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✨ Understanding the IT Operating Model for Lower-Middle Market Companies In the realm of IT, the operating model is crucial. It involves finding the right balance of staff, external services, vendors, and products to ensure scalability and resilience while mitigating risks. This approach weaves security throughout all aspects of the model, rather than treating it as an isolated element. 🛡️ Security Integration: A Key to Cost-Efficiency For companies with revenues between $50 million to $250 million, integrating security early in the planning stages is essential. Addressing security after the fact often results in higher costs, whereas proactive planning can significantly reduce expenses. By focusing on policies and processes over technology, companies can create robust risk mitigation strategies without breaking the bank. 💡 Key Takeaway Prioritize security integration from the start to build a scalable, resilient IT operating model that is both cost-effective and secure. Listen to the full episode on our YouTube Channel or wherever you get our podcasts! https://lnkd.in/gMiqNS_V Joshua Chorazy Kyle Hall, MBA Kyle Gotzman #beresourcive

✨ Overcoming Technical Debt: Balancing IT Innovation and Maintenance ✨ Modern IT departments aim to focus on strategic projects that drive business growth. However, the burden of technical debt and maintaining outdated systems often consumes valuable resources and hinders innovation. 🔍 Key Points from Kyle Hall, MBA and Kyle Gotzman Strategic Focus: Forward-leaning IT departments aim to concentrate on initiatives that align with business strategies. Resource Constraints: The need to keep outdated systems running consumes valuable resources, hindering innovation. Pervasive Challenges: In many organizations, the struggle to manage legacy systems prevents IT teams from getting ahead and implementing necessary changes. Rising Costs: Like financial debt, the more interest that accrues, the more expensive it is to pay down. Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gR6iYV2S #beresourcive

Understanding and Managing Technical Debt: A Key to Business Success Kyle Gotzman, VP of Operations, breaks down the drivers and consequences of technical debt in organizations today. At Resourcive, we help technology and business leaders navigate this issue to maintain agility and drive long-term success. ------ What is Technical Debt? Technical debt occurs when suboptimal IT decisions lead to future rework. Unlike regulatory constraints, technical debt can be strategically managed and paid off. Types and Classifications: - Deliberate vs. Accidental: Intentional decisions vs. unforeseen issues. - Reckless vs. Prudent: Decisions without a repayment plan vs. those with a strategic approach. Why Incur Technical Debt? - Speed to Market: Quickly release features to seize market opportunities. - Proof of Concept: Test solutions before full commitment. - Compliance Pressures: Meet immediate regulatory requirements. Impact on Organizations: - High technical debt hampers innovation and responsiveness. - Balance new feature development with debt reduction. - Proactive management prevents outdated systems from overwhelming you. Management and Mitigation: - Recognize some technical debt is unavoidable. - Allocate resources specifically for addressing it. - Understand it compounds over time, becoming costlier to resolve. Strategic Importance: - Effective management lets IT focus on strategic initiatives. - Proactive debt management maintains competitiveness. Changing Landscape: - Cloud computing and AI heighten the need to manage technical debt. - Evaluate vendors to avoid inheriting significant liabilities. At Resourcive, we specialize in helping businesses manage technical debt, ensuring agility and innovation. Focus on strategic growth, not constant maintenance. You can go deeper on this subject in Episode #59 of #TheRaaP on your YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gGhsWyRV #BeResourcive #TechnicalDebt #Innovation #Agility #BusinessSuccess

We're thrilled to share a remarkable success story from our recent project in the #manufacturing sector. Resourcive partnered with a leading bedding manufacturer to revolutionize their #voice and #network #infrastructure, delivering transformative results: 📉 51% Spend Reduction: Achieved $954,370 in annual savings. 🌐 Advanced Network Solutions: Implemented SD-WAN for increased capacity, redundancy, and visibility. ☎️ Hybrid Voice Solution: Integrated on-prem, Microsoft Teams, and cloud PBX for seamless communication. 🕒 24x7 NOC Support: Enhanced IT team operations with advanced support. Our expertise in IT sourcing enabled us to not only cut costs but also enhance performance and reliability. The new hybrid solution ensures flexibility, scalability, and robust support for their growing needs. A big shoutout to our dedicated team and our client for their trust and collaboration. This partnership highlights our commitment to driving efficiency and innovation to deliver value back to the business. 📧 Want to learn more about how we can help your business achieve similar results? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gGWtRwN9 #ITTransformation #CostSavings #VoiceAndNetwork #beresourcive #SDWAN #UCaaS #DigitalTransformation #ManufacturingIndustry

