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practice management software

What to Consider When Purchasing a Practice Management System

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning | Comments are Closed | 7 June, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesProfessional practices utilize practice management systems to streamline their management processes. Choosing the right practice management software can help professional firms improve scheduling, billing, reporting, client service, and day-to-day workflow management. Regardless of your field of expertise, whether it is medicine, law, or accounting, practice management software is designed to maximize your practice’s productivity. WhatRead more

remote project management

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Project Management

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 7 June, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesRemote project management has existed for some time, but Covid-19 has elevated it to a new level. Effective remote project management requires strong communication, clear expectations, reliable collaboration tools, and disciplined project oversight. Given the current pandemic, organizations have become more receptive to and adaptable to remote teams and project management. Remote project management entailsRead more

Best Practices to Prevent a Data Breach

Best Practices to Prevent a Data Breach

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 6 June, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesData breaches occur when information security and data security are compromised, resulting in sensitive information, personal information or other sensitive data being exposed, copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by people with unauthorized access. Cyber attacks, social engineering and phishing, ransomware and other types of malware, physical theft of hard drives, insufficient vulnerability assessment andRead more

fractional CIO

The Fractional CIO | A Simple Solution to Your Organization’s Complex IT Problems

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 16 April, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesA vacancy in the CIO position, whether planned or unexpected, can have a devastating, long-term impact on an organization. The experienced CIO deals, almost daily, with issues ranging from strategic planning to sustaining complex projects to dealing with crises that can cripple a business. But it takes time to recruit and hire a new CIO.Read more

analytics strategy

Does Your Organization’s Analytics Vision Align with its Corporate Strategy?

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 16 April, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesAnalytics is the means of turning raw data into useful insights, be it a look into past performance (descriptive analytics) or using data to predict the probability of future events based on history (predictive analytics). Analytics allows organizations to collect data from different sources, organize it, and leverage insights to drive business. Today, many organizationsRead more

strategic IT roadmap

How a Strategic IT Roadmap Can Help Your Organization Leverage its IT

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 16 April, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesA roadmap is a regulating document that determines how technology will sustain the business strategy and drive an organization’s priorities over the next 3 to 5 years. A strategic IT roadmap helps organizations connect technology initiatives to business priorities, investment decisions, resource planning, and long-term goals. Roadmaps typically include the following information: A focused listRead more

Performing a Technical Due Diligence Assessment

Performing an IT Due Diligence Assessment

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap, Merger & Acquisition Services | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesExcellent IT systems and organizational structures are the backbone of digital products and services. The right balance of in- and outsourcing, the chosen framework or platform can be a competitive advantage or crucial detriment, which must be examined in a Technology Due Diligence or IT Due Diligence. Most acquiring firms have a set of investmentRead more

The Benefits of Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment

The Benefits of Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is a Vulnerability Assessment? Vulnerability Assessment is the practice of identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities within an organization’s network. This process is a key feature of several compliance, audit, and risk management frameworks. To minimize the window of opportunity for attackers, it is important to continuously assess and act on new information toRead more

7 Ways Big Data is Changing Supply Chain Management

7 Ways Big Data is Changing Supply Chain Management

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn today’s economy, consumers have higher expectations than ever before, and retailers are under growing pressure to amalgamate purchasing channels in order to provide a more streamlined shopping experience for their customers. Big data could be just the solution to help generate increased efficiency to the retail supply chain at a time when it isRead more

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVACY REGIME

Construction of a New Privacy Regime

By Litcom Team | Data Privacy | Comments are Closed | 27 January, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesA new federal privacy regime should serve as a wake-up call to any Canadian private-sector businesses that have not yet implemented comprehensive protocols for the collection, use, and disclosure of consumers’ personal information. Bill C-11, officially entitled “An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and to make consequential and related amendments to otherRead more

Data Integration | Centralizing Your Organizations Data into a Single Platform

Data Integration | Centralizing Your Organizations Data into a Single Platform

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 27 January, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesEnterprises are awash in data, and the number of sources of that data is only increasing. For some of the larger companies, data sources can rise into the thousands – from databases, files and tables to ERP and CRM programs – and the data itself can come in different formats, making it difficult to bringRead more

