#Scrum Con

[vanilla-voyeur]

A product owner is a grifter who figured out how to get paid to sit in meetings all day

"Product owner" is a confusing job to hire people for. And so, confusing people are hired to do the job.

[jyoongim]

Hello!

I would to request if its alright.

Prisoner Human Alastor x Police!Reader.

Alastor were captured by police and was sent to jail and Reader was a professional police also she is virgin because shes too focus on her job even when she was in colloge she never experienced it.

Sorry im bad at explaining but like they fucked in alastor cell in middle of the night because Reader was assign to watch Alastor since hes the biggest criminal in the town.

So llike i dont know how reader ended up in his cell ummm you can just make a reason for it since i dont know how she also inside his cell and getting fuck

So like Reader Hate love when alastor fuck out of her brain for the first time and Instead of Escaping from the jail Alastor just Find a Toy to play with.

This been on my mind pleaseeee im on my knees just for this😭😭

THIS IS MY BIRTHDAY GIFT TO YALL

WHOOP WHOOP THATS THE SOUND OF THE POLICE!!!!

It’s giving Mrs.Officer by lil Wayne hahahaha 

themes: 18+! NSFW, fem!reader, human!alastor (criminal of the LAW), so many laws and regulations broken, flirty banter? Jail cell sex, slight dub con, manipulation, subjugation, Loss of virginity, handcuffs, black mail, humiliation, gun play, mention of murders,  toxic relationship?

Five years ago

“Alastor DuPont, you are charged with the Bayou Murders! You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law…” you snarled at the man, as you slapped your handcuffs on his wrists, hoisting him up from the ground and forcing him to the cop car.

A strained laughed escaped his throat as he glanced over his shoulder at you, white teeth showing “never would have thought you would turn on me doll hehe. How unpredictable…I like that in my women ya know?”The lanky man grinned as you slammed the door, his breath fogging up the window. His deep brown eyes were wild as he maintained a calm composure. You narrowed your eyes at him “remember that it was me who put your ass behind bars”

His eyelids dropped, his crazed smile almost splitting his face “oooh doll I’ll never forget you”

Present Day

The prison was in an uproar when the higher ups found out who they’ll be housing.

Alastor DuPont.

New Orleans Most Beloved Radio Host…was a serial killer.

And you were the unfortunate soul who was his guard.

You looked over the paperwork of your new charge, brows furrowing as you read the arrest and charges.

Disgusting scrum! You thought with a sigh, setting down the papers on your desk.

”Why is he being transferred to my floor? Ain’t that conflict of interest?” You asked the Warden, an older man in his sixties.

You were the officer who had worked the Bayou Murders case, the officer who caught Louisiana's notorious killer and arrested him. 

You were just a rookie back then, fresh out of college and putting your all into your work. You were always at the office working late and gathering evidence. Your coworkers often joked that you had no sense of fun, always refusing to go out with them for dinners or parties. You were obvious to romantic advances and often threatened to write a report for misconduct for your male officers actions.

You often heard some of the male officers describe you as ‘Stuck-up, picky, prude’ but you didn’t see an issue with that.

You took your job serious, there was never room for error in this line of work.

You were very by the book. 

You saw everything in black and white.

Control and Regulations was your game.

Which is why you were tasked guarding some of the worst criminals in the city.

That now included Alastor.

You groaned, burying your face in your hands. “Just treat him how you do the other inmates. You’re my best officer here to handle something like him” The warden said. You were the best for this. You took a deep breath “Fine, but I want a raise” you grumbled, smiling.

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“Inmate 666 rise n shine! put your hands through the open slot” you commanded. You stood outside the steel padlock door, waiting for hands to appear to be cuffed.

Nothing.

You knocked on the door again, a warning.

You huffed, “Last chance inmate! Or I’m dragging you out!”

Silence.

You cursed under your breath and looked to your backup guard

”open the door” he looked worried but followed your orders.

The security door whirled opened and you stood in the open doorway, you hand hovered over your baton as you approached the figure laying in bed, worst case he killed himself; best case…you kick his ass out of bed. “DuPont!” You sneered, kicking the edge of his bed. The figure stirred, groaning at the bright light pouring in the small room, he stretched, joints popping and made a move to sit upon the bed.

He rubbed his eyes, reached for his glasses and finally looked at you. A smile appeared on his face “Well i must have died and went to heaven” he drawled standing up.

You took a step back out of instinct. You scoffed at him ”you wish now put your shirt on and hands behind your back.”

Alastor let out a chuckle as he reached for his shirt.

Your eyes roamed his exposed skin. Smooth, skin riddled with scars. For a lanky bastard he had quite the muscle definition.

He was handsome, the type of guy you would have happily let chat you up.

But you were the truth behind that smile.

”so what pleasure am i owed that I get to see your pretty face after so long?” He asked like he was talking about the weather. You didn’t answer him as you locked the handcuffs and nudged him towards the open door to start walking.

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“You will be provided three meals a day. One hour of outdoors activities and you’ll have recreational if you earn good behavior, but i highly doubt that. Am I clear?” You ask as he stared at you with a stupid smile. You frowned “get that smile off your face DuPont.” He only smiled harder “I can’t help it. I enjoy being in your presence my dear” 

You leaned across the table, eyes hard as you got in his face.

”listen to me you irritating prick! In here I rule. You listen to everything I say and pray I am in a good mood to deal with your shit. I can make what remains of your life hell on earth. Do I make myself clear?” You hissed.

Alastor leaned back, an amused look on his face, shrugging “Crystal”

”Good”

You walked him back to his cell after he ate and uncuffed him. Walking out you slammed the door shut and waited to hear the lock before moving to make your rounds.

”I do hope you have a good night my dear” you hear him say as you walk down the corridor, ignoring him.

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Alastor sighed as he sat on his bed. A low chuckle escaped his throat. Oh how he missed you. 

When he met you five years ago, he knew you were the one for him. There was something about you that gave him a thrill. 

He admits he didn’t count on you being a police officer; you had fooled him flawlessly. 

His cock twitched in his pants. Those pretty eyes that once held warmth were ever so chilling. 

How he couldn’t wait to break that cold demeanor of yours.

He just had to bid his time and after all he had all the time in the world with you.

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You were focused on some paperwork when two male officers popped their heads in your office.

”hey a couple of us are going for a night out you coming?” Max asked with a smile as Danny was behind him with puppy eyes.

You didn’t even look up from your work “ill pass but maybe next time guys” you hear the groan before leaving.

You shook your head lightly as you finished filling in your notes.

You looked at your watch, it was almost time to patrol.

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Alastor could hear the footsteps of the two male guards that occasionally visited his floor.

”she never wants to hang out. Fucking bitch thinks she better than us or something?” A voice whined.

”oh you know how she is. Work on the brain. She wouldn’t be so strict if she loosened up a bit hahaha i would love to fuck that.”

Alastor grimaced. Disgusting trash 

He might have been a certified lady killer, but he was still a gentleman. And lowly scrum like them didn’t even deserve to think of you that way.

You were his.

And he’ll make sure of that.

A dark smile crept on his face just at the thought.

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It was fairly quiet tonight. 

You found yourself standing outside Alastor’s cell.

”You gone say something cherie or stand guard all night. I promise I have no intention of escaping.” He purred.

You frowned “I have nothing to say to you”

You heard him laugh “really? You had a lot to say five years ago”

He was baiting you, you knew this, but your temper was hot

”You are despicable you know that? You think you so smart, but you know something Alastor? You got sloppy. Tell me. Why? Why did you kill all them girls?” You hissed, now facing the door.

You hadn’t even realized his hands were out in the slot until his large hands grasped yours.

You tensed and went to tug your hands out of his, but he firmly kept a grip.

”why? What kind of question is that? The answer is simple.” His thumbs rubbed your hands.

”No the answer was stupid. You commited those crimes, killed those innocent women for pure fun? They should have sent you to the Ward.” You said angrily.

Alastor smiled, through you couldn’t see it

”Maybe but I’m completely in my right mind I assure you. The reason for all the mess? Simple…they weren’t you” he bent down to press his lips to your knuckles.

You ripped your hands back, eyes wide “you’re sick”

He hummed, rolling his eyes.

”doesn’t change how I feel about you darlin”

He was surprise to hear the lock to his cell and the door open to reveal you.

And you were angry.

Your face was balled into a frown “It was never about me! You think I would believe that shit!” Your hand pulled your gun, aiming it at him “You’re nothin’ but a liar and a killer. Ain’t no love in that dark heart of yours. You are incapable of love.” Your lip quivered slightly, giving way to your emotions under the glare you held.

Alastor walked up to you, right up to your gun pressing against his chest, his hands were up, but he was still craning his head down at you “is that what you tell yourself about me dear?” 

That sharp smile on his face, his eyes wide “then kill me. Pull the trigger and serve justice.”

