Ranjitkumar Sivakumar

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For design teams, after spending months building a new product, user acceptance testing can be an exciting—and nerve-racking—step in the software development life cycle. Despite UAT’s importance, design teams often stumble when setting up and managing this process, which can lead to user frustration, insufficient or misleading feedback, costly rework, and delayed releases. It’s essential for design teams to remember that UAT isn’t simply about validating that a product performs as they expect it to; rather, it’s about ensuring they’ve built something that actually meets business requirements and addresses users’ needs. Below, 19 members of Forbes Technology Council share common mistakes they’ve seen made in the UAT process. They discuss the potential impacts these missteps can have and, most importantly, how to avoid making these mistakes in the first place. 

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Across industries, leadership teams are always in search of effective and practical ways to cut costs, boost efficiency and better support both their team members and customers. In today’s digital workplace, those goals are often achieved through the introduction of new technology. Certainly, professionals appreciate resources that make their work faster and easier. But some team members—especially if they’re not particularly “tech savvy”—may be hesitant or even anxious when their organization retires or adds to the tools they’re accustomed to and comfortable with.  However, with thoughtful planning and support, leaders can do much to smooth the rollout of new technology. Below, 19 members of Forbes Technology Council share practical strategies to help get resistant team members on board (even excited about) new tech tools.

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Tech companies often face the challenge of protecting their intellectual property while sharing innovative ideas with prospective clients or partners. Without guardrails in place, organizations risk the operational disruptions, financial losses and legal battles that come with stolen IP.  Implementing smart initiatives, such as using nondisclosure agreements, sharing only essential information and securing patents, can significantly mitigate these risks. Below, industry experts from Forbes Technology Council discuss these and other strategies for safeguarding your valuable IP when collaborating with clients and partners.

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There is a growing need for companies to invest in enhancing their security posture to combat data breaches, fraudulent activities and threats.

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“Hidden” from search engines and only accessible via specialized software, the dark Web isn’t always used for malicious purposes, but it can be. Organizations and individuals face a variety of risks from activities originating from the dark Web, including data breaches, financial fraud, identity theft and the exploitation of security vulnerabilities. Taking proactive steps can help businesses and individuals safeguard their digital assets and online presence. Below, 19 members of Forbes Technology Council share defensive strategies that can help organizations and individuals protect themselves and their assets from the dangers of the dark Web.