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Inanerawheredigitallandscapesexpandexponentially,cybersecurityleadershave emergedasvanguardsofprotectionandprogress.Thesevisionaryprofessionalsare rewritingtherulesofengagement,forgingaheadtofortifyourdigitalrealms.With relentlessdedication,theynavigatethelabyrinthofthreats,orchestratingstrategiesthat safeguardsensitiveinformationandcriticalsystems.
Beyonddefense,theseleadersdriveaparadigmshift,infusinginnovationintotheirtacticsto staystepsaheadofcyberadversaries.Theirunwaveringcommitmentnotonlyelevates industrystandardsbutalsofostersasaferdigitalenvironmentforindividuals,businesses,and societiesatlarge,makingtomorrow'spossibilitiesmoresecureforall.
FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’sthisissueofMostTrustedCybersecurityLeadersin 2023arethestoriesofsuchleadersmakinganimpact.
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Theworldofcybersecurityisconstantlyevolving,withthreatsbecomingincreasingly sophisticatedandprevalent.Inthislandscape,itiscrucialtohaveleaderswiththeexpertise, experience,andunwaveringcommitmenttoprotectsensitivedataandensurethesecurityof networksandsystems.Onenamestandsoutamongthesetrustedcybersecurityleaders: BryanHerbstritt,thePresident,CIO/CTOofFidelitechSolutionsInc. WithanimpressivecareerspanningovertwodecadesintheITservicesindustry,Herbstritt hasestablishedhimselfasaforcetobereckonedwith.Bryan’szealandextensiveknowledge incompliance,serverandnetworksecurity,cloudservices,andbackupanddisasterrecovery planningmakehimanindispensableandhighlytrustedcybersecurityleader.Clientsand colleaguesrelyonhisguidanceandstrategicinsightstosafeguardtheirdigitalassetsand navigatetheever-changingcybersecuritylandscape.WithHerbstrittatthehelm,Fidelitech Solutionscontinuestodeliverexceptionalcybersecuritysolutions,earninghimawelldeservedreputationasoneofthemosttrustedleadersinthefield.
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Theworldofcybersecurityisconstantlyevolving,withthreatsbecomingincreasingly sophisticatedandprevalent.Inthislandscape,itiscrucialtohaveleaderswiththeexpertise, experience,andunwaveringcommitmenttoprotectsensitivedataandensurethesecurityof networksandsystems.Onenamestandsoutamongthesetrustedcybersecurityleaders: BryanHerbstritt,thePresident,CIO/CTOofFidelitechSolutionsInc. WithanimpressivecareerspanningovertwodecadesintheITservicesindustry,Herbstritt hasestablishedhimselfasaforcetobereckonedwith.Bryan’szealandextensive knowledgeincompliance,serverandnetworksecurity,cloudservices,andbackupand disasterrecoveryplanningmakehimanindispensableandhighlytrustedcybersecurity leader.Clientsandcolleaguesrelyonhisguidanceandstrategicinsightstosafeguardtheir digitalassetsandnavigatetheever-changingcybersecuritylandscape.WithHerbstrittatthe helm,FidelitechSolutionscontinuestodeliverexceptionalcybersecuritysolutions,earning himawell-deservedreputationasoneofthemosttrustedleadersinthefield.
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Theworldofcybersecurityis constantlyevolving,withthreats becomingincreasinglysophisticated andprevalent.Inthislandscape,itis crucialtohaveleaderswiththe expertise,experience,andunwavering commitmenttoprotectsensitivedata andensurethesecurityofnetworks andsystems.Onenamestandsout amongthesetrustedcybersecurity leaders:BryanHerbstritt,the President,CIO/CTOofFidelitech SolutionsInc.
Withanimpressivecareerspanning overtwodecadesintheITservices industry,Herbstritthasestablished himselfasaforcetobereckonedwith. Bryan’szealandextensiveknowledge incompliance,serverandnetwork security,cloudservices,andbackup anddisasterrecoveryplanningmake himanindispensableandhighly trustedcybersecurityleader.Clients andcolleaguesrelyonhisguidance andstrategicinsightstosafeguardtheir digitalassetsandnavigatetheeverchangingcybersecuritylandscape. WithHerbstrittatthehelm,Fidelitech Solutionscontinuestodeliver exceptionalcybersecuritysolutions, earninghimawell-deservedreputation asoneofthemosttrustedleadersinthe field.
