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Opportunity Knocks
If you could have a qualification with the power to open doors for you into multiple industries as diverse as
The Rise of Contingent Workforce
Companies are slowly but surely moving to the contingent workforce model – a provisional group of workers who work for
IT Estate by Design
The reality of business means that companies often either begin with less-than-optimal solution and system architectures as they face financial
The Black Art of Risk
Project Risk Management is an essential activity often marginalised to the early phase of a project and subsequently neglected as
IT Peace of Mind
Companies of all sizes can reap real tangible benefits from partnering with Aspira for Managed IT services. As IT estates
Secret of Scheduling Success
Take advantage of Aspira’s sharp scheduling consultants and get your project firmly established with the very best chance of success.
From Chaos to Clarity
Whether you’re using the Agile or Waterfall project methodology, the importance of brilliant business analysis cannot be underestimated. Sloppy business
Lean in and become a ScrumMaster
Most software development teams are either agile or leaning towards agile. Scrum has revolutionised IT and has trended significantly in
Managed IT Services
With many companies are now looking to streamline efficiencies, processes and save costs wherever possible – Managed IT Services
Building a Solid Foundation for your New SharePoint Farm
Building a Solid Foundation for your New SharePoint Farm SharePoint can be a powerful tool for any business. With on
Cork City & Aspira in Europe – Message from the Belgian Front
Aspira, the enterprise IT Company were unveiled early in 2016 as a principle sponsor of Cork City FC. This year
Security advantages and disadvantages of Private and Public Clouds
Cloud computing is a disruptive technology. It can be instantly deployed, scaled, metered and made easily available. According to estimates,
Open Source Vs in-house software
Today, Open Source Software (OSS) plays a dominant role in the IT world. It provides better security, higher quality of
Requirement Gathering – Overcoming Obstacles Along The Way
One of the crucial first stages of any project is the seeking out and to collect all-important business requirements. Establishing
Project Management and the Self Destructing Project Update!
Social media is everywhere. Of the 7.3 billion people on the planet, 31% or 2.3 billion people actively use social
Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough, so they don’t want to
The famous Richard Branson quote that he penned in 2014 goes “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat
The Advantages of Professional Certification for Career Starters and For Maintaining Employability through Your Career
In the modern workplace, an interplay of several factors is essential to achieving success. Of course, you need the right
Creating Cross-Platform Software is a Challenge for Developers
User Interfaces affect User Experience There are a number of challenges faced by software developers when creating software that needs
The Secret (?) Life of a Business Analyst
Back when I worked in a telecoms company, there were various well defined roles – system engineers, software developers, testers,
The “Matric” re-loaded
Those of you of a certain vintage will remember the Matriculation exam – or ‘Matric’ for short. It was an
The Challenges of Managing Global Projects
Global projects are an increasing reality for those working in a Multinational environment. It is commonplace to work with people
How to Estimate a Job for a Customer
The three-point estimation technique is simple yet can be very powerful when planning a project for a client. Aspira CEO,
IT Support Services – do we need them?
IT is now a crucial part of the modern day business. The various systems are relied upon for almost every
Software Development- Growing The Power Within
Software Development is a critical growth area as development of programmes and applications has seen huge expansion with many start-ups
Kick-Starting a Project | Pat Lucey, CEO and Founder of Aspira
Getting started on a project is tough. Usually people are still busy focusing on other projects that are being delivered,
Aspira announces Rebel Army sponsorship
Aspira, the Cork-based enterprise IT project specialists, is to become a principal sponsor for Cork City FC for the much-anticipated