Cybersecurity in 2018
This article will appear in the January issue of the Grand Valley Construction Association Journal. 2017 was a year to forget in the field of cybersecurity. In May, the WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers in over 150 countries. In June, Petya malware spread across the Ukraine, disabling ATMs and shutting down the monitoring […]
Leveraging Information Technology to Improve Productivity in the Construction Industry
This article originally appeared in the July issue of the Grand Valley Construction Association Journal. A recent industry survey by McKinsey identified productivity in the construction industry as under-performing, with a 1 % per year growth over the past two decades, compared to growth of 2.8 % in the world economy and 3.6 % in […]
The Big Picture, the Arc and Your Technology Strategy.
The Role of Strategy In 1996, Michael Porter’s HBR article titled “What is strategy?” proposes that operational efficiency is insufficient if a firm wants to become – or remain – competitive. Porter argues that tools used to increase productivity, speed and quality can be replicated by any firm. A focus on tools and cost-control cannot […]
Managed Services: Create Value with your IT Workforce
With the introduction of Information Technology into business processes, companies created dedicated IT departments to oversee these assets, and provide support to employees. As technology evolved, IT services expanded into every aspect of commerce. As a result, IT departments grew into large, permanently staffed siloes. This method of IT staffing is about to change and […]
Aligning Information Technology with Business Strategy
Using Information Technology as an implementation tool is a fine way to keep your business running. IT can reduce costs, improve communication, and enhance productivity. Unfortunately, many businesses are unable to fully realize the benefits of IT. If your business is serious about its long-term growth, IT must be more than just a tool. By […]
