Do you have an appropriate Data Privacy Policy?

Data privacy is now a hot topic in NZ. This was driven by three main factors: 1. The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) which came into effect in Europe in May 2018. This introduced strict regulations on what private information is, how to get consent from...

Do you have the right relationship with your IT provider?

Do you have the right relationship with your IT provider? Regardless of whether your IT provider is your in-house IT team or a trusted business provider, do you have the right relationship with them? The right IT provider will ask “WHY” long before they...

Who really controls your IT systems and your data?

Who really controls your IT systems and your data? You know who owns and leases your operational equipment, or your buildings, plant and other physical facilities. Can you say who controls your IT? How flexible is your IT supply chain to meet your ongoing needs. Given...

Are you maximising your technology investment?

Are you maximising your technology investment? When you last made a significant IT investment, you had a clear understanding of why you made it and the return you were seeking to achieve.  You might even have had to justify it to a board and make various assurances...