Avalion Consulting

2009 Vol. #4

You Can Say That Again

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

- Charles Darwin

'The Net' Works

If you enjoy getting spammed, not the kind that comes in a can, day in and day out, then continue with your daily routine. Otherwise, read this article for some great insight on how to prevent spamification through the use of “temporary” email addresses.

What's the Big Idea?

Are you hesitant to pick up a paper, turn on the television or launch the net because of the negative headlines? Is it difficult to hear that company X is cutting back its workforce by hundreds if not thousands of jobs? Do you question what is next? Despite all of this uncertainty, CIOs must continue to make decisions regarding their level of spending / investment related to information technology (IT). Given this situation, we find it valuable to use a simple framework to analyze a company’s investment in IT-related systems or projects. We’ve found that breaking down the situation into a few key areas is a good way to start.

The Project Assassin

Assassin
Proven Techniques for Glorious Failure

How many of you would like to master the art of invisibility or just be invisible for a day? Many sponsors have chosen to walk down this project management path, but is this a good thing? Our assassin shares his experience that going undetectable is not necessarily what it is diced up to be.

In Between the Covers the CoversRandy Mayeux, First Friday Book Synopsis

Book Hot, Flat, and Crowded - Why We Need a Green Revolution and How it Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman challenges us all to go green because green is the new red, white, and blue. The author states quite simply that global warming is real, a true danger, and we need to get seriously busy about tackling this problem. By developing new fuel alternatives, we will develop a new economic engine and find freedom from our reliance on foreign oil.

Busted for Soliciting

Handcuffs Is your team considering or about to launch a multi-faceted technology initiative involving business processes, change management, data and technology challenges?

Do you currently have an IT-enabled project underway that is over budget? Behind schedule? Not meeting expectations?

Is your management team currently frustrated that they do not receive the types of reports / information that they need to effectively run the business?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, and if your firm is mid-sized with headquarters or key operations in Texas, please contact us. At Avalion, the majority of our new business comes from our satisfied clients and as referrals from friends who understand our commitment to "accelerating the promise of IT."

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