The point of the IT department is to help the organization succeed. To do this, we need to understand that organization and the world it operates in. In addition, we must understand technology products, services, and trends enough to know how to apply them to our organization. We must understand the overlap between business andRead more
The software development environment at most organizations has drastically changed over the past few years and will likely continue to evolve to keep up with the fast pace of technology advancements. As customers and end-users increasingly demand rapid delivery of software that works well and performs, development teams have had to find a way toRead more
Dear IT Director, We upgraded one of our major systems last year. We had some glitches, but overall it went fairly well. Here we are a year later, and people still blame the upgrade when they have problems. Very frustrating! Upgraded in Upton Dear Upgraded, Hahaha! HAHAHA! C’mon, laugh with me. LOLOLOL! The only otherRead more
If you are an IT leader long enough, you will deal with a team member’s retirement. While similar to any person leaving a position, you may get more than two weeks notice, which can be helpful. If you have a little more time, here are some things to consider. Try to hire the replacement beforeRead more
How can we prioritize effectively in the IT department? We start by understanding that there is not a separate set of priorities for IT. The priorities of the organization are the priorities of IT. We must be able to say that IT is always performing the work that is most important to the organization. TheRead more
All organizations use business processes to get work done. Most of these processes, especially in larger organizations, rely on computers and software. IT’s role is to make sure processes, as implemented though technology, change as the organization changes. With increasing dependencies on technology for business processes, IT is more critical than ever. The IT department mustRead more
In 2005 Microsoft introduced the synonym functionality for SQL Server. While Synonyms are not something SQL developers are likely to use on a daily basis, they are very powerful and useful, despite being relatively simple. They are essentially a placeholder that can be used as a static value in a SQL statement that points towards another object. While staticRead more
Technology is used in companies to improve efficiency, reduce the possibility of human error, and increase productivity. Once a technology stops doing these things because it slows the process, crashes, and constantly requires maintenance it is time to update. Unfortunately, it has become all too common for decision makers in business to try their best to stay away from the ever-changing, complex, confusing world of technology. They may stick withRead more
A component of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams takes teamwork to the next level with intuitive navigation and on-point features that make doing business even easier. Let’s take a closer look! What is Microsoft Teams? An online communication and collaboration app, Microsoft Teams helps teams stay organized, collaborate on projects and engage in real-time conversations. PrimaryRead more
We’re receiving excellent feedback on our end-of-the-year SharePoint install at FIMC. Everyone seems to be commenting on improved communication and easier project collaboration. It was a smart move by John and Dustin and is really propelling FIMC forward in terms of connectivity and efficiency. As John and Dustin update their technology and iron out operationalRead more
