Upcoming webinar on the "triple constraint", or the project management triangle (cost, scope, and time), will provide details on how to maximize requirements while maintaining a set budget and schedule.
August 14, 2010--The IT Project Blog, a free site with advice and resources for project managers, is raising the bar for blogs in this category by adding even more templates, guest articles, downloadable tools, and videos each week. Now, in addition to these free resources, the blog provides detailed webinars for their project management following...and basically anyone else that registers for the events.
In June, the blog hosted their first webinar, which described how to implement a post-project lessons learned process. According to Gabrielle Guerrera, who promotes the blog and its webinars, the event was a huge success. “The attendees were very active: they were involved throughout the presentation and participated in a lively Q&A afterwards,” she stated. “It was exciting for us to have not only a great turnout but also participants who provided great questions and feedback.” (To see the recording of this webinar, just visit the IT Project Blog.)
Next on the list is a webinar on the “triple constraint” (also known as the project management triangle): time, cost, and scope. This webinar will take place on September 8th at 2pm EST and will dish out tips on how to maximize budget dollars while maintaining scope and time commitments. It will also go over how to optimize your project plan, identify “nice-to-haves”, weed out redundancies, and more. Anyone can take part in this webinar; you just have to register. All US attendees will receive $1000 off their next IT project with NuWave Technologies, the owner of the IT Project Blog.
This triple constraint webinar, like the previous webinar, will be presented by the blog's head author. Kathlika Thomas (above) has over a decade of business analysis and project management experience, most of which was at Accenture (one of the “big five” consulting firms). There, she managed numerous international projects and achieved a high success rate with both domestic and international projects. In her spare time, Kathlika has also developed a number of workshops and training programs related to business analysis, business intelligence and project management.
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The IT Project Blog will host their first webinar later this month. The event, which focuses on a project manager's lessons learned process is free, open to the public, and can help PMs improve their performance and efficiency from project to project.
June 18, 2010—The IT Project Blog, a site that provides tips, tools and videos for project managers, is holding their first webinar on June 30th. It is free and open to the public, focuses on the lessons learned process and is targeted at IT project managers. The webinar will be hosted by Kathlika Thomas, head author of the IT Project Blog and seasoned project management professional.
Typically, during the conclusion of a phased project, management standards require documentation of "lessons learned" to encourage improvement of methodology and processes over time. This webinar, titled “Improve Your Projects: Learning From Past Mistakes” will review steps that a project manager can take and tools they can use when creating a lessons learned process.
Documenting lessons learned is an integral part of the lifecycle management of a project and is especially helpful to project managers who want to get better at their job over time. Just think of the repetitive nature of their role -- they end up performing the same sort of tasks in each project, whether it be building a team, communicating with and managing stakeholders, or hiring third-party vendors. For all of these tasks, understanding how they succeeded and where they fell short will maximize a project manager's performance over time and ultimately improve the efficiency with which they manage their assignments.
Attendees will receive $1,000 off their next project with NuWave Technologies, owner of the IT Project Blog, and will also get a free template to assist with the lessons learned process. There is also a preview article on the IT Project Blog called “Why Waste Your Time With a Lessons Learned Process?”.
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NuWave's IT Project Blog has gained popularity since its launch less than two months ago, but faces the challenge of an increasing demand for content. With only one part-time author and a new webinar series approaching, NuWave is considering taking on more authors so that it can post to the blog more frequently.
June 14, 2010--NuWave Technologies' IT Project Blog went public not even two months ago, on April 22nd, but it already has two tools, several videos and a variety of articles for project managers. Since some of this content takes time to produce, and because interest in the blog is growing so much, NuWave is considering taking on more authors to fulfill the demand for more frequent posts.
Kathlika Thomas, the author of the blog, is only a part-time NuWave employee, which limits the amount of content that she can produce for the blog. This is especially true now that she is also preparing a series of webinars to be held under the IT Project Blog umbrella. Each event requires her to write and finalize a script, create a compelling powerpoint with visuals, and of course do a practice run--all of which chips away at her 20 hours a week. The first webinar, “Improve Your Projects: Learning From Past Mistakes”, will be held later this month. Although Thomas and the rest of NuWave are excited about the increasing interest in the site, the demand is putting pressure on the blog to expand its workforce.
This pressure, although strong, is not the only driving force behind the need for expansion. The changes are also being brought on by the overall goals of the IT Project Blog: to improve the outcomes of IT projects and to assist project managers in the most difficult aspects of their jobs. With the addition of more authors, NuWave will be able to post more content each week, expanding the value for its readers and bringing it closer to achieving its goals.
Although the frequency of posts, as well as the type of content, etc., will always be influenced by the readers, their requests will not alone determine changes to the blog; other factors, including budget and resources, need to be considered. However, whether or not the IT Project Blog brings on more paid authors, NuWave plans to allow and encourage guest articles from other bloggers, which should provide enough content for the company to double the number of posts per week. If successful, this will increase the value for the blog's readership and for NuWave's budget.
