Rick Bawcum, CAE, CISSP | CEO – CIMATRI We live in the age of consumerism, always wanting more and willing to incur debt to get it. And that includes those…
Category: Tech Operations
8 Must-Ask Questions Regarding Vendor Risk
In order to get due diligence right, you must get vendor risk assessment right. Period.Yet today, most organizations manage vendor relationships in an informal, ad hoc fashion, relying on the…
IT Service Desk - Is Yours Right for Your Needs?
According to Info-Tech Research Group, your IT service desk has a direct impact on your users’ satisfaction with your organization’s IT in general. The service desk is the cornerstone of…
Communication Planning for IT Projects
Communication is crucial piece to the overall implementation and ultimate success of your IT project. According to InfoTech Research Group, an effective communication plan will have 4 elements. It will…
Budgeting for Technology
In many associations, fall is budget season. It’s that time when we review the ongoing expenses and plan for projects that may not even begin until next year. Technology is…
Vendor Selection vs. Software Selection
When a system is supported by multiple vendors, it may be much easier to change vendors rather than to change systems.