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In both business and project management, two concepts that you need to pay attention to are the outputs and the outcomes. These help you to measure not only the result — but the impact as well. The two measurements go hand-in-hand, but many people focus on only the outputs, missing the bigger picture from the outcomes.

Business applications can be a powerful tool and streamline almost any business process. As a result, many companies and their team members are requesting mobile apps to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. The problem? There aren’t enough developers to build these apps for them. In fact, more than a third of respondents in a recent survey said that recruiting developers will continue to be challenging in 2023.

In the digital-first business world, developers are under immense pressure to deliver high-quality software in record time. In one survey, 46% of developers reported expectations to build and deploy software faster than pre-COVID. Locked between higher expectations and stalling IT budgets, many developers struggle to keep up with demand. In fact, one study found that 83% of developers were suffering from burnout.

Data integrity is becoming increasingly important as business data competencies mature. From companies leveraging data to drive business decisions to individuals relying on secure data storage — it's clear that having trust in the accuracy and consistency of your data is essential. With the rise of applications using data for business analysis, there's a greater emphasis on having strong data integrity. Therefore, it's critical to understand what data integrity is and why it matters.

We're thrilled to announce that our customers are once again showing us big love! Splunk has earned twenty-four 2023 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius. The Top Rated Awards show that we've provided excellent customer satisfaction, proving our credibility and helping buyers make confident technology decisions. These special recognitions are based entirely on reviews and customer sentiment; there is no paid placement or analyst opinion. It's a big (double-dozen) deal!

Indicators can be a powerful tool to measure the success of a business. With the right mix of indicators, you can uncover valuable insights and track progress toward goals. However, knowing which indicators to use and when to use them for the right purpose is crucial to measuring success accurately! In this article we'll explore 12 types of performance indicators, when they should be used and how to use them to measure success. Curious to learn more? I'll share more details below.

Poorly designed infrastructure leaves your applications and networks vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. This puts the company at significant risk: the average cost of a data breach reached a record high $4.35 million in 2022. This is where companies bring in platform engineers. A platform engineer is a professional who ensures that security protocols and best practices are in place to protect against potential security threats.

The release of ChatGPT in November of 2022 elicited excitement from all corners of the internet. It could write code, diagnose patients, ace exams, write books and more — all in a matter of seconds. Yet, many people were left underwhelmed by the results. Inputting “write a blog post about…” resulted in bland and formulaic articles no one wanted to read. The AI doomers could breathe a sigh of relief as it became apparent AI wasn’t coming for tech jobs any time soon.