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NuWave Technologies publishes its favorite IT news on its Twitter page several times a day. This keeps its following stimulated and involved in what is going on in the industry. The company also updates its status with the latest articles, videos and tools from its own IT Project Blog.
May 26, 2010--NuWave Technologies, a US-based IT consulting agency, may not make the news all the time, but it is sure to publish daily IT news for its loyal following—on Twitter. Since the company only publishes content once or twice a week on its IT Project Blog, they make a point of keeping their fan base stimulated by choosing their favorite IT news and updating their Twitter status several times a day with fresh content.
NuWave’s favorite topics are project management, project planning, and business process management (BPM); which is similar to what their blog articles focus on. They also like IT news related to industry trends and shifts, as well as tips for IT professionals. In addition to posting daily IT news, NuWave uses its Twitter page to answer questions and provide advice to other IT professionals. For example, if you were to message NuWave with an IT or project management-related question, you would receive an answer from one of its project management professionals. They may even turn the topic into a blog article so you get a more thorough answer and so their readership can benefit.
If you are an IT professional on Twitter, be sure to connect with NuWave at http://www.twitter.com/nuwave and let them know what you think about their daily IT news. And even if you aren’t on Twitter, you can still check out the IT Project Blog, which gets updated at least once a week with new articles, videos, and tools for IT professionals.
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Small IT firm NuWave Technologies launches its IT Project Blog, focusing on topics such as project management, project planning and BPM. The blog's purpose is to provide project advice and to develop a name for the company across the IT community.
April 22, 2010--Nashua, NH--After months of preparation, NuWave Technologies has launched its IT Project Blog. Although facing competition from probably hundreds of other information technology blogs, the company has high expectations for its own blog page. With a dedication to quality content and advice, as well as a focus on hot topics like project planning and business process management (BPM), NuWave hopes to make the top 10 technology blogs on Technorati, the Web's premier listing of the highest rated IT blogs, within the first year. While this is a lofty goal, those involved in the blog believe that constant adjustments to reflect readers' interests will help NuWave to inch closer over time.
With much anticipation from NuWave's customer base and business network, the blog launched today with several fresh articles, including "5 Ways to Maintain IT Project Morale" and "Save Your Shop With Small Business BPM". Says NuWave's president, Ernie Guerrera, "The goal isn't so much to gain customers as it is to put some great advice out there and start conversations. Although it would be great if we establish a following." To add a viral aspect, some of the articles are going to be videos and will be posted on YouTube as well as the blog itself.
Kathlika Thomas, the blog's author, has roots at Accenture, one of the "Big Five" consulting firms, and several international projects under her belt. "I have so much advice that could help other project managers out there," claims Thomas. "And this blog is a great outlet for getting my thoughts heard." In addition to her project management experience, Thomas has also developed a number of workshops and training programs related to business analysis, business intelligence and project management. The IT Project Blog can be viewed at http://www.nuwave-tech.com/it-project-blog.
NuWave is a New Hampshire-based IT consulting firm that serves companies across the United States. The company also develops premium packaged software solutions for HP NonStop servers and have developed a name for themselves as a result of their quality solutions and responsive support.
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Nashua, NH--March 24, 2010--NuWave Technologies has been working hard compiling topics and writing articles for its very first blog. The blog will be hosted on the NuWave website and will provide advice related to information technology projects. Topics will include project management, software development and business process management (BPM), among others.
Kathlika Thomas, the author of the blog, has over a decade of business analysis and project management experience. She is PMP (project management professional) certified and was previously employed at Accenture, one of the big 5 consulting firms. The majority of the projects that she has executed have been related to business process improvement. She has also developed a number of workshops and training programs related to business analysis, business intelligence and project management.
While the main goal of the blog is to educate organizations on how they can improve their business through IT, NuWave also hopes to open up dialogs with other IT professionals. If you have any topics that you would like to see included in the blog or any other suggestions or questions, please contact Gabrielle at gguerrera@nuwave-tech.com.
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Nashua, NH—January 12, 2010—So many additions have been made to NuWave's staff in the past year: they tripled the sales team, doubled the support staff, and expanded the marketing department. In 2009, NuWave also increased its communication with customers through improved customer relationship management (CRM) and a regular newsletter, as well as attendance at more HP NonStop events throughout the year. But there are still more great changes to be made.
For 2010, NuWave has even more plans for improvement. New partnerships are in the works to maximize efficiency and NuWave also aims to further increase and improve communication with their customer base and with other members of the industry. Last year, NuWave starting holding webinars to educate HP NonStop users on how to modernize their applications. Since NuWave's informative webinars had so much success in 2009, they plan to host even more this year. They've already held a special webinar just for their customers to kick off the new year.
