Historically, procurement department is usually one of the least focused areas of a business. Except for businesses, which have adopted the Japanese concepts of lean management, and six sigma principles, most organizations seem to take the procurement part of operations largely for granted. In fact, unless the organization is facing emergencies such as a recession, […] Read More
IT Efficiency in Enterprises
A Quick Guide to Achieving IT Efficiency in Enterprises Many Enterprises have a bad track record of being able to manage their IT resources. This, in part at least, can be attributed to the prevailing wisdom among the management that IT department is a cost center, and not a value creation center. This troublesome predisposition […] Read More
Building the Perfectly Organized Procurement Department
In most organizations, a bit of a struggle, or shall we say, a mild dislike between the top level and the lower departmental level is almost a norm. The top management has its eyes set on the procurement costs, and always sees scope for improvement on that front. On the other hand, the departments tend […] Read More
Power to Procurement – Bridge to Move the Business Forward
What is procurement? A lot of us might not be familiar with the term procurement. It is a process of obtaining or purchasing goods and services. The process of procurement includes the production of demand along with a receipt and the approval of payment as well. It involves a lot of features. For instance; […] Read More
How to succeed in a security audit in 5 easy steps
Undergoing a security audit for your company may be very stressful at times and can often cause undue stress to all of those involved in the process, but with these simple steps your audit is sure to run smoothly and in your favor and the team involved. After all; IT security is of the utmost […] Read More
Smart Business Sense: Renewing Services on Schedule
Today’s enterprises require agility to stay current and competitive. They are continuously changing companies and we need to constantly refresh the underlying frameworks to help them succeed with diverse networks and locations around the globe. Renewing services on schedule might seem obvious to many. It is common practice for us to be aware of renewing […] Read More
RAY ALLEN Showcases Innovations and Customer Success at Cisco Live
SAN DIEGO & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– RAY ALLEN Inc, the global market leader in IT Asset Management, will showcase solutions from its comprehensive product portfolio at Cisco Live 2015, June 7-11 in San Diego. Hosted at the San Diego Convention Center, the event includes the new Innovation Talks on the intersection of business and technology in […] Read More
Go West to Learn from the Best – Cisco Live 2015
The RAY ALLEN team is finalizing plans for a record-breaking crowd in San Diego, CA, June 7-11 for the Cisco Live 2015 show! The team is hosting booth #1118 to showcase our solutions and services. We hope that you visit to learn more and register here for a chance to win an Apple Watch. As […] Read More
The Innovation Potential of your Team
The ability to generate new ideas and products which result in continued business success is not limited to the talents of a select few. Rather, it’s innate potential in each employee that can be unlocked with the right company processes and support. Any business that succeeds in being innovative is sure to enjoy greater efficiency […] Read More
Closing the Strategy-Innovation Gap
The pressure to innovate and remain relevant in any market is the central challenge every company faces. The sad truth is, though, markets are always changing, and so any single innovation is likely to be short-lived. For leaders, you are either facing stiff competition that replicates your strategy, or your innovations are being accessed illegally […] Read More