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Every week, I share the most interesting and useful tech articles that I\u2019ve found over the past week. This week\u2019s top articles focus on improving application development, web accessibility, and more. I hope you find them useful:<\/p>\nEvery week, I share the most interesting and useful tech articles that I\u2019ve found over the past week. This week\u2019s top articles focus on improving application development, web accessibility, and more. I hope you find them useful:<\/p>\n
Most data isn\u2019t \u201cbig,\u201d and businesses are wasting money pretending it is<\/span><\/a> A strategy to improve application development<\/span><\/a> A checklist for web accessibility<\/span><\/a> When IT doesn\u2019t choose applications<\/span><\/a> Every week, I share the most interesting and useful tech articles that I\u2019ve found over the past week. This week\u2019s top articles focus on improving application development, web accessibility, and more. I hope you find them useful: Most data isn\u2019t \u201cbig,\u201d and businesses are wasting money pretending it is It\u2019s all over the tech sites. …<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s all over the tech sites. You\u2019ve heard the hype. \u201cBig Data\u201d is the next big thing. Quick! Buy expensive software to manage all of your big data! Of course, I\u2019m joking. The fact is, most companies don\u2019t actually have \u201cbig data.\u201d Unless you\u2019re dealing with absolutely massive amounts of data, you don\u2019t need \u201cbig data\u201d software. You need BI software that will let you quickly analyze your data and run reports. If you\u2019re looking for good BI software, here\u2019s a handy guide that will help you choose the best option<\/span><\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAs mobile devices become mainstream and new web-connected devices crop up, developers face a challenge. How do they build apps that appeal to users across all devices?<\/p>\n
\nWith all of the fuss over developing web apps for all devices, let\u2019s not forget about developing web apps for all users. Are your web apps accessible to users with disabilities? This article provides a nice list of questions that will make your web site\/apps more accessible.<\/p>\n
\nIn the past, the IT department controlled technology. They were the gate-keepers. The business users couldn\u2019t access new software or hardware without IT\u2019s approval. That\u2019s all changing now. Departments regularly bypass IT altogether, and buy their own hardware and software. If this is happening in your company, here\u2019s an article that addresses the reasons, as well as a solution<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"