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Cost overruns are a common issue faced by IT project managers. In fact, a study by the Standish Group highlighted that only 16 percent of IT projects are completed within their budget. The remaining 71 percent experiences cost overruns, with an average increase in costs of 189 percent! So how can you prevent your IT projects from becoming a part of this statistic? In this blog, we discuss five ways to avoid cost overruns in IT projects.
Leadership is not an easy role. The success of your organization relies on the decisions you make, especially when it directly affects your financial outlook. From the small investments, like whether or not to provide a coffee maker in the break room, to the larger commitments, such as whether or not to expand office space, the pressure is on you to cultivate a thriving operation.
Quantum computing technologies may soon provide protection from “mega-hacks” that expose huge amounts of sensitive information, like credit card numbers, health records, and high-value intellectual property. These costly cyber attacks put pressure on military, governments, institutions, and businesses to develop new ways to keep data secure during transmission.
This article explains what quantum computing is and how it is reshaping the data security landscape. Quantum entanglement, super-positioning, and quantum key distribution (QKD) are also reviewed in order to show how quantum information science can be used to create ultra-safe networks.
If you are looking for ways to increase productivity and save money, taking the next step toward better telecom and technology management is the perfect way to do so. What are the next steps you ask? Well, it really depends on your organization, your specific environment and needs, and your previous experience with telecom and technology expense management.
Our “Next Steps for TEM” Quiz is a great place to start in figuring this out!
Virtualization is one of the ultimate buzz words in enterprise technology. The IT experts speak of it with a light in their eyes and enthusiasm. Every sales pitch mentions it at some point, and in all fairness, virtualization is a large topic with many exciting applications.
The simple truth is that enterprise operations require at least some level of virtualization, and taking control of your virtual destiny is extremely important. It’s also a changing landscape. Microsoft has introduced the Windows Virtual Desktop, and it’s the biggest change to the game since the PC. Maybe.
Huawei is a big name in the headlines right now. The Chinese tech company seems to be in hot water over a number of allegations. Whatever the future holds, it’s clear that their international deals are going to suffer for at least a while. Since you’re going to continue to hear about Huawei for some time, maybe it’s worth a little investigation. What exactly went wrong for Huawei, and what can you learn from it?
It’s the ultimate question in the computer world. Should you go with Mac or PC? If you ask a hundred experts, you’ll get a hundred answers. And, this is a binary question! The truth is that both systems have and continue to evolve rapidly. Macs and PC’s each have their strengths and weaknesses, so we’ll help you consider the practical differences to inform your decision.
Retail organizations use a number of different communications solutions from call center capabilities for customer support to mobile app development and provisioning. Brick-and-mortar storefronts and e-commerce retailers are likely spending too much on their telecom bills due to billing errors and lack of infrastructure visibility. By using telecom expense management software, retailers can save a bundle of money in a few key ways:
