The Platform Paradox
The allure of technology platforms has seduced many IT leaders. It promises to solve many problems, increase end-user satisfaction, and enhance productivity. But as anyone who’s been down this road knows, the reality is often a bit more complicated. Let’s take a journey through the phases of pain associated with purchasing these expensive platforms, shall […]
The IT M&A Playbook
Introduction M&A integrations are often painful. In this article, I’ll suggest ways to alleviate some of IT’s M&A integration stress by offering methodical guidance to make your IT M&A efforts smoother and more efficient. Through the hypothetical example of Alpha Inc. acquiring Bravo LLC, I’ll demonstrate practical strategies and best practices to ensure a seamless […]
Just Enough AI Governance
It’s official. AI is taking the world by storm, and the enterprise is ground zero. From the trenches of the information technology department, the AI craze seems to be an interesting concoction of both rational desire to innovate and irrational fear of missing out (FoMo). From FoMo to YoLo The fear of missing out is […]
Getting Ahead of the AI Adoption Curve
It’s estimated that 10% of IT budgets will be spent on AI in 2024. Yet very few IT departments have a strategy for AI adoption. Fortunately, we can apply some of the lessons from the SaaS boom to get ahead of the AI adoption curve. New AI Tech, Same Old Problems Roughly a decade ago, […]
Secure Enterprise AI Adoption: A Primer
Enterprise AI is here, and many IT departments lack the relevant strategies to securely govern these AI platforms. This quick primer discusses the risks of ungoverned AI, the secure AI operations lifecycle, and core activities to consider when governing AI across the organization. 1. Overview Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology which can unlock many […]
The AI Cookbook: 5 Recipes for Finance Teams to Save Money and Improve Efficiency
1. Contract Analysis Not that long ago, companies used to hire consultants to manually crawl through a sample of corporate contracts searching for terms such as: Today, machine learning can easily do the same thing, but at a much greater scale.The process begins with the integration of AI-powered software capable of parsing through vast repositories […]
Securing Funding – The Ultimate Skill for Cybersecurity Professionals in 2024
Introduction In the chaotic, neon-drenched world of cyber warfare and digital espionage, where every line of code is a battleground and every bit of data is a prize worth fighting for, there exists a shadowy figure – the Cyber Security Professional. But in the dystopian landscape of 2024, where corporations reign supreme and hackers roam […]
The Need to Fortify Non-Production IT Environments
The security of non-production environments should be elevated from an afterthought to a strategic imperative in IT. The mistakes of underestimating the risks and neglecting security measures in these environments can have severe consequences.
Chief Information Officers and Their Reporting Structures
The role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) has become crucial. As technology continues to shape and redefine business operations, the CIO serves as the key architect in crafting and executing an organization’s digital strategy. However, understanding to whom CIOs report is just as critical, as this reporting structure can significantly impact the CIO’s effectiveness and […]
The Project Maturity Test
In this podcast I’ll introduce a quick and effective tool: The Five-Minute Project Maturity Test comprising three simple questions that can make a significant difference in project outcomes. Music from filmmusic.io. “Beauty Flow” by Kevin MacLeod. License by: CC. https://centermast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TheProjectMaturityLitmusTest.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RSS
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