HerbstrittisahighlyexperiencedIT architect,networksecurityexpert, serverengineer,andcompliance specialist,boastinganimpressivecareer spanningover21yearsintheIT servicesindustry.Withabackgroundas aformerMarine,Herbstritthasalways embracedamindsetofsurpassing expectationsandachievingthe seeminglyimpossible.Hehasplayeda pivotalroleinassistingnumerous clientsinlaunching,expanding,and evenpreparingtheirbusinessesfor mergersandacquisitions.
Herbstritt’sprofessionaljourney commencedinthelate1990swhenhe servedasaUnitedStatesMarineCorps memberinSouthernCalifornia, stationedintheMALSunderthe MarineAircraftGroup11. Demonstratingexceptionaldedication andgoingaboveandbeyondthecallof duty,Herbstrittconstantlystrovefor excellence.Uponhishonorable dischargefromtheMarineCorpsin 2001,hewasrecognizedwiththeNavy andMarineCorpsAchievementMedal, amongotherawards,forhisexemplary service,innovation,andunwavering commitment.
In2001,HerbstrittfoundedR&BWeb Solutions,whicheventuallyevolved intoFidelitechSolutions.Overthe years,hehasestablishedhimselfasa trustedadvisorandconsultant, providinginvaluablesupportacross variousbusinessareas,including innovationstrategies,integration, architecturedesigns,information technologies,cybersecurity,and complianceimplementationand management.Asanexecutiveandteam leader,Herbstritt’sexpertise encompassescompliance, cybersecurity,serverandnetwork security,cloudservices,backupand disasterrecoveryplanning, implementation,andmanagement.
FidelitechSolutionshasservedthe greaterSaltLakeCity,Utah,areaasa service-connectedveteran-ownedand operatedbusiness.Asatrusted compliance,cybersecurity,and managedservicesprovider,the companyiscommittedtodelivering themostreliableandprofessionalIT servicestobusinessowners.Its foundationisrootedinateamof formerUnitedStatesMarineswho haveembracedthephilosophyof workingS.M.A.R.T.Thisphilosophy drivesthecompany’sdedication, passion,andfocusonensuringthe successofitsclient’sbusinesses.
SolidPerforming:Apartnerthatis dedicated,driven,andpassionateabout thesuccessofyourbusiness!Weare focusedonprovidingLightning-Fast responsetimesresolvingcomplex issuespromptly Wehavebeenin businessovertwo-decadesservicing smilingsmallbusinessesowners.
ManagedServicesthatreducenetwork, server,anddesktopdowntimethrough automation,smartandsecuretools, andknowledgeableprofessionals.We haveaProactiveservicephilosophy enablingyouandourtechniciansto liveahigherqualitylifestylewhilenot havingtoreacttotypicaltechnology relatedfires. BeS.M.A.R.T.not Reactive.
AffordableSolutions:Weenableyouto reducecapitalwastethroughsmart purchasingdecisions,resourceful advisors,andtechnologysolutions cateredtoyourorganization’sactual needsandrequirements.100% Satisfaction–Guaranteed.Ourteam willgotheextramiletoensureyouare alwayscompletelysatisfiedwithour serviceandsupport.
ReliableandCyberSecurityfocused technologypartnerenablingyour
organizationtostrengthensecurityand protectyourassetswhilemaintaining complianceandstandard’s requirements. Ourteamistrainedand experiencedinhelpingorganizations plan,implement,andmaintaina HIPAA,NIST,CMMC,PCI,andSOC compliancy.
TechnologyAdvisorswithextensive experienceprovidingorganizationslike yourswithuniqueperspectives,advice, andsolutionstotheirInformation Technology,Cybersecurity,and Complianceneeds.NoGeek-Speak PLAINENGLISHanswerstoyour
questions. Ourtechnicianswillalso nottalkdowntoyouormakeyoufeel stupidbecauseyoudon’tunderstand howallthis“technology”works.
Here’swhysomanybusinessesdepend onFidelitechSolutionsforcompleteIT servicesandsupport:
That’sourjob!Ourcustomservice packagesdeliverwhatyouneedand wantwithoutoversteppingthe boundariesofyourbudget.Fromcloud servicestodatabackup,Fidelitech Solutionsisheretoteamupwithyou andyourcompanyforexpertsupport.
