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One of the first decisions we face for each of our project implementations at Segue is “Which development methodology should we use?
How to tailor web elements to gain emotional connections with users.
While “designing above the fold” might have worked in the past, the traditional fold is becoming less important. Learn more here.
Bottom line: you can’t afford to develop applications without considering usability. Learn more in this blog from the Segue creative team.
As a CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraised company, Segue Technologies employs Decision and Analysis Resolution (DAR) techniques when helping our customers.
What is CMMI for DEV and why you should do business with a company that has been appraised at CMMI level 3.
Dealing with a company appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Development means you’ll be provided with accurate schedules and recieve high quality products.
Responsive Design is a must these days and usability is an integral part of the Responsive Design process. Find out how to get started.
Personas are vital to the success of a product because they drive design decisions by taking common user needs and bringing them to the forefront of planning before design has actually started.
Even if clients don’t need to see wireframes, wireframing is still necessary to ensure that web designers and developers are all on the same page.
Agile testing integrates the evaluation aspect of software development into the entire project, allowing for increased customer control.
Segue will provide support and development for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Enterprise Business System (EBS)
Oracle 12c is now in its third major build (12.1.0.2) and it’s a good time to begin looking at the product’s new features and fixed problems.
Testing a responsive website presents numerous challenges, due to the unique testing environment, lack of automation framework, and misleading design.
Testing mobile apps for functionality and usability can reveal the design flaws that cause the most application issues for users
Highlights from Brian W. Callahan’s Interview on Federal Tech Talk “Coverin’ all the bases: agile, mobile, data analytics.”
A mobile application maintenance contract helps to ensure that your app works as intended and is kept up-to-date for users.
Segue’s President and CEO, Brian Callahan, discussed mastering agile, mobile, and data analytics with John Gilroy Federal News Radio.
Previously recognized by Clutch as a Leading Washington DC Web Design Firm, Clutch has added Segue to their Atlanta list.
Find out how our developers here at Segue Technologies use Confluence’s Page Editor to improve team communication on projects.
Data Redaction in Oracle 12c is an advanced security feature that dynamically masks your database content from unauthorized access.
While Agile Development has proven benefits, there are still scenarios/constraints that require adaptation or a hybrid approach to ensure project success.
Waterfall and Agile are two different approaches to software development. This infographic highlights how the ideal traits of each align with common project needs.
For the sixth year in a row, Segue Technologies was named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business and best companies group.
The modern agile world as described by Kerievsky consists of four overlapping disciplines: Make Users Awesome, Make Safety a Prerequisite, Experiment & Learn Rapidly, and Deliver Value Continuously.
How to capture the query generated by SmartClient using a Java DMI.
CSS and Javascript are two animation tools that both have pros and cons when it comes to functionality, overhead, and performance.
Many organizations have a legacy system that serve critical business needs. It’s important that they be assessed for security vulnerabilities.
Developers often have issues with naming, exception handling, deep hierarchies, and overly optimistic development in object oriented environments.
How to run automated, scheduled functions when CFSCHEDULE won’t work for you because of secure server credential requirements.
A sneak peek of some of the new features of ColdFusion 12 codename Raijin including language enhancements, storage, mobile, and SOA support.
If you build your Android and iOS mobile application at the same time does it take the same amount of time and money? Is it easier? Find out here.
Segue’s technical experts have compiled a mobile ebook to provide you with everything you need to know to create a sound plan for your mobile app.
Software Engineer Kevin Benore provides a sneak peek of some of the new features of ColdFusion 12 codename “Raijin” including acrobat support and security updates.
Which platform should you develop your mobile app for first? Our Lead Android and iOS Developers go head to head to discuss time and cost.
Which platform should you develop your mobile app for first? Our Lead Android and iOS Developers go head to head to discuss hardware and software.
Small companies can offer several advantages to Military and Federal customers for projects requiring specialized, dedicated, and innovative support teams.
Which platform should you develop your mobile app for first? Our Lead Android and iOS Developers go head to head to discuss market share.
When you are responsible for a customer’s data, accountability becomes more than just a job.
When tasking your team with a new project, such as a custom mobile application or large enterprise system integration, make sure to consider outsourcing
Agile testing simplifies software development and testing by unifying all the the people, their ideas, and building programs one step at a time.
When trying to decide which iOS version his apps will target, Lead iOS Developer Geoff Bender takes into account high adoption rate, app complexity, and selective feature offerings.
Software Engineer Irma Azarian explains how to create grid pages, form pages, and resizing features for various devices in Bootstrap.
This infographic will help you understand what Discovery is, how the process works, the Discovery project team, and the deliverables you can expect.
Segue Technologies is sponsoring this year’s PawCasso Charity Art Auction which benefits the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.
A Segue Developer explains how to loop over the parentNode parameter in the TreeGrid’s dataArrived event in the Smartclient Framework.
How to create navigation bars, tables, text & images, and tabs in Bootstrap.
The Shooshan Company’s website was recently named one of the Top 100 Commercial Real Estate Company websites on Joe Stampone’s blog.
There are clear values with being close to your development company, particularly when developing a custom application that is critical to your business’ success.
A “Discovery” Project helps a customer to understand the scope of the work ahead, and to develop a reasonable sense of how much it will cost them.
Segue’s Discovery process can be conducted at a small cost toward the full project, while minimizing uncertainty that can impact schedule and total price.
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Skipping Discovery could lead to an incomplete understanding of your project requirements, inaccurate cost proposals, project cost overruns, and more.
Spectacular website failures have cost many companies dearly, deeply embarrassed some, and completely undercut the launch of others.
Segue has defined a Discovery process to help customers fully understand their requirements for complex and innovative custom applications.
Getting thrown into an Agile Scrum software development project doesn’t have to be painful, provided you learn a little bit of the lingo.
The decision to develop native mobile applications can be costly. How do HTML5 or hybrid applications compare to the native app experience?
