PMI / PRINCE2 Cross-Reference Guide
PMI and PRINCE2 each cover key stages and techniques for running a project – but they approach them with slightly…
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Pydio
MERAK needed a secure, user-friendly way to send large, sensitive files to clients, so we set up Pydio – an…
Estimating With Confidence Levels
Estimating project costs is tricky, especially when requirements are vague. Instead of inflating individual task estimates, set a clear contingency…
Hybrid vs Native Apps
When planning a mobile app, “native” isn’t always the only answer. Hybrid frameworks like Cordova/PhoneGap blend web technologies (HTML5, CSS,…
Creating and Maintaining Effective Management Reports
Reports often feel like the easy answer, but each new one carries hidden costs in development time, maintenance, and user…
Why Hackathons are Important to Government
By opening up real government data and inviting the public to brainstorm and build solutions, hackathons spark a new kind…
The PMP Exam, Lessons Learned
Studying for the PMP exam offers lessons that go well beyond memorizing concepts. Communication complexity grows exponentially with each additional…
How To Successfully Work From Home
Working from home can offer freedom and efficiency, but it demands structure. Set up a real workspace (not the couch!),…
SharePoint Document Management System
MERAK built a new document management system using SharePoint – seamlessly integrating barcode scanning, custom workflows, and the client’s existing…
Project Management Office (PMO) Site
MERAK created a centralized PMO site with a single SharePoint library, driven by metadata instead of sub-folders. Users quickly filter…
The Report That Requirements Forgot: A Guide For Collecting Report Requirements
Reports and queries can be deceptively complex. Before you start, nail down who will use it, what data and conditions…
.NET Development
MERAK replaced a complex, manual mapping process with a custom .NET web application that streamlines external data handling and automatically…