FidelitechSolutionsexcelsinSolid Performing,offeringlightning-fast responsetimestoresolvecomplex issuesswiftly.Itsteamof knowledgeableprofessionalsisdevoted toprovidingpromptsolutions,ensuring minimaldisruptionstotheirclient’s operations.ThroughitsManaged Services,FidelitechSolutionsreduces network,server,anddesktopdowntime byleveragingautomation,smartand securetools.Thecompany’sproactive serviceapproacheliminatestheneedto constantlyreacttotechnology-related fires,allowingclientsandtechniciansto enjoyahigher-qualitylifestyle.
Bryan and Shark TankAffordabilityisakeyaspectof FidelitechSolutions’offerings.The companyempowersitsclientstomake smartpurchasingdecisions,avoiding capitalwaste.Withresourceful advisorsandtechnologysolutions tailoredtoeachorganization’sspecific needs,FidelitechSolutionsguarantees 100%satisfaction.Itsteamgoesthe extramiletoensureclientsare completelysatisfiedwiththeservice andsupporttheyreceive.Asareliable andcybersecurity-focusedtechnology partner,FidelitechSolutionsenables organizationstostrengthentheir securitymeasures,safeguardtheir
assets,andmaintaincompliancewith industrystandards.Thecompany prioritizestheprotectionofitsclient’s sensitiveinformation.
FidelitechSolutionstakesprideinits experiencedTechnologyAdvisorswho offeruniqueperspectives,advice,and solutionstoaddressitsclients’IT, cybersecurity,andcomplianceneeds. Thecompany’scommitmenttoclear communicationensuresclientsreceive plainEnglishanswerstoeveryquery, avoidingunnecessarytechnicaljargon. Withcustomservicepackages designedtomeetspecificneedsand
budgets,FidelitechSolutionsensuresit deliverswhatitsclientsrequirewithout exceedingboundaries.
Intheearlydays,FidelitechSolutions facedthetypicalchallenges confrontingnewcompanies.The companyhadtodefineitscultureand establishauniquepositiontobecomea leaderintheindustry.Oneofthe pivotalmomentsthattriggeredthe company’sgrowthoccurredin2003. Duringthistime,thecompanyhadthe
opportunitytomeetthefoundersofNableandLevelPlatforms,whichledto significantchangesinitsbusiness strategy
FidelitechSolutionsshifteditsfocus towardsManagedServices,adoptinga proactiveapproachinsteadofthe traditionalbreak-fixreactivemodel. Thisshiftinvolvedforming partnerships,investingintrainingand certifications,andimplementing targetedmarketingefforts.Through perseverance,strategicpartnerships, andacommitmenttoprovidingtopnotchITservices,FidelitechSolutions overcameitsinitialchallengesand achievedsignificantgrowth.
Thelong-standingsuccessof FidelitechSolutionscanbeattributed toitsunwaveringcommitmenttodoing ITrightandprovidingsmartIT solutionswithpassion.Overthelast20 years,thecompanyhasmaintainedan impressivelylowturnoverrate,a testamenttoitscustomer-centric philosophy
WithateamofformerMarinesatits core,FidelitechSolutionshasalways prioritizedthebestinterestsofits clients.Thecompany’sprimarygoalis toensureclientsreceivethehighest qualityserviceandcutting-edge technologyatthemostcompetitive rates.FidelitechSolutionshasearneda reputationforexcellenceandreliability byconstantlyseekingthebest solutionsforitsclients.
Furthermore,FidelitechSolutions distinguishesitselfthroughits proactiveapproach.Addressing potentialissuesbeforetheybecome emergencies,thecompanyhelps eliminatedowntime,minimize disruptions,andreduceunnecessary clientcosts.Thisproactivemindset benefitstheclientsandallowsitsstaff
andFidelitechSolutions’teamto maintainahighqualityoflife,free fromthestressofconstantlydealing withurgentITproblems.
FidelitechSolutionsfocuseson cybersecurity,compliance,and proactivemanagedservices.Itoffersa rangeofproductsandservicestomeet theclients’needs.Itsservicesare differentiatedbyitsdedicated S.M.A.R.Tapproachandcontinual education,training,andfocuson providingthebesttoolsintheindustry Herearethekeyofferings:
SemperShield:
• Employeetrainingandskills enhancementthroughthe SemperShieldPortal.