Segue Technologies was recently recognized by Clutch as one of Washington D.C’s leading Web Design and Web Development Agencies.
Agile Development eschews the formal documentation but some projects, particularly Government contracts, still require formal requirements documentation.
Here at Segue Technologies we use both Quality Assurance and Quality Control in order to prevent and identify defects. Do you know the difference?
For a more fluid development process, make your user stories independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, size appropriate and testable.
A single word may be the beginning of a user story discussion, but user stories still must be made user-oriented, actionable and testable.
Mobile website designs should focus on target users, minimize distractions, and boost desirability in order to lead to a positive user experience.
There are four main levels of software testing stages that need to be completed: unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing.
Senior Graphic Design Michelle Lana explains why whitespace is so important in Web Design and how we can ensure it is maintained.
After 20 years on the market, ColdFusion’s selling points still make it a strong contender within the development community.
Discovery reduces uncertainty, ensures a sound understanding of what’s going to be developed, and provides competitive and accurate pricing.
Take a Tour Through the Various Parts of a Mobile Application to See Which Ones Are More Complex to Include Than Others.
Good acceptance criteria will help get your agile development project from “It Works as Coded” to “It Works as Intended.”
The cost of building your custom mobile application depends on functionality, your target audience, and your intended timeline.
According to Vice President Ron Novak, there are five questions you should answer/consider before you begin developing your custom Mobile Application.
As the Project Manager for an agile software development project, the Scrum master is the backbone of the development team.
Mobile Application features, complexity, and the number of users will determine the time it takes to build a mobile application.
Learn more about what the business benefits of agile software development can bring to your next software development project.
With this eBook, you’ll learn how you can adopt agile principles within your own organization or work with Agile development vendors.
Learn how Agile Software Development delivers high quality working software to customers frequently and with high business value.
The Telerik UI Grid widget is a powerful and easy to implement device to add grid functionality to your MVC application.
Implementing a mapping solution within an Android mobile application is quite easy using Google Maps Android API v2
A brief background of responsive design and the factors that can affect the cost of hiring a developer to build a responsive design site.
Integrating Quality Control along the software development process improves the quality of responsive testing.
Senior Software Engineer Todd Godbout explains how to overcome UI limitations in MVC applications by utilizing Telerik’s UI widgets.
Cultivating these seven habits should help any Product Owner, whether an integral part of the team or an external Customer, be effective and help the project succeed.
Whether your project requires a User Story, Use Case, or both, depends on the project, the collaboration available, the level of formality, and the upfront research required.
Improve your development efforts by implementing and adhering to a software development methodology that suits your initiatives.
The strategy behind The Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) is to reduce cost, increase IT efficiency, and promote Green IT.
There are a number of challenges non-Agile organizations face when attempting to adopt Agile development practices and the Scrum methodology.
Part 2 of this blog explains how to create the datasource functionality that will retrieve and display the results from the criteria driven search page.
Tune in to Executive Leaders Radio to hear Segue Technologies President and CEO Brian Callahan share his secrets of success.
While they are often confused, Java is a general purpose programming language while JavaScript is used on websites to make them animated/interactive.
The HBSS has become the Department of Defense’s tool of choice to manage and secure desktop devices from existing and emerging threats.
Executive Vice President Ron Novak discusses how Segue’s Discovery Process relieves the common pains of custom software development.
How to create a simple webpage layout with criteria search functionality, a filter builder, and a grid to display the results in SmartClient.
Segue Technologies donated an estimated $10,500 worth of technology to support Arlington area nonprofits through the Technology Management Initiative (TMI).
There are hundreds of technology blogs out there today. Here are our favorite places to get the latest technology news and updates.
How you capture a query that’s already been built and send it to a batch process to create an export or a PDF file in SmartClient.
With the projected increase in the senior citizen population, we can expect a corresponding increase in the demand for quality nursing homes.
A predicted increase in the senior citizen population means a corresponding increase in the demand for what is needed to support this population.
Segue Technologies has moved its headquarters to a larger, custom-designed space in the Navy League Building in Arlington.
Highlights of ColdFusion 11: mobile development platform, language enhancements, new security and social features, and removed/ deprecated functionality.
ACAS offers a more streamlined, centralized method for running scans, collecting scan data, and provides highly customizable reports.
As teams and code bases grow there are some of the common problems encountered with build automation that impact the CI and CD pipelines.
Highlights of Montgomery AFCEA’s 2015 Montgomery Information Technology Summit (MITS) “Breaking the IT Cost Curve — Creating a New Paradigm”.
Life expectancy has increased, causing an increase in the amount of elderly individuals that could eventually put a strain on the country’s resources.
On Saturday May 9, Segue supported our furry friends by participating in the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s 20th Annual Walk for the Animals.
On April 21, 2015, Mark Shapiro, Segue’s Senior Architect for Application Development, joined an online panel on the subject of Continuous Delivery.
Many of the similar pain points and themes that have plagued the Health IT industry for years rear their head now and may continue to do so in the future.
This year Segue Kids came to work and learned about mobile application development, witnessed a client demonstration, and designed their own website!
Staff members from Segue Technologies had a great time volunteering at Homeward Trails Animal Rescue for Volunteer Arlington Day 2015.
Google is changing its algorithm to favor “Mobile Friendly” websites in mobile searches. What will this mean for your business? What should you do to prepare?
Vice President Mike Behrmann discusses his experience at and impressions of HIMSS15, particularly focusing on teleheath and patient engagement.
President and CEO Brian W. Callahan recaps his experience at HIMSS15 in Chicago.
VP Ron Novak learned at HIMSS15 that there are numerous opportunities to improve the quality of care for elderly Americans, while promoting independence.
Mobile Testing helps to determine what parts of the product are working, what parts could use improvement, as well as how well the product actually works to achieve a given task.
The private healthcare industry is gradually moving further towards the cloud. Is the same true for the Defense Health Agency?