His eyes were analyzing you. You were panting, chest constricted in your uniform, cheeks flushed with anger but your plump lips wobbled.

One of his hands gently wrapped around the gun, lowering it as he pressed against your body. The other taking hold of your chin.

He lowered his head til his lips were but a whisper away, ghosting yours lightly “What i feel for you darlin, love ain’t got nothing on it”

Your brain seemed to catch up with the situation you were in and you tried to reestablish control, but Alastor had already sunk his claws in you.

Your eyes widened when his lips slammed on yours, your hand with the gun whipped to hit him across the head, but he caught it and used the momentum of your body to twirl you around and pin your arm against your back, making you drop the weapon as you wince in pain.

His lips were at your neck, nose brushing against your ear

”never drop ya guard dear, didn’t they teach you that?” He taunted.

You struggled against him as he pushed you down on the small bed, pressing you down with his weight. 

You thrashed about, body filling with panic as you couldn’t throw throw him off you.

Alastor grunted as you kicked at him, narrowing his eyes as he pressed his full weight against you.

”easy doll easy. I ain’t gonna hurt ya. Well too much hehehe” his brushed his nose against yours, trailing his lips to kiss your cheeks and jaw.

With his hips fixed between your parted thighs, he pressed his hardening length against the softness of your covered mound.

Large hands cupped your breasts, and before long you heard a tear. Your eyes widened as the cold air met your chest and gasped asho Alastor quickly made work of your bra. He let out a hoarse groan as he kneaded the tender flesh, mouth wrapping around a perky nipple, causing you to gasp.

He nipped and tugged the soft nip before lavishing it with his tongue, like an apology for the harsh treatment. ”I knew you’ll have the prettiest pair of tits. So full and soft. I can’t wait to see them bruised up from my teeth”

You clenched your teeth as you tried to ignore the rather pleasant sensations running through you. With your gun somewhere, all you had was your physical strength. You might couldn’t overpower him, but you could use his weight against him.

Taking the distraction of Alastor focusing on sucking at your chest, you tightened your legs around his waist and used his relaxed posture to flip the two of you over. With your arms free, you pressed your arm into his neck, thighs holding his hips down as you tried to regain your composure.

You tried held your elbow into his throat, glaring at him as he just smiled up you.

Alastor lazily placed his hands on your hips as he raked his eyes over you.

You were disheveled, hair fizzy and face flushed. Your eyes were filled with uncertainty and another emotion. Your lips were swollen and your neck was slowly turning red. With your uniform ripped, your tits were fully exposed, nipples perked and littered with bites.

 You were beautiful 

“I am going to walk out of here and pretend this didn’t happen. You are going to stay right here until I close that door and lock it.” You said sternly, but Alastor wasn’t listening, he was grinding up into you slowly as he trailed a hand up your front, finger fondling with your ripped uniform. You went to slap his hands away when he cupped your breasts but the cold air that met your entire body made you freeze.

”That’s much better don’t you think?” He mused, fingers tapping your hips as he palmed your ass cheeks in full.

You quickly sat up, ready to get off him, when Alastor followed you up, arms locking you against him. He whispered in your ear, voice low and deep “oh you’re so precious. I can’t wait to fuck that tight pussy of yours baby” he kissed your shoulder as he pulled your panties to dip two fingers inside you.

You pushed at his chest, trying to shift your hips away but the motion made you fall back and you grunted as you fell to the floor.

Alastor sucked his fingers, moaning at the taste of you. He sat looking at you, grinning as he moved towards you. You scrambled back, wanting to put distance between the two of you, but Alastor long legs carried him to you and he wrapped a hand around ankle and dragged you back towards him, taking top mount to prevent your from flaring about like a fish.

Tears welled in your eyes as he quickly made work of his pants, freeing his weeping cock. You pressed your hands against his chest, which he took in one hand and held them over your head. He hummed a tune as he pressed his lips to your cheeks, peppering your face in kisses before locking his lips onto yours. You tried to jerk your head away but that didn’t deter him, as he bit down on your lips, crying out, your mouth was invaded by his tongue.

You barely had time to counter, when your breath hitched in your throat, feeling an unknown pressure between your thighs.

A staggered gasp turned into a pained cry as narrow hips thrusted up into you, sheathing his cock to the brim.

Alastor laughed into your mouth, licking at your teeth “Oooh? So I’m your first hehe I’m honored.” He slotted his mouth against yours as he snapped his hips against yours, wanting you to quickly grow accustomed to his brute pace.

The sound of sticky slaps and muffled moans radiated through the cell. Your legs rested on either sides of Alastor’s hips, shaking as he rocked into your body.

“What would the other guards think if they found out you let a dangerous killer fuck you? Hmm? This breaks so many laws baby. Hehe fuck you feel good. You take me so good ha! I knew you could.” A soft whimper bubbled out your throat. Your mind was fighting, but your body was welcoming the unwanted assault. 

Your tongue lolled out your mouth as Alastor’s cock dragged along your insides, making your back arched as he hit a nerve that had you moaning.

Your soft moans spurred the man on as he angled his hips, pounding you into the cold floor.

Oh how long he had imagined fucking you. You were like nothing he could have imagined. Your tight cunt clinged to his dick as he bullied it through your walls.

He caught sight of your discarded gun and grabbed it, resting the cool metal against your skin. Your eyes widened, body freezing despite the jolts from his hips.

His brows quirked when your cunt clenched “Scared or horny baby?” He chuckled darkly, leaning back onto his knees, pulling you with him. 

He let out a soft moan as you sunk down on him, uttering dirty praise and encouragement. “You gonna ride me baby? Hmm? You gonna let a killer stretch this pussy out? Ill make you feel so good baby” he rocked up into you, softly thrusting.

You rested your head into the crook of his neck, shaking as Alatsor’s hands rubbed your back. The gun slowly trailing up your skin. One hand tangled in the roots of your hair, pulling your head back, as you felt the tip of the gun at your chin.

Alastor cooed as he pulled you down into his thrusts, making your jaw clench “k-kill me bastard” you hissed,  eyes clenched feeling his cock bury into you with a wet squish.

Alastor’s body vibrated as he let out a laugh “Kill you? Oh darlin no. then there wont be a pretty face to look forward to see everyday. I have no desire to paint the walls red with your blood haha no I want to paint your walls white” 

You leaned into his body, pushing your hips back to meet his thrusts. Your fingers dug into his skin and out of anger for the onslaughter of pleasure you sunk your teeth into his neck.

Alastor’s cock twitched as his hips snapped into yours as a response. 

Fuck! He eyes rolled slightly into his skull “careful baby. I hate to put a baby in you so soon” he chuckled.

Then the light bulb went off in his head

On second thought… 

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You shouldn’t be doing this as much. 

This was so wrong! On so many levels. 

Many many violations. 

Hell you could lose your job!

You almost hoped that another guard would come by and see what was happening so you could get out of here…but that wasn’t going to happen.

This is your floor and yours alone.

”OooH fuuuuccck, p-please! don’t… stop” you whined, throwing your head back, body leaned back with your arms trying to support your body as Alastor rammed up into your pussy. You hadn’t given much thought to sex, but he must be what girls in college use to call ‘packing’. His dick felt like it was splitting you in two, hitting that spongey nerve just right.

The man let out a gruff laugh beneath you, one hand on your hip to bounce you on his cock and the other holding that stupid gun against your clit. The cool metal sending shocks through your cunt. ”Oh you’ve made such a mess darlin” he tsked, eyes focused on his cock disappearing into you. A frothy cream coated the base of his cock, making both of your inner thighs sticky.

“But you’re so pretty when you’re messy.” He smirked, tilting his head

”I-I hate you!” You cried as he pinched your clit, slowly drawing tight circles on the bud. He hummed, kissing up the column of your neck “But your cunt says otherwise” he purred as he started pulling you down harder into his thrusts. Your eyes rolled as loud moans and whines left your throat. You might didn’t realize, but you had been fucking him back since the very beginning.

All that pent up frustration and tightly bound moral code snapping the second his cock breached your virgin walls.

Your cunt fluttered around him as he sucked a tit into his mouth. He released the sore nipple with a pop,tonguing it as he watched your face distort with pleasure as he had you met his thrusts.

“You’re everything I imagined and so much more” he whispered. He couldn’t help but admire you like this.

You opened your mouth to say something snarky, but he caught your lips as he sped up his pace, swallowing your gasps as he hit the sweet spot that had you mewling.

He felt your cunt clench and contract, allowing him deeper access to nirvana.

“Don’t you wanna cum baby? Because i know i do fuuck! Be a good little slut for me baby” Alastor hissed, feeling his dick twitch.

Your orgasm must have been approaching because you started to push against him, hips trying to raise and get off his dick.

Oh you weren’t going anywhere.