• Cybersecurityawarenesswith monitoring,scanning,anddark webmonitoring.
• Tailoredpackagesforbusinesses ofanysizeorbudget.
• Predictablecosts24/7.
• Rampedupproductivitywith round-the-clockmonitoringand proactiveproblemprevention.
• Availabilityregardlessoftimeor holiday
• VirtualCIOandCSOservicesfor expertadviceandmanagementof compliance,security,IT,and planningneeds.
SemperCloud:
• Extensivecloudcomputing options,includingon-premise, hybrid,andpublicorprivatecloud solutions.
• Remoteworkplaceand InfrastructureasaServicefor enablingremotework.
• Security-focusedsolutionsto protectvitalsystemsanddata.
• Compliance-readycloud solutionsmeetingrigorous requirements.
• 24/7serviceandsupport.
• Dataprotectionthroughbuilt-in backupandsecurestorage.
• User-friendlytoolsforsystem controlandmanagement.
ManagedSecurityServices:
• Proactivebusinessprotection againsthacks,attacks, vulnerabilities,anddatatheft.
• Defenseagainstexternalthreats andinternalvulnerabilities.
• Compliancemanagementfor storingcustomerdata,private information,oradheringto regulations.
• Evaluation,assessment,and implementationofa comprehensivesecurityplan.
• Varioustoolsandfeaturesfor networksecurity,threatalerts, andsecuredatastorage.
SemperSync:
• Backupanddisasterrecovery serviceswithcontinuousdata protectionandproactive ransomwareprotection.
• Protectionagainstadvanced threatsandzero-dayattacks.
• Endpointmanagement,including vulnerabilityassessmentand patchmanagement.
• Improvedproductivity,increased protection,affordableexpertise, industrycompliance,andpeace ofmind.
RiskManagement:
• Securityandprivacymanagementtoolswithover25 optionsforcompliancemanagement.
• Riskassessment,policyandproceduremanagement, trainingandawarenesscourses,vendormanagement, andauditandbreachmanagement.
• Employeeoversighttoolsforassetmanagement, whistle-blowerfeature,andcustomcontenttracking.
VirtualStrategicConsulting:
• Virtualstrategicconsultingservicesprovidingexpert adviceandsupport.
• Assistanceinpolicyandprocedureformulation, incidentresponseplans,disasterrecoveryplans, technologyroadmaps,planning,andbudgeting.
• Complianceauditmanagementandsupport.
• Extendedsecuritystackandposture,includingongoing monitoringandscanning.
• Tailoredpackages,predictablecosts,andaccesstoa knowledgeablesupportteam.
VerkadaBuildingSecurity,Surveillance,andAccess ControlsSystem:
• ProfessionalinstallationofVerkadasecuritysystem withlocalsupportandconsultativeservices.
• Hybridcloudtechnologywithouttheneedfor NVRs/DVRsorservers.
• Smart,edge-basedanalyticsforinstantresultsand streamlinedfootageanalysis.
• Anintegratedecosystemofenterprisesecurity products,includingcameras,accesscontrol,intrusion sensors,environmentalsensors,andvisitor management.
• VerkadaCommandPlatformforcentralized managementofdevices,users,andsites.
FidelitechSolutionsisbuildinguponitscorevaluesofdata security,onlineavailability,affordability,andindustry compliance.Thecompanyhasrecentlyunveiledmany excitingadditionstoitsproductlineup.Inresponsetothe evolvingneedsofbusinesses,thecompanyhasintroduced
As a trusted compliance, cyber security, and managed services provider, Fidelitech Solutions Inc is committed to delivering the most reliable and professional IT services to business owners.
enhancedservicepackagesthat encompassUnifiedDevice,Identity Access,andPasswordManagement. Thiscomprehensiveapproach empowersbusinessestoeffortlessly managetheirdevices,controlaccessto criticaldata,andbolsterpassword security Additionally,thecompanyhas unveiledagroundbreakingsolutionfor secureandflexibleSD-WAN,enabling businessestoestablishaseamlessly integratedmulti-sitenetworkwithout
costlyVPNs.Withthesenewofferings, FidelitechSolutionsreaffirmsits positionasatrustedindustryleader, providingcutting-edgeITsolutions thatpavethewayforbusinessesto thriveinthedigitalage.
