Digital Transformation: How Independence is Leading the WayÂ
Recently, Third Stage ranked in the top 1/3 on the Inc. 5000 fastest privately owned companies in U.S. list. Our exponential growth is a direct product of the demand and value of independence and technology agnostic services. The importance of independence is becoming much more widely understood and accepted in the IT industry as an […]
How to Manage a Forced Business or Digital Transformation
Whether in response to the pandemic, global inflation, or new competition in the marketplace, many organizations have been forced into a digital transformation. The technology sector specifically is in a constant state of flux, with companies scrambling to keep up with the latest trends. This can be a challenge for businesses that are trying to […]
Why IT Departments Should No Longer Exist
The role of the IT department has changed dramatically over the past few years. IT or information technology has traditionally been siloed to just the technical aspects and services of the organization. However, with the rise of digital transformation, IT has become integral to almost every area of business. From marketing and sales to product […]
Why it’s Important to Upskill your Employees in a Digital Transformation
There are many reasons why upskilling your employees is important. Perhaps the most important reason is that it helps to keep your team relevant in an ever-changing marketplace. In today’s business world, change is the only constant. Technology is constantly evolving and new industries are popping up all the time. To stay ahead of the […]
8 Reasons Why Your Digital Transformation Needs an Independent Project Management Team
As digital transformation continues to rapidly reshape the business landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to independent project management (IPM) to drive their critical initiatives. What is an independent project team? Simply put, IPM is a form of project management in which an organization contracts with an outside firm to provide expert resources and oversight for […]
Explaining the Value of Digital Transformation to Technology illiterate Executives
As the business world increasingly goes digital, it’s more important than ever for companies to have a clear and effective digital transformation strategy. But what if your company’s executives are technology illiterate? How can you explain the value of digital transformation in a way that they’ll understand? In many ways, being less tech-savvy can be […]
Understanding the Ins vs. Outs of Customizing Software
In the business world, “customization” is a loaded term. It’s often used as a synonym for “personalization,” which can create expectations that a software application will be able to do anything and everything that a company might want or need it to do. In reality, however, there are important distinctions between customization and personalization, and […]
Assessing the Quality of your Digital Transformation
Quality assurance is typically our number one recommendation when working with any digital transformation client. Continuous and independent project audits are important for any digital transformation because they can help ensure that the project is on track to be successful throughout the implementation and beyond. By making sure that the quality of the transformation is […]
3 Things To Do BEFORE Selecting a Software
Selecting the right software for your organization is pivotal to maximizing the business value of your new systems and reducing the risk of failure, or expensive restoration project. We call it “Phase-0” or the pre-work to software selection. Many organizations prematurely jump into a full-on selection without understanding exactly what the business needs or the […]
If Software Vendors Were Dog Breeds
In celebration of National Dog Day here in the US, I thought we’d put a fun spin on our Friday blog and compare software vendors to dog breeds. Whether you’re a fan of small, cuddly breeds or big, powerful ones, there’s definitely a software vendor out there that reminds us of our furry friends. So […]
Overlooking Digital Life Cycle Management is a Digital Strategy Killer
Digital life cycle management (DLM) is the process of managing the digital content and data throughout its entire life cycle – from its creation or acquisition, to its storage, preservation, and eventual disposition. DLM encompasses both the technical aspects of managing digital content or data, as well as the organizational and policy aspects. The technical […]
We’re Viewing Digital Transformation All Wrong – Here is Why
Digital transformation can be defined as the process of using digital technologies to create new or improved business processes, products, or services. This can be done to improve performance, gain a competitive advantage, or simply keep up with the latest changes in technology. But unless you’re writing a scholarly article or an essay for your […]