A gasp escaped you, your eyes wide as he tightened his hold on your hips “N-no no no no Alastor stop! Dont!” You pressed your hands against his chest to try and lift off him, but to no avail.

He laughed in your ear wickedly ”you are going to cum on my cock whether you like it or not baby ”

He wrapped his arms around you, forcing you to take the full force of his thrusts, wanting to break you from his cock.

You whimpered, eyes clenching as you buried your head in his shoulder. Your orgasm hit you like a truck, making you tense and hips grind into his to instinctively ride out the pleasure 

“I’m cumming ooh fuck fuck fuck! Alastor!” You whined loudly, body slumping as you shook against him.

Alastor kissed your shoulder as your cunt fluttered, hips stuttering and with a groan he cummed inside you, pressing you down to take all his dick as he painted your walls.

His dick twitched before he pulled out of you, smiling as his cum slowly leaked out of you as you slipped off his lap, glaring at him as he smiled at you.

Your eyes widened as he pulled a small tape recorder from his pocket.

”I think your boss would be very surprised to hear you fucking a criminal heheh”

tears welled in your eyes as you reached for the device, but he held it out of reach, opting to grab your hair and pull you flush against his cum covered cock.

”but don’t worry my dear, no one will know your little secret…as long as you play nice” his teeth split through his smile as he tapped the tip of of his dick against your lips.

”After all I wouldn’t want to lose my assistant again after breaking her in finally don’t you agree?” He hummed as he pushed his dick into your mouth, sighing as you gagged around him.

“That’s my good girl”

He never forgot about you. 

How could he?

You were his favorite doll after all….

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[honeydippedfiction]

Hello Cici! I hope you’re doing well. If your down for it how about prompts 22 and 31 from established relationship with reader working for the Bengals and in a secret relationship with Joe?💛

(If you feel like it I wouldn’t mind a smut👀

I will probably redo this later on and add smut

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#22. "You remember what I was wearing the first time we met?" "Of course I do!" & #31. Getting flustered from extended eye-contact.

Joe Burrow x black!femreader

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Late-afternoon light filtered through the high windows of Paycor Stadium, casting amber streaks across the tiled floor of the west corridor. The hum of post-practice cleanup echoed in the background—cleats clacking on concrete, the buzz of walkie-talkies, the occasional shout from equipment staff.

Y/N adjusted the strap of her headset, cradling a clipboard in her arm as she double-checked the names on the media pass list for the day. Her curls were pulled back into a low bun, lips glossed, her skin glowing in the soft light, and though she moved with practiced efficiency, there was a subtle nervous energy in her steps.

It was ridiculous, really. She was a professional. A sharp, respected member of the Bengals’ public relations team—one of the youngest in her position, and one of the few Black women in the organization. She managed reporters, controlled player interviews, smoothed over everything from sideline spats to tweet controversies. Game days didn’t scare her. Neither did the front office or local media drama.

She was used to working under pressure. In fact, she thrived on it. Handling the Bengals’ media operations meant navigating everything from chaotic press scrums to last-minute crisis control. Y/N had managed three press conferences in one day while putting out a social media fire, all before lunch. She knew how to keep her cool.

But he always did know how to make it all disappear.

Joe.

Or rather—Joe Burrow, the franchise quarterback, golden boy of Cincinnati, the one who looked annoyingly good even after three hours of practice. The one who texted her at 2 a.m. about documentaries on con artists and then followed it up with “Thinking about you, too.” The one who knew how to get under her skin in all the right—and wrong—ways.

The man who’d made her laugh during a power outage in the media room six months ago. The man who’d stolen glances at her during meetings, who sent late-night texts filled with dry sarcasm and sweet nothings. The man whose touch still lingered on her skin from the last time he’d pulled her into the shadows of the training room hallway.

The man she absolutely should not be in a secret relationship with.

And today, he was due any second.

It was like her body could sense him before her brain even caught up—her pulse quickened, skin warmed, thoughts scattered. She hated how easily he did that to her. Hated it, but didn’t really want it to stop either.

From around the corner, she heard that familiar sound—his sneakers against the floor, unhurried and confident. Then came his voice, low and smooth.

“Hey.”

She glanced up too quickly. And there it was. That look.

Joe was standing just a few feet away in joggers and a long-sleeved Bengals tee, sweat still clinging to his collar. His curls were damp, his cheeks flushed from practice. But it wasn’t his outfit or the way the sleeves hugged his arms that did it.

It was his eyes.

He was already staring at her. Not in a creepy way. Not even in a romantic one. It was deeper than that—still, focused, steady. He looked at her like she was the only person in the world worth watching.

Y/N’s grip on her clipboard faltered for half a second.

“You’re doing it again,” she murmured, heart thudding a little harder.

“What?” he asked, all innocence.

“That thing,” she said, waving vaguely at his face. “With your eyes. You look at me too long.”

“I don’t think there’s a time limit,” Joe replied, still not blinking.

She flushed. “You’re at eleven seconds.”

His smirk was smug, familiar, dangerous. “So you’re counting now?”

Y/N tried to fire back, but nothing witty came. She broke eye contact and focused hard on her clipboard, like the schedule of press calls would save her.

His mouth twitched, barely holding back a smirk. “That’s not a thing.”

“It is when you do it,” she shot back, though the heat rising in her cheeks betrayed her.

He stepped in just a little closer. “I like watching you get flustered.”

She scoffed, trying to recover. “I’m not flustered.”

His smile widened. “You just dropped your pen.”

She glanced down.

Damn it.

There it was—her pen on the floor. She bent to grab it and muttered, “That doesn’t count.”

Joe leaned against the wall now, arms crossed, clearly enjoying himself. “So you remember what you were wearing the first time we met?”

Her eyes flicked up instinctively.

That was the trap.

He was grinning already, knowing exactly what he was doing.

Y/N straightened slowly, giving him a side-eye.

She hesitated. “…No?”

“Liar,” he said, amused. “That black jumpsuit. The one with the silver zipper and the belt. You had your hair up and those big gold hoops. You looked like you ran the whole building.” His tone turned a touch lower, teasing.

She blinked. “You remembered all that?”

“Of course I did,” Joe said simply. “That outfit haunted me for a week.”

Y/N laughed despite herself, caught between amusement and embarrassment. “You say that like I had you in a chokehold.”

She made the mistake of looking up. Their eyes locked again—longer this time. His stare didn’t waver. It was bold, calm, and unreadable, like he was challenging her to hold it. She felt her breath hitch, skin prickling.

“You did,” he said, meeting her gaze again. “Still do.”

“I—” she started, then stopped, losing the sentence entirely.

Joe tilted his head slightly. “Hmm?”

“You’re… I swear, you’re dangerous,” she whispered.

“And yet here you are.”

She turned her head slowly. “Why are you like this?”

He tilted his head, unbothered. “Because you let me be.”

She didn’t respond right away. Couldn’t. Because he was right—and he knew it.

A sharp voice down the hallway broke the moment—a trainer calling out for Joe. Y/N took a step back instinctively, snapping the professional mask back over her features. Joe didn’t look away immediately. He held her gaze for just one more heartbeat, long enough to make her chest ache, then finally turned and walked toward the sound of his name.

But not before brushing his hand lightly against hers as he passed.

She stood there a moment longer, trying to pull herself together. Her thoughts were scattered, her heartbeat still thudding in her ears. It was always like this with him—five seconds of eye contact and her whole sense of balance tipped.

And worst of all, he knew it.

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Later, in the press room, the space buzzed with pre-conference energy—cameramen checking focus, reporters murmuring behind coffee cups, interns adjusting mic levels. Y/N moved through the room with practiced efficiency, clipboard in hand, headset slightly askew.

Joe was across the room, leaning casually against a podium while listening to a staff member run through PR points. He looked relaxed, but she could tell from the slight turn of his head, the way his gaze flicked in her direction every few minutes, that he was still watching her.

She bent down to check the audio panel—and when she stood up, he was looking again. She met his eyes this time, willing herself not to break first.

One beat. Two.

Her skin tingled. Her throat went dry.

Three.

She blinked, pretending to look at her notes. Her ears were hot.

When she glanced back, he was grinning—smirking, actually.

He knew.

And she hated how much she liked that he did.

Y/N cleared her throat and crossed the room, her heels clicking sharply. She stopped beside him, pretending to review something on her clipboard. “You need something?” she asked coolly.

“Just waiting,” Joe replied. Then added, quietly, “You always look good when you’re pretending not to look at me.”

She turned her head slowly, eyes narrowing. “I wasn’t.”

He raised his brows, amused. “Sure.”

A moment of silence passed. Not tense—just thick with possibility. She could feel it, humming in the space between them.

“You ever think about what we’re doing?” Joe asked, still not looking directly at her, but clearly speaking only to her.

Y/N hesitated. “Define what.”

“This,” he said simply. “Us. Whatever this is.”

She looked at him now, really looked. “I think about it all the time.”

