Integris Applied is pleased to be working with Scopism to evolve and communicate the best practices of service integration and management (SIAM) in the US through a series of publi...
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Agile, low-code, no-code, generative AI, DevOps, SaaS, digital business…  In a world where these words are common, what is the role of a central IT department and ITIL-based servic...
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In a world where consumers are routinely asked to rate experiences on a 1-5 scale - seemingly multiple times per day - many firms still grapple with establishing, reporting, managi...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and founder, Les Druitt, on August 30, 2020. From those of us who worked with Les in a professional relations...
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or, How to create certainty when investing in leading edge technology The excitement and promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) to reduce s...
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Governments are embracing the “new” way of managing technology, buying platforms and as-a-service models to meet citizen expectations.  With this shift from buying things to buying...
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Integris Applied (www.integrisapplied.com) is pleased to announce that former Commonwealth of Virginia technology executive Perry...
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Contracts are an essential part of any business relationship, but they are often structured and managed poorly. In this episode, Geof Master explains the importance of using contra...
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Play #7 is all about transparency. When you invest in disciplined and transparent documentation of services and outcomes, your teams are better aligned and equipped to focus on the...
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In this episode, Tim Ryckman introduces the Integris Applied approach to contracts, with a particular focus on shared service level agreements in a multi-supplier environment. Our ...
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Ever wish you had a roadmap that set out a clear path for you to operate as a technology leader? That's exactly what we set out to do, partnering with NASCIO on a research-based, p...
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I recently read an interesting book by Michael Munger called ‘Choosing in Groups'.  Professor Munger is an economist, former chair of the Department of Political Science at Duke Un...
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Technology services agreements are complex documents and require significant detail in a number of areas. One integral component of any technology services agreement is software, w...
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change

Change is never easy.  Baseball legend Ted Williams refused to hit to the opposite field.  My dad still uses an aol.com email account.  And how can we forget the likes of Kodak, Ra...
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GDPR

A couple of weeks ago there was an interesting article in Forbes, “Yes, The GDPR Will Affect Your U.S.-Based Business.”  It represents an important ‘heads up’ for US companies. ...
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conference innovation

In the last few months I have been on the conference circuit networking, learning and listening.  In some cases (www.nascio.org) I am seeing old friends I have known since my days ...
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NASPO

The National Association of State Procurement Officers (NASPO) just held its annual NASPO Exchange (#NASPOExchange) in New York City. This was my first time attending a NASPO event...
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NASCIO’s (www.nascio.org) 2017 annual conference #NASCIO17 in Austin, TX was another blockbuster event.  Doug Robinson and his team continue to improve upon a format and a particip...
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IT outsourcing continues to carry with it connotations of big deals, large suppliers and loss of managerial control.  But a strategic IT sourcing strategy is a necessity for any en...
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Who knows what IT lurks in the hearts of the business units? The Shadow knows! "Shadow IT" refers to "IT systems and IT solutions built and used inside organizations without exp...
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