To accompany these changes, the company's newest product—the much-anticipated MakoLink Integration Suite—will be released this year. This software faciliates the integration of Java applications with NonStop applications and expedites application migration when moving to a new server (go to http://www.nuwave-tech.com/products/makolink for more information).
In addition to increasing communications and web events and launching a new product, NuWave also plans to expand its top-notch services team. To read the latest case study featuring NuWave's expert team go to http://www.nuwave-tech.com/ODSstory.
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Sept. 10, 2009—Nashua, NH—As a result of rising disappointment with national and regional conferences, a new special interest group has been formed to establish a voice to influence decisions made about these events. The group, called the NonStop Partner SIG, will work with Connect and HP to make positive changes to communications and events. As a firm advocate for change, NuWave's president, Ernie Guerrera, has been selected to hold the demanding volunteer position of Interim Chairman of the group.
The mission of the SIG is to give the HP NonStop vendor community increased visibility to NonStop customers through coordinated and focused communications; to improve the vendor/customer experience at conferences; and to provide a forum for vendors to exchange creative ideas. The SIG’s LinkedIn group can be used as the single point of access for NonStop users to communicate with and receive news from NonStop vendors. HP Solutions Analysts may also benefit from such centralized access.
After establishing the SIG's charter, structure and priorities, Ernie hopes to improve the planning, administration and execution of international, national and regional conferences. Although the group will advocate primarily for NonStop vendors, users are also encouraged to submit suggestions. You may do so by emailing Ernie directly at eguerrera@nuwave-tech.com.
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Many companies do not realize that using external services can actually save money while producing better results than in-house projects. An especially effective approach involves the use of virtual teams—a customized group of IT specialists that are brought together around the specific needs of a project.
Nashua, NH—May 12, 2009— During these tough economic times, more companies are trying to increase the return on investment (ROI) for IT projects. However, although many businesses believe that avoiding external services will save money on projects, hiring an experienced, specialized team can actually reduce the cost and produce better results in less time.
Outsourcing a project to a reputable firm allows IT departments to keep their staff focused on tasks that utilize their core competencies. This leads to greater quality and efficiency during a project, which means less money spent on fixing problems after the deadline.
Using an outside firm can also lead to predictable project results. Because each firm has certain specialties, they will likely be able to complete these tasks better than the typical IT department. Many agencies even guarantee that they will meet project requirements within a certain timeframe and budget.
Even better than outsourcing to a reputable firm, though, is outsourcing to a reputable firm that uses an approach called the virtual team. With this method, teams are not formed until a project’s specific needs call for it, creating a group of highly efficient experts that are perfectly tailored to the project.
You can learn more about virtual teams by reading a free white paper by NuWave Technologies, a successful implementer of this method.
NuWave’s professional services team has experience with a variety of technologies and platforms. Some of the solutions offered are application design, system integration and business process management (BPM).
If you are interested in learning about how to increase project ROI with NuWave’s expertise, you can get more information at http://www.nuwave-tech.com/services/ or by calling (603) 594-9896 ext. 251.
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Nashua, NH—February 1, 2009—A software company’s tenth year in business is turning out to be a busy one. In addition to the release of a new product and attendance at more national and international trade shows, NuWave Technologies, Inc. is also doubling its professional services.
NuWave was incorporated in 1999, at the time a consulting company comprised of technical experts. The company offered custom solutions for medium to large businesses in several industries across the country. Over the past ten years, NuWave has been working hard to earn its place among specialized software companies by providing innovative solutions for HP NonStop Servers. These days, however, the company is retracing its roots.
With companies struggling to become more competitive in a failing economy, NuWave has decided to make the best use of its resources by assisting these businesses. The software company’s president, who leads each project, has decided to double professional services in 2009.
Unlike typical consulting companies, NuWave offers full turnkey solutions and takes full project responsibility. The company’s unique approach involves two phases. Phase I: Requirements Analysis & Design is conducted at NuWave’s main office in close cooperation with each client.
After the client’s acceptance of the requirements, planning, prototyping, etc, NuWave moves to Phase II: Implementation. Most of this phase can also be completed from NuWave’s headquarters (development, testing, and release management), but training is usually done at the client’s site. NuWave also provides implementation and post-production support.
To accommodate the surge in expert services, NuWave has expanded its roster. Although most of NuWave’s consultants have over 20 years of expertise, the organization has chosen to add some fresh faces to the group. With the addition of new talent and skills, the company will be able to generate more diverse perspectives to business problems and reinvigorate the team.
NuWave’s professional services team has experience with a variety of technologies and platforms. Some of the services offered are project management, application design, system integration and business process management (BPM).
If you are interested in learning about how to make your company more competitive with NuWave’s expertise, you can get more information at http://www.nuwave-tech.com/services or send an email to info@nuwave-tech.com.
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