What’s Next in IT Post-COVID?
The pandemic changed everything we know about business structure — and it will continue to impact us personally and professionally long into the future. IT has definitely felt the disruption associated with COVID-19, and it’s unlikely the industry will return to a pre-pandemic normal. Many companies say they will remain remote at least part of […]
The Future Digital Workplace
The way we conduct business is changing, and it’s happening at an unprecedented pace. Such change would typically take years, and it would be a gradual process. However, due to the onset of COVID starting in late 2019, businesses throughout the US have been faced with the task of reevaluating the nature of the workplace. […]
5 Best Practices for IT Outsourcing During COVID
The c-suite has faced many business and organizational challenges during COVID-19, and the truth is, we’re not done yet. Shelter-in-place orders caused many companies to scramble to activate a work-from-home mindset while adjusting to market volatility that made cash flow even more of a problem than usual. Throughout the ups and downs of a global […]
Preparing for the U-Shaped Economic Recovery
Just a few short months ago, economists predicted the V, a short-term, sharp economic dip, followed by a brisk recovery. Now, well into the third quarter, with COVID-19 showing few signs of slowing, it’s clear we’re in more of a U-shaped economic recovery. With the latest GDP numbers reflecting a 39% quarterly drop, a small […]
Don’t Skimp on Cybersecurity in 2020
While you’ve been busy worrying about the bottom line, cybercriminals have been quietly probing your vulnerabilities within the context of your COVID-19 distraction. Just ask the World Health Organization (WHO), who publicized the news of an attempted data breach during the height of the pandemic’s spread. The truth is, malicious software and digital terrorist threats […]
Going Beyond Business Continuity Planning
It’s a safe assumption that most business continuity plans didn’t extend to the idea of a global pandemic. For the sheer scope of business impact, COVID-19 is like nothing we’ve ever seen before. This event has redefined how the c-suite must consider crisis management and business recovery in a scenario that has little historical data […]
Preparing for COVID-19 Recovery
There is a clear designation between “before COVID” and post-pandemic. It’s a fundamental schism defining how we live and work in our new socially distant society. The implications are still being determined, but one thing is clear: there is a new normal and we are defining it now. What will business look like after COVID-19? […]
Coping with COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruption
The Harvard Business Review paints a dire portrait of the effects of the COVID-19 virus on global supply chains. The first wave of manufacturing shutdowns in China and overseas created a scarcity of raw materials affecting U.S. manufacturers. By mid-March, we moved to phase two of supply chain disruption, as the rest of the world […]