperloop to autonomous cars becoming a reality with companies like Mercedes-Benz and Ford, the...

Is Digital an Expense or an Investment?

November 20, 2017

Is Digital an Expense or an Investment?

Interacting with customers, going to market, and carrying out operations is being transformed by digitization. Although the transformation is complex and time consuming, it is critical in giving businesses the potential to reinvent work and change...

Weekly Roundup: DevDigital is going out with a bang in 2017!

November 18, 2017

Weekly Roundup: DevDigital is going out with a bang in 2017!

  Weekly Roundup: 3 Reasons Why DevDigital is Going Out with a Bang in 2017!   It's Weekly Roundup time! As always, we've got a million exciting things happening at DevDigital. The end of year is fast approaching and we've been...

DMVs Are Saving Resources By Going Digital

July 1, 2017

DMVs Are Saving Resources By Going Digital

Most people don't understand the logistics involved in operating some of the most crucial services, businesses, and brands. The time, resources, and processes that keep operations running smooth are often overlooked until innovation occurs. Once...

Digital Changes That Are Creating Positive Results

June 30, 2017

Digital Changes That Are Creating Positive Results

DevDigital has been working with clients in all different industries to create digital solutions to address their own unique needs. We have helped conceptualize and execute innovations that have created impactful results. One of our greatest joys...

Digitizing Customer Care

June 28, 2017

Digitizing Customer Care

Digital solutions go far beyond a polished website - they impact the bottom line. The era of digitization offers new ways of operating that drastically impact brand loyalty. A recent study by McKinsey highlights the benefit of eCare...

10 Common Mistakes Companies Make With Mobile

June 19, 2017

10 Common Mistakes Companies Make With Mobile

Although most businesses are aware of the importance of mastering the digital experience, many are still not achieving the results they desire. This article from Marketing Land outlines the 10 common mistakes companies make with mobile. Here is the...

Beware Of A New Security Risk

May 15, 2017

Beware Of A New Security Risk

In the past few days, there has been serious coverage of a cyber attack by a piece of *Ransomware, called WannaCryptor but also going by Wanna Cry and Wcrypt, that is exploiting a problem with some Microsoft Windows operating systems that...

Profit Sense

April 27, 2017

Profit Sense

Doug Tatum serves as a member of the Teaching Faculty at the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University. A few years ago, Doug asked his entrepreneurship class to vote for one of the following definitions of "Profit": Profit...

Want To Learn More About Tech Industry Trends?

April 26, 2017

Want To Learn More About Tech Industry Trends?

We pride ourselves on our dedication to innovation and being on top of the latest technology trends. We've rounded up some of the spots where you can find industry news, thoughts, and research studies. -CNET -Mashable -The Next...

Digitization..You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

April 24, 2017

Digitization..You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

In an article written by Jacques Bughin for McKinsey, he discusses the increasingly prevalent need for businesses to adopt digitization into most facets of their operations. Below are his three “key insights” about the future of...

Digital Disruption: The Growth Multiplier

March 31, 2017

Digital Disruption: The Growth Multiplier

While organizations are taking advantage of digital technologies, many economies remain digitally immature. Even though Accenture Strategy research estimates that the digital economy, involving some form of digital skills and digital capital,...