How do Human Factors and Usability impact mobile health app development?
Tips for Appreneurs for Mobile App Launch Success including planning, testing, and creating a roadmap for further enhancement.
What do you call a person who is starting a new business enterprise that is totally based upon a mobile application? An Appreneur!
Here are Peggy McShane, Managing Director of Segue Health’s, top ten tips for beginners looking to engage with others on social media while at #HIMSS15
Segue recently launched a Dealer Portal for The Hybrid Shop™, an automotive maintenance/repair company that specializes in Hybrid Vehicle batteries.
Segue’s Business Development Manager David Hart will be on-hand at the AFCEA Boston Lexington-Concord Chapter’s 2015 New Horizons Conference.
Development companies with established Quality Control processes decrease cost and improve your products’ quality.
Segue Technologies has been awarded a contract to support the USAF’s Air and Space Operations Center’s (AOC) Command and Control Weapon System Part Task Trainer (C2WSPTT).
For the fifth year in a row, Segue Technologies was named one of 2015’s Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group.
Segue’s Director of Business Development, David Hart, tracks NETCENTS-2 awards in a constantly shifting Air Force IT landscape.
Segue Technologies awarded NETCENTS 2 task order for Modeling and Simulation for Space and Cyberspace (MSSC) for USAF AFSPC.
Once we understand where healthcare data comes from, it’s time to ask some difficult questions: Is the industry ready? And what is the patient’s role?
This Discovery eBook contains articles on the Segue Discovery process and how it can benefit you in planning/initiating your development project.
How to use the Entity Framework Mapping API to perform bulk actions (insert, update, delete) more efficiently.
Isomorphic’s SmartClient provides the basic export, reporting, and charting functionality right out of the box to make report development stress free.
The 2015 Air Force IT focus will be on Cyber Security, Cost Reduction, Small Business Participation, Investment in ERPs & Leveraging ID/IQ Contract Vehicles
Segue Technologies designed and developed a responsive microsite for The Open Source Electronic Health Record Alliance (OSEHRA).
Automating tasks increases confidence in the product and makes the developer’s job easier.
Segue Technologies built a responsive web design product from the ground up for The Foundation for Fair Contracting (FFC).
A walk through that explains how to create a simple calculator application using AngularJS and ColdFusion.
Segue will be supporting the Navy’s PEO-EIS PMW-240 Sea Warrior Program, Recruiting and Accessions Information Technology (RAIT).
Protecting your information is important. Understanding & implementing some form of email encryption can significantly reduce the risk of email compromise.
Segue’s discovery process can start a new project on the right foot, or can determine how to wrangle a problem plaguing a system already in use.
Under NETCENTS-2, Segue Technologies was awarded a contract to support the USAF Manpower MPA Man-Day Management System (M4S).
David Hart, Segue’s Business Development Manager, has been elected as the incoming President of the Dayton Wright AFCEA chapter.
Ron Novak, Segue’s Executive Vice President for Commercial/Non-Profit Programs, has been selected as one of Leadership Arlington’s “40 Under 40” honorees.
The latest Oracle release of version 5.7 of MySQL is proof that Oracle is committed to continuing support of this product.
Seapine’s TestTrack family of products enables persistent communication throughout the entire team and can even be extended to the customer or end-user.
The typeface you choose carries the personality of your brand and choosing the right one can reflect the voice and tone necessary to tell your story.
Understanding and strategically choosing options for UX and design can help improve your project within tight budgets and timelines.
Segue Technologies will continue maintaining and sustaining the Manpower Programming and Execution System (MPES) for the United States Air Force
Completing Unit Testing finds bugs early, facilitates change, simplifies integration, and provides a source of documentation.
Traceability helps achieve software quality. To do so effectively and efficiently, you are well-served in choosing a flexible tool with built in automation.
Segue Technologies was awarded a task order to support a CA Portal Documentation for the National Park Service (NPS). Find out more here.
Segue Technologies Inc. has been awarded a contract to support the USAF’s configuration of and migration to Microsoft Exchange 2010.
Under NETCENTS-2, Segue Technologies® Inc. has been awarded a task order to support PTC Arbortext Application Services. Find out more here.
SQL Server 2005 introduced tools that allow you to bundle up a large set of data, transmit it via XML,and manipulate it in the database without looping.
What will the announcement of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, iOS 8, Apple Pay and Apple Watch by Apple on September 9, 2014, mean for developers and consumers?
A large number of defects usually occur in the initial stages of a project and early defect detection will lower the overall cost of the project.
Segue Technologies has once again made “The List.”
The third step in becoming certified in SQL Server 2012 is to pass the Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 test.
Do you know what Responsive desing is? Here is a visual representation of the definition, key components, and benefits of Responsive Web Design
Segue Technologies will be supporting Callware Sustainment for the United States Air Force
Segue Technologies will be working with a partner to upgrade the Business Objects and Crystal Reports implementation at PFMD.
Your online habits are tracked at multiple layers. Understand where this occurs so that you can take back your privacy by learning to protect yourself.
Segue Technologies will be maintaining and sustaining the Automated Business Services System (ABSS) for the United States Air Force
Segue’s Quality Assurance team explains software performance testing is a key factor in ascertaining the quality of a given application.
Hyper-V 2012’s enterprise level stability, close integration with Microsoft products, price advantage and features give it a strong advantage over VMware in many cases.
The recent #Transition2014 conference on rapid changes in marketing provided some good lessons for social media and mobile communications for the health industry.
Always opt for real photos when you can, but if you’re stuck with stock make sure to follow our best practices to avoid a sticky situation.
Segue Technologies’ Vice President Ron Novak discusses what joining the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has meant to the company.
Not all web browsers are created equal. A web application that behaves precisely as desired in one web browser might have some issues when run in another
Segue launches updated responsive website for local real estate developer and privately owned investor, The Shooshan Company
Sunset documentation supports the requirements and activities associated with a project’s eventual termination and closeout.