How ERP Optimization Can Help Your Organization Be More Productive

How ERP Optimization Can Help Your Organization Be More Productive

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning | Comments are Closed | 27 January, 2021 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesERP optimization is the process of analyzing an existing ERP to address known gaps in the system or expose unknown ones so they can be addressed. An optimization may reveal productivity issues that an enhancement or development can alleviate, improving efficiency for optimal performance and results. ERP optimization can help keep your business profitable, onRead more

Integrating Old and New Technologies to Stay Competitive

Integrating Old and New Technologies to Stay Competitive

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 5 December, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith business dynamics altering constantly, it can be challenging to get your software capabilities to keep up. But in an increasingly digital world, it’s often your software and systems that can make or break your ability to adapt, grow and remain competitive. As customer behavior and enterprise norms have shifted, so have business applications. SecureRead more

How Can I Make My IT Better

How Can I Make My IT Better?

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 5 December, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs IT consultants, we are increasingly faced with this question from business owners and senior executives. Companies are under enormous pressure to do more with less and IT is critical to supporting all the areas of the business including: Finance, HR, Operations & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Product/Service Development. While the questionRead more

Contract vs Full-Time Employees | How to Make the Right Decision for Your Organization

Making the Right Hiring Decision for Your Company

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 6 August, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s fluid business climate, leaders eventually face the decision of contractor vs. full-time employee. When you’re on the search for new talent to help your company grow, you’ll likely encounter a variety of terms used by different recruitment and staffing agencies to describe their services. For example, some agencies provide direct hire or full-timeRead more

Defining a Project Management Office

Defining a Project Management Office

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 6 August, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are many good reasons to establish a PMO, particularly within mid to large sized organizations with rising project volume and complexity. It is critically important that an organization properly tracks all the processes, changes, conflicts, risks and decisions associated with these projects. Because senior management and department heads are usually occupied with other criticalRead more

SELECTING THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS | A FOUR STEP GUIDE TO CONDUCTING AN IT ASSESSMENT

Four Steps to Conducting an IT Assessment

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 13 June, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen selected properly, technologies (i.e. hardware, software, etc.) can create competitive advantages for organizations. However, this selection process can be one of the most daunting undertakings that a business will face. Conducting an IT assessment provides a structured approach for companies to better understand how to undertake this selection to ensure a positive outcome andRead more

Managing Change in a Post Covid 19 Workplace

Managing Change in a Post Covid 19 Workplace

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 2 May, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn these challenging times, it is reasonable and understandable for all of us to focus on simply getting through the COVID 19 crisis. However, organizations should develop a balanced approach and plan now for coming out of this crisis. The balance should be one that has a priority on health, getting people back to workRead more

business continuity planning and disaster recovery

Business Continuity Planning & Disaster Recovery Planning | Preparing For COVID-19

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 16 March, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesOrganizations worldwide have been reacting to the recent coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19, in a variety of ways, from restricting nonessential employee travel to canceling large conferences and events. The possibility of a pandemic has the potential to disrupt workforces, supply chains and economic activity in the months ahead. So, it is with a sense of urgencyRead more

Privacy Culture | The New Corporate Redesign

Privacy Culture | The New Corporate Redesign

By Litcom Team | Data Privacy | Comments are Closed | 12 March, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe rise in privacy breaches has caused consumers to become increasingly concerned about the way in which organizations are handling their personal information. As consumers experience a paradigm shift towards the need for trust and transparency before handing over their personal information, organizations need to adjust the way they perceive compliance with privacy legislation andRead more

interim CIO vs fractional CIO

Making Sense of Executive Titles | The Interim vs Fractional CIO

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 12 March, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesSituations arise where an organization could use supplemental C-level IT expertise to get through a transitory period of change. Maybe you’re between CIOs, or your senior IT leader needs some temporary executive-level help. Maybe the executive team needs some strategic IT advice, or the IT department needs to get to the next level or deliverRead more

Ensuring Password Protection in the Workplace

Ensuring Password Protection in the Workplace

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 3 February, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe humble password has long been the first line of defence against hackers in modern computing, but the increased use of digital technologies – such as the cloud, big data, mobile, Internet of Things and AI – has posed fresh challenges to companies when it comes to security, compliance and data protection. Despite this progression,Read more

data analytics for business insights

How to Use Data Analytics to Drive Better Business Insights

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 3 February, 2020 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesToday, companies of all sizes collect increasingly large volumes of data, from customers, vendors sales, inventory and production. However, many of these companies do not understand how to fully leverage this asset or utilize data to truly enhance multiple facets of the business. Implementing a comprehensive data strategy can provide significant advantage to organizations thatRead more

data analytics insights

Data Analytics | How to Gain Meaningful Insights from Your Data

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 15 October, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesData is now more accessible than ever. To improve efficiency in business processes, every organization collects relevant information. However, very few companies are effectively analyzing this data to drive the business in a direction of improvement or change. There are some key, strategic questions that organizations still find difficult to answer: How should we queryRead more

digital supply chain strategy

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a Digital Economy? How Digital Supply Chains Are Changing Business

