I was recently quoted in a Solarwinds blog post about how IT pros are assisting their organizations adapt to the new remote working realities brought …
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Note: This blog post was originally published in CIOReview Magazine. Every organization needs systems to effectively run the business and perform their functions. These systems …
Continue ReadingCloud migration strategies for SMBs
Does your IT server closet look like a rat’s nest? Do you have a bunch of hardware equipment that are well past their usable life …
Continue ReadingDatacenter migration success
There is nothing quite so satisfying as seeing the results of your planning (for months) come to fruition. The picture below represents just one example …
Continue ReadingIs Your Firm’s Cybersecurity Certifiable?
When NIST 800-171 (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations) was released in December 2016, it was relatively limiting (applying to a …
Continue ReadingSecurity and Privacy – Why are we so bad at it?
I had a fantastic time representing Aronson and serving as a panelist at the IG3 conference at the Watergate Hotel. Our panel topic was “Security and Privacy …
Continue ReadingHow to Close the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
A lot has been written about the gaps finding grads with required STEM backgrounds/skills. However, there are particular areas that are especially difficult to recruit …
Continue ReadingThe mark of a good leader
Leadership isn’t about a title or lording it over other people. A quick Google search defines a leader as “the person who leads or commands a …
Continue ReadingHow to Select & Develop Individuals for Successful Agile Teams
McKinsey & Company and Scrum Alliance just released a new joint research study – “How to Select and Develop Individuals for Successful Agile Teams: A …
Continue ReadingHow IT Can Drive Extraordinary Customer Experience
I have read Peter High’s book – “Implementing World Class IT Strategy” and highly recommend it for anyone in an IT leadership role. This interview …
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