Segue Technologies will be redesigning the interfaces between the NPS Facilities Management Software System and the Financial and Business Management System to ensure an accurate and routine exchange of information between the two systems.
Go beyond burn down, burn up, and velocity charts in your software project retrospectives and look at the relative efficiency of work estimated and work performed.
Segue Technologies will be supporting the Basic Military Training Instructor Behavioral Assessment for the United State Air Force.
Segue will be providing web-based application development and database management for the International Affairs (IA) Link system
Learn more about Polymer, Google’s new Android L SDK preview, and how Web Components will play a major role moving forward.
Sometimes, it makes sense to start over when taking over development of a native mobile app, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Refactoring tools such as Resharper help developers spend less time managing the editing of code and more time writing it.
This eBook, written by our technical experts, is based on experiences that have helped us achieve quality goals and highly effective software products for our customers.
MoDevDC Founder Peter Erickson discusses the creation of the MoDevDC Meetup group as well as the future goals for the organization.
The Community Health Center Mobile App, developed by Segue Technologies, can help you to find, access, and engage local health centers.
Information visualization is a great way to transform data into a meaningful message for your target audience.
Moving to the cloud is often pitched as a way to improve safety and ease of management, but it doesn’t mean security isn’t still a major consideration.
Segue has created a mobile application that helps find local community health centers, get vaccine info, and get updates on health issues.
Segue Technologies uses Seapine’s TestTrack Pro and Surround SCM tools in order to manage requirements, issues, and files.
So you’re thinking about rooting your Android Phone. What can a rooted phone do that an unrooted phone can’t? Is it safe? Should you do it?
Android Developer Mark Andrachek previews what’s to come in Google’s word after attending the Google IO 2014 conference.
Segue Technologies will be developing an application that will provide a dynamic dictionary for the National Park Service, which will give them a comprehensive overview of the data across all of the PMFD-managed applications.
Software Engineer Paul Fincke explains the pros and cons of using the SmartClient software for web development.
Be sure your software project’s “Definition of Done” includes entries to address both internal and external documentation.
The decision as to how data will be accessed in a mobile application is something that will require careful consideration.
There are hundreds of technology blogs out there today so which ones are the best places to get your IT news? Here are the best ones for 2014.
Embedding rich media content on your drupal website can significantly enhance the user experience, while also effectively delivering content to the user.
When developing a software testing strategy for aproject, how many times have you had to ask, and then answer: “How many test cases are enough?”
Optimizing your images will reduce your website’s page loading times, reduce bandwidth and improve the browsing experience for visitors.
Create customized TestTrack metrics to help you evaluate the elapsed time to complete a software project in terms of reported actual time doing work and other, non-attributed, time.
iOS Developer Geoff Bender recaps the 2014 Apple WWDC Keynote
Configure and customize new TestTrack workflow and time-tracking metrics to help you measure and manage original work and rework in your software projects.
Even the best planned project can be hit by external or other issues, but effectively mitigating them can be a simple task with a great return.
Combine TestTrack Story Point and time-tracking fields to create powerful new metrics to help you better manage your Agile software projects.
President and CEO Brian W. Callahan was one of the nominees for SmartCEO’s 2014 Voltage Awards
Configure and customize TestTrack workflow and time-tracking fields to provide powerful new metrics to help you better manage your software projects.
Segue was awarded the Doing Good Award during the 2014 Arlington Best Business Awards.
Segue once again sponsors and participates in the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Walk for the Animals.
Segue’s Software Engineering Processes have been appraised as meeting CMMI maturity level 3.
MYSQL has been, and still is one of the most popular choices for database applications but many organizations are moving away from it.
Exploratory testing, a method that capitalizes on the skill and experience of the tester, can be made easier to document by using Seapine’s Defect Scribe.
Segue Technologies’ Blood Donor Mobile application was featured in a recent article on Mashable.
A custom data management solution can improve operational efficiency, increase data quality and reliability, and provide new analytic capability.
If your IT infrastructure protects sensitive information, reviewing the underlying cryptography against the FIPS 140-2 standard is a must.
Implementing a CMS like Drupal gives you greater control of your website messaging, without the need for web development support.
The PIVOT operator in SQL Server is used to rotate your query output 90 degrees so the unique column values can be transposed to column headers.
Find out what the Android permissions are and how you can protect yourself when downloading mobile apps in Google Play and on the Amazon Marketplace.
Even if your website is functionally up to date, consider a periodic redesign to maintain a modern look and feel and meet current standards for usability.
With over 400 people in attendance, Leadership Arlington’s annual event raised more then $55,000 for their youth program
Protect yourself from vulnerabilities like Heartbleed by not using the same password, increasing the difficulty of security questions & remaining vigilant.
The Heartbleed bug is a pretty serious vulnerability inside OpenSSL. Systems Adminstrator Jeremy Rochon offers his tips for protecting yourself.
Infographics are a form of data visualization and are frequently used for teaching, inspiring, and communicating a lot of information in a graphical format.
Software Engineer Kevin Benore discusses what you need to know when facing a technical interview for a job in the IT field.
Segue developed a mobile app for the Building and Construction Trades Department’s recent Legislative Conference.
Implementing quality control reviews earlier in your development process to detect defects will lower your overall project cost.
The degree of test coverage that can be provided by software project testing will be shaped and constrained by available project resources and code quality.
Windows Server 2012 R2 provides several new features and improvements over previous versions. Learn about the new offerings here.
If you’re hosting a legislative conference, you should have a mobile app for your event because it provides attendees with everything they need to know.
Proper password persistence is essential and may include the usage of a crytographic hash, a salt value, or password based key derivation functions.
The second step in becoming certified in SQL Server 2012 is to pass the Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases exam.
The main differences between the two RDBMS are language (TSQL vs PL/SQL), transaction control, and DB object organization.
Compatibility mode allows users to successfully use websites that may have been coded for previous versions of Internet Explorer browsers.