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics, IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 15 October, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow do supply chain leaders build and maintain resilient supply chains in a complex global environment, with operations spread across continents ― each with different dynamics? By developing and adopting robust supply chain strategies, agile and flexible enough to respond to rapid changes in the business landscape. Conventional supply chain operations and processes cannot meetRead more

Data Privacy and Protection in the Organization - Safeguarding Your Customer Data

Data Privacy and Protection in the Organization | Safeguarding Your Customer Data

By Litcom Team | Data Privacy | Comments are Closed | 10 September, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesAll organizations have data, such as personnel files, customer data, product information, financial transactions, etc. Most, if not all decisions made by management are based on this data including the work processes followed by employees to deliver quality products and services. In effect, data is one of the most valuable assets an organization possesses. Thus,Read more

future of cloud computing

What Does the Future of Cloud Computing Mean for Your Organization?

By Litcom Team | Cloud Computing | Comments are Closed | 10 September, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesEmbracing cloud computing solutions is becoming increasingly critical for organizations looking to drive their business forward over the coming years. Understanding the future of cloud computing can help leaders plan for scalability, innovation, customer experience, data-driven operations, and long-term IT strategy. Over the past decade, cloud computing adoption has seen explosive growth – at bothRead more

Best Practices for CRM Implementation & Training

Best Practices for CRM Implementation & Training

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning, Vendor Management | Comments are Closed | 5 July, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIs your organization thinking about implementing a CRM (Customer Relationship Management)? According to the Gartner Group,  the global CRM market will grow up to $37 billion by 2017. A CRM tool can provide many added benefits beyond just managing contacts. A survey found that 65% of Small and Medium Businesses (‘SMBs’) use their CRM forRead more

IoT Devices in the Organization - Security Risks to BYOD

Security Risks to BYOD – IoT Devices in the Organization

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 5 July, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesBy 2025, forecasts suggest that there will be more than 75 billion Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices in use. IoT devices range from smart thermostats and lights, to locks and digital video recorders (DVRs). They may not look like computers, but once connected to your network, they transmit and receive data like one, presentingRead more

business intelligence tool

Selecting a Business Intelligence Tool for Your Organization

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 5 July, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesEffective strategic decisions are informed by access to relevant and timely data.  Business intelligence (BI) is an essential step for any enterprise looking to democratize data and unlock clear insights and visualizations from the various data sources in their business. Modern BI tools easily sync up to your data warehouse and generate visualizations that makeRead more

disaster recovery plan

Protect Your Organization | Why a Disaster Recovery Plan Matters

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 22 May, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesA number of studies have been conducted over the years regarding Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and its importance to business. The results of the studies were shocking: 61% of all businesses surveyed had to invoke their DR Plan at least once in the last 5 years 80% of businesses that suffer a disaster and haveRead more

vendor selection process

7 Steps for Successful Vendor Selection

By Litcom Team | Vendor Management | Comments are Closed | 15 April, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesSelecting a technology vendor is probably one of the most important tasks that an IT leader will undertake. It can be a complicated and emotional process if the organization lacks the right team of people who have the knowledge and expertise to undergo a successful selection process. A structured vendor selection process helps organizations defineRead more

customer-first digital transformation

Preparing Your Organization for a Digital Transformation | Putting your Customer First

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 6 March, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, leading to fundamental changes in how a business operates and the value it delivers to its consumers. Simply put, it’s about transforming the way a business engages with its consumers. A customer-first digital transformation helps organizations alignRead more

GDPR and its Implications on Canadian Organizations

GDPR and Its Implications on Canadian Organizations

By Litcom Team | Governance | Comments are Closed | 6 March, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018, and has implications for many Canadian organizations, particularly those controlling or processing personal information in the EU or of its EU data subjects (any person whose personal data is being collected, held or processed).

hiring project managers and business analysts

Hiring Project Managers and Business Analysts | Why Finding Good Ones Is so Challenging and How to Acquire the Right Fit for Your Organization

