Free-to-use software is appealing, and it can be a great solution for budget-conscious startups. But the sacrifices you make in the process aren't always obvious. The reality is that, if you aren't spending money upfront, you will likely end up spending even more of it in the long run.

When your team is attempting to problem-solve, brainstorming is one of the most powerful tools you can use to generate ideas and find innovative solutions. But how should you approach your brainstorming session? Is it better to go into it with a plan laid out and a clear structure, or to keep it open-ended and free-flowing?

Don't get stuck using a butterknife when you need a scalpel. Using the right tool, for the right purpose, at the right time is not just an investment in another piece of software, it is an investment in the future and success of your distributed organization.

Getting a full understanding of Customer Data Platforms will give any team an edge in putting together the puzzle of their customers. If you want to stay on top of digital transformation in 2023, and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace, you’ll need to know a thing or two about these powerful platforms.

Generic whiteboards can be a useful tool for collaboration, but whether they drive efficiency or destroy it largely depends on how they are used and by whom. The context matters.

Most generic whiteboards are relatively simple tools with limited features - especially when compared to other more specialized whiteboard applications, such as Stormboard.

Discover how Hybrid Integration Platforms (HIP) can accelerate digital transformation efforts for data-driven professionals. Learn how HIPs enable efficient and secure integration of data, applications, and systems, and drive innovation in your business.

When it comes to managing your team's software delivery lifecycle and application lifecycle management, automation provides the speed, agility, and reliability needed to stay balanced while keeping up with ever-changing customer demands.

To get the most out of SDLC/ALM automation, you'll need to bake it into your company culture, bringing in concepts from DevOps, Agile processing, and beyond.

Business-to-business (or B2B for short) refers to transactions between companies as opposed to with consumers. Examples of when this often occurs is with supply chains that rely on other companies for raw materials which can then be used to create products for consumers to buy.

Software complexity is a measure of the structural elements and relationships between them in a software system, and understanding how to monitor it helps the entire team stay connected, efficient, and on budget. With an understanding of the metrics available and a constant collaborative spirit, you’ll be sailing down the slopes to success in no time.

Software Development Lifecycle and Application Lifecycle Management are often confused, but they’re not the same thing.

ALM is a tool used to manage the entire software development lifecycle, while SDLC is the process itself.  Both are key to success, and anyone involved in software development to understand how they works, and why they matter so much.

An introduction to Stormboard's SWOT analysis template. We'll go through how you can use a collaborative digital whiteboard to conduct an effective SWOT and help your business thrive!

While taking risks and finding innovative ways forward is important to keeping your team relevant and competitive, pinpointing any issues and preventing disaster can’t be ignored. Risk management should be a key initiative in any business - regardless of size, industry, or function.

Agile ALM can be seen as a combination of two separate ideologies: Agile Practices and Application Lifecycle Management.

Combining the iterative software development model of agile with the engineering practice of ALM is a delicate balance that - when done correctly - can vastly improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of software development.

Defect tracking is the process of identifying, logging, and managing issues within your application. This could include design flaws, coding errors, or even usability issues.

Having one workspace that can be fully integrated with any defect tracking tools you’re using encourages communication between teams, and can be an essential part of combating defects and promoting efficiency

When developing an application, it’s important to remember that the journey of creating a successful product doesn’t end with the initial launch. There are many steps involved in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) – from planning and designing to monitoring and maintaining.

It takes ongoing dedication, guidance, and support throughout each stage of the ALM process to ensure your application continues to grow and reach its full potential.

Structured and unstructured data are two major types of data that differ in their formats and how they are organized. Businesses that find a way to leverage both types efficiently are at an advantage, enabling true data-driven decision making in virtually all aspects of a business.

Any business looking to make the most of the valuable resource that is data must have both a data management and data governance strategy in place. Stormboard is here to help you understand both, how they work together, and what your organization may be missing.

When it comes to data collection, it's easy to get lost in the world of numbers. Trying to figure out how best to measure and quantify something that might not necessarily have a numerical value - like innovation - can be overwhelming.

But it doesn't need to be - learn how your organization can take the next step toward data-driven innovation.

Integrating data and analytics into your daily operations can result in 58% more sales, but that growth is only possible if you understand what to do with the data once you have it. That’s why growing your business’ data maturity should be at the top of your to-do list, and a vital step in your digital transformation strategy.

In the world of business, understanding why things like qualitative data and ideas are important is only the beginning. Now you need to mobilize your team toward actually using them. This includes effectively collecting, analyzing, and using your customers’ and employees’ ideas as data points.