Archive for IT Governance
Does the Auckland Transition Authority (ATA) “Get” IT?
Well, it doesn’t look like it!! If the following article is correct, then it looks like some really old school thinking has crept into one of our newest and most strategic organisations. http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/CFBB5E92DDF95D40CC25766A006D37F1 I agree with Rob O’Neill here. What on earth are they thinking? It is inappropriate, given the strategic nature of Information [...]
Appalling News – Cost Focus Changes CIO Reporting Lines
The following article indicates just how out of touch some boards and CEOs are. http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/mgmt/A4A67DD8661EC548CC25766500132991?opendocument&utm_source=topnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=topnews It would be very interesting in those companies where CIOs are no longer reporting to the CEO if IDC were to research the IT competency of the CEO and Board. I would also be asking them what they consider to be [...]
Maxsys Added to Aust Govt Multi-User List
We are pleased to announce that Maxsys has been accepted for inclusion in the Australian Government’s Information and Communications Technology Multi-Use List. The ICT MUL is managed on behalf of the Australian Government by the Department of Finance and Deregulation, and is a list of ICT suppliers that Australian Government agencies can use to source ICT goods [...]
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 [...]
What is a Virtual CIO?
It is interesting when you search the web just how many companies just don’t get what a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is or rather, should be. My point is that the strategic role of CIO, is often wrongly depicted as a technician, or IT manager, or the network guy, even by those offering CIO services. There [...]
IT Governance Skills on Boards Revisited
I have been delighted in the response to the article published in the NZ Institute of Directors Journal on IT Governance Skills on Boards (this article is also available here). This has obviously struck a chord with a number of board members and others who work within organisations. Thank you to those who have expressed [...]
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 [...]
Australia reviews ICT in Government
How should government spend on ICT? I’ve been following the work that has been going on in Australia on ICT in government for a few months now. The Australian Government asked Sir Peter Gershon, UK Treasury’s former Chief Executive to conduct an independent review of the Australian Government’s management of information and communication technology [...]
Hot Trends for 2009
Jeff Vance from CIO Update makes his predictions for 2009, and reviews how he did in 2008. http://www.cioupdate.com/trends/article.php/3795736/5-Hot-Trends-for-2009.htm I am already seeing substantial hightened interest in Virtualisation, and it’s only January! Virtualisation offers some substantial benefits operationally, cost wise and disaster recovery wise, and a number of vendors now have ”rungs on the board”. If you have [...]
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 [...]