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 6 March, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best way to guarantee the success of any type of project is to have a strong, experienced Project Manager (PM) and strong, experienced Business Analysts (BA). But for many organizations, finding the right, qualified PM or BA often proves challenging. Hiring project managers and business analysts requires a structured process that evaluates business knowledge,Read more

technology ROI

Aligning Your IT Investments with Your Business Strategy | Improving Your Technology ROI

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 24 January, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesThink about your organization’s IT performance today. How would you answer these questions? Is your company achieving the type of Return on Investment (ROI), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Productivity that you expect? Does your IT department work seamlessly with the other business units or divisions? How does your organization measure IT performance andRead more

IT in mergers and acquisitions

Merger & Acquisition Transactions | IT’s Critical Role

By Litcom Team | Merger & Acquisition Services | Comments are Closed | 24 January, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesMergers & Acquisitions (M&A) continue to be an effective way for companies to grow their businesses rapidly. The role of IT in mergers and acquisitions is critical because technology can affect deal risk, integration planning, cybersecurity exposure, operational continuity, and long-term value creation. Studies have shown that while many M&As have failed for different reasons,Read more

IT Staff Augmentation as a Strategic Weapon

IT Staff Augmentation as a Strategic Weapon

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 24 January, 2019 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesKey Benefits of IT Staff Augmentation Effective leaders are always striving to achieve their business goals and objectives. Sometimes, however, important projects are jeopardized because the right team or individual are not available, and companies must acquire skilled resources for temporary or short-term positions. IT staff augmentation is an effective weapon because it increases an organization’sRead more

IT systems integration

Ensuring the Smooth Integration of Disparate Systems

By Litcom Team | Merger & Acquisition Services | Comments are Closed | 13 November, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesResearch shows that on average, organizations will spend approximately 30 percent of their IT budgets dealing with the integration of disparate systems. Why? Because after a merger or acquisition, organizations begin to feel pressure to solve immediate issues and deal with problems. As a result, organizations start acquiring new technologies; an action that complicates theRead more

How to Establish a PMO Implementation Plan

How to Establish a PMO Implementation Plan

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 13 November, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesOrganizations are increasingly looking to Project Management Offices or PMOs for greater consistency, efficiencies and better management of costs.  According to the Project Management Institute, nearly seven out of 10 organizations have a PMO. A PMO has increased project successes and decreased delays and overspending. A good PMO can ensure every component of the organization’sRead more

business IT alignment

Closing the Gap Between Business and IT

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap, IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 10 October, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesBusiness – IT alignment is the connection between the business objectives and the Information Technology (IT) requirements of an organization. Strong business IT alignment helps ensure technology initiatives, operational needs, and business priorities stay connected over time. These two factors often seem to contradict, but many economic and technical experts agree that alignment between them,Read more

vendor selection process

Simplifying the Vendor Selection Process

By Litcom Team | Vendor Management | Comments are Closed | 10 October, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor many organizations, the success or failure of IT initiatives is based on the selection of the appropriate technology vendors. Despite the critical nature of this process, many organizations underestimate the time and effort it takes to make a well-informed decision. A structured vendor selection process helps organizations compare options more objectively, reduce risk, andRead more

8 Steps to Getting a Slipping IT Project Back on Track

8 Steps to Getting a Slipping IT Project Back on Track

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 10 October, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs many organization leaders are aware, few (if any) IT projects materialize without running into problem issues. This is true for all types of projects. The larger and more complex the project plan, the more likely project managers will reach a point where their project schedule falls short of delivering what it initially set outRead more

practical digital transformation

Digital Transformation | From Hype to Practical Course of Action

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 13 September, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesDigital Transformation refers to the utilization and application of digital technologies in an agile manner to fully automate, integrate, and minimize human involvement in specific business processes. Practical digital transformation starts with understanding the business problem, aligning stakeholders, and identifying realistic technology initiatives that can create measurable value. The evolution of technologies such as high-speedRead more

M&A IT due diligence

Mitigating Risk and Reducing Cost of Mergers & Acquisitions | The Importance of IT Due Diligence

By Litcom Team | Merger & Acquisition Services | Comments are Closed | 13 September, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesMergers & Acquisitions (M&As) are among the most challenging undertakings in business. Administering the IT integration risk associated with a merger has become a major component in determining the ultimate success or failure of M&As. Expectations concerning cost savings and economies of scale often focus on IT. M&A IT due diligence helps buyers, investors, andRead more

PMO assessment

Assessing the Value of Your PMO | Taking Your PMO to the Next Level

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 13 September, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesProject Management Offices (PMOs) provide substantial cost savings and other benefits when they align with the delivery of the organization’s strategic plan. Does your organization have a PMO and does it deliver value? How do you measure that value? A structured PMO assessment helps organizations evaluate current project practices, identify gaps, and determine whether theRead more

data breach prevention

Taking Pre-Emptive Measures | Is Your Organization Protected Against a Data Breach?

