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THE ESSENTIALS
News, analysis and advice to support your digital transformation


IT contract management: a strategic pillar of the CIO's role
For over 15 years, I have worked in tandem with a legal specialist to manage IT contracts. I also completed specialized training at Francis Lefebvre, which allowed me to deepen my understanding of the specific legal aspects of IT contracts. A good contract rests on several pillars. Fair? Yes, but that's only the foundation. IT contracts have specific characteristics that are often overlooked by lawyers: 🧠 Intellectual property: who owns what, and under what conditions. 🚫 Ev
Oct 8, 20251 min read


“Who has access to what in your company?”
This is a question I encounter very often in my work as an outsourced CIO. Behind it all, the same issues always lie: data security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. I had the opportunity to share my experience in a white paper dedicated to access and password management. I offer a practical perspective: Why a centralized manager has become indispensable, and above all, what criteria should be considered to choose the right one in a business context. If this
Sep 29, 20251 min read


🚀 iOS 26 is available!
Apple has just released its new update for iPhone and iPad, with several useful improvements for the workplace: ✅ Intelligent incoming call filtering: you know who is calling and why, before you answer. ✅ Hold Assist: no more waiting indefinitely on the phone, the iPhone notifies you when an advisor is online. ✅ Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime and Phone, convenient for international communication. ✅ Improved Concentration Mode: finer work/personal management, abil
Sep 29, 20251 min read


🚀 Onboarding: First impressions count
Like a well-designed website, welcoming a new employee makes an immediate impression. And it's crucial. 👥 People first: HR, management, managers… everyone plays a role in making the newcomer feel welcomed and guided. 💻 Next comes the operational side: access to tools, active accounts, available information… nothing is worse than starting in “access request” mode! 🤝 HR & IT collaboration: successful onboarding relies on close coordination between the HR team and the IT depa
Sep 28, 20251 min read


🚀 You've created your website using a CMS (🌐 WordPress, 🛠️ Wix, 🛍️ Shopify…) or an integrated CRM, and that's an excellent first step! 🎉
But did you know that ⚠️ 80% of security breaches and performance losses come from poor maintenance hygiene? Many leaders and entrepreneurs launch their website, then… ⏳ stop updating it. Result : ➡️ 💀 Hacking risks ➡️ 🐢 Degraded user experience (outdated plugins, slowness, bugs 🐞) ➡️ 👻 Loss of visibility (SEO penalized by Google if the site is not optimized 🔍) ➡️ 😬 Unprofessional image (outdated design = lack of credibility 🎨) Here is the essential checklist for
Sep 27, 20251 min read


🚪 Offboarding: leaving everything in order
One week after discussing onboarding, it's time to address the other side of the coin: an employee's departure. Like their arrival, this moment is critical and requires method and rigor. 💻 Disable access: From the outset, the employee should no longer have access to information systems, cloud applications, email, or VPN. Every oversight can create significant security risks. 🖥️ Equipment recovery and processing: computers, phones, badges… each piece of equipment must follow
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Electronic billing mapping
Thank you for sharing. Olivier Gervaise 🙏. Mapping the platforms is invaluable for understanding the market. But beware: the real risk for an SME/VSE is being left to make the choices and implement them alone. Don't stop at simply selecting a tool. Appropriate support is key to securing, integrating, and transforming electronic invoicing into a true performance driver. 🟣 DSIACTIVE 🟡 GROUPEACTIVE
Sep 26, 20251 min read
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