User Story Prioritization Methods in Scrum
The key techniques used to prioritize the User Stories or requirements in the Prioritized Product Backlog, on the basis of business value are presented below: MoSCow Prioritization scheme -The...
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Understanding Risk Attitude in a Scrum Environment
To ensure viability, desirability, and achievability of the project's business justification, it is important that risks are managed effectively. Risk management focuses on identifying all the...
Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
When applying Scrum to manage projects within the context of a program or portfolio, it is strongly recommended that the general principles of Scrum are adhered to. Let us now understand how...
Responsibilities of Scrum Roles in Business Justification
To perform a proper business justification, it is important for an organization to create a viable Project Vision Statement prior to starting any project. This helps key decision makers understand...
Difference between Acceptance Criteria and Done Criteria in Scrum
In Scrum, the Prioritized Product Backlog is a single requirements document that defines the project scope by providing a prioritized list of features of the product or service to be delivered by the...
Product Owner: The Voice of The Customer
In recent years, it has become evident that organizations which use Scrum as their preferred project delivery framework consistently deliver higher Return on Investment (ROI). The Scrum framework...
Change Management: How Scrum is different from Traditional Project Management
Change is inevitable in all projects. In today's hypercompetitive world where technology, market conditions, and business patterns are continuously shifting, change is the only constant. However,...
Characteristics of an Ideal Scrum Team
Fone of Ruggi? Then Scrum would be a recognizable term for you. The scrummage arrangement of rugby players works similar to that of the Scrum team. Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka in the mid...
Scrum Non-core Roles – An Insight
In Scrum the non-core roles are those roles which are not mandatorily required for the Scrum project. They may not be continuously or directly involved in the Scrum process. They are not accountable...
A Scrum Master Wears Multiple Hats
Flexibility and speed are the need of the hour. The use of Scrum framework to deliver projects has enabled organizations to go to market with their products and services faster than ever. To adopt...
Scrum Meetings – Source of Transparency and Information
Open communication and transparency play crucial role in Scrum projects. Unlike the popular view that most meetings are waste of time, Scrum lays a lot of emphasis on conducting highly focused,...
Scrum Framework – Artifacts that Matter
What are artifacts? Well if we roughly translate the Latin roots of the word, it translates to "Work of Art". Artifacts can be understood as something that we create. It could be something like a...
ITIL and Scrum
In recent times, additional certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, COBIT, PMP and SCRUM have been sought both by professionals and organizations in order for modifying an existing service or for...
ITIL implementation and Agile
The answer to the nagging question as to whether ITIL best practices and Agile can be used together is a big YES! Agile’s enhanced and rapid development benefits ITIL as this provides an...
How ITIL can improve information security
There are many ways that ITIL can improve how organizations implement and manage information security. Often it is thought that information security is a cost centre to business. However ITIL helps...
Where is ITIL headed to?
ITIL is an acronym for IT Infrastructure Library. The Best Management Practice website defines ITIL as a”…cohesive set of best-practice guidance drawn from public and private sectors...
CompTIA Network+ Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Part 3
In the previous article we have discussed in detail about different types of protocols viz. PPTP, L2TP and IPSec. The fourth type of VPN protocol is SSL VPN. SSL VPN (Secure Sockets Layer VPN) SSL...
CompTIA Network+ Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Part 2
In this section we would be describing more about the different protocols that are used in VPNs. VPN Networking Protocols Different levels of security are provided by 4 types of protocols namely:...
CompTIA Network+ Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Part 1
Virtual Private Network has been one of the most predominant technologies in modern networking. Due to this, nowadays companies can save lots and lots of money through using the internet which is...
Clarifying Microsoft Certification Paths
The Microsoft certification hierarchy can seem complex to beginners. In fact, with the rapidly changing technology, even experienced professionals can find it tough to keep up. This article and the...
Factors regarding Change in ITIL and SCRUM
“There is nothing permanent except change.” – Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher. The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change - Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher A lot about life can be summarized from...
Why is cloud computing required?
Due to the random changes and the increase in the new players in the cloud industry, organizations would rarely understand the total range of knowledge required which will help them to decide and...
What is prioritization in SCRUM?
The Scrum framework is driven by the goal of delivering maximum business value in a minimum time span. One of the most effective tools for delivering the greatest value in the shortest amount of time...
Understanding User Story
Well, a User Story is basically what the user is required to perform as a part of his job responsibilities. It gets the data of who, what and why pertaining to a prerequisite in a simple and...
Be a Better Scrum Master
A Scrum master plays a crucial role in the implementation of Scrum on software development projects. Click here for the Challenges faced by a Scrum Master A Scrum master is like a leg in the...