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 23 July, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe growing rate of security breaches have placed a number of organizations in the spotlight, subjecting them to noteworthy financial losses and damaged reputations. In order to prevent the occurrence of a data breach, organizations require a robust security strategy that safeguards their data, devices and clients. Strong data breach prevention starts with understanding whereRead more

ERP post-implementation assessment

Determining the Success of Your Organization’s ERP Implementation | Conducting a Post–Implementation Assessment to Maximize the Return on Your ERP Investment

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning | Comments are Closed | 23 July, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been described as a business system supported by software that allows an organization to administer the efficient and effective use of its materials and resources by supplying an integrated system for its requirements. An ERP post-implementation assessment helps organizations evaluate whether the system is delivering expected benefits, supporting users, improvingRead more

project management best practices

6 Best Practices for Project Management Success

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 23 July, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesResearch indicates that only 29 percent of IT projects are completed successfully (The Standish Group). Why do so many projects fail? The majority of IT leaders suggest that many project managers don’t follow standard project management processes, are not outfitted with the proper team and fail to evaluate the risks that could hamper their projectsRead more

IT performance assessment

An IT Assessment | Establishing a Foundation for Improved IT Performance

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 31 May, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere was a time when organizations were able to informally but efficiently align IT with their business’s needs, opportunities and strategies on an incremental basis to deal with specific issues.  Today, however, with frequent and constant advances in technology, the incredible growth of the web, and applications that have become increasingly challenging to manage, theRead more

ERP and CRM software selection

Selecting the Right Software for Your Organization | Ensuring That ERP (Or CRM) Enables Measurable Improvements to the Business

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning | Comments are Closed | 31 May, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesPlanning for a successful implementation involves more than selecting the right software; it also involves preparation to ensure that ERP/CRM enables measurable improvements to the business. A structured ERP and CRM software selection process helps organizations choose systems that improve workflows, strengthen visibility, reduce manual effort, and support measurable business outcomes. In choosing an ERP/CRMRead more

IT steering committee

Understanding the IT Steering Committee’s (ITSC) Role in IT Governance

By Litcom Team | Governance | Comments are Closed | 31 May, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesToday’s organizations rely on information technology (IT) as a crucial part of their overall enterprise strategy. As such, policies and practices that extend to IT are an integral part of this strategy- that is, IT should be governed by practices that help ensure: An organization’s IT resources are utilized responsibly; Risks are managed appropriately; andRead more

cybersecurity questions for CEOs

Addressing Cyber Security Challenges | Six Questions CEOs Should Be Asking Their IT Team

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 27 March, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn this environment of cyber threats, it is essential for CEOs and other executives to monitor that their organizations understand their exposure to cyber security risks and take appropriate measures to safeguard their IT systems, data stores, and other points of vulnerability. Below are six questions that CEOs and senior executives should be asking theirRead more

data visualization tools

Data Visualization Tools | Bringing Clarity to Analytics

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 27 March, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesOrganizations of all sizes have been using Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to analyze their business performance and enable key decision makers to make better decisions. A critical piece of any BI solution is the tool(s) being deployed. The right data visualization tools help organizations turn complex business data into clearer dashboards, reports, trends, and insights.Read more

cloud readiness assessment

Preparing Your Organization for the Cloud | Conducting a Cloud Readiness Assessment

By Litcom Team | Cloud Computing, IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 27 March, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite the apparent ubiquitousness of cloud computing, it is still relatively new for many organizations. Yet it offers something tremendously valuable and unique including superior scalability and flexibility with respect to application services and IT operations. Cloud has the greatest potential to meet rapidly growing and shifting business requirements in a cost-effective manner. Because moreRead more

9 Tips for Disaster Recovery Planning

9 Tips for Disaster Recovery Planning

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 28 January, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesOrganizations of all sizes depend on information technology as an essential part of their everyday operations. Since data accessibility is a top necessity, the need for companies to assemble a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is critical. Leading research analysts, however, identified that nearly 60% of North American businesses do not have a Disaster RecoveryRead more

PCI compliance requirements

Is Your Organization Meeting PCI Compliance Requirements?

