It Coach For Business Leaders With Aaron Swann

In this episode, we discuss one of the aspects of a business IT strategy that is often inadequately executed - Backups. This discussion spans three episodes. In the first part, we discuss the importance of a well-executed backup strategy and why the business owner/executives should be involved in creating it. Listen in to learn about how small and mid-sized businesses can establish a highly effective backup plan.

In this episode, we discuss one of the top three IT challenges for small and mid-sized business - IT Security. This discussion spans two episodes. In the second part, we review the most common "places" where employees encounter security threats and how they can be trained to handle them. Listen in to learn about how small and mid-sized businesses can overcome the challenge of IT Security.

In this episode, we discuss one of the top three IT challenges for small and mid-sized business - IT Security. This discussion spans two episodes. In the first part, we review the "hassle factor" that IT security places on business leaders and talk about the most common areas that present security threats. Listen in to learn about how small and mid-sized businesses can overcome the challenge of IT Security.

In this episode, we discuss one of the top three IT challenges for small and mid-sized business - staying current with business technology. We review both sides of this challenge - keeping owned technology up to date, and evaluating new technology in the market that could help provide competitive advantage. Listen in to learn about how small and mid-sized businesses can overcome the challenge of staying current with business technology.

In this episode, we discuss one of the top three IT challenges for small and mid-sized business - addressing IT skills gaps. We review landmark events that often expose skills gaps, the most common skills gaps we see in the market, and the effects of not addressing skills gaps. Listen in to learn about how small and mid-sized businesses can overcome the challenge of IT skills gaps.

In this episode, we discuss the process of establishing IT Cloud migration goals and then creating the road map to get there. We review the financial impacts of Cloud vs on-premise IT investments and when each can be attractive. We also discuss major differentiators in various Cloud offerings, as well as considerations such as internet connection speed, downtime requirements, Cloud purchasing guidelines for employees, and having an exit strategy. Listen in to learn about many factors that should be covered when creating a Cloud road map.

In this episode, we discuss the basic definition of Cloud and review Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform (PaaS), and Infrastructure (IaaS). We compare the differences between what marketers from Cloud providers promote as Cloud benefits and ease of adoption with some real-world scenarios and examples. Listen in to learn more about what you should look for when considering various Cloud offerings for your business.