Implement Phase of a Scrum Project
A Scrum project often goes through a number of phases. Five phases, composed of nineteen processes, are suggested in A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge ( SBOK ). After the Plan and Estimate...
Exploring the Release Phase of a Scrum Project
A Scrum project often goes through a number of phases. Five phases, composed of nineteen processes, are suggested in A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge ( SBOK ). The Release phase is the final...
What is a Product Owner?
Before we read about how to be an effective product owner, let us first understand who a product owner is and what he/she does. A product owner is not a separate title but is a role that can be...
Large Project vs. Typical Scrum Project
The fundamental Scrum processes defined in SBOK Guide by SCRUMStudy are valid for all Scrum projects, and concepts mentioned in the SBOK are sufficient for managing Scrum projects with just a few...
What is the Role of Stakeholders in SCRUM?
The term stakeholder creates a lot of confusion in Scrum. Usually the term is confused with the responsibilities of a Product Owner. Let us now clear all the confusion around it. Best definition of...
Solutions to Common Problems Scrum Teams Face
Scrum Team, also referred to as the development team, is responsible for developing the product and they possess all the essential skills required to carry out the work of the project. They have...
Does accepting greater responsibility mean delivering greater value?
Scrum believes that employees are self-motivated and seek to accept greater responsibility. So, they deliver much greater value when self-organized. The preferred leadership style in Scrum is...
PetLife ICO – Leading Blockchain Veterinary Platform
The ICO for Petlife supports its blockchain platform, which provides 24/7 veterinary assistance through telemedicine and artificial intelligence. By using the App the owner of the pet can...
State of the Ledger 2018
Blockchain at Berkeley recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary, and we would like to look back at what we have done over the past year. Thanks to the endless effort from our members and the support...
Ethereum Now On Hyperledger Fabric
Hyperledger Fabric now supports Ethereum according to a recent blog post from the team at Hyperledger. According to the report, Hyperledger Fabric now supports Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) bytecode...
CoinFund 2018Q4 | Calendar of Events
Generalized Mining & The Third-Party Economy hosted by CoinFund & Cambrial October 30, 2018 | Prague Blockchain Week/Devcon4 Event information can be found here. A wave of new groups have taken to...
8000+ Expected – Blockchain Expo North America Exhibition Announces Expert Speakers
Blockchain Expo North America, will be returning to Santa Clara, CA 28-29 November 2018. Similar to last year, it’s expected that attendance will be solid and there will be even more...
WeedMD and Blockstrain launch Proprietary Genome Tracking Software to Protect Cannabis Genetics & Intellectual Property
WeedMD Inc., a distributor of medical-grade cannabis, and Blockstrain Technology Corp. are pleased to announce the kick off the launch of Blockstrain’s proprietary genome tracking software. The...
Guest Post: How To Open Bank Account for Crypto Business – a Detailed Survey
by Viktor Banerdzhi We at the TRASTRA team were in a long search for a bank to open operational and current accounts – but like many other crypto startups, we found we encountered a lot of...
Wirex Moving Into the US Means They Now Offer More Than Any Other Crypto Card
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Partnership between Charity Game Master and SilverLogic Marks Beginning of a Worldwide Charity Health Network
Charity Game Master, a Pre-ICO crypto technology company, recently signed an “onboarding retainer agreement” with The SilverLogic, an award-winning custom software development firm. Together...
Public Vs Private Blockchain: What’s The Difference?
This article will take a look at the core differences between public vs private blockchain and the different use cases that both are suited for. Powered by Master The Crypto Close Public vs...
Improving Your Health with Blockchain Technology
It is quite hard to enumerate all the benefits of telemedicine services based on blockchain, but the major one is that all transactions are guaranteed to be secure and transparent. How Medicine Will...
Blockchain-enabled supply chain platform ensures legal flow of products through the Canadian cannabis market
As the Canadian Government’s Cannabis Act finally legalized Cannabis on October 17, 2018, Greenstream is poised to provide a comprehensive technology solution to the Canadian Cannabis industry....
Number of Blockchain Startups have Tripled In Israel
Roman Gold, founding partner of the Israeli Blockchain Association, has spoken out about the Blockchain industry in Israel. According to him, the Israeli blockchain industry is currently experiencing...
Record Rate of New Crypto Hedge Fund Launches in 2018
In the first three quarters of 2018, 90 cryptocurrency hedge funds were launched, expecting to be on track to reach 120 for the fiscal year, according to Crypto Fund Research. The record rate of new...
The Dangers of Token Prices
http://www.dailyspeculations.com/wordpress/?cat=103 Not just another HODL article. The dangers of 24/7 prices and immediate liquidity for early stage crypto projects are more important to recognize...