“And?”

“And it’s dangerous,” she admitted, voice low.

He finally turned to face her. No smile now—just intensity, pure and unfiltered. “Yeah. It is.”

Her breath caught. She didn’t look away. Not this time.

“You afraid?” he asked.

“I’d be stupid not to be,” she said. “But I’m still here, aren’t I?”

Joe studied her face like he was memorizing it. Then, very softly, he said, “Yeah. You are.”

Someone called his name again, louder this time.

He gave her a final, unreadable look—then turned and walked away, easy and unhurried. Like he hadn’t just unraveled her completely with three minutes of eye contact and a few well-placed words.

Y/N let out a breath, her hand gripping the edge of the podium to steady herself.

He was dangerous, all right.

And she was dangerously close to not caring anymore.

༺♥༻❀༺♥༻༺♥༻❀༺♥༻

By the time the press conference started, Y/N had mostly recovered her equilibrium. She was in her zone now—taking notes, managing hand signals from the back of the room, making sure no reporter asked anything they weren’t cleared to ask.

Joe handled the podium like he always did: smooth, calm, press-trained to perfection. But halfway through a reporter's question about playoff prep, he glanced her way and caught her looking.

And held it.

Not for long. Barely a second. Just enough to make her feel it.

She broke first.

Again.

She looked down at her clipboard, then at her watch, then at literally anything else. But the flush in her cheeks wouldn’t fade.

When he walked off the podium and passed her on the way out, his fingers brushed hers once more—out of sight, quick, careful.

But he said nothing.

He didn’t need to.

༺♥༻❀༺♥༻༺♥༻❀༺♥༻

Later that night, she’d find a text waiting for her:

Joe: You blinked first. Again.

Joe: You owe me.

She sighed, smiling despite herself.

And typed back:

Y/N: I owe you nothing. Stop staring at me like I’m dessert.

Joe: You are.

And just like that, her resolve unraveled all over again.

[coffee-and-tea-time]

... Adivinen quien volvió después de casi dos meses (I'm so cooked 😭)

Pero por fin pude hacer algo como regalo para ustedes:

FINALMENTE HICE EL DIBUJO QUE PROMETÍ :''''D

De verdad que me da pena y pido perdón mil veces por el atraso, se que en sí no es un trabajo como tal, pero quería hacer esto para salir de mi zona de comfort y por primera vez dibujar un yandere ✨

Así que esta es una interpretación de Angelo, no le se a diseñar atuendos mi gente y lo hice con diferentes expresiones de diferentes momentos que se describen en la historia (sinceramente trate 😔👍)

(and please no one talk about the last image, I was trying to put a smiley ahh scary face for the boy-)

Así que si es un regalo de mi parte para ustedes, Coffe y Tea 💖💖💖 de verdad que muchas gracias por su ánimo, de parte de esta little fan 💝

-Daydreamer 💖

(Por cierto le echo culpa a la cámara por la calidad de la imagen-)

character from this post and from this serie

Angelo gonna need to fight us to get the drawing ~ twins

(It's just a quick drawing I had made thinking about how Angelo would react if u handed him a drawing of himself. He'd shake so furiously he'd disappear lol <3) ~Tea

AHDHUAGAHSHSJSK GIRL I WAS SLEEPING AND TEA CAME TO MY ROOM TO SHAKE ME AWAKE AND WE BOTH END UP FUCKING TWEAKING (we ended up showing the beautiful drawing to a very confused mom) ~ coffee

...The scream I scrum when I saw the notification, I swear to god-

I was like "oh tumblr notif-IT'S THE DRAWING" and ran to wake up Coffee literally squealing- ~ Tea

My twin is shaking with emotions~ really, we both needed this serotonin rush so baddddddd (#StupidUni). Also, you got pinned in our chatroom and you will be exposed cutely on my wallpaper besides my collection of Tea's drawing so I can show off how FUCKING GOOD THIS IS SHBDAJHSHSJAJAHSVSHSJAK ~ coffee

Tho I'm not the only twin with the 'show off' tendencies, Tea already showed it to his college friends, YOU DRAW SO FUCKINF AMAZING WE'RE SO FUCKING PROUD OF IT PLEASE NEVER EVER FEEL ASHAMED OR APOLOGIZE, MIGUEL ANGELO SHOULD BE ENVIOUS OF- okey, Tea told me to chill. But still, we really love it, please don't apologize, you really touched our hearts, I'm having a strong case of cuteness aggression while Tea is already ascending to the gates of heaven ~ Coffee

(...I'm still bragging lol)

I did this since we were both excited and Tea encourage me up to share it, I'm not good at drawing but hope it shows how me and my twin were both jumping around excited while talking about the precious details and everything (I got shy now, not used to posting my silly things) ~ coffee

[recursiverabbit]

I never realized how nice con attendees can be??? I was part of staff for Sakura-Con today and one of the attendees offered me a cookie 🥹😭 (another one gave me a sticker, which was also very nice!)

To the attendee who offered me the cookie, I hope you're on Tumblr bc I want you to know that this cookie was, in fact, SCRUM-DILLY-YUM-YUM and I hope you enjoyed the con today (and everyone else who went but to the cookie person especially)!!!

[howtowhumpyourhiccup]

Consent Issues Bingo 1?

Person Unknown

Summary: Consent Issues Bingo.

Set during RttE's "Midnight Scrum." Hiccup is found in the forest with no memory of what happened to him or who hurt him.

Warnings: Implied/Reference Rape/Non-con

Rating: Mature

Dead Dove: Yes

Words: 1 173

Prompt: Victim Left Naked And Bleeding

Fandom: How to Train Your Dragon

Characters: Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, Stoick, Snotlout, Gobber

Pairing: /

Author’s Notes: Actually the first fic I wrote for this bingo.

Enjoy!

[marelislas]

La metodología del desarrollo de software es un marco estructurado utilizado para planificar, organizar y controlar el proceso de creación de sistemas de software.

Principales Metodologías

1. Cascada (Waterfall)

Modelo secuencial donde cada fase debe completarse antes de pasar a la siguiente (requisitos, diseño, implementación, pruebas, mantenimiento).

2. Ágil (Agile)

Se enfoca en entregas iterativas y colaborativas. Ejemplos: Scrum, Kanban, XP (Extreme Programming).

3. Scrum

Un marco dentro de Agile, con ciclos iterativos llamados sprints.

4. Kanban

Basado en tableros visuales para gestionar tareas y flujo de trabajo.

5. Modelo en Espiral

Combina elementos iterativos con análisis de riesgos.

6. Desarrollo Rápido de Aplicaciones (RAD)

Prototipado rápido y enfoque en el desarrollo en fases cortas.

7. DevOps

Integra el desarrollo y las operaciones para entregar software de forma más rápida y confiable.

Fases del Desarrollo de Software

1. Análisis de Requisitos

Comprender lo que el cliente o usuario necesita.

2. Diseño

Crear la arquitectura y diseño técnico del sistema.

3. Implementación

Escribir y codificar el software según los requisitos definidos.

4. Pruebas (Testing)

Asegurarse de que el software funciona como se espera.

5. Despliegue (Deployment)

Entregar el software al entorno de producción.

6. Mantenimiento

Corregir errores y realizar mejoras después del despliegue.

[ladylooch]

Did one of the boys fought each other (con, Luca, and lio) ? Anything like that happened to them or like the hit that con did on lio. Something along those lines.

Lucie and Con almost didn't SURVIVE THIS! 😳

No. But I think they play hard against one another and have a lot of fun.

When Luca and Lio play each other, they're always grabbing for one another so neither of them are involved in the little scrums on the ice. They're jawing back and forth, but always leave the pile giving each other big grins. Neither of them wanna deal with Liv after the game.