Technical Debt: Balancing Innovation and Maintenance in IT In our latest podcast episode, we discuss a common challenge faced by forward-thinking IT departments: balancing the strategic, forward-looking projects with the resource drain of technical debt. 🔧 Current Challenge: Many IT teams find themselves bogged down by the costs and efforts of keeping outdated systems running. This pervasive issue limits their ability to focus on innovative, business-critical projects. 🌟 The Strategic Shift: It's crucial for IT departments to find ways to streamline maintenance and allocate more resources towards strategic initiatives. The cost of not doing so is much higher today than it was a decade ago. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 1. Resource Management: Efficiently manage resources to reduce the burden of outdated systems. 2. Strategic Focus: Prioritize projects that drive business growth and innovation. 3. Proactive Planning: Stay ahead of technological advancements to avoid falling behind. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about overcoming this challenge and driving your IT department forward! https://lnkd.in/gMA4P7Dv Kyle Hall, MBA Kyle Gotzman Joshua Chorazy #beresourcive --- 💬 How does your IT team balance maintenance and innovation? Share your strategies and experiences below! ⬇️

The Importance of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) for Your Business 🚨 Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) provides essential insights into potential threats, enabling proactive defense measures and enhancing your overall cybersecurity posture. 🔍 Why CTI Matters: 1. Understand the Threat Landscape: Gain a comprehensive view of potential cyber threats. 2. Identify Vulnerabilities: Pinpoint weaknesses before they are exploited. 3. Proactive Defense: Stay one step ahead with proactive measures rather than reactive responses. 4. Enhanced Incident Response: Quickly and effectively respond to incidents, minimizing damage. Levels of Intelligence: - Strategic: High-level overview for leadership. - Operational: Specific threats for IT teams. - Tactical: Detailed attacker tactics and procedures. - Technical: Specific indicators of compromise (e.g., IP addresses, URLs). Sources of Threat Intelligence: - Internal Sources: Network logs and reports. - External Sources: Open-source intelligence, threat feeds, and commercial services. Benefits of Implementing CTI: - Improved Risk Management: Prioritize and manage risks more effectively. - Enhanced Incident Response: Quickly address and mitigate threats. - Proactive Approach: Prevent threats before they occur. - Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your organization with active threat hunting. At Resourcive, we specialize in integrating CTI into your cybersecurity strategy, ensuring your business is protected from evolving threats. Our team conducts thorough research to understand your industry’s unique challenges and tailors our solutions to meet your specific needs. #beresourcive

🌟 Understanding Technical Debt in IT 🌟 In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the concept of technical debt. Often misunderstood and sometimes overused, technical debt is more than just a buzzword. Here's a quick breakdown: 🎯 What is Technical Debt? Technical debt arises when a decision in your IT function (be it code, infrastructure, or any part of your IT department) leads to a system delivering less value than expected. This shortfall necessitates future rework to align with the desired outcome. 🛠 Decision Making: It's not just about shortcuts or subpar efforts. It's about the intentional choices made, whether knowingly or unknowingly, that impact system value. 🔍 Technical Debt vs. Technical Constraints: Technical Debt: Something that can be "paid off" through rework or improvement. Technical Constraints: These are limitations (like compliance or regulatory requirements) that you must work within and cannot simply "pay off." Tune in to hear more about managing technical debt and distinguishing it from constraints in your IT projects! 🎙️ Listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast platform! Kyle Hall, MBA Kyle Gotzman Joshua Chorazy #beresourcive

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🚀 **Overcoming Technical Debt: Cloud & AI Integration Insights 🌐🤖** In today's fast-paced tech landscape, the move to cloud computing and the integration of AI are more critical than ever. However, the shadow of technical debt can significantly slow down progress and impede the realization of these advancements. In this episode of #TheRaaP, Kyle Hall, MBA and Kyle Gotzman dive into: 🔹 The impact of technical debt on cloud and AI strategies 🔹 Key considerations for configuring applications and data strategies 🔹 Tips to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency Don't let technical debt hold your organization back. Embrace the future with a solid plan to manage and mitigate these challenges. Watch the video to learn how to turn potential roadblocks into stepping stones for innovation and agility. #beresourcive

In this clip, Kyle Gotzman breaks down technical debt and draws similarities to financial debt and how to two are treated and impact the ability for businesses to grow. Give the full episode a listen on your preferred podcast platform or on our YouTube channel! https://lnkd.in/gUWJSxij One of the best practices in managing technical debt is to allocate dedicated time, people, money, and resources to pay it down, much like financial debt. However, this approach can be challenging for the business side to grasp, as the immediate returns are not always visible. When IT departments spend weeks addressing technical debt, the tangible results might not be new features or an improved bottom line. Instead, the benefit is the reduction of the debt itself, enabling future growth and keeping the "interest payments" manageable. We've seen organizations where technical debt is so pervasive that their IT teams spend most of their time managing outdated systems. This prevents them from focusing on strategic, forward-looking initiatives. The cost of not addressing technical debt today is significantly higher than it was a decade ago. Forward-thinking IT departments are striving to balance the maintenance of current systems with strategic business goals, but they are often hindered by the resource drain caused by technical debt. Understanding and addressing technical debt is crucial for enabling IT teams to contribute to long-term business success. #beresourcive