For the fourth year in a row, Segue has been acknowledged by Virginia Business Magazine as one of the best Small Businesses to work for in the state
What is the Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) process and some things to consider while implementing it in a Data Warehouse setup?
Senior Software Developer Lyle Martin recounts her experiences learning to use Delphi X5 to develop apps for multiple platforms.
A discussion of the benefits of using one codebase and why multi-platform development with Delphi X5 is attractive to developers and management.
Software companies should enlist several different software testing methods including smoke testing, alpha/beta testing, and regression testing.
How analysts at Segue Technologies used automation to perform the repetitive task of loading a huge volume of data into a web application.
As PMP Mary Lotz explains, a Project Management Plan is an essential tool for managing your project and your customer (hint: it’s not a schedule).
The differences between Cognos and Business Objects, two of the leading Business Intelligence tools, are simplicity and flexibility, querying capability, and reporting capability.
Walking the fine line of managing client expectations and producing a quality deliverable isn’t easy. Creative Director Dana Frank provides her tips.
Automating unit, integration, and GUI tests is a must because it increases accuracy and test coverage, assists with load and concurrency testing, and more.
GIS Analyst Derek Robinson explains how Segue uses 360° degree video capture technology from Point Grey Research to help the USMC.
Segue is Sponsoring and Facilitating the HIMSS-NCA Social Media 101 Workshop on February 14, 2014 at Segue’s Headquarters in Arlington, VA.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is a full-featured relational database management system (RDBMS) that offers a variety of administrative tools.
Like any software, mobile applications require dedicated and comprehensive testing to ensure they function properly and provide a positive user experience.
The big trends for Health IT in 2014 include Big Data, Mobile Applications, Social Media, Interoperability and Consumer Demand.
The nature of technology is to evolve and advance, so we are more often faced with opportunities to improve than we are pure IT problems.
We believe that businesses should elect to redesign their website or web application as Responsive. Here’s why we did it for ourselves.
Crystal Reports is a Business Intelligence application that aggregates and displays data from databases to users via reports.
WordPress is a popular Content Management systems and developers must manipulate their WordPress theme in order to make their site responsive.
Team Segue has had an excellent first year under the NETCENTS-2 contract vehicle. Check out the 2013 NETCENTS-2 highlights.
There are many reasons and methods for implementing responsive web designs but there are also some challenges that developers and clients need to be aware.
A description of the 3PAR 7400, an interesting piece of hardware that Segue recently acquired for our client, The National Park Service.
Completing a Task Analysis on Your Website Ensures That You’re Providing Your Customers With Good Content in a Useful Format.
There are different techniques involved in responsive design and how they are applied to the content management system Drupal.
Make informed decisions throughout the responsive design process using the web analytics data right from your existing website.
The biggest differences between the reporting services Crystal Reports and SQL Server are in the ease of use and performance.
When developing a responsive website, CSS3 is an easy instrument that allows a page’s layout to change character based on the environment.
Software Engineer Kevin Benore shares his advice to help fellow technical workers in their quest to find a DC-based job in their field.
As a ColdFusion Developer, it’s important to know when not to use Coldfusion. In some cases, other toolsets may be better or faster to use.
Segue sponsors and attends the 12th annual Air Force IT Day- strengthening air force warfighter capabilities through Military/Industry partnerships.
The preliminary design is a key stage in software development, where customer requirements and use cases support the creation of the system architecture.
SharePoint features a wide variety of powerful yet flexible built-in features; but if you want to customize your site, the sky is the limit!
Advantages and disadvantages of .NET web forms and MVC for web application development and how to make the right choice for your company.
Segue Technologies recently developed and released the Inova Blood Donor mobile app for Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS).
Segue Technologies will be at the VetReady Resource and Career Fair on Friday, December 6 from 10:00-1:00 at the Key Bridge Marriott.
Attending a technical conference could help you learn new skills, expand your network, and Advance yourself professionally.
An easy way to set-up/prepare a database table update is to use built-in excel functionality to wrap the source data in TSQL commands.
Segue has been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2013 list of Great Places to Work in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
In November, Segue Technologies attended the AFLCMC/HI Business Enterprise Systems (BES) PEO Vendor Industry Day. in Alabama.
A SQL Join is Used to Retrieve Records From Multiple Tables in a Database.
When it comes to disaster recovery, the sites come in three stages: Hot sites, cold sites, and warm sites. Here is an overview of each type of site.
Software Engineer Kevin Benore discusses the upcoming version of ColdFusion from Adobe- ColdFusion 11 (codename Splendor).
Choosing Between Content Management Systems Such as Drupal, WordPress and DNN Comes Down to Finding Out What Works Best for Your Needs
Software Engineer Kevin Benore Discusses His Experience at the First ColdFusion Conference From Adobe.
The FDA Has Issued New Guidance for Mobile Apps That Are Used for mHealth. How Will it Affect the Way Apps are Designed and Marketed?
In this day and age, the importance of data protection cannot be underestimated. Here are some common sense protocols that can help thwart cyber criminals
Software Engineer Kevin Benore Discusses the Disadvantages Associated with Bitcoin Digital Currency.
Software Engineer Kevin Benore Discusses the Advantages of Using Bitcoin, a Global Digital Currency.
Segue redesigned a Responsive website for The Hybrid Shop, an automotive maintenance/repair company that specializes in Hybrid Vehicle batteries.
Successful Goal Setting Involves Deciding Exactly What You Want, Creating a Plan of Action, Measuring Your Progress, and Motivating Yourself.
Software Engineer Kevin Benore Describes URL Shortening Services and Why You Would Want to Use Them.
The first step in becoming certified in SQL Server 2012 is to pass the querying microsoft SQL Server 2012 exam. Find out what to expect here.
jQuery allows developers to create a custom user interaction in websites by simply using less code. Learn about jQuery here.
