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Aging-in-Place: A Digital Transformation-Enabled Alternative to People-Warehousing

Healthcare delivery systems at every point in the chain are at risk of becoming overwhelmed by the sheer number of consumers requiring healthcare services. The strain on the system and the associated costs will only increase as an aging population makes the status quo untenable. As a digital business strategy professional in the home healthcare industry, Digital Transformation holds the promise of delivering healthcare maintenance and chronic disease management in a more cost-effective and efficient manner with better outcomes for the patient.

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The Digital Transformation Journey

In a series of blog posts, I’ll turn my attention to Digital Transformation. This one lays-out the foundational elements of the phenomenon (the history, challenges, and considerations) when embarking on the journey, while others will focus on a particular industry vertical or market segment. Enjoy!

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GDPR: Resistance is Futile

Publication: SC Media
Author: Evan Schuman
Quoted: Donna Taylor

The reach of the GDPR extends well beyond EU borders. Learn why US companies are resistant in complying with the Reg scheduled to go-live on 25 May 2018, despite the hefty fines for those in breach.

https://www.scmagazine.com/resource-library/resource/sc-media/ebook/59cbe7fb70dbb7186c61101d/

Cloud Computing Security Benefits: InfoSec Pros Reveal the Top Benefits of the Cloud

Publication: Digital Guardian
Author: Ellen Zhang
Quoted: Donna Taylor

22 cloud security experts reveal top benefits cloud computing brings to information security teams today.

https://digitalguardian.com/blog/cloud-computing-security-benefits?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_details_shares%3BlQWIhmY1SYuIUlErHaDh5g%3D%3D

Herding Cats: A Discussion on Dealing with Industry Analysts

There is a saying that dealing with industry analysts is like herding cats. The truth is that it’s said by both their managers and the client community (vendors, AR, PR). I’ve worked at two of the largest and most well-known industry analyst firms in the technology industry since 2005, but it was only after I attended an Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR) gathering that the real disconnect between the two “sides” was revealed. Therefore, in this post I hope to illuminate how analysts work and how the AR/PR/vendor side can better work with analysts in the future.

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Best Practices for Making Presentations

Following-up on my previous post outlining best practices for moderating panels, this week’s post is highlighting best practices for making presentations. While both involve public speaking, the approach and purpose are different. I hope this blog post helps the presenter in alleviating some of the anxiety associated with making presentations, as well as the audience from dying of boredom. Off we go!!

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Best Practices for Moderating Panels

I began my career as a technology analyst in 2005. In this role I had the opportunity to moderate my fair share of panels. As any member of an audience can attest, panels can be mind-numbingly boring or a great time to catch-up on cute kitty videos. However, if you’re reading this, it is my hope that I can make future panels less painful for everyone involved and a more valuable use of everyone’s time. In that spirit, I have listed below my top five best practices for moderating a panel. Enjoy!

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EU GDPR: The Special Role and Responsibilities of the DPO

The role and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in helping an entity to comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) presents unique challenges in-and-of-itself. However, it also requires a unique working relationship both internally and externally in order to avoid conflicts of interest. This post will explore the delicate balance that must be struck by the DPO in being simultaneously employed by an entity, while maintaining an appropriate distance and autonomy from that same entity in the performance of his/her duties. Although employed by the entity that collects, stores, and processes data, the DPO’s ultimate loyalty is owed to the Data Subject.

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EU GDPR: Recommendations for Data Protection Compliance

In a previous post I highlighted and analyzed various aspects of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and provided a summary of my recommendations. This post will more fully explore some of them specifically. My recommendations are listed in sequential order, because it’s crucial that those responsible for the protection of EU citizens’ data take-the-lead in the development and execution of their firm’s protocols. This is true whether an entity is required to hire/assign a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or gives the responsibility to the Data Controller. It is also important to note that recent court rulings have shown an increasing willingness to hold individuals responsible, not merely the firms for which they work.

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