Jay McCall
As Co-founder of DevPro Journal, Jay McCall combines 25 years of experience in journalism and IT content creation with a passion for thought leadership. With a sharp focus on creating engaging, practical content, the publication addresses the unique needs of software developer leaders, offering strategies to build sustainable and fulfilling businesses.
Black Friday readiness checklist for retail ISVs
Adobe expects $275.1 billion in U.S. online holiday sales. Use these steps to keep your merchants running through Cyber Monday.
AI model deprecation is coming. Is your product ready?
Model shutdowns hit Nov. 30, Dec. 11, and Jan. 14. Map your dependencies and test replacements now.
How rising memory prices will hit device refresh quotes
AI servers are soaking up memory supply. Here's how software vendors can protect quotes, specs, and customer refresh budgets.
Managing technical teams when AI agents share the work
AI agents now open pull requests. Learn how to set roles, reviews, and goals around them.
The most commonly used software development tools in 2027
AI coding assistants joined the stack. Learn which other tools your developers rely on in 2027.
The CMMC deadline paused, but the obligations didn’t
If your customers hold federal contracts, the security bar isn’t dropping. Here’s what the latest rule changes mean for your software.
Your build pipeline is now your product’s attack surface
Attackers are targeting release pipelines and package registries. Learn where your build process is exposed and how to close the gaps quickly.
A practical guide to when to use FaaS in your product
Functions as a service (FaaS) shines for bursty, event-driven work. Learn where it fits in your stack and where containers do better.
Your 2027 sales pipeline is being shaped by Q4 budget cycles
Waiting for a bid request means you're already late. Use Q4 to open conversations, build your response library, and plan capacity for the Q1 surge.
Robotics and edge AI open new revenue paths for ISVs
Robotics and edge computing are reshaping warehouses. Here's how independent software vendors (ISVs) can build a profitable practice around them.
The AI payoff most ISVs are leaving on the table
Lessons from VARTECH 2026 on how ISVs can turn AI into an operating and product edge.
Cyber insurance underwriters expect more from ISVs this renewal season
Underwriters want proof of your security controls. Learn how to prepare your software company for renewal season by documenting your defenses.
SoftPOS turns your software into a payments revenue stream
Contactless payments are surging, and SoftPOS lets you build payment acceptance right into your software instead of selling it separately.
The bucket list keynote that hit different at VARTECH 2026
From a lost rugby scholarship to a global bucket list movement, Ben Nemtin reframed what purpose means for IT solutions providers.
Security and compliance news for ISVs: September 2026
From a Magento zero-day to a surge of state privacy fines, here's what shaped risk for software leaders this September.
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What the FTC’s Toast lawsuit means for payments ISVs
Learn which fee, renewal, and cancellation practices the Federal Trade Commission targeted and how to audit your merchant contracts.