WhyChooseFidelitechSolutions?
FidelitechSolutionsunderstandsthe criticalimportanceofITsystemsfor businesses.Thecompanyoffersunique benefitsthatsetitapartfromthe
competition.Herearethereasonswhy FidelitechSolutionsisthego-tochoice tokeepbusinessesupandrunning:
• QuickResponse:Witha guaranteedemergencyresponse timeofonehourorless,Fidelitech Solutionsensuresprompt assistance.Whethercallingor submittingaserviceticketonline, clientscanexpectalivepersonto addresstheirneeds.Manyissues canberesolvedremotely, eliminatingthewaitforanon-site technician.
• Reputable:FidelitechSolutionsis arespectedleaderintheindustry andthelocalcommunity.Its proudestachievementisthetrust andloyaltyofthecompany’slongtermclients.
• Experienced:FidelitechSolutions employsonlyseasonedtechnicians withaminimumof5-10yearsof experience.Continuouseducation keepsitsteamupdatedwiththe latesttechnology,ensuring knowledgeableprofessionalsserve clients.
• BusinessSavvy:Bythoroughly understandingthebusiness benefits,FidelitechSolutions designs,evaluates,andjustifies technologysolutionstailoredto eachcompany’sneeds.
• OneStopShop:Managingall aspectsofITinfrastructure, includinghardwareandsoftware management,vendorrelationships, websitemanagement,and technologyneeds,Fidelitech Solutionsallowsbusinessesto focusontheircoreoperations.
• Proactive:Adoptingaproactive servicephilosophy,Fidelitech Solutionsemploysstate-of-the-art networkmonitoringand managementtoidentifyand
Bryan and Vince Papale• addresspotentialissuesbefore theyescalate,minimizing disruptions.
• ComprehensiveProject Management:Withextensive experiencemanagingcomplex projects,FidelitechSolutions ensuresmeticulouscoordination, handlingeverydetailandvendor toensureprojectsarecompleted ontimeandwithinbudget.
• 100%SatisfactionGuarantee: FidelitechSolutionsiscommitted toclientsatisfaction.Thecompany goestheextramiletoensure happiness,offeringahassle-free experienceandpromptresolution ofanyconcerns.
Asanentrepreneur,Herbstritt understandsthemultifaceted responsibilitiesofleadingan organization.Hebelievesthe entrepreneurmustbetheguidingforce, embodyingthecompany’scharacter, philosophy,corevalues,mission,and direction.
Herbstritt’sapproachtoteam managementisuniqueandemphasizes afamilialbond.Ratherthanviewing employeessolelyasstaffmembers,he considersthemcrucialteammembers andintegralpartsoftheFidelitech Solutionsprofessionalfamily Witha focusonorganicgrowthandstrategic allianceswithsmallbusinessesand veteranresources,Herbstrittensures thathisteamiscaredfor,nurtured,and supported.
Concerningpersonalinspiration, HerbstrittholdsJackWelchinhigh regard.HavingstudiedWelch’s leadershipprinciplesduringcollege, HerbstrittcreditsWelchasasignificant influencewhoinitiallysparkedhis aspirationtobecomealeader
Whereareyouplanningtogoonyournext vacation?Ifyouarelookingforanadventurous trip,InterlakeninSwitzerlandiswaitingforyou. Itwelcomesyouwithaprolificscenicbeauty surroundedbytheAlpsMountains.Thecityoffers adventurousandstunningexperiencesthatwill blowyourmindandfillupyourholidayswith unforgettablememories.
Thefreshandturquoisewatersflowingfromthe mountainswillenergizeyoursoulandleaveyour mindwithpeace.Theheart-pumpingactivitiesare readytogiveyoutheadrenalinerushandmelt downthestress.Inthisarticle,youwillreadabout variousthingsyoucandoatInterlakenin Switzerland,thebesttimetovisitthecity,aswell asthebesthotelstostayandenjoyyourholiday.