Con and Luca respect one another's game and wouldn't fight either. Plus it would make summer training a lil awkward... and family reunions. Also, Con more than learned his lesson ☠️

[24worldnewsnet]

Getty ImagesSophie HurcomBBC Sport England at Allianz Stadium Twickenham14 June 2025, 17:03 BST279 CommentsUpdated 10 minutes agoGallagher Premiership finalBath (13) 23Tries: Du Toit, Ojomoh Cons: Russell 2 Pens: Russell 3Leicester (7) 21Tries: Van Poortvliet, Kata, Ilione Cons: Pollard 3Bath held off resilient Leicester Tigers to win their first Premiership title in 29 years with a narrow 23-21 victory at Allianz Stadium Twickenham that also clinched a 2024-25 treble.The tense triumph crowns Bath as champions of England for the seventh time in their history but the first since 1996.They were the trailblazing team in the league this season and went into the final as overwhelming favourites after finishing 11 points clear at the top of the table.Jack van Poortvliet gave Leicester an early lead but Thomas du Toit's try and another from Max Ojomah - created by Finn Russell's show-stopping interception - pushed Bath 13 points ahead.Solomone Kata pulled back a crucial try for the Tigers but when departing Leicester legend Dan Cole was sent to the sin-bin with 11 minutes to go, Russell slotted a second penalty.Tigers still had something in the tank and Emeka Ilione's score five minutes from time set up a grandstand finish but Bath held on. Bath also become the first English team since opponents Leicester in 2001 to seal a treble, after winning the Premiership Rugby Cup and the European Challenge Cup earlier this season.The final was billed as a revival of the rivalry between two giants of English rugby.The pair won 12 of the first 15 Premiership titles under the league's previous format and finished as the top two in each of 1994, 1995, 1996 and 2000.Despite their underdog status, Leicester started more than up for the fight, owning possession in the opening minutes, winning two scrums and the first penalty, allowing Handre Pollard to kick to the corner.Their pack mauled forward from a line-out and an opportunist Van Poortvliet saw a gap to sneak in.Russell eased Bath nerves with a penalty but neither side could get into their flow in the midst of a stuttering start.Bath eventually ramped up the pressure, probing Leicester's line from the left then right as their forwards picked up the mantle and Du Toit surged over.And when Leicester skipper Julian Montoya was shown a yellow for a high tackle on Ted Hill his side were forced into defensive mode to see out the half. Tigers wing Adam Radwan held Miles Reid up over the line as Bath pushed for more but Russell kicked a second penalty from distance to make it 13-7 at half-time. PA MediaLeicester have a host of players departing the club this summer including Pollard, who missed a penalty and then saw a pass intercepted by a surging Russell, who sprinted clear when Leicester were enjoying a spell with the ball.With Ojomah keeping pace with the Scot on the break, Russell spun a looping pass for his team-mate to dive under the posts.Guy Pepper's brilliant strength to shake off two tacklers and touch down in the corner almost stretched Bath's lead further only for the score to be scratched for a knock-on by Will Muir.Tigers seemed spurred on by the let-off and Kata pulled them back into it from close range. There was still time for more twists as, minutes after coming on for his final appearance before retirement, Cole was sent to the bin for a charging tackle on Russell whose subsequent penalty made it 23-14.Leicester would not lie down though and Ilione wrestled his way through the Bath bodies to set up a thrilling finale that Johann van Graan's side managed to see out.More to follow.Bath: De Glanville; Cokanasiga, Ojomoh, Redpath, Muir; Russell, Spencer (c); Obano, Dunn, Du Toit; Roux, Ewels, Hill, Pepper, Reid.Replacements: Annett, Van Wyk, Stuart, Molony, Bayliss, Carr-Smith, Donoghue, Barbeary.Leicester: Steward; Radwan, Kata, Woodward, Hassell-Collins; Pollard, Van Poortvliet; Smith, Montoya (c), Heyes; Henderson, Chessum, Liebenberg, Reffell, Cracknell.Replacements: Clare, Cronin, Cole, Rogerson, Ilione, Youngs, Vo

[karaokulta]

🎮💡 Desarrollo y Gestión de Videojuegos: Una Odisea Creativa y Estratégica 🕹️🚀 🤔 Imagina que el desarrollo de un videojuego es como preparar la pizza más exquisita en una cocina gourmet. Necesitas ingredientes de calidad, una receta innovadora y un equipo culinario que sepa lo que hace. En el mundo de los videojuegos, esos ingredientes son la creatividad, la tecnología punta y una gestión de proyecto que no deje que nuestra obra maestra se queme en el horno. - 🧠 Creatividad: El Alma del Videojuego • Se trata de dar con esa idea fresca, esa mecánica de juego que haga que el jugador quiera más y no suelte el control. • Aquí, cada pixel cuenta una historia, cada línea de código es un verso en la poesía digital que estamos tejiendo. - 💻 Tecnología: El Cuchillo Afilado del Chef • Mantenerse al día con la tecnología es clave, como ese chef que siempre busca la mejora en su filo. • Es la herramienta que transforma la creatividad en una experiencia interactiva que se pueda jugar, sentir y, sobre todo, disfrutar. - 🛠️ Gestión de Proyecto: La Receta Secreta • No basta con tener los ingredientes y las herramientas si no sabes cómo combinarlos. • Es aquí donde entran metodologías ágiles, scrum, sprints... que serían el equivalente a saber cuándo hay que añadir la salsa o cuánto tiempo necesita nuestra pizza en el horno. Pero no todo es miel sobre hojuelas; el desarrollo y gestión de videojuegos es un baile entre creatividad y plazos, innovación y presupuestos, sueños y realidades. Se trata de encontrar el balance perfecto entre lo que queremos crear y lo que realmente podemos entregar. Y aquí va el twist: cada videojuego es un mundo, cada título una aventura distinta. 🌎✨ La belleza está en que no hay fórmula mágica, sino una serie de decisiones que se toman en el camino, cada una afectando el resultado final. Entonces, gamer, developer, estratega o soñador, dime: - ¿Cuál ha sido el ingrediente secreto en tu desarrollo de videojuegos? - ¿Has tenido que tirar la pizza y empezar de nuevo? - ¿Qué herramienta tecnológica es tu cuchillo favorito en la cocina del desarrollo de juegos? El mundo de los videojuegos es una cocina llena de posibilidades, ¡y quiero escuchar tus anécdotas en esta fiesta de sabores creativos! Por favor, etiqueta a ese amigo developer o a ese gamer que no deja de soñar con su propio juego. ¡A ver quién se anima a compartir su receta en los comentarios! 🎮🍕 #DesarrolloDeVideojuegos #GestiónDeProyectos #Creatividad #InnovaciónTech #GamingCommunity #Videojuegos #GameDev

[contractorsinsagency]

Unlocking Business Growth Through Agile Transformation

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are under constant pressure to innovate, deliver faster, and respond swiftly to market changes. Traditional project management and development methodologies are no longer sufficient to keep up with the pace of modern business. This is where Agile Transformation comes into play.

Agile transformation is more than just a shift in software development practices—it's a comprehensive overhaul of organizational mindset, culture, and operational strategies. For companies looking to thrive in a competitive environment, embracing agile principles can be the key to unlocking sustainable growth and continuous improvement. At GoApstax Solutions, we empower businesses with tailored agile transformation strategies that align with their unique goals, culture, and operational models.

What Is Agile Transformation? Agile Transformation is the process of transitioning an entire organization—its culture, processes, teams, and technologies—towards agile principles and practices. It involves adopting agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) not just at the team level, but across all departments, from product development to marketing and even HR. This transformation requires more than just training or new tools. It’s a mindset shift towards: Customer-centricity

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous feedback and iteration

Empowered and self-organizing teams

Agile transformation helps organizations become more adaptable, resilient, and responsive to change—critical traits in today’s fast-moving markets.

Why Is Agile Transformation Important? The benefits of Agile Transformation are far-reaching. Here are several compelling reasons why companies around the globe are adopting agile methodologies:

Faster Time to Market Agile methodologies enable teams to release products and updates incrementally. This approach allows businesses to deliver value to customers more quickly and receive feedback sooner, reducing time-to-market.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction With agile, customer feedback is continuously integrated into the product development cycle. This ensures the final product aligns more closely with customer expectations.

Increased Team Productivity Agile empowers teams to work in short cycles (sprints), focus on high-priority tasks, and minimize wasteful activities, resulting in improved efficiency.

Improved Risk Management Agile’s iterative approach allows for constant reassessment of project goals and early detection of issues. This minimizes the risk of large-scale project failures.

Organizational Agility In a post-pandemic world, the ability to adapt rapidly is invaluable. Agile transformation helps organizations pivot in response to changing customer needs or market trends with minimal disruption.

The Agile Transformation Journey at GoApstax Solutions At GoApstax Solutions, we understand that no two organizations are the same. Our Agile Transformation services are custom-designed to meet the unique challenges and aspirations of your business. Here’s how we guide you through your transformation journey: Step 1: Agile Readiness Assessment We start by assessing your current organizational maturity, culture, team structure, and delivery pipelines. This helps us understand your starting point and identify gaps in agility. Step 2: Strategy and Roadmap Based on the assessment, we create a roadmap tailored to your business goals. Whether you’re transitioning a single team or scaling agile enterprise-wide, we provide a clear action plan. Step 3: Training and Coaching We offer hands-on training and coaching sessions for teams, managers, and executives. From basic agile principles to advanced topics like DevOps and Lean Portfolio Management, we ensure your teams are fully equipped. Step 4: Implementation and Scaling Using frameworks like Scrum@Scale or SAFe, we help implement agile practices across departments. Our consultants work closely with your team to monitor progress, remove roadblocks, and foster a culture of collaboration. Step 5: Continuous Improvement Agile is a journey, not a destination. We establish feedback loops, retrospectives, and performance metrics to ensure ongoing improvement and sustainability.

