Making the Case for Strategic IT Outsourcing
A decade ago, Forbes suggested we were approaching “the end of the age of outsourcing,” and they could not have been more wrong. Today, the growing cost of labor, a shortage of IT and engineering expertise, and the rise of software-as-a-service (SaaS) models have normalized outsourcing as a strategic business solution. Outsourcing crosses industries and […]
Strategic Sourcing: Why it Matters to Hospitals
It took a global pandemic for many to realize we need a more strategic approach to supply chain management. The old ways of doing business do not work. Tight budgets and tumultuous raw materials markets make it tough for purchasing and supply chain professionals to implement smarter sourcing practices. How can your hospital add strategy […]
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 […]
How Does Outsourcing Your IT Impact The Economy?
Outsourcing is somewhat of a controversial topic among US companies. Opponents of outsourcing believe it takes jobs away from established employees. However, for many businesses, outsourcing is a way to widen their pool of qualified employees. So, which is it: is outsourcing good or bad for the economy? The answer is complicated… There […]
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? […]
Preparing for the Digitization of Everything
The 4th industrial revolution is about to hit a new level where the real world melds with the Internet of Things (IoT). Called the “digitization of everything” by Investor News, this new reality will link everything from our identities to the items we wear, use, and even eat. How will humans and corporations adapt to […]
Coming to a City Near You: Ransomware
Ransomware is perhaps one of the most troubling of all black hat hacker threats. The idea that an external hacker bent on malfeasance can penetrate a network and lock down an infrastructure until a ransom is paid is terrifying. It’s also shocking to note that small, mid-size, and enterprise organizations are equally viable targets for […]
Is Blockchain Normalizing?
Blockchain has become a buzzword as evocative as the phrase “artificial intelligence.” Every marketer throws out blockchain as the hottest technology, but the reality is, it’s often used more like a keyword over a real-time, actionable technology tool. But that could soon change. There are signs that the commercialization of the tool is on the […]
CEOs and Enterprise IT Strategy
Digital transformation has changed more than our processes and products; it’s changed the job descriptions of everyone from front line personnel to the c-suite. Enterprise chief executive officers (CEOs), for example, have evolved beyond managing to the bottom line to incorporate strategies for market changes, technology initiatives, staffing, and regulatory encroachment. How will the latest […]
Transparency in the Age of Coronavirus
If you’re in executive leadership today, it’s safe to assume that the world is watching. It’s also a solid assumption that economic and crisis management experts will review this time period for years to come to learn what works and what doesn’t in a global pandemic. But the truth is, right now, we’re in uncharted […]