Apogee Expands Executive Advisory Services for Higher Education

Managed technology services provider Apogee has added to its suite of Executive Advisory Services, expanding the offering to 15 disciplines, including IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and compliance assessments and strategies.

"Apogee Executive Advisory Services embeds former campus leaders within college and university cabinet-level teams to lead the assessment, modernization, and transformation of campus IT services, " the company explained in a news announcement. These experts "can serve as full-time or fractional leaders for long-term engagements or during high-demand periods. " The services are provided via remote and on-premises observations, with insights and strategic technology plans tailored for individual institutional needs.

Services cover the following areas:

  • Strategic Planning and Documentation;
  • Business and Information Technology Resilience Planning;
  • Cybersecurity Controls and Audit;
  • Cybersecurity Program Management and Operations;
  • Vendor Management;
  • Financial Capacities Discovery;
  • Staffing and Organization Sizing Needs Analysis;
  • Coaching and Professional Development Pathways;
  • Governance, Compliance, and Internal Policy Development;
  • Infrastructure Analysis and Planning;
  • Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management;
  • Budget Analysis and Preparation;
  • Leadership Succession Planning;
  • Cabinet Leadership Strategies and Methodologies; and
  • Formal Technology Plan and Accreditation Support.

For more information, visit the Apogee site.

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