Prior to the 1960′s, we used manual systems — entirely paper-based, like ordering, purchasing, sales, and production — to run the business. Then the information age hit and technology was introduced to automate the information flow or paper shuffle (remember the dream of the “paperless office”?). Productivity increased, jobs descriptions changed, and the new technology was accepted.

Now that computer systems are ubiquitous, everyone wants access to the information they contain. People want new business reports describing new relationships, and the IT department has responded by developing more software applications for more users. Historically, the corporate IT department has reacted to demand but in today’s hypercompetitive environment, that’s not enough. IT has to anticipate!

Read more...   |    1 Comment »

Last week, we established how important process maps are in developing policies and procedures.  In the course of this series, we will present seven types of process maps. This week we will discuss three types: High-Level, Low-Level, and Cross Functional or “Swim Lanes” Maps.

Read more...   |    3 Comments »

IT managers and IT departments can use prewritten computer policies and procedures for IT security, control and protection of IT assets, IT training and support, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, COBIT and ISO 17799.

St. Louis, MO – October 25, 2005 – Bizmanualz, Inc, a business publications and consulting company based in Clayton, Missouri, today announced the release of a new Computer & Network Management Manual for business owners, Chief Information Officers, Chief Operating Officers and executives required to comply with various federal regulations and international standards such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, COBIT and ISO 17799:2005. Under these regulations, a company must demonstrate adequate internal controls of business records and information security.

Read more...   |    Leave Comments »

Last week, we talked about standards governing Information Technology (IT) management and IT security. Information defines your business, representing not only your organization’s past experience, but also

Read more...   |    Leave Comments »

Part 3 of a four-Part Series

Our topic of discussion in the previous article was Information Deployment. This week we will discuss Business Process Management. Corporate strategy changes over time but always requires

Read more...   |    1 Comment »

Part 2 of a four-Part Series

Last week we discussed Information Technology. This week we will discuss Information Deployment or the quality of the business processes and their associated information interactions that are delivered over the technology. We are talking about how you create,

Read more...   |    2 Comments »