By Litcom Team | Governance | Comments are Closed | 27 January, 2018 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat Does PCI DSS Compliance Mean?  The major credit card issuers (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) created PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance standards to protect personal information and ensure security when transactions are processed utilizing a payment card. PCI provides the guidelines to help merchants protect cardholder data. Understanding PCI compliance requirements helps organizationsRead more

vendor management

Vendor Management | Evaluating and Effectively Managing Vendor Relationships

By Litcom Team | Vendor Management | Comments are Closed | 20 December, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesVendor evaluation and management remains a top priority for most senior IT decision makers. Technologies have added to the pressure of enhancing and improving vendor management skills, be it in terms of negotiation, procurement, evaluation or prescribing Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Strong vendor management helps organizations evaluate performance, manage risk, maintain accountability, and ensure vendorRead more

project management office

The Project Management Office | Aligning Strategy & Implementation and Improving Project Outcomes

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 20 December, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesUnderstanding the Type of PMO That Needs to Be Established PMOs can be established to serve a specific purpose.  According to the Program Management Office Handbook, prepared by the PMO Special Interest Group (PMOSIG) of the Project Management Institute (PMI), there are five types of Programs: Strategic Programs – focus on work to align with the organization’s strategic goalsRead more

cloud data security

Evaluating Cloud Computing Options | Is Your Organization’s Data Secure in the Cloud?

By Litcom Team | Cloud Computing, Security | Comments are Closed | 20 December, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesCloud computing affords immense benefits to organizations of all sizes. For small and mid-sized businesses, cloud computing permits IT teams to function more efficiently. For large organizations, the cloud offers the ability to scale up or down to react quickly to shifting market conditions. Companies of all sizes can leverage the cloud to increase innovationRead more

cloud solution selection

Leveraging the Cloud | Choosing the Optimal Cloud Solution for Your Organization

By Litcom Team | Cloud Computing | Comments are Closed | 30 August, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile it has been around for a while, Cloud Computing is still fairly new for many organizations. Yet it offers something immensely valuable and unique including superior scalability and flexibility with respect to application services and IT operations. Cloud has the greatest potential to meet rapidly growing and shifting business requirements in a cost-effective manner.Read more

cybersecurity protection

Cybersecurity | Protecting Your Organization Against an Attack

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 30 August, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThink for a moment about the possibility of your organization’s infrastructure being compromised by hackers. How valuable would information about your infrastructure be? Do you really know how much sensitive information is publicly accessible or easily obtainable with a little creativity? How can you stop hacker theft of this information? Strong cybersecurity protection helps organizationsRead more

corporate data analytics

Better Ways to Leverage Your Organization’s Corporate Data and Improve Overall Performance and Results

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 30 August, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesMore and more companies are going digital, embracing analytics, and leveraging their data to turn insights into higher revenues, reduced costs, and overall business growth. According to analysts, the big data analytics market is expected to reach nearly $50B by 2019. Managing digital technologies in this new age is about more than improving process, it’sRead more

project risk management

A Lesson in Risk Management | 7 Steps to Properly Managing Project Risk

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 10 July, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe benefits of risk management in projects can be substantial. Properly managing risk in a project can help project managers minimize the impact of project threats, thus allowing them to deliver projects on time, on budget and with the quality results demanded by project sponsors. The 7 steps below provide a good framework for effectivelyRead more

information security assessment

How Your Organization Can Derive the Most Value from an Information Security Assessment

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap, Security | Comments are Closed | 10 July, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs data breaches continue to rise, information security has become increasingly critical. An Information Security Assessment is a crucial step in comprehending your organization’s level of readiness and maturity. It uncovers security gaps and the associated risks and recommends mitigation strategies, concentrating on your overall business environment instead of specific controls or processes. Does MyRead more

IT infrastructure optimization

Optimizing Your IT Organization | Maximizing the Efficiency of Your IT Infrastructure

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 10 July, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesTechnology has the potential to revolutionize the way we do business. But many organizations struggle with IT applications, networks, and infrastructure that no longer meet their growing business needs. With the onset of big data, mobility and cloud, the needs of IT are changing. Meeting the challenge requires finding innovative ways to respond to businessRead more

