IT Crowd

IT Crowd
What Is Crowd Funding?
by
Yuan Yudistira
Tip jars, sponsorships, donations, micro patronage - it is known by many names. No matter what you call it, it all comes down to individuals providing direct financial support for the work of others through contributions over the Internet. In one form or another, crowd funding has existed since the beginning of time. However, the Internet has taken things to an entirely different level.
http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Is-Crowd-Funding?
id=5048519 - Sep 16, 2010
Community Innovation - Crowd Sourcing in Software Testing
by
Mithun Sridharan
In today's truly global software industry, success is now more than ever dependent on software quality. A good quality product or service leads to satisfied and loyal customers. A business that compromises on quality loses customer loyalty in the long run. The challenge that most IT managers have is how to effectively test software applications on time and within budget while balancing resources? Under the right circumstances, "crowd sourcing" offers a rapid and cost-effective approach to software testing. Rigorous testing is particularly significant for mission critical applications because a formal approach, though a proven method for reducing defects in software, requires highly specialized talent that is unavailable in most organizations. Furthermore, formalized testing cannot be scaled to cover the scope of the complex software deployed most in the modern IT landscape. The massive adoption of the Agile software development methodology advocating shorter iterations of development brings testers closer to development process. With proliferation of web applications, software is deployed on the Internet and bugs become apparent very quickly. Set with a budgetary limit (testers are paid a certain rate per valid bugs found), 'crowd sourced' testing is a highly compelling innovation that can be used to complement existing test cycles.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Community-Innovation---Crowd-Sourcing-in-Software-Testing
id=7197127 - Jul 25, 2012
It's Not So Crowded With Crowd Control
by
Andy West
Crowd control is one of those subjects that people don't think about until they are in the middle of a disorganized event. But it is a topic that special event and traffic control personnel take to heart. Without crowd control strategies there is likelihood that even the simplest public events can be confusing at the best and dangerous at the most.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Not-So-Crowded-With-Crowd-Control
id=1355821 - Jul 24, 2008
Overcoming Your Fear of Crowds
by
Trevor Johnson
A fear of crowds can place some quite severe limitations on you. Find out how best to deal with your crowd phobia here.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Overcoming-Your-Fear-of-Crowds
id=1404712 - Aug 12, 2008
How to Overcome Your Fear of Crowded Places
by
Trevor Johnson
If you're unfortunate enough to suffer from a fear of crowded places there are a number of different techniques that you can use without having to avoid crowded places altogether. Check out these ideas and see which works best for you.
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-Your-Fear-of-Crowded-Places
id=7276446 - Sep 10, 2012
The Power of the Crowd and the Future of Business
by
Farhad Hossain
We can define crowd sourcing as the ability of the power of many on how it can be used to accomplish feats that were once the responsibility of a specialized few. The crowd is stunningly productive, talented and very creative. The beauty of crowd funding is that, age, race, education, gender and job history does not matter. What counts is the quality of work; the results. You already have a job if you can perform the service, solve the problem or design the product.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-the-Crowd-and-the-Future-of-Business
id=7589674 - Mar 29, 2013
The Skills That You Need For Good Crowd Management
by
Andy West
One of the most important skills that you can have if you're ever in charge of crowd management is the ability to give clear directions. If you aren't sure what it is that you want people to be doing, they aren't going to be sure either.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Skills-That-You-Need-For-Good-Crowd-Management
id=1349273 - Jul 22, 2008
Crowd Funding for Start Up Company
by
Yuan Yudistira
Start-up companies cannot offer the crowd equity in exchange for their financial support without filing with the SEC. Therefore, crowd-funded ventures are designed to be membership organizations. For example, a $50 donation will get you into the club, under the agreement that the crowd will be given a chance to vote on business decisions. In addition, the crowd is rewarded with points that are redeemable for products in place of profits. Crowd funding for start-up companies is basically a fan club that is centered on the business.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crowd-Funding-for-Start-Up-Company
id=5090163 - Sep 24, 2010
A Guide Through The Crowd Control Barrier Purchase Maze
by
Murray Bilby
This article provides advice on what to look for to make sure you're purchasing a quality crowd control barricade which adheres to current industry standards. It shows you how to distinguish the characteristics of a standard steel barrier and how to ensure that new crowd control barriers you purchase will be compatible with your existing stock.
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Guide-Through-The-Crowd-Control-Barrier-Purchase-Maze
id=492513 - Mar 17, 2007
How to Deal With a Fear of Crowds
by
Trevor Johnson
There are many people that have a fear of crowds. The technical term for this fear is enochlophobia.
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