The Series

Leveraging Technology to Grow Company Value

Technology Overload is a virtual series, exploring the current obstacles that leaders face today by providing tangible tips on how to manage technologies across the enterprise. Engaging with regional subject matter experts, the series offers you relevant best practices that your organization can implement this year.

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The Value

Collaboration
Inclusion
Knowledge

Vaco believes that together we can address the needs of our market through collaboration, inclusion, and knowledge. As experts in making professional connections, we offer a community for growth. We are inspired to make your life a little easier by guiding you through the hurdles of business.

We understand, no two organizations are the same. Our series will cater to the wide range of companies in Cincinnati, however, we welcome your specific questions, ideas for topics, and feedback. Please email our Associate Director of Marketing, Cassy Kohs at ckohs@vaco.com.

The Word

Hear it from the Experts

January 2021 - Merger & Acquisition
Expert, Dmitriy Neganov

Buy vs. Build: 6 Key Factors to Aid Decision-Making

February 2021 - Automation
Expert, Steve Shoemake

Technology Timeliness: Focus on AI/ML

March 2021 - Data Analytics
Expert, Brian Henn

Elevating your Game: Data Analytics

April 2021 -  IT Cost Optimization
Expert, Jeremy Boerger

Successful IT Cost Optimization Begins with ITAM

May 2021 - Digital Transformation
Expert, Troy Woolery

Digital Transformation: Investing in the Process

June 2021 - Process Optimization  
Expert, Jim Black

Technology ROI: Beyond the Math

July 2021 - Cybersecurity and Risk Expert, Eric Chan

Cybersecurity Protocols - Positioning For New Trends Of Cyber Threats

August 2021 - Cyber Resiliency Expert, Eric Chan

Cyber Resilience – Managing Cyber Risk Through a Multi-Disciplined Approach

October 2021 - Incident Response Expert, Chris Persiani 

Incident Response - Minimize the Impact 

The Team

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Chris Persiani 

Chris Persiani is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Vaco Cincinnati, where he helps to empower businesses to perform their best by providing real-world solutions to solve clients’ problems. He uses his 25+ years of leadership, relationship building and expertise to provide industry leaders with strategic direction and talent solutions to overcome the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow. 

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Practice Leader and CIO, Jim Black

Jim Black is the Practice Leader of Vaco's IT Advisory Practice. He is a senior-level technology leader with 26 years of experience, who grows company value by charting technology strategy and leading tactical execution. Jim leverages his strong relationship-building capabilities and brings an executive-level and genuine hands-on commitment to delivering tangible results.

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