2020 Year in Review
Tech Trends
Why Technical Debt is the #1 Challenge Holding You Back
We live in the age of consumerism, always wanting more and willing to incur debt to get it. And that includes those of us in the association industry, especially when it comes to our technology platforms. The wave of hyper-competitiveness has pushed associations to...
On Becoming a Digital Nomad
Three years ago, I bought an RV and became a digital nomad with a full-time IT position.
Building a Digital Workspace Strategy
In the last six months, chances are your organization has cobbled together something that looks like a digital workspace. People are working remotely, right?
Critical Conversations – Strategic IT
There is little doubt that these are turbulent times. As we change the rhythm and pace of play within the association workplace, technology has taken an increasingly important role. What are the right questions to ask at a time when digital technologies may be...
Too Big to Fail?
This week we heard from the heads of the largest technology companies on the planet. What does history teach us about systemic risk? The financial crisis of 2007-2008 was a teachable moment about the obscure risks of highly interconnected and interdependent systems....
What Can We Do Now? Keeping Employees Engaged and Encouraged
April 7, 2020 “Unprecedented times!” The headlines grip us and trigger a myriad of fears. Everyone is reaching for hope and stability. The greatest thing an organization can do for their employees right now is to provide stability and an opportunity to focus on...
Cimatri announces Info-Tech partnership
January 24, 2020 - Washington, DC Cimatri is proud to announce our partnership with Info-Tech Research Group. Info-Tech Research Group is the world’s fastest growing and most innovative IT research and advisory firm, proudly serving over 36,000 IT professionals. They...
Office 365 Features Every Association and Nonprofit Should be Using
Associations and nonprofits typically face unique challenges regarding administration. Among these are a limited budget for IT support, and staff who are spread across different locations and prefer using their own devices for work. If these are among your top...
Talk to Me: How Voice Recognition and AI are changing the Game for Associations
What does voice recognition technology mean for nonprofits and associations? We’ve all heard it, right? “Alexa…play this song,” or “Siri…purchase this item.” These days, it’s not unusual to hear other people (or yourself, for that matter) talking out loud to a...