InSys Views - August 2006

Volume 1, Issue 3 - August 2006

Life Beyond Work

We all know it's important to maintain a work-life balance, and also find ways to give back to our communities. At least one InSys consultant is making this goal a reality, so we thought we'd tell you about it.

KidSave is an organization that tries to find permanent homes for older children. One of their programs brings orphan siblings to the US each summer, for a six-week stay with a host family. The kids can come from Colombia, Russia or Kazakhstan, and while they're here the host family advocates on their behalf, introduces them to potential adoptive parents and generally makes them welcome. Todd Dennison is an InSys consultant working as a Unix SysAdmin, and with his wife, he's been playing host this summer to a brother and sister from Colombia. The kids will be going home this Friday, but they'll be back before long. The Dennison's are adopting them and their younger sister!

If you want to know more about KidSave, visit the website. You can make a donation there too, for a very worthy cause.

Linda Magnusson-Rosario, CEO

Communicating the Value of IT

Most CIOs know that educating the business about IT is part of their job, but many struggle to find the right tools and tactics. While there's no one-size-fits all strategy, this CIO article explores a few that may be helpful in spreading the word and educating business peers. Read the article.

AOL Disclosure Fuels Privacy Debate

Most search engines record the terms users enter, along with the time of the requests and information on the computer used. While most sites have adopted privacy policies that restrict how this information can be used or shared, there are few laws or regulations that address this issue. AOL's disclosure last week of the Web-search habits of more than 650,000 users has fueled the debate. Read the article.

The Brave New World of Business Intelligence

Get ready for the next wave of business intelligence. IDC predicts that by 2020 BI will go mainstream, with query, reporting, and analysis dashboards on every desktop. Read the article.

InSys CEO to Participate in Networking Event

Next month, InSys CEO Linda Magnusson-Rosario will be speaking at Raritan Valley Community College in a networking event sponsored by the Somerset County United Way Women's Initiative. The theme of the event is "Living and Working at the Speed of Technology," and joining Linda on the panel will be Zackarie Lemelle, CIO of Ethicon, and Luke Iorio, VP of Business Development for IPEC Coaching.

The two-edged nature of technology is an interesting thing. It has certainly changed the way we relate to people but it's not as clear whether it's a blessing or a curse. The new ability to connect can be an empowering experience, but it can be an addictive one, too. The key is to be sure you're controlling the relationship with your tools and not letting them control you.

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