Two Security Threats ISVs Can’t Ignore: Spectre and Meltdown
We all knew it wouldn’t be long before the next major computer security vulnerability scare would emerge, but I must admit this latest is a doozy – both in its timing and scope. Known collectively as Spectre and Meltdown, the bugs exploit flaws in microprocessors (especially Intel). Even Mac...
One Way or Another, Blockchain as a Service Will Impact Your Development Business
Blockchain has joined the long list of technologies that are available “as a Service.” In DevPro Journal’s series on blockchain, including Blockchain 101: An ISV’s Guide and 4 Steps to Becoming a Blockchain Developer, you can find links to companies that have established Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) offerings...
Higher Education Marketing Challenges: Do You Have the Solution for Gen Z?
Higher education marketing is focused on competing for students and finding ways to connect with Gen Z, which could create opportunities for ISVs.
Here’s Where ISVs are Failing in Their Marketing
Last month, DevPro Journal shared some results of a joint marketing survey conducted with value-added distributor BlueStar (via their ISV Connect program). Seventy-nine ISVs shared their experiences with marketing — what was working and what wasn’t. In digging further into the data, we learned (not surprisingly) that some ISVs...
What’s Your Criteria for a Cloud Provider?
For software hosted in a cloud environment, the most critical decision an ISV can make is selecting the cloud provider. With companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle as options, ISVs have great choices — perhaps too many. How do you decide between one or the other?...
Were EdTech Software Providers Ready for the Pandemic?
Collaborating with educators will be key in developing EdTech solutions that provide greater value in the future.
5 Practical Steps to Successful Partnerships with Offshore Software Development Teams
In this industry, talent can be hard to find. Forrester released the results of a study that found you may have to pay 20% above market salary rates this year when you’re looking for particular skills. When your ISV company needs to expand its resources, partnering with an offshore...
Protecting Sensitive Education Data in the Cloud
Protecting cloud-stored data can be greatly enhanced if educational organizations take the following 5 steps to protect sensitive student and employee data.
EdTech Solution Gaps Revealed by the Pandemic
Schools weren't prepared for prolonged shutdowns due to a global crisis; however, software developers can ensure they have greater agility to keep students engaged regardless of what the future holds.
Is it Time to Let Someone Else Manage your Cloud?
Earlier this month I came across an interesting article written for MSPs (managed services providers) and their potential role in helping ISVs manage their cloud. MSPs, as the name suggests, provide 24/7/365 services to their customers — often SMBs in professional sectors such as law, healthcare, and financial services...
Zebra Technologies’ iFactr Platform Transitions To Open Source
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), the market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time visibility , announced it is transitioning its iFactr cross-platform mobile application development environment to an open-source model. This will make it easier for organizations...
Introducing DevPro Journal: How to Create a Profitable, Sustainable ISV Business
Nearly 20 years ago I became the part-owner of a small IT firm in Erie, PA. We had two sides of the house — a networking and general IT group that installed networks, PCs, and handled desktop support for customers in law, dental, and government; and a B2B software...
Opportunities for ISVs Created by Windows Embedded/Windows CE End of Support
Support for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 just ended on June 10, 2018, and Window Embedded Handheld 8.1 will end on June 9, 2019, followed by Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 on January 14, 2020. DevPro Journal asked James Pemberton, director of global ISV and developer strategy for Zebra Technologies, to...
4 Tips for ISVs Looking to Build a Channel
One of the most significant decisions an ISV/software developer faces is whether to sell direct or to develop an IT channel, comprising VARs, MSPs (managed services providers), MSSPs (managed security services providers), SIs (systems integrators), solution providers and value-added distributors. Selling direct may give an ISV more control over...
3 Things ISVs Need to Know about the New Tax Laws
One topic that’s been on the minds of many business owners over the last several months is the $1.5 trillion tax cut that went into effect at the end of 2017. As is the case with any tax cut, there are winners and losers. The good news for many...
