5 Unconventional Questions to Ask Before Selecting a System Integrator
A system integrator is defined as a company that provides services to help its clients implement complex enterprise-wide information systems. System integration involves bringing together components of a system and making them work together as intended. The term can also refer to the process of combining different subsystems into one larger system.
The Importance of Meeting Management in Digital Transformation
As digital transformation increasingly becomes the norm for businesses, the importance of meeting management also grows. Many organizations are looking to adopt new technologies and processes to improve their efficiency and effectiveness, but in doing so they often overlook the role that meetings play in driving these changes. There are a lot of stakeholders involved […]
The “Terminator Effect” – The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence
In recent years, we have seen rapid advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and machine learning. While these technologies hold great promise for improving our lives and making organizations more efficient, we must not forget that they are ultimately designed and operated by humans. What is the “Terminator Effect” The Terminator […]
Digital Transformation: How Independence is Leading the Way
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 […]