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…
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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…
Quality Assurance
In a fast-paced, customer-driven market, testing is essential to catch defects early and build reliable software. Agile approaches – with…
Hour of Code 2013
MERAK joined the global Hour of Code to spark children’s interest in programming – letting them code Angry Birds and…
The Roller Coaster vs. The Tire Swing
Starting a new software project can quickly turn into building a “roller coaster” instead of the “tire swing” your client…
Implementation of SharePoint Foundations 2010
For small businesses eyeing SharePoint Foundation 2010, installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express first lifts the default 4GB limit to…
Judging Capstone Projects
Conestoga College students in Computer Programmer and Analyst programs face a real-world challenge: develop an IT solution that solves a…