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Story Points vs Hours: What’s Better and Why You Should Care

We’re all used to estimates for general contract work where, in almost all cases, the estimate received is based on work hours. When working with software development companies that use Agile, you’re likely to be introduced to “story points,” sometimes simply referred to as “points.” So, what IS a point? Why do software companies use points? And, why should you even care? Story points are a huge benefit to both the software developer and stakeholders when implemented properly. Read More

JP Lessard
July 28, 2020
9 min read

How To Get Set Up With TeleHealth Fast

The most important factor for many practices is finding out how to setup TeleHealth quickly and securely while still being able to provide a great patient experience. Here’s what you'll need to get started! Read More

Dan Carpenter
March 26, 2020
5 min read

How to: Use Angular’s Dependency Injection in a Standalone Class

One of Angular’s key functions is dependency injection, or how we share logic between classes. It does a lot of the legwork for you, but what if we wanted to use this powerful feature in a standalone class? Read More

John Horner
February 13, 2020
4 min read

Is your software a “Classic”?

There are a host of challenges and risks that come with implementing a new software system. It’s not a decision any business owner wants to make lightly.  But, by sticking with the same old software systems, you’re curbing your business’ true potential and making things more difficult for partners, employees, and yourself. Read More

JP Lessard
September 27, 2019
12 min read

The Necessity of Writing Good Requirements to Determine Your Software’s Features

Writing and Prioritizing Requirements and Features to Realize Your Vision We’ve reached the final step in your software discovery process! Have you found a way to quantify where you are now and where you’ll be once you’ve reached your vision? How far are you from reaching it? You have your vision, you’ve completed your Information... Read More

JP Lessard
February 11, 2019
9 min read

An ASE Up Your Sleeve: Small Business Server

Within the incredibly talented ranks of Miles IT exists an elite team known as “A.S.E.” (“Ace”) The individuals that make up this group posses an expert level of knowledge in multiple areas within Information Technology. They are the superheroes of IT, using their powers to increase the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of every IT system... Read More

Dan Carpenter
January 31, 2019
6 min read

Developing the Perfect Software Starts With the Perfect Vision

Is your software sabotaging you? Depending on your software requirements approach, it may feel that way. With the wrong software, you may find yourself overwhelmed with excess costs, trapped by limitations, even forced to reconsider how your business operates. It seems natural to blame your software—it’s not doing what you need it to. The problem,... Read More

JP Lessard
December 21, 2018
8 min read

How to Choose the Right Software for Your Business Processes

Use this proven framework process to help build your confidence in finding the right software solution for your business. Read More

JP Lessard
March 9, 2018
4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Moving Your Office’s IT Infrastructure

Breaking News: Moving your office will be a difficult process! Whether you’ve already made the decision to move offices or are still considering the idea, the most important thing you can do is be prepared. The last thing you want is extended downtime or unplanned interruptions to your business processes because of something your team overlooked in the planning stages. Read More

Bob Commack
October 6, 2017
18 min read

Microsoft Azure Vs. Amazon Web Services: Which Cloud Service Is Right for Your Business Applications?

Let’s nip this in the bud. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure are both top providers of IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), but neither is the be-all and end-all for every business. Both cloud services offer very similar computing, storage, and networking services, and help businesses reduce their total cost of ownership. So how do you know which cloud system is right for you? Read More

Dan Carpenter
August 28, 2017
6 min read

Enterprise File Synchronization & Sharing

What You Need to Know About EFSS With a growing necessity to have information in the here and now, Enterprise File Synchronization and Sharing (EFSS) has shifted from a nice-to-have to a need-to-have for all companies. While many have already implemented some sort of file sharing system, using the right one can drastically improve your... Read More

Dan Carpenter
April 19, 2017
5 min read

Building Custom Business Software vs. Buying Pre-Made Solutions

Business Productivity and Technological Solutions: Part 4 In Part 4 of our series, we’ll discuss what factors you should be considering when comparing custom software and pre-made solutions. You should have already completed a gap analysis of your business processes in Part 3: Analysing Software Features and Creating a Comparison Chart. Now we should be... Read More

JP Lessard
October 20, 2016
10 min read