IT assessment

The Value Behind an IT Assessment | Optimizing Your Organization’s Technology Investments

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IT Assessment Explained An IT assessment involves mapping out an organization’s current information technology situation, and then determining the future state IT environment.  An IT assessment team will recommend what steps to take to more effectively align IT to achieve the efficiencies envisioned by the business. A structured IT assessment helps organizations understand whetherRead more

project prioritization

Improving the Project Prioritization Process

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIT leaders often struggle to assess the value of potential projects. Solely considering value according to a project’s expected financial return is not advised, as this evaluation may deprioritize many of the technological innovations that enterprises need to further scale their organizations. The approval and initiation of a new business or IT project requires significantRead more

interim CIO

Does Your Organization Have a Void in IT Leadership? How an Interim CIO Can Help

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesMany organizations in transition find themselves in a situation where short term and long term technology needs are unclear. They may have an unexpected IT leader vacancy, or the business has chosen to make a change. The result is a void in IT oversight and leadership and a potential slowdown in key IT initiatives. AnRead more

cloud strategy

How CIOs Should Be Thinking About the Cloud

By Litcom Team | Cloud Computing | Comments are Closed | 11 April, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesCloud computing references abound in business and technical circles. Yet, for all its current prevalence, there is still an ongoing debate as to what cloud is and how it should be adopted by technology, risk management, compliance, security, assurance and business leaders. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that definitions have concentrated on whatRead more

IT governance

Establishing IT Governance | An Eight-Step Process

By Litcom Team | Governance | Comments are Closed | 11 April, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIT governance is the method by which decisions are made around IT investments. Strong IT governance helps organizations align technology decisions with business priorities, manage IT-related risks, and create clear accountability for leadership and teams. Establishing IT governance in an organization is an important way of ensuring that IT policies and procedures are adhered to.Read more

IoT readiness

How Well Positioned Is Your Organization to Take Advantage of the ‘Internet of Things’ (Iot)?

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 11 April, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Internet of Things (IoT) — the intersection of the virtual and physical worlds via connected devices, is changing the way people live and work and bringing new opportunities for businesses. The IoT can help companies increase productivity, cut costs, offer new products and services and deploy new business models. But IoT can require extensiveRead more

legacy application modernization

Being Held Hostage by Your Legacy Applications?

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning | Comments are Closed | 16 March, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, many organizations are dealing with the challenges of maintaining their legacy applications. As the technology landscape evolves, business users’ demands of their application systems continues to grow and the options in the marketplace have changed dramatically. The pace of business is continually increasing and the immediate requirement for information by businesses and customers alikeRead more

disaster recovery plan

Improving Disaster Recovery in the Organization

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 16 March, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesEven though many organizations maintain they conduct a full exercise of their Disaster Recovery (DR) plans at least once per year, research suggests that many of these exercises are not comprehensive and thorough; businesses – small and large – often just exercise a portion of the plan or a subset of applications. A strong disasterRead more

project management challenges

The Top 10 Challenges Facing IT Project Managers

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 16 March, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesBalancing all the elements of a difficult project – time, money, scope and people – is the project manager’s responsibility. Excellent project management skills are essential to successfully dealing with the unexpected challenges that come with every project. Understanding common project management challenges helps organizations improve planning, communication, risk management, and project delivery. The followingRead more

disaster recovery plan

Why Your Organization Needs a Disaster Recovery Plan

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 24 February, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesDisasters are unpredictable, varying in type and scale. The best strategy is to have some kind of disaster recovery plan in place, so that operations may return to normal after a disaster has struck. A strong disaster recovery plan helps organizations reduce downtime, protect critical data, restore systems, and maintain business continuity when disruption occurs.Read more

data analytics

How Your Organization Can Get the Most Value from Its Data

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 8 February, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s business environment, the field of data analytics is exploding. For managers of any sized company, understanding the data is critical to making informed decisions and to business success. Strong data analytics helps organizations turn business information into clearer insights, better decisions, and measurable performance improvements. Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics (DA) enableRead more

application integration

Integrating Your Many Applications | A Checklist for Success

By Litcom Team | Merger & Acquisition Services | Comments are Closed | 8 February, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesBecause organizations that complete an acquisition or a merger realize that the speed with which they integrate their systems and processes is a Critical Success Factor, the goal becomes: limit the time and cost to integrate and focus on achieving the process and data consolidation necessary to improve the organization’s performance. The challenge is thatRead more