Real-World Impact of Agile Transformation Businesses that have embraced Agile Transformation report remarkable improvements: A Fortune 500 company reduced product delivery cycles by 40% after implementing agile across their IT and marketing departments.

A financial services firm saw a 60% increase in customer satisfaction scores by integrating customer feedback into weekly sprint reviews.

A startup accelerated time-to-market by 3x by switching from waterfall to agile in product development.

These case studies show that agile isn’t just for software teams—its principles can bring transformational change to any industry or function.

Challenges in Agile Transformation (And How We Overcome Them) While the benefits are compelling, the path to Agile Transformation is not without challenges:

Resistance to Change Organizational inertia is a common hurdle. We tackle this with change management strategies that engage leadership and empower employees.

Misalignment of Teams When different departments operate in silos, transformation stalls. Our cross-functional workshops and alignment sessions ensure that all teams are moving in the same direction.

Lack of Leadership Support Agile must be championed from the top. We provide executive coaching to foster agile leadership and accountability.

Tooling and Infrastructure Outdated tools can hinder progress. We help modernize your tech stack to support agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and real-time collaboration. At GoApstax Solutions, we believe that transformation should be human-centric. That’s why we focus not just on processes and tools, but also on culture, mindset, and people.

Conclusion Agile Transformation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity in today’s volatile business environment. Whether you're a tech startup or a traditional enterprise, adopting agile principles can lead to better products, happier customers, and more empowered teams. At GoApstax Solutions, we specialize in helping organizations navigate the complexities of agile adoption. Our end-to-end services ensure that your transformation is smooth, sustainable, and strategically aligned with your goals. Ready to transform your business? Get in touch with our agile experts today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between agile and agile transformation? Agile refers to a set of principles and methodologies used in software development and project management. Agile transformation, on the other hand, is a broader organizational shift toward agile ways of working across departments and functions.

How long does an agile transformation take? The timeline varies depending on the size of the organization and scope of transformation. Typically, it can take anywhere from a few months to a couple of years for full enterprise adoption.

Can non-IT departments benefit from agile transformation? Absolutely! Agile practices can be applied in HR, finance, marketing, and even legal teams. The focus is on improving collaboration, flexibility, and customer-centricity across the organization.

What’s the cost of agile transformation? Costs vary based on the level of consulting, training, and tool implementation required. At GoApstax Solutions, we offer flexible packages that suit businesses of all sizes.

What makes GoApstax Solutions the right partner for agile transformation? We combine technical expertise with a human-centered approach. Our customized strategies, experienced coaches, and hands-on implementation support make us the ideal partner for successful Agile Transformation.

[anandtechverceseo]

Software Development Company in Chennai: How to Choose the Best Partner for Your Next Project

Chennai, often called the “Detroit of India” for its booming automobile industry, has quietly become a global hub for software engineering and digital innovation. If you’re searching for the best software development company in Chennai, you have a wealth of options—but finding the right fit requires careful consideration. This article will guide you through the key factors to evaluate, the services you can expect, and tips to ensure your project succeeds from concept to launch.

Why Chennai Is a Top Destination for Software Development

Talent Pool & Educational Infrastructure Chennai is home to premier engineering institutions like IIT Madras, Anna University, and numerous reputable private colleges. Graduates enter the workforce with strong foundations in computer science, software engineering, and emerging technologies.

Cost-Effective Yet Quality Services Compared to Western markets, Chennai offers highly competitive rates without compromising on quality. Firms here balance affordability with robust processes—agile methodologies, DevOps pipelines, and stringent QA—to deliver world-class solutions.

Mature IT Ecosystem With decades of experience serving Fortune 500 enterprises and fast-growing startups alike, Chennai’s software firms boast deep domain expertise across industries—healthcare, finance, e-commerce, automotive, and more.

What Makes the “Best Software Development Company in Chennai”?

When evaluating potential partners, look for:

Comprehensive Service Offerings

Custom Software Development: Tailored web and mobile applications built on modern stacks (JavaScript frameworks, Java, .NET, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails).

Enterprise Solutions: ERP/CRM integrations, large-scale portals, microservices architectures.

Emerging Technologies: AI/ML models, blockchain integrations, IoT platforms.

Proven Track Record

Case Studies & Portfolios: Review real-world projects similar to your requirements—both in industry and scale.

Client Testimonials & Reviews: Genuine feedback on communication quality, delivery timelines, and post-launch support.

Process & Methodology

Agile / Scrum Practices: Iterative development ensures rapid feedback, early demos, and flexible scope adjustments.

DevOps & CI/CD: Automated pipelines for build, test, and deployment minimize bugs and accelerate time-to-market.

Quality Assurance: Dedicated QA teams, automated testing suites, and security audits guarantee robust, reliable software.

Transparent Communication

Dedicated Account Management: A single point of contact for status updates, issue resolution, and strategic guidance.

Collaboration Tools: Jira, Slack, Confluence, or Microsoft Teams for real-time tracking and seamless information flow.

Cultural Fit & Time-Zone Alignment Chennai’s working hours (IST) overlap well with Asia, Europe, and parts of North America, facilitating synchronous collaboration. Choose a company whose work-culture and ethics align with your organization’s values.

Services to Expect from a Leading Software Development Company in Chennai

Service Area

Key Deliverables

Web & Mobile App Development

Responsive websites, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), native iOS/Android applications

Enterprise Solutions

ERP/CRM systems, custom back-office tools, data warehousing, BI dashboards

Cloud & DevOps

AWS/Azure/GCP migrations, Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD automation

AI/ML & Data Science

Predictive analytics, recommendation engines, NLP solutions

QA & Testing

Unit tests, integration tests, security and performance testing

UI/UX Design

Wireframes, interactive prototypes, accessibility audits

Maintenance & Support

SLA-backed bug fixes, feature enhancements, 24/7 monitoring

Steps to Engage Your Ideal Partner

Define Your Project Scope & Goals Draft a clear requirements document: core features, target platforms, expected user base, third-party integrations, and budget constraints.

Shortlist & Request Proposals Contact 3–5 Software Development Company in Chennai with your brief. Evaluate proposals based on technical approach, estimated timelines, and cost breakdown.

Conduct Technical & Cultural Interviews

Technical Deep-Dive: Ask about architecture decisions, tech stack rationale, and future-proofing strategies.

Team Fit: Meet key developers, project managers, and designers to gauge cultural synergy and communication style.

Pilot Engagement / Proof of Concept Start with a small, time-boxed POC or MVP. This helps you assess real-world collaboration, code quality, and on-time delivery before scaling up.

Scale & Iterate Based on the pilot’s success, transition into full-scale development using agile sprints, regular demos, and continuous feedback loops.

Success Stories: Spotlight on Chennai-Based Innovators

E-Commerce Giant Expansion: A Chennai firm helped a regional retailer launch a multilingual e-commerce platform with 1M+ SKUs, achieving 99.9% uptime and a 40% increase in conversion rates within six months.

Healthcare Platform: Partnering with a local hospital chain, a development agency built an end-to-end telemedicine portal—integrating video consultations, patient records, and pharmacy services—serving 50,000+ patients during peak pandemic months.

Fintech Disruption: A Chennai team architected a microservices-based lending platform for a startup, enabling instant credit scoring, automated KYC, and real-time loan disbursement.

Conclusion

Selecting the best software development company in Chennai hinges on matching your project’s technical needs, budget, and cultural expectations with a partner’s expertise, processes, and proven results. Chennai’s vibrant IT ecosystem offers everything from cost-effective startups to global-scale enterprises—so take the time to define your objectives, evaluate portfolios, and run a pilot engagement. With the right collaborator, you’ll not only build high-quality software but also forge a long-term relationship that fuels continuous innovation and growth.

[winklix]

Partnering for Success: Key Factors to Consider in Offshore Software Development

Introduction

In an increasingly globalized and digital-first world, businesses are under constant pressure to innovate quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Offshore software development has emerged as a strategic approach to meet these goals, allowing companies to leverage global talent, scale faster, and maintain competitiveness. However, the success of such partnerships depends on making the right choices.

Whether you're a startup or an enterprise, working with an offshore partner can unlock tremendous value—provided you know what to look for. And if you’re based in a dynamic hub like New York, collaborating with a custom software development company in New York can act as a strategic bridge between your business vision and the offshore execution team.

In this blog, we explore the essential factors to consider when choosing and managing an offshore software development partnership to ensure alignment, transparency, and long-term success.

The Rise of Offshore Software Development

The concept of outsourcing software development is not new, but it has evolved significantly. Today’s offshore development isn't just about cost savings—it’s about:

Accessing specialized skills

Accelerating time-to-market

Driving innovation through global collaboration

Enabling round-the-clock productivity through time-zone advantages

Leading custom software development companies in New York increasingly integrate offshore teams into their delivery models to enhance agility and offer better value to clients.

