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September 14, 2016

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

How To Digitize: Simplify First

A common question I receive in my role as chief digital officer (CDO) is, “Where do I begin my digitization journey?” This is key—both because it is hard to know where to start among a sea of potential areas to transform and because setting out in the wrong direction can hurt your competitive positi…

September 16, 2014

NETWORKING

Summary: Midsize Auctioneer’s Network is Fast and Fortified

IDC’s SMB Survey comparing IT spending priorities in 2012 and 2013 concluded that the top three requirements for the network are performance, security and capacity.  How is designing a network different for a giant auctioneer different from other mid-sized enterprises? Ritchie Bros. Auctionee…

February 24, 2014

NETWORKING

Going Mobile? Get Secure.

There is no turning back from the mobile trend. With more devices comes the insatiable hunger for bandwidth. After devices are connected to the network, IT must make sure each is secured and provisioned. Creativity is needed to handle these high-density environments and enforce proper policies for m…