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AECT 01: 5 Steps to Successfully Introduce New Software to Your Company

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Introduce New SoftwareIn this episode, I introduce you to the host of this show, Nick Heim, P.E., a field and virtual design and construction (or VDC) engineer at StructureCare, and we outline five steps that you can take to choose and introduce new software in your company.

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Introduce New Software

Introduce New Software

Here Are 5 Steps to Successfully Introduce New Software to Your Company:

1. Identifying software that can make a difference. Envision what the business will look like in the next few years, and then find the technology to fit it.

“The most important part of making a business case to use new technology at your firm is to start with a problem, then point out the inefficiencies that technology is designed to improve. Tracking things such as expanding collaboration from Project Services teams to the field, or qualitative feedback such as a better client experience, can begin to make the technology a business decision rather than a nice-to-have.” ~ Brian Vizarreta, Solutions Marketing Manager, StructionSite

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TCEP 219: Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms: This Is Why You Need It

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Cybersecurity for Engineering FirmsIn this episode, I talk to Michael Castro, C.DIR., ASC, MBA, the Founder and CEO of RiskAware (Cybersecurity) Inc., about the importance of cybersecurity for engineering firms and how engineers can introduce cybersecurity into their business.

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Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms

Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Michael:

  • How can engineers introduce cybersecurity into their business?
  • How is cybersecurity affecting the engineering community specifically?
  • How often should businesses be reviewing their cybersecurity measures?
  • What are your cybersecurity metrics and how do you address/achieve them?
  • What are the top three simple and cost-effective things people can do right now to protect their business’ cybersecurity?
  • Do you have any advice for engineering managers who would like to implement cybersecurity at their firms?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms: 

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