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Why Offshore Development Makes Business Sense

Offshore development has become a viable strategy for companies aiming to:

Minimize operational costs

Scale engineering teams quickly

Focus on core business activities

Access niche technology stacks or domain expertise

Speed up product launches

The best software development company in New York will help you assess the risks and rewards of going offshore while offering local project management to ensure smooth collaboration and accountability.

Key Factors to Consider in Offshore Software Development

1. Clearly Define Your Goals and Requirements

Before engaging with any offshore team, define what you want to achieve:

Are you building an MVP?

Are you extending your current team?

Do you need long-term maintenance or ongoing development?

A well-articulated vision ensures that both your local and offshore partners are aligned. An experienced software development company in New York can help you translate business goals into clear technical requirements and development roadmaps.

2. Choose the Right Offshore Partner

Not all offshore vendors are created equal. When evaluating potential partners, consider the following:

Technical expertise: Do they specialize in the technologies you need?

Industry experience: Have they worked with businesses in your vertical?

Reputation: What do client testimonials and case studies say?

Scalability: Can they grow with your business?

Working with a top software development company in New York ensures your offshore partner has been thoroughly vetted and meets high standards of delivery and accountability.

3. Time Zone Compatibility and Communication

One of the biggest challenges in offshore development is navigating time zone differences. While working across time zones can be advantageous (24-hour development cycles), it requires thoughtful coordination.

Key practices include:

Defining overlapping working hours

Scheduling regular stand-up meetings

Using collaboration tools like Slack, Jira, and Zoom

A custom software development company in New York can serve as a project management layer between your internal stakeholders and the offshore team, ensuring seamless communication and real-time updates.

4. Agile and Project Management Practices

Look for an offshore team that uses Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development models. These methodologies ensure flexibility, faster delivery, and continuous feedback loops.

Make sure the team is proficient in:

Sprint planning

Retrospectives

Daily stand-ups

Transparent backlog management

The best software development company in New York will integrate these practices into their workflow, whether development happens locally, offshore, or through a hybrid model.

5. Cultural Compatibility and Collaboration

Cultural alignment plays a critical role in how well your teams collaborate. While differences in work styles and communication norms are inevitable, choosing a culturally compatible partner can reduce friction.

To bridge gaps:

Conduct cultural orientation sessions

Promote inclusive and open communication

Encourage team bonding activities virtually

A software development company in New York that manages offshore engagements will already have frameworks in place to ensure cultural harmony.

6. Data Security and Compliance

With increasing data regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA), security and compliance should be top priorities. Your offshore team must adhere to international data privacy laws and follow best practices in cybersecurity.

Ensure that:

NDAs and IP agreements are in place

Infrastructure is secured with firewalls and encryption

Teams follow secure coding practices

Reputable custom software development companies in New York enforce strict compliance protocols with their offshore partners to protect your intellectual property.

7. Scalability and Flexibility

Business needs change quickly. Your offshore team should be able to scale resources up or down based on project demands. Ask about their bench strength, hiring pipeline, and ability to quickly onboard new talent.

This is particularly crucial for startups or enterprises undergoing digital transformation, where flexibility is key. A top software development company in New York provides agile, scalable models that evolve with your business.

8. Performance Monitoring and KPIs

Establishing clear metrics from the outset allows you to monitor performance and ROI effectively. These can include:

Sprint velocity

Code quality (via code reviews and testing)

Bug resolution time

Delivery timelines

An experienced software development company in New York will help you define these KPIs and set up dashboards for transparent reporting across teams.

9. Long-Term Relationship and Support

A great offshore relationship is built on trust, mutual respect, and ongoing value creation. Rather than thinking of your offshore team as a temporary vendor, treat them as a strategic partner.

Key to long-term success is:

Continuous learning and feedback

Retention of key resources

Opportunities for innovation and process improvement

The best software development company in New York will foster these relationships, offering strategic advisory services and technology roadmapping as your needs evolve.

The Role of Local Partners in Offshore Success

While offshore development offers cost and scalability benefits, having a local technology partner in New York is essential for:

Strategy and business alignment

Local compliance and governance

Time zone-compatible project management

Risk mitigation and accountability

By partnering with a custom software development company in New York, you get the best of both worlds—local insights with global execution. These companies act as the bridge between your internal team and offshore developers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and business continuity.

Conclusion

Offshore software development is a powerful strategy for businesses looking to innovate and grow. However, its success hinges on careful partner selection, clear communication, and strong project management.

For businesses in New York, collaborating with a seasoned software development company in New York offers an added layer of assurance. These companies understand the local market, offer face-to-face collaboration, and know how to manage offshore teams effectively.

Whether you're a startup building your first product or an enterprise modernizing legacy systems, choosing the best software development company in New York can transform your offshore journey into a strategic success story.

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𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗.

El viento fresco de Septiembre acariciaba mi rostro, mientras la adrenalina empezaba a correr por mis venas. El campo de rugby de Oxford estaba en su punto. El olor a césped recién cortado, los gritos de la multitud al fondo, y el peso de ser el capitán del equipo número uno. Podía sentir las miradas de mis compañeros sobre mí, pero, como siempre, intenté mantener la calma. 𝗡𝘂́𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝟭𝟬, 𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮. Mi posición favorita, donde tenía el control, donde cada pase, cada patada, podía cambiar el curso del juego.

Frente a mí, el equipo rival se estaba formando, listos para el saque inicial. 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, con sus caras serias y sus miradas decididas. Sabía que nos lo iban a poner difícil, pero hoy no había espacio para la duda. Miré a mis compañeros, mis amigos. A Sam, nuestro ala derecha, siempre inquieto, nervioso antes del partido pero imparable cuando el balón llegaba a sus manos. A Jake, el pilar, enorme y con la capacidad de empujar a cualquiera que se pusiera en su camino. Y a Will, nuestro fullback, el tipo más frío y calculador que conocía.

Pero todos ellos esperaban algo de mí. Como capitán, y como número 10, mi responsabilidad no era solo jugar bien. Era hacer que todos ellos jugaran bien.

— Carter, ¿listo para darle una lección a estos leones? — Tom, nuestro medio scrum, me dio un empujón amistoso en el hombro. Siempre sabía cómo aliviar la tensión antes del saque. Me reí.

— Si no lo hacemos hoy, no sé cuándo lo haremos — contesté, ajustando mi camiseta y tomando aire profundamente. Tom asintió, pero yo podía ver en sus ojos la misma mezcla de nervios y emoción que sentía.

El árbitro hizo sonar su silbato y todo quedó en silencio, excepto el latido de mi corazón. El balón voló alto en el aire, impulsado por la patada de uno de los chicos de Cambridge, y mis músculos se tensaron al instante. Todo estaba en movimiento.

Tom atrapó el balón con precisión, y en un abrir y cerrar de ojos lo pasó hacia mí. Ahí estaba yo, el mundo a mi alrededor se movía rápido, pero para mí, el tiempo parecía ralentizarse en esos segundos. Sabía lo que tenía que hacer. Observé el campo con rapidez. Los delanteros de Cambridge ya estaban corriendo hacia mí, tratando de cerrarme el paso. Mi instinto me decía que pasara el balón, pero mi cabeza me pedía que esperara un poco más.

Vi a Sam en la línea, corriendo como un rayo por la derecha. Era el momento.

— ¡Sam! — grité, lanzándole el pase preciso justo antes de que dos defensores me derribaran al suelo. Sentí el impacto, pero no me importaba. Vi, de reojo, cómo Sam recibía el balón sin problemas y comenzaba a correr como si le fuera la vida en ello.

El estadio estalló cuando él rompió la línea de defensa de Cambridge, avanzando con una velocidad increíble. Jake y Will se encargaron de cubrirle las espaldas mientras esquivaba a un último defensor y se lanzaba al suelo, aplastando el balón con fuerza sobre la línea de ensayo.

— ¡Ensayo! — gritó el árbitro, y todo el equipo se lanzó a celebrarlo. Me levanté del suelo, limpiándome el barro de la camiseta mientras veía a Sam sonreír como un niño pequeño.

— Buena jugada, Capitán — me dijo mientras me daba una palmada en la espalda.— No fue nada, — respondí, aunque por dentro sentía que todo el esfuerzo valía la pena. Habíamos abierto el marcador y eso significaba que ahora ellos tenían que alcanzarnos. Sabía que no iba a ser fácil, pero por un momento, sentí que teníamos el control.

El juego continuó con una intensidad que pocos partidos tienen. Los Lions atacaron una y otra vez, y nosotros respondimos con más fuerza. Cada patada, cada pase, cada choque entre cuerpos era un recordatorio de por qué amaba este deporte. Porque en el campo, nada más importaba. No los estudios, no las responsabilidades, no los problemas personales. Solo el balón, el equipo, y el juego.