ERP system upgrade

ERP System Upgrade: 9 Signs It May Be Time

By Litcom Team | Enterprise Resource Planning | Comments are Closed | 15 January, 2017 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesAn ERP system upgrade can help organizations improve reporting, streamline processes, reduce manual work, support integration, and prepare for future growth. But utilizing an outdated system risks business productivity, IT security, and overall customer satisfaction. How do you know when it’s time to upgrade your organization’s ERP system? Today most business organizations that use EnterpriseRead more

business value transformation

Transforming IT in the Organization to Deliver Improved Business Value

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 21 December, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ongoing emergence of new technologies places many IT departments under pressure. As organizations face significant challenges, such as growing stakeholder expectations, flat or diminishing budgets, or increased globalization, they are turning to IT as a means to shape their business future. Strong business value transformation helps organizations align people, processes, technology, and strategy soRead more

communicating with non-technical audiences

Communicating with Non-Technical Audiences: 5 Things to Know

By Litcom Team | Project Management | Comments are Closed | 23 November, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesTechnical writers often find themselves having to make important recommendations to clients or business readers, who often have little or no technical knowledge. Being able to get through to a non-technical audience is crucial because you need them to quickly make the right decisions for the right reasons. Strong communication with non-technical audiences helps technicalRead more

disaster recovery plan assessment

Disaster Recovery Plan Assessment: A Health Check

By Litcom Team | Security | Comments are Closed | 23 November, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow prepared is your organization for a disaster? What types of disasters has your business planned for? What policies and procedures does your organization have in place to maintain an effective Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)? If your organization has a DRP in place, when was the last time a checkup was conducted? How often doRead more

data visualization

Data Visualization | Why Every Organization Needs a DV Plan and How to Get Started

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 23 November, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s no secret that data is one of today’s most valuable business assets and organizations possess the ability to collect a seemingly infinite amount of it. The challenge, however, is that much of that information remains underutilized because most organizations don’t have the resources to process (let alone understand) it all. Strong data visualization helpsRead more

executive dashboards

The Power of Executive Dashboards

By Litcom Team | Data Analytics | Comments are Closed | 21 November, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn Executive Dashboard is a visual representation that offers executives a fast and easy way to view their information and company data in real-time. Dashboards are a means of showing information for performance management and analysis. Strong executive dashboards help leaders turn business data into clear visibility, meaningful performance metrics, and better-informed decisions. They areRead more

digital strategy

How Leading Companies Are Using a Digital Strategy for Competitive Advantage

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation | Comments are Closed | 4 November, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesMore and more companies are going digital, embracing analytics, and leveraging their data to turn insights into higher revenues, reduced costs, and overall business growth. According to analysts, the big data analytics market is expected to reach nearly $135,706.1 million by 2025. Managing digital technologies in this new age is about more than improving process,Read more

IT roadmap

Why Your Organization Needs an IT Roadmap

By Litcom Team | IT Strategy and Roadmap | Comments are Closed | 1 November, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesAn IT roadmap is a actionable plan that matches short-term and long-term business objectives with specific technology solutions and resources to help meet those objectives.  A strong IT roadmap helps organizations align technology decisions with business priorities, plan future investments, reduce risk, and focus resources on the initiatives that matter most. The roadmap has threeRead more

IT due diligence

Don’t Forget about IT Due Diligence in Your Next M&A Transaction

By Litcom Team | IT Transformation, Merger & Acquisition Services | Comments are Closed | 28 October, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesAcquisitions and investments require due diligence to determine valuation, uncover risks, and identify opportunities for post deal value creation. But investors often find it difficult to perform due diligence in one key area-information technology (IT). Strong IT due diligence helps buyers understand technology risks, system capabilities, IT costs, integration challenges, and opportunities for post-deal valueRead more

IT outsourcing strategy

What is Your Organization’s Outsourcing Strategy?

By Litcom Team | Talent Solutions | Comments are Closed | 21 October, 2016 | 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesFor many organizations, the objective of an IT outsourcing strategy is to afford the best possible technology to the organization at the lowest possible cost. But cost savings are not the only goal of an IT outsourcing strategy. A strong IT outsourcing strategy helps organizations decide which IT functions to outsource, which capabilities to keepRead more

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