InterlakeninSwitzerlandisaheavenlybeautiful townnestledamidsttheshimmeringLakeThun andLakeBrienz,waitingtoleaveyouawestruck byitsbeautyandcharm.Beingtheadventure capitalofSwitzerland,youcantryvarious breathtakingactivitiesinInterlaken.Someofthem areasfollows:
1.Canyoning: Interlakenin Switzerlandisfamousforcanyoning. Whenariverrunsthroughacanyon,you canenjoyswimming,sliding,rappelling, etc.initscourse.Canyoninggivesyou theworld-classexperienceofthrilling adventuresports.Itevenhas2different canyonsthatofferdifferentdifficulty levels;ChiliSchliereandGrimsel. Moreover,youcanenjoyexcitingscenic viewsoftheSwissAlps.
2.Paragliding:Ifyouare lookingtogetsomeadrenalinerushand feellikeafreebirdintheopenair,you mustgrabanexperienceofparaglidingat Interlaken.Tandemparaglidingflight offersaskilled,trainedpilottoridealong withyousoifyouareabeginner,youdo nothavetoworryaboutanythingelse.
3.Hiking: Thereareseveralprime hikingspotsatInterlakeninSwitzerland. Jungfrauregionistheidealspotfor hikingactivities.Youcanchooseyour favoritehikingspotdependingonthe accessibilityandkindofstaminayou have.HarderKulm,50kmfarfrom Interlaken,isoneofthebestspotsfor hikingwhereyouwillberewardedwith wonderfulviewsofthetown,thetwin lakes,andthemountainsbeyond.
4.Skydiving: Youwill encounterabreathtakingadventurewhile skydivingatInterlakeninSwitzerland. Jumpingoutofaplaneorhelicopterisan unbelievableexperienceforevery travelerinInterlaken.Youprobablydon't needpriortrainingbeforeskydivinghere. Atrainedprofessionalwillharnessyou withproperguidance.Hence,youjust havetorelaxandenjoythisexciting activity
BungeeJumpingisoneofthemost famousoutdooractivitiesatInterlakenin Switzerland.Stockhornbungeeisawellknownsiteforbungeejumping,where youarelifted134minagondola,andthe sceneryfromaboveistrulyinsane.Be readytoexperienceaplungefromabove andafree-birdfallfromthetranquil mountainsandthelakebelow.Youmay feelhowearlyitendedbutthememories willstayforever.
6.Kayaking:Kayakingisthebestpeacefulexperienceonthe waterandanopportunitytogoclosetonature.Youcanenjoyarelaxing kayakingtourbetweenthelateafternoonandearlyevening.Certified guidesaretheretohelpyouwithpaddlingskillsandexploringthewaves belowcliffs.Attheendofkayaking,youwillrealizehowyourevery tensionmelteddownwitheveryrippleonthesurfaceofthewater
BoardingatrainontopofEuropeisoneofthepopularactivities atInterlakeninSwitzerland.Beingoneofthehighestrailway stationsinEurope,Jungfraujochislocatedat3,454metershigh. ThetrainstartsfromInterlakenandreachesJungfraujochby stoppingatKleineScheideggandWengenontheway Theentire journeymakesyouwitnesstheastonishingandstunningscenic beautyofnaturewhichyouwillrarelyfindanywhereelse.
Ifyouhaven'thadan exhilaratingexperienceforlong,rockclimbingisforyou. Wearingaharnessandclippingitintoastringwirewhile hangingitoffthewallisabreathtakingmemoryyoucanhaveat theInterlakenrockclimbingactivity Therearefriendlierroots forbeginnersandcertifiedguidesaretheretohelpwith appropriateguidelines.Youcanchoosebetweenhalf-day climbersandfull-dayclimbersaccordingtoyourconvenience.
InterlakeninSwitzerlandispopularforalltheoutdooractivitiesitoffers totourists,andtherefore,goodweatherplaysacrucialrole.Itissituated intheheartoftheAlpsMountainsandtheweathercanreachuptoan extremelevelsometimes.Beforeembarkingonyourtourismjourneyat InterlakeninSwitzerland,youshouldhaveaclearideaaboutwhatisthe besttimetovisittheplaceandexecuteadventurousactivities.
Astheresearchsays,itisadvisabletotakeatourofInterlakeninthe summer,however,ifyouarelookingtodoparaglidingandskiing,winter isthemostcomfortableseason.JunetoSeptemberaretheidealmonthsto visitInterlakenwhenthetemperatureisbetween18to20degreesCelsius. TalkingaboutthenightlifeinInterlaken,insummer,thehotelsand restaurantsarrangevariousgamesatnightinwhichyoucanhavefunwith yourfriendsandfamily.
