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When will government ‘get’ IT?
Click on the following link to read my latest article in the New Zealand CIO magazine: http://cio.co.nz/cio.nsf/opin/9D32E090AA8FF940CC257702006B7F43 This article discusses the unhealthy situation of not considering information technology as a critical strategic enabler.
Benefits and Risks of Cloud Computing
A new white paper from ISACA, a non-profit association of 86,000 global information technology professionals, clearly describes how enterprises can achieve greater efficiencies and mitigate new risks associated with cloud computing. The white paper, Cloud Computing: Business Benefits with Security, Governance and Assurance Perspectives, is available as a free download from www.isaca.org/cloud. The paper is [...]
ITCP Launches – Maxsys Press Release
The New Zealand Computer Society launched its IT Certified Professional Certification Programme today, after many months of hard work. ITCP is the new “gold standard” professional Certification for ICT Professionals in New Zealand, and is closely related to similar Certifications around the world. According to NZCS (www.nzcs.org.nz): “ITCP is New Zealand’s contribution to a [...]
Tips for Programme Management Tool Implementation
In our travels as consultants we have had a variety of experiences of Programme Management tool implementation. Our experience as users and implementers at several organisations has shown us that there are some fundamental principles that need to be followed. One organisation introduced a tool for programme management but limited its use to a small number [...]
Get Certified – PRINCE2, MSP, ITIL, MoR, PPS, Software Testing
We are pleased to announce an alliance with ILX Group plc UK whereby Maxsys will invigilate examinations for PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) foundation and Management of Risk (MoR), Programme and Project Sponsorship in New Zealand. ILX Group also has a brand new ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Accredited e-Learning Course. ILX offers e-learning courses which is [...]
Are Face to face meetings more productive?
Now here is an interesting research study which we will keep an eye on. Office workers who make time to chat face to face with colleagues may be far more productive than those who rely on e-mail, the phone, or Facebook, suggests a study carried out by researchers at MIT and New York University. http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/22642/ [...]
IT Governance Skills on Boards
With IT playing an increasing role in the success of an organisation has the time come to review your board of directors to see who has IT governance expertise? This is particularly important in times of recession, as companies and government agencies will start to rely more heavily on efficiencies that can be made through [...]
Tips for Strategic IT Planning
I came across this very good article online recently, which lists the Top Five Tips for CIO Strategic Planning, according to SearchCIO.com. Visit http://searchcio.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid182_gci1335550,00.html?track=NL+981&ad=678196&Offer=CIunsct123spns&asrc=EM&USC=&5183025=&uid=7869767%2523 to find out more. The accompanying articles make very interesting reading for CIO’s, IT Managers and CEO’s, and once again they highlight the need for Governance of [...]
The IT Skills Deficit
Do you have an opinion on how New Zealand, and other countries could solve the IT Skills shortage? In 2005, Robert Sutcliffe and I wrote an academic paper on this topic. Our research indicated that this is an issue that would affect a number of countries, worldwide, not just New Zealand. Given that New Zealand [...]
CIOs in Big Demand
During these times of recession, CIO’s are in great demand. Recent research shows many board members are increasingly turning to the CIO for insight and leadership in business change. You can read more by checking out this link from Execitive Brief: http://www.executivebrief.com/news/cios-will-take-lead-in-driving-business-change-survey-says/
