Every day, I learn something from my clients. Sometimes it’s something that helps me with another client. Other times, it’s something that lends credence to common misconceptions in technology. These misconceptions often arise due to companies positioning certain products or services differently than others due to, among other things, profit margins. Other reasons could be […]
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Leading IT Amidst Radical Change: AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn is a business philosophy designed to help IT professionals succeed in demonstrating strategic value, and to ultimately produce compelling results within their organization. AlwaysOn has five key tenets, but they all share common elements which focus attention on high-level business goals and end user experience.
How Does Internal Perception Affect Your IT Organization?
I’ve found that IT Organizations fall into two main categories in how they are perceived within their company. One group of companies views their IT group as an asset that enables the organization to grow. The second is companies that consider IT to be a necessary cost of doing business but not much more. This […]
Nine Network Security Tips for 2011
Being in an airport and trying to keep track of not one, but three laptops inspired me to write up 9 quick ways to improve an organization’s risk to a breach, attack, or virus. This article provides an overview the cyber landscape of 2011.