Far too often many are at the mercy of a “trusted” vendor. Unfortunately many of these technology decisions have no positive business impact and are initiated solely on the basis of a supplier eager to sell you a line item from their list of product offerings.
If your vendor is a certified reseller of product “x” it’s unlikely they’ll recommend product “y” – even if that makes the most sense for your business.
That’s where we come in.
Set the strategic context and direction for the IT function and help shape the overall direction of the company as a whole.
Provide effective project prioritisation and reliable project delivery.
Deliver operational stability and cost efficiency.
Spending millions on hardware or software that no-one knows how to support is a common theme - Train IT Staff!
Provide formal oversight of governance, cost control and risk management.
Provide the big vision by understanding the business benefits of projects.
A recent Canadian study by Ventana Research unearthed some alarming trends...
Topic: Cybersecurity and the Role of Senior Management
Registration at 11:30am
Cyberattacks continue to grab news headlines, with broader public sector organizations emerging as a prime target for hackers who view them as relatively soft targets, with vast stores of personal data and care of critical infrastructure and services.
In the face of evolving cyber threats, senior executives are being asked to develop and implement a new model for information risk management. Challenged with ongoing service delivery and budgetary pressures, many organizations have struggled to implement these new measures.
To help respond to these evolving threats, this roundtable event will bring together business and technology executives, industry experts and cyber-risk thought leaders for a collaborative information sharing session. We will focus on common challenges and successes, including practical and proactive ways to improve cyber readiness.