The Tale of a Recent Challenging Project to Build Secure Mobile Applications for National Standardized Testing in Schools.
When Working on Proposals with Teaming Partners, Make Sure to Choose Wisely, Commit to a Timeline, Review Thoroughly and Communicate Frequently.
Quality Control involves the measurement of actual quality and determination of defects in a given program. Our QC service has four phases.
The DoD Prepares for its Next Challenge to Improve Information Assurance Management.
When Choosing the Best E-commerce Software for Your Business, Keep in Mind the Kind of Business You Have and Consider Your Business Plan Thoroughly to Pick the Software That Suits Your Needs.
Everyone Loves Mobile Apps, But How Can You Make Sure You Aren’t Downloading a Security Threat? Segue’s Chris Wingfield Offers Some Practical Advice on Assessing Mobile Apps.
Segue’s Kevin Benore Discusses the new maps, geolocation data and language enhancements in ColdFusion 10, and makes his predictions for ColdFusion’s future.
Learn about some of the new features in ColdFusion 10, including apache tomcat, modern technology support, HTML5 charts and videos and web services.
Software engineer Kevin Benore breaks down the new features made available in ColdFusion 10 and what they mean for developers and decision makers.
Segue Looks at Ten of the Best Healthcare Mobile Applications
Segue’s user-centered design approach is broken into three phases that conclude with the most usable product. Creative director Dana Frank explains further.
If Done Correctly, Documentation Can Save Time and Money in the Long Run.
Flat design has the capabilities of making a site beautiful and functional in any browser and it can also adapt to new technologies and trends.
Ordering data queried from a database is a common operation. SQL makes it very easy to receive and order relational data. Learn more here.
AFLCMC/HIQ Development Planning and Integration Branches Discuss Current Challenges in IT and Seeks Vendor input on Proposed Solutions.
Tracking All Software Bugs Through An Organized Database Will Improve Quality Control and Communication for Your Development Team.
Segue Health Talks with Dr. Doug Fridsma About Health IT and the Engaged Patient in Preparation for National Health IT Week 2013
What Are the Main Components of a Typical RFP and How Do They Help Guide Writing a Proposal?
Segue’s Lead Android Developer Mark Andrachek gives his feedback on recent announcements from Google regarding Android 4.3.
There Are Many Benefits of Working for a Small IT Company Like Segue. Find Out Why You Should Join Our Team Today!
Advice and Guidance on Providing Comments in Your Code.
Business and Government leaders met on August 8th at the 2013 AFCEA Bethesda Symposium to discuss mobile technology and strategies.
In ColdFusion 10, security is a key element of the code. We’ve taken advantage of two primary changes: Secure Profiles and Hot Fix Notifications.
Open Source Technologies like Drupal are effective and affordable solutions, but do they present security risks? Find out more here.
Segue Has Pulled Some of the Best Advice From Our Mobile Application Experts Into an Informative eBook.
Individual organizations may define a unique and custom development methodology, but each software development project should include these key areas.
Lead iOS Developer Geoff Bender Analyzes the Announcements Made at WWDC 2013 and What They Could Mean for Developers.
How Can Your Organization Ensure That Mission Operations Continue in the Event of a Disaster? Disaster Recovery Sites Are the Key.
Segue’s Vice President Ron Novak has the unfortunate chance to put the Find my iPhone App to the test and provides his feedback.
On June 24, 2013 Segue Health leaders attended a round table on Health IT Exports to an International Market hosted at the White House.
Microsoft’s Entity Framework for .NET is useful for inserting or updating data in a database, and these work-arounds help manage multiple records.
Segue has developed ProcureLinx Pro, the first and only Software as a Service (SaaS) CPSR compliant internal review system.
After Winning the Washington DC Regional Competition, Segue Advances to Compete with 44 Winners From Cities Around the Country.
Check out this free assortment of vector icons for your next web, mobile, and print created by Segue’s Senior Graphic Designer Michelle Lana.
Regression testing is a repetitive process in which the majority of the existing test scenarios are executed right after new code has been implemented.
Segue has developed a Tap Finder app that allows customers see what’s on tap right now at any of Lost Dog Café’s four locations in Northern Virginia.
A Computer Programmer Shares a Learning Experience From Participating in His Child’s Elementary School Career Day.
Identifying the most common web browsers in use by your target audience is an important part of your website design and development.
The Annual Business Journal Competition Pits Companies Against Each Other on Social Media Prowess, the Winner is Awarded $10,000.00 to Give to the Charity of their Choice
In customizing your organization’s SQL Server database backup and restore strategy, consider data loss, downtime, disk space and complexity.
Data Liquidity refers to the ability of patient data to move throughout the healthcare system securely and usefully. Learn more about it here.
You have a great idea for a website- but what now? You need to come up with a plan to guide you along the way to making your idea a reality
Medal of Honor Recipient Jumps Over Washington D.C. with David Hart of Segue Technologies and Team Fastrax Professional Skydiving Team
Using a Version Control System Can Ensure That Your Developers are Always on the Same Page
Segue Attends Technology First Job Fair to Network with Local Information Technology Job Seekers.
Domain Name system (DNS) is considered to be the phonebook of the Internet. Without it, we would have a hard time surfing the internet.
Like many IT purchases, one of the hardest parts of finding the right backup solution for you is figuring out what you need.
Regardless of whether you are a seasoned IT professional or just a mere web surfer, you’ve probably tried to do some sort of comparison between desktop and web applications. Simply speaking, a desktop application is a computer program that runs locally on a computer device, such as desktop or laptop…
Stored Procedures Have Become the De Facto Method for Accessing and Processing Backend Data. But Are They the Best Solution For the Job?
When choosing between .NET and .Java, a developer should focus on their strengths and weaknesses rather than worrying about which has the better architecture.
