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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a rapidly digitizing world, the role of women in technology is more important than ever before. Women are playing a vital role in helping businesses keep pace with the latest innovations and trends, and they are also helping to drive the digital transformation of industries across the globe. The number of women in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kyler Cheatham is a digital artist and innovator who is always thinking of new ways to improve the world around her. As the Global Marketing Director at Third Stage Consulting, she uses her creativity and tech-savvyness to help businesses reach their target audiences. Kyler is also a thought leader in the digital marketing space, and she loves sharing her knowledge with others. She is also a mother of two young children, which has given her a unique perspective on balancing work and family life.
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