A medida que el reloj avanzaba, el marcador seguía ajustado. 12-10, a favor nuestro, pero Cambridge no estaba dispuesto a rendirse. Quedaban cinco minutos y ellos tenían el balón. Mi respiración era pesada, pero el deseo de ganar era más fuerte que cualquier cansancio.

— ¡Formad la línea! — grité, viendo cómo sus delanteros avanzaban como un muro de músculos hacia nosotros.

Y entonces lo vi. Un pequeño error en su alineación. Un espacio entre dos de sus jugadores. Si podía interceptar el pase, si podía anticiparme a su siguiente jugada… podría ser nuestra oportunidad de asegurar la victoria.

— ¡Carter! — gritó Tom, anticipando lo que iba a hacer. Pero ya era tarde. Me lancé hacia el espacio, sintiendo el barro salpicar bajo mis pies, y estiré el brazo justo a tiempo para interceptar el pase de su número 8. El balón estaba en mis manos, y no había vuelta atrás.

Corrí como nunca antes lo había hecho, esquivando los intentos desesperados de sus jugadores por detenerme. El campo parecía interminable, pero sabía que no podía fallar. No ahora.

Cuando crucé la línea de ensayo, el rugido del estadio fue ensordecedor. Mis compañeros de equipo me rodearon, golpeándome el casco, gritando, celebrando. Me dejé caer al suelo, riendo mientras sentía cómo la tensión de todo el partido se desvanecía de mi cuerpo.

— ¡Eso es lo que pasa cuando juegas con la mente, no solo con la fuerza! — le dije a Tom, quien me ayudó a levantarme.

— Eres un jodido genio, Carter — respondió, sonriendo.

El silbato final sonó, y con él, la victoria. Oxford 17, Cambridge 10. Habíamos ganado, pero más que eso, habíamos jugado como un equipo. Y en ese momento, mientras el sol comenzaba a ponerse sobre el estadio, supe que no cambiaría esto por nada en el mundo.

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Top Project Management Companies in Noida: Streamlining Success with Expertise

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient project management is crucial for ensuring the successful execution of goals, timelines, and resources. Whether it's IT, construction, marketing, or manufacturing, managing projects requires a systematic approach backed by technology and skilled professionals. This is where project management companies in Noida are making a significant difference.

Noida, a rapidly growing tech and business hub in India, is home to numerous project management firms that offer tailored solutions to help businesses stay organized, meet deadlines, and exceed expectations. Let’s dive into what makes these companies essential and highlight some top service providers in the region.

Why Choose a Project Management Company?

Before we explore the leading project management companies in Noida, it's important to understand why businesses should consider outsourcing or collaborating with experts in project management:

1. Expertise and Experience

Project management companies bring years of experience and deep knowledge of industry-specific practices. They understand the nuances of planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring your projects are handled professionally from start to finish.

2. Use of Latest Tools

These firms utilize cutting-edge project management tools like Asana, Trello, Jira, and Microsoft Project, enabling real-time tracking, team collaboration, and task management.

3. Time and Cost Efficiency

By delegating project responsibilities to a professional firm, organizations can save valuable time and money. These companies ensure that projects are delivered within the defined budget and timeline, reducing the risk of delays or cost overruns.

4. Scalability

Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, project management companies offer scalable solutions tailored to your business needs, helping you grow efficiently.

What Services Do Project Management Companies in Noida Offer?

Most project management companies in Noida provide a wide range of services that can be customized based on industry and project type. Here are some common offerings:

Project Planning & Scheduling

Resource Allocation

Risk Management

Budget and Cost Control

Progress Monitoring

Team Coordination and Communication

Documentation and Reporting

Agile and Scrum Methodology Implementation

From managing software development projects to overseeing construction or marketing campaigns, these companies cover it all.

Choosing the Right Project Management Partner in Noida

With so many companies offering project management services, how do you select the one that suits your business best? Here are a few factors to consider:

- Industry Experience

Ensure the company has experience in your industry or similar projects. Domain knowledge is essential for effective management.

- Certifications

Look for certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2, which indicate the firm's expertise and professionalism.

- Technological Proficiency

Choose companies that use modern project management tools and methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall, depending on your needs.

- Customization

The ability to tailor services to your specific business requirements is critical. Avoid one-size-fits-all providers.

- Client Reviews

Check testimonials and reviews from previous clients to understand the company’s track record and customer satisfaction level.

The Growing Demand for Project Management Services in Noida

As Noida continues to grow as an IT and industrial hotspot, the demand for expert project management services is rising rapidly. Businesses are becoming more aware of the need to align strategy with execution, making project management companies valuable strategic partners.

Startups, especially in the tech and e-commerce sectors, are increasingly turning to external project managers to help scale operations quickly and efficiently. Similarly, construction firms and real estate developers rely on project management consultants to meet delivery timelines while maintaining quality standards.

Conclusion

Project management is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for businesses that aim to thrive in competitive markets. The right project management company can become the backbone of your operations, ensuring every task is aligned, tracked, and completed with excellence.

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Máster de Aicad en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales: La Ruta hacia la Innovación

En un mundo cada vez más digitalizado, el diseño y desarrollo de productos digitales se han convertido en pilares fundamentales para el éxito empresarial. Desde aplicaciones móviles hasta plataformas web, la calidad del diseño y la funcionalidad son cruciales para atraer y retener a los usuarios. En este contexto, el Máster Oficial en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales de Aicad Business School se presenta como una opción formativa ideal para aquellos que buscan especializarse en esta área dinámica y en constante evolución.

La Importancia del Diseño en Productos Digitales

El diseño es mucho más que la apariencia estética de un producto digital; es una herramienta estratégica que influye directamente en la experiencia del usuario. Un buen diseño no solo atrae visualmente, sino que también facilita la navegación y mejora la usabilidad. Esto es especialmente relevante en un entorno donde los usuarios tienen múltiples opciones a su disposición.

El Máster Oficial en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales enfatiza la importancia del diseño centrado en el usuario. Los estudiantes aprenden a investigar las necesidades del cliente, crear prototipos y realizar pruebas de usabilidad. Este enfoque asegura que los productos no solo sean atractivos, sino también funcionales y alineados con las expectativas del mercado.

Metodologías Ágiles en el Desarrollo de Productos

El desarrollo ágil ha revolucionado la forma en que se crean productos digitales. Esta metodología permite una mayor flexibilidad y adaptación a los cambios durante el proceso de desarrollo. Al trabajar en ciclos cortos llamados "sprints", los equipos pueden recibir retroalimentación continua y ajustar sus enfoques según sea necesario.

El Máster Oficial en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales incorpora metodologías ágiles como Scrum o Kanban, proporcionando a los estudiantes las herramientas necesarias para gestionar proyectos de manera eficiente. Aprender a trabajar en entornos ágiles no solo mejora la productividad, sino que también fomenta una cultura colaborativa entre los miembros del equipo.

Herramientas Esenciales para el Diseño y Desarrollo

Para llevar a cabo un diseño efectivo, es fundamental conocer las herramientas adecuadas. Existen diversas plataformas que facilitan tanto el diseño como el desarrollo de productos digitales. Herramientas como Figma, Adobe XD o Sketch son esenciales para diseñadores, mientras que desarrolladores pueden beneficiarse de entornos como Visual Studio Code o GitHub.

El Máster Oficial en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales ofrece formación práctica sobre estas herramientas, permitiendo a los estudiantes adquirir habilidades técnicas valiosas. Al finalizar el programa, los graduados estarán equipados con un conjunto completo de competencias que les permitirá destacar en el competitivo mercado laboral.

Tendencias Futuras en Diseño y Desarrollo Digital

La tecnología avanza rápidamente, lo que significa que las tendencias en diseño y desarrollo digital están siempre cambiando. La inteligencia artificial (IA), la realidad aumentada (AR) y la automatización son solo algunas de las innovaciones que están transformando este campo. Estas tecnologías ofrecen nuevas oportunidades para crear experiencias más personalizadas e interactivas.

El Máster Oficial en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales prepara a los estudiantes para enfrentar estos desafíos futuros. Al aprender sobre las últimas tendencias tecnológicas, los graduados estarán bien posicionados para liderar iniciativas innovadoras dentro de sus organizaciones.

El diseño y desarrollo de productos digitales son componentes críticos para el éxito empresarial moderno. La formación especializada ofrecida por el Máster Oficial en Diseño y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales de Aicad Business School permite a los profesionales adquirir las competencias necesarias para sobresalir en este campo dinámico.

Si estás interesado en desarrollar tu carrera profesional o mejorar tus habilidades actuales, considera inscribirte en este máster oficial. Con una educación sólida basada en prácticas reales e innovadoras, estarás preparado para contribuir significativamente al desarrollo exitoso de productos digitales que marquen la diferencia en el mercado actual. Tu futuro profesional comienza aquí; ¡no pierdas esta oportunidad!