Segue Goes Crazy for Social Media As a Part of the Washington Business Journal’s Annual Social Media Competition
Lead Android Developer Mark Andrachek Jr. Recaps His Second Day At Google I/O 2013
Lead Android Developer Mark Andrachek Jr. Recaps His First Day At Google I/O 2013
Segue Staff Bring out Their Pups to Promote Adoption and Rescue of Local Animals
Using Wireframes in the Website Design Process Helps Give the Customer a Clearer Idea of the Finished Product
By Encouraging Your Employees to “Go Mobile,” You Can Lead Your Team into a Happier and More Productive Future
Security technical implantation guides, or STIGs, help DISA maintain the security posture of the DoD IT infrastructure. Learn more about it here.
The price of your Drupal website is entirely dependent on complexity, web design needs and implementation. Find out more here.
In a web application, processing can be done on either the client’s web browser or on the web application server at a remote location.
One of the best methods for process identification and improvement is the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Learn more about it here.
Children Fill the Segue offices for the Annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Tracking Analytics Helps Form a Social Media Strategy that Can Save Time and Increase ROI
A good defects report helps the development team communicate on necessary corrections and provides sufficient information for reproduction and resolution.
Responsive web design empowers you to create great looking websites that work on every device and browser. Learn more here.
Segue Employees Enjoy Giving Back to the Community on This Annual Day of Service
A Developer’s Reaction to the Concept That in Competing Platforms, if the Standard Has Limitations, it Inhibits Ability for Other Platforms to Push Innovation.
Knowing a few pitfalls associated with automation testing can help you set realistic goals and get the most out of your testing experience.
The path to CMMI appraisal helps a software development company to align their capabilities into repeatable processes. Learn more here.
Take Advantage of the Browser’s Power By Transforming Your Site Into a Single Page Application
Just because you are a small business does not mean that you can’t virtualize your servers. Learn more about virtualization for small businesses.
The Difference Between a Website and a Web Application is a Lot Subtler Than You Might Imagine
Enhance your ability to view and report on the data of your legacy system by implementing a user-friendly business intelligence solution.
Compelling Proposals Are a Key Part of Winning New Work. Win Themes, When Used Properly Are a Great Way to Show Your Customer the “Wow Factors” With Your Technical Solutions to Their IT Problems.
Segue Will Be Providing Technical Support and Consulting Services to the AFLCMC.
Software configuration management means controlling an expensive and important asset – your code. Find out more about it here.
Segue Health Invades the “Big Easy” for #HIMSS13.
Automation testing can often be implemented in a development project to speed up the process and reduce these costly testing investments.
Segue Health is promoting National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2013. This year’s theme is “Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money.”
How to Efficiently Exchange Information Between Mobile Devices and a Remote Server
Add traffic and weather layers and driving directions to your Mapping functionality quickly using the google mapping javaScript API.
Free Open Source software: should you use it? The answer depends on your specific circumstances, as sometimes FOSS is good, and sometimes not so good.
Learning to use metadata correctly in SharePoint can greatly improve your search experience overall. Find out more about it here.
Visit our New Channel for Special Features, Video Blogs and More
The Open Source Nature of Android Enables a Diverse Set of Tools for Creating Applications.
Web services are the silent but critical backbone in our internet-driven world for everything from E-mail to news feeds. Learn more here.
Mapping functionality is not only an expected feature, but nowadays it can be implemented quickly and robustly using the Google Mapping JavaScript API.
Software release notes are a pivotal piece of project documentation that aren’t often created. Find out why your company should create them.
Ajax is not a programming language or a tool, but a concept. Software Engineer William Fote explains everything you need to know about Ajax.
There are hundreds of technology blogs out there today so which are the best places to get your IT news? Here are our suggestions.
Implementing SharePoint is a strong way to improve document management, but specific procedures are needed to ensure you’re making the most of the tool.
There are three questions you must answer for yourself to ensure you get the most out of your first phone call with a potential development company.
“Mobile is here. Make sure you’re ready.”
Servers tend to be big and noisy and produce a lot of heat. Even if you have a small office, it’s important to make sure you store your server properly.
Security Audits Are an Important Part of National Security for Contractors With Access to Classified Information. The NISPOM Provides Guidance on Passing Your Audit
If Your Business Relies on an eCommerce Site, You Will Need to Be Able to Collect Payments From Your Customers. Thankfully, There Are Multiple Easy Options Out There For You to Choose From.
Team Segue Will Be Supporting Document Repository for the AFCEC HQ at Lackland Air Force Base
Most businesses have a wealth of information within their networks that they need to protect. Learn how to secure an office network.
There are a Variety of Document Management Systems to Suit the Needs of Almost Any Company.
If your company is building mobile applications, make sure you have a privacy policy in place.
For quality control to be the most effective, it needs to begin early in the development process. Bring your testers in early!
When determining how much testing your application requires, you should consider time constraints as a way to Determine how much to test.
Spreadsheets are easy to use, flexible and inexpensive, but depending on your project, a database may be better for storing your data.
DCAA compliance is a key part of supporting DoD contracts. Is your accounting system prepared for an audit?
As web apps become larger and more complex, client-side scripting has become a useful tool in order to engineer faster, more responsive applications.
There are Key Advantages to Working for a Small Company Like Segue
Project Managers Do a Lot More Than Just Update Schedules.
For the third year in a row, Segue has been acknowledged by Virginia Business Magazine as one of the best Small Businesses to work for in the state.
Software requirements provide us with the means to define and describe the purpose, value, and scope of software-based projects.
Segue Will Provide Technical Services for Enhancement and Maintenance of MCRTAMS
A CMS Provides Several Benefits Regardless of the Size and Complexity of Your Web Presence.
Heuristic Reviews are frequently used in conjunction with other usability methods depending on a budget or timeline to complete a project.
Some considerations you should make in writing an RFP that will enhance the quality of bids you receive and foster a competitive bidding pool.
Team Segue Looks Forward to Providing Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System Services to the United States Air Force
So what do you need to do to bring your website up to speed with today’s technology? Take your website from ordinary to extraordinary with these quick tips.