Interlakenisfullofadventureandthereare variousactivitiesyoucanenjoyonyourtrip.If youwanttostayintheheartofthecitywhich isequallyaccessibletoalladventurousspots, takeaquicklookhere:
1. Hotel Bellevue:Itis oneofthehistorichotelslocatedatInterlaken inSwitzerland,servingitsguestssince1801. HotelBellevueissituatedwithabackdropofa lakeandmountains.Thoughithashistoric touchinitsarchitecture,thehotelfocusesona modernstyleoffurniturewithboutique details.Here,youhavetheopportunitytostay atcottagesorapartmentsaswell.
2.Hotel Du Nord:Stayingat HotelDuNordisagreatvalueformoney sinceitisoneofthemostexpensivehotelsin Interlaken.Toenjoythewholeproperty,you cangetabikeorbicycleonrentandrideinthe area.Thehotelofferscomplimentarybreakfast andfreeparkingaswellastransportticketsto roamaroundinthelocalarea.Itsroomsare simpleandcozywithwhitewashandan upgradedbalcony
Amaranth: Thehotelprovidesa completemountainviewfromthewindowof everyroom.Thereisaheatedoutdoorpool andabeautifulgardenwithdifferentvarietyof plantsandflowers.Thehotelislocatedjust10 minutesawayfromthecharmingWilderswil village.Youhavetobooktheroomsin advanceasthehotelstandsatthetopofthe listoftravelers.
4.Jungfrau Hotel: Thehotel issituated3kmfromthecentralInterlaken.
Youwillexperienceastunningmountain viewwithahomelyfeelinginthecozy roomsofthehotel.Thehotelhasachaletstyledecorinadditiontopolishedroomsand complimentarybreakfasts.Moreover,the trainstationisjusttwominutesawayfrom theJungfrauHotel.
5.Hotel Krebs
Interlaken:Itisafour-starhotel situatedwithinwalkingdistancefromthe marketthathostsbrandedfoodinits restaurant.OneofthemisaSwissrestaurant whereyoucanenjoyauthenticlocalfood withacontinentaltouch.Thehoteloffers poshbutsimpleroomsandawarmbarthat hasmodernandtraditionalmixeddecor The roomshaveminimalistfurnishingsthatmake yourstayrelaxing.
6.Hotel Interlaken:Itwas builtin1332asapublichospital.Overthe years,ithasbecomeoneofthemost luxurioushotelstostayandrankshighonthe listofcelebrityguests.HotelInterlaken offersbeautifulroomswithup-to-date servicesandanAlpineatmosphere.Thereis arusticbaralongwithpine-cladwallsanda stroll.
7.Hotel Beausite: Itissix minuteswalkawayfromtheInterlaken-West trainstation.Toenjoyapleasantstay,the hotelprovideseverythingyouneed.Its roomsareequippedwithmini-fridges,coffee machines,andanonsitebarinadditionto bistrocafes.Thehotelcouldbeanexcellent optionforthosetravelingonabudgetand wantmostofthemoney.International restaurantsandbusstopsarejustafew minuteswalkawayfromthehotel.
Interlakenisamoderntourismcentrictownwithastrong identityinSwissculture.You willnoticemusiceventsinall seasonsoftheyearincluding Snowpenair,aconcertatthefoot
ofthetriplepeaksofEiger, Monch,andJungfrau.Interlaken celebratesNewYearwhich mentionsspectacularviewsof fireworks.Furthermore,thereis
aworldwidefamous InternationalStreetArtist FestivalinInterlaken.It observesavibrantmixof artists,whocomefrom differentcountriesoverthe worldtoshowcasetheirtalent.
InterlakenhostsInternational JungfrauMarathonheldaround September.Thefamous UnspunnenFestivalisamajor attractionforinternational touristsandagreatwayto knowaboutSwisscultureby beingapartofit.Itisagolden opportunityfortraditional vocationstorepresenttheir talentinfrontofan internationalaudience.
Inconclusion,Interlakenin Switzerlandisatruly remarkabledestinationthat offersaninteresting combinationofnatureand adventure.Itisthebest playgroundforadventurelovingtouristswhowillloveto experiencethrillingactivