by Buddy | Mar 19, 2025 | AI, General, IT Transformation
In this rapidly evolving landscape, it’s crucial to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to AI information. As leaders, we need to focus on verifiable facts, practical applications, and ethical considerations rather than getting caught up in...
by Buddy | Jul 22, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, IT Transparency
Last year, I attended a conference focused on IT spend that certainly challenged the status quo. The topics and supporting arguments put into question how traditional IT OPEX costs should be looked at and reported on. It provided an alternative approach to the...
by Buddy | Jul 15, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, IT Transparency
IT budgets are generally agreed on an annual basis, and as the costs associated to them are spent they are allocated into predefined buckets throughout the year. The allocation buckets are jointly defined based on the needs of the IT and Finance departments. While...
by Buddy | Jul 1, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, IT Transparency
Shadow IT, or IT services being procured and managed through departments other than the business’ internal IT department, are an endless struggle between the two parties, but is it a good thing? No other department within a business has a greater consistent influence...
by Buddy | May 14, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
In the previous 2 parts I reviewed the consequences of operating in either a Replacement or Protective Employment Model when managing staff, and also the pros and cons of each model when used exclusively in isolation. In this final segment, I focus on the pros and...
by Buddy | May 7, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
Last week I reviewed the consequences of operating in either a Replacement or Protective Employment Model when managing staff. This week I review the pros and cons of each model when used exclusively in isolation. Replacement Employment Model Summarised as treating...