Making Your App More Accessible is Easier Than ever These Days and Can Help You Broaden Your Market and Bring in More Revenue
Performance and Load testing can help determine if your website can handle the visitor traffic you expect
Incorporating health IT solutions to “fix” a troublesome healthcare system has long been touted as the backbone of healthcare reform.
Don’t let your SharePoint repository become a document dumping ground. Here are our tips for keeping your clutter organized.
David Hart discusses the most pressing IT challenge facing the Air Force at the close of 2012 and how it will impact Small Businesses in 2013.
Requirements Analysts work to define the needs of customers so those needs can be translated into software. Learn more here.
The government can increase information security by replacing existing desktop devices with specialized terminals that embrace thin client technology.
Segue recently attended the fifth annual AFCEA Bethesda Health IT Day at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center on October 18th
How does the iPhone 5’s larger screen affect developers? Our Senior Software Engineer and resident iOS developer explains.
How do you know when you’re in a situation where the creation of user documentation is necessary? Segue’s Senior Technical Writer breaks down the if’s and when’s of user guides.
Segue Technologies is excited to announce the addition of Cheryl Nicewaner, who will serve as the Program Manager for Segue’s NETCENTS-2 contract.
Small Contractors can yield big results in the right situations
For the fifth year in a row, Segue has secured a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 2012 list of the 5000 fastest growing companies in America.
Working to achieve comprehensive testing when exhaustive testing is impractical
Segue staff along with friends and family participated in the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless (AACH) annual kickball tournament.
With the growing demand for mobile applications, comes a high priority for mobile-focused Quality Control
Mobile device challenges and opportunities for today’s Military Services and the Federal Government
Washington SmartCEO has selected Segue Technologies as a 2012 GOVstar finalist, which recognizes elite government contracting leaders.
“Technical Writing” is a broad term that needs better definition; one of Segue’s Tech Writers takes a moment to reflect on what he does
Segue’s Social Media Intern talks with some of our technical experts about the annual Google I/O conference
Segue Technologies visited the White House for a forum on “A Billion + Change in Action: Connecting to the Future of Corporate Service.”
Even IT giants can have technical problems. Is your business ready to respond to an outage?
The NPS has issued Segue a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide a range of IT support for their business systems
Sell yourself at a job fair. It’s your chance to show who you are and get to know the company you are interested in
The introduction of iOS 6 and what it means for developers
Don’t forget, mobile devices are susceptible to viruses too!
Overview and takeaways from the annual MITS conference
Segue System Administrators take a look at the recent VMWare code leak
The Navy seeks enterprise-wide efficiencies to enable them to continue modernizing their IT infrastructure under budgetary constraints
The Explosion of ‘Tactical Edge’ Data is Driving USN Data Enterprise Requirements
For Volunteer Arlington Day 2012, sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Segue volunteered with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA).
A look at the relationship between people and applications in the context of their operating environments
Today, Segue Technologies released an Android version of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) Pet Finder Mobile App.
Segue Developer Norman Brenner sketches a programming language timeline
This year’s HiMMS Conference in Las Vegas allowed attendees to learn, share and collaborate instantly via their unique Social Media Center
The patient should be the center of our healthcare system and Health IT provides the tools and resources to foster the new focus of care
Segue Technologies was named as one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group.
Health IT improves the delivery and communication of care
Washingtonian Magazine names Segue Technologies as one of 2011’s “Great Places to Work” in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Segue has developed a free mobile application to support all those who have loved ones buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Segue Technologies was named to Inc Magazine’s 2011 list of the 5000 fastest growing companies in America for the fourth time in a row.
Strategic marketing is essential to identify and to communicate effectively with each audience
Prevention is an essential component of our health and welfare
How can your company improve your website? Our resident Systems Analyst provides her guidelines for designing a better website for any organization
The Arlington Pets application, developed by Segue, provides the latest info about cats, dogs, and other animals available for adoption through the AWLA.
While Drupal’s open-source content management system is user-friendly and can inhance a site’s capabilities, Segue recently faced some difficulties with the platform
A breakdown of the meaning of the term ontology and the numerous benefits and possibilities of the Semantic Web
UNCF awards Segue a contract to provide IT scholarship submission and tracking solutions for the Gates Millenium Scholarship Program
Segue recently won a five year contract to provide data integration and business intelligence solutions to the Air Force SAF/AQXR
Segue was recently named as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group.
How secure is your information? Our expert provides a breakdown of the history, challenges, improvements and disciplines of DIACAP.
Segue was recently awarded a contract to provide Software Engineering Support and Helpdesk Support to the Navy Mutual Aid Association.
In August, The Washington Business Journal included Segue in a list of the top 50 fastest growing companies in the DC region.
Segue is teaming with Accenture to provide support services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Program and Financial Control Directorate.
For the third year in a row, Segue ranks as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S on Inc Magazine’s Inc 5000 List.
Segue Technologies has successfully released a major redesign and development of a key Air Force enterprise Manpower system, A1M.
Segue Technologies wins an Arlington Best Business “ABBIE” Award for 2010 from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about it here.
Segue leads UNCF through a successful transition to the DotNetNuke content management system
Do you have a passion for hunting down and eliminating bugs? Find out if you have what it takes to be a Quality Control Tester
AFCEA West 2010: a wonderful opportunity to interface with government and industry alike. Learn more about Segue’s experience at the conference here.
Segue sponsors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 2010 Birthday celebration
Segue has been awarded a contract to provide Application Development and Maintenance for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
Air Force engages Segue to perform the Capabilities Inventory for the Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (ABIDES).
For the second year in a row Segue Technologies has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.
Inc. magazine included Segue Technologies on its annual Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Segue is now able to sell all Dell products to any individual, corporation, state, local, or federal government entity except for the DOD.
Segue Technologies Inc.has won a contract to design and develop a Grants Management Application for the State Justice Institute.