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  • Protect your organization: Why a Disaster Recovery Plan matters

    A number of studies have been conducted over the years regarding Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and it’s importance to business.  These studies increased ten fold in the wake of 9/11 and the results were consistent- “it’s not will you need a disaster recovery plan, it’s when.”

  • How secure are your systems?

    Recent news of the Chinese military involvement in electronic espionage raises the question of how to secure an organization’s systems in an era of advanced persistent threat (APT).

  • Rescuing troubled projects

    The first step in dealing with a troubled project is to be sure you actually have a project that is in trouble. In some circumstances, there is the perception of a problem when in actuality there really is none at all.

  • SharePoint: Not your average collaboration tool

    Connect people with the information and resources they need. Users can create team workspaces, coordinate calendars, organize documents, and receive important notifications and updates through communication features including announcements and alerts, as well as the new templates for creating blogs and wikis.

  • Reaping the benefits of Agile project management

    Successful organizations constantly strive to use IT as a business enabler. With software development at the heart of business differentiation, companies have long searched for software methodologies that combine aggressive time to market and top quality with lowest cost.

  • Crafting an IT Strategy: Some points to consider

    If IT has a track record of failed projects, and as a result, the business has poor confidence in IT, it might be time for a change. Using a third party that is knowledgeable in IT Strategy implementation to interview executives is a great way to ensure privacy and unbiased results throughout the organization.

  • Don’t let your organization get hacked!

    Drake International, the Canadian-based job placement firm, confirmed Wednesday that it has been the victim of a hacking scheme by a group seeking to extort payment in exchange for not releasing the personal information of people who have used Drake’s services.

  • Why perform penetration testing?

    Security breaches and any related interruptions in the performance of services or applications, can result in direct financial losses, threaten organizations’ reputations, erode customer loyalties, attract negative press, and trigger significant fines and penalties.

  • Looking forward to 2013: Why Outsourcing your IT may be the best bet

    As technology grows more complicated, sophisticated and specialized, there will be an increasing need for IT consultants with the ‘right’ expertise for the foreseeable future. If your organization engages with one or more IT consulting firms, either on retention or as part of your backup operations, then you will have a greater advantage in the marketplace.

  • Merger & Acquisition Transactions: Don’t neglect IT!

    Mergers & Acquisitions continue to be an effective way for companies to grow their businesses rapidly.  Studies have shown that while many M&As have failed for different reasons, a major reason is that the CEO did not bring the IT department on board early enough, due to a lack of understanding of the critical role that IT plays in M&A deals.

  • 7 Tips for Project Management Success 

    Why do so many projects fail? The majority of IT leaders suggest that:

    • Many project managers don’t follow standard project management processes.
    • Project managers are not outfitted with the proper team.
    • Project managers don’t evaluate the risks that could hamper their projects or proactively look for ways to limit or eradicate those risks..

  • 4 steps for successfully integrating business with IT

    A common theme we hear in our discussions with business leaders is that of ensuring the IT department is supporting the business strategy. No matter the size of the company and its respective industry, IT is integral to the efficient operation of the company.

  • Assessing the Value of IT in your Organization

    The need for IT to run like a business is clear. Yet the perception remains that IT is more of a cost-center than a business partner. In fact, according to a recent survey by CFO magazine, 48 percent of CFOs reported poor alignment between IT and business needs.

  • 7 Steps (and Tips) for Successful Vendor Selection

    All successful organizations clearly articulate their vision, goals, and objectives as a function of their organizational mission.  IT Strategic Planning is a critical ingredient because it ensures that the technology infrastructure and services support the mission of the organization.

  • Information Security Health Check

    Conducting an Information Security Health Check can assist organizations assess their readiness to face today’s threats as well as evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of existing controls against industry leading practices.