http://itcustrategy.com Inter - Connecting Credit Union IT Leaders Across the US Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:44:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A lot of attention is given to the manufacturers of iSCSI SANs. We often hear about how great they are with virtualization, and that they are low cost and easy to manage compared to FC Fiber Channel storage and other approaches. There is precious little information, however, regarding the usage ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/08/24/iscsi-sans-plan-plan-plan-why/ A larger credit union client of mine said to me: "Bill, we have all this stuff and my staff if good. How do we pull all this software and hardware together into a comprehensive Disaster Recovery program?" Over the past two years, the credit union had acquired the following: Fatpipe load balancers VMware Backup software ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/08/17/implementing-an-it-disaster-recovery-plan-that-works-part-2/ This flash video is available for purchase through ITCU Strategy. You can preview the video now, for free with this temporary login: Username: Video Viewer Password: preview This video is produced by Training in a Flash, and presents great tips about identity theft, and using a laptop at internet cafes. These ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/08/12/flash-video-train-your-staff-about-using-internet-cafes/ So what does having a comprehensive IT recovery plan mean? Does it mean that you have a Business Continuity Plan? Maybe it means that you have a real chance of recovering IT systems that support employees and systems serving members? The NCUA wants an action plan and actionable progress being made ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/08/10/implementing-an-it-disaster-recovery-plan-that-works-part-1/ This Flash video by Train in a Flash is a helpful tool for training your staff about the little words that the have biggest impact on your credit union's security. If you like what you see, email vidsales@itcustrategy.com for pricing and details. Any Train in a Flash video can be customized ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/08/05/educate-staff-about-passwords-use-a-new-corporate-training-tool-flash-video/ For credit unions looking to utilize new communication tools and methods of training for staff, see the “Remote Access” Flash video. "Remote Access" features three self-help steps to connecting remotely, and it is packed full of tips related to network security. Think how easy it would be to use this ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/08/03/remote-access-flash-video-fast-fantastic-tips-for-staff-on-the-go/ Did you know that 12,000 laptops are lost in United States Airports every week? This series of videos is an excellent way to communicate simple ways to reduce your liability, increase security, and protect and your company's information. You will find that the information in the "Airport, Train, and Travel Safety" Train ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/07/27/airport-train-and-travel-safety-corporate-training-flash-video/ This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Watch the Video http://itcustrategy.com/2010/06/17/example-flash-file/ It's not an obvious fact that databases could be linked to strategy. In a meeting last week with a local credit union, I asked about their core system performance and imaging systems, and they mentioned that performance was very poor when their tellers were in the Synergy imaging system. As usual, ... http://itcustrategy.com/2010/06/02/database-consolidation-as-a-strategic-weapon/ I think that Credit Unions can learn quite a bit from the general commercial business community. Certainly they would learn more on the security and DR side, but CUs could really benefit from podcasts like the one that I have posted here from my CIO Exec Series Group meeting held. ... http://itcustrategy.com/2009/11/19/cio-podcast-core-business-applications-in-the-cloud/