Woz U and BlockGeeks Announce New Partnership, offering Career Training with Expertise in Blockchain Technology.
Steve Wozniak’s tech education, called Woz U, and BlockGeeks a knowledge sharing and ecosystem development platform, recently announced their new partnership at DesTechAZ in Scottsdale, Arizona....
Blockchain and the Medical Data Market
As many other spheres of human activity healthcare is going through the process of decentralization, and it inevitably leads to the emergence of new more advanced medical data business models and...
VNX Exchange announces Partnership with NEM, Bridging the Gap between the Mainstream Financial Industry and the Crypto-economy
The world’s first marketplace and trading platform for tokenized venture capital assets, VNX Exchange, announced a partnership with NEM, a leading blockchain application platform. With this joint...
Health Data Tokenization could Transform the Future of Healthcare
Blockchain, and the digitization of health data through this new decentralized technology, could be the ground breaking solution for empowering patients and giving them better access to healthcare....
Everest, and 1000 Alternatives, announce new partnership to accelerate blockchain innovation
Everest, a biometry-based, value transfer company, and 1000 Alternatives, a leader in social impact development, are joining to accelerate blockchain innovation and economic development in Kenya,...
First Non-Custodial, Community Owned Crypto Exchange launched by Trinkler Software
Trinkler Software AG, a blockchain development company founded by Reto Trinkler, recently launched Agora Trade, a community-owned crypto-to-crypto exchange. Agora Trade will be the first exchange...
Belfius launches a mobility platform using blockchain technology for school children in Belgian Towns
A new digital platform will enable school children of municipal schools in Bonheiden, to collect ‘digital currency’ each time they walk or cycle to school. The earned ‘currency’ can then be...
Medicalchain announced first global use of cryptocurrency to access healthcare services and store health data securely through blockchain
Medicalchain recently announced that, for the first-time, cryptocurrency is being used to access GP video consultations through its blockchain-based telemedicine application, MyClinic.com.. This is...
Blockchain Explained For Common Man – Infographic
Blockchain in the simplest terms is a centralized ledger of all transactions across a peer to peer network. Participants on blockchain can confirm the transactions without a central certifying...
Looking Back at CESC 2017. Looking Forward to CESC 2018.
Reviewing and reflecting on last year’s Crypto-Economics Security Conference If you haven’t yet heard, the Cryptoeconomics Security Conference is happening again from October 10–11, 2018 as...
Cannabis Accelerator Grow Tech Labs Partners with Launch Academy, Western Canada’s Leading Incubator
Victory Square Technologies Inc. is happy to announce that its newly established cannabis accelerator Grow Tech Labs (the “GTL”) is affiliating with Launch Academy to cultivate cannabis...
How blockchain-based veterinary telemedicine can help your pet?
Sometimes it happens that pet’s behavior is a matter of concern. What’s a pet owner to do? In this article the team at PetLife will tell what situations are urgent and you need to schedule an...
Bidooh launches ICO pre-sale with its revolutionary digital billboard platform
Bidooh, know for its real-time, real-audience, digital advertising platform, is pleased to announce the launch of its Initial Coin Offering (“ICO”) pre-sale of its cryptocurrency, DOOH Token. The...
Medicalchain – Blockchain for Electronic Health Records
At the core of MedicalChain is the idea that medical data should be accessible by doctor and patient alike. Currently, individual records are housed in local hospitals and clinics. This makes it...
Blockchain Takes Over Episode 229 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
On September 4th, Alan Cohn hosted the 229th episode of The Cyberlaw Podcast. We took a deep dive into all things blockchain and cryptocurrency discussing recent regulatory developments and best...
Nebula Genomics: Blockchain-Enabled Genomic Data Sharing
Framing itself as “A protocol for the genomics age,” Nebula Genomics proposes to use blockchain technology to make genomic data more easily accessible to both individuals and big industries...
Layer 1 Economic Abstraction
How to drive more blockchain and dApp usage through layer 1 economic abstraction on the current transaction fee model. Full Service Gas Station Who wants to interact with the underlying blockchain,...
Livepeer cryptoeconomics as a case study of active participation in decentralized networks
One of the first non-currency staking networks economically favors high-engagement players Jake Brukhman, CoinFund Devin Walsh, CoinFund “High quality participation is vital to the quality and...
Nexus Partners with Jeff Garzik’s SpaceChain – Planning Spacenet
Innovative open-source blockchain technology and digital currency company Nexus has announced it is teaming up with SpaceChain founded by Jeff Garzik and Zheng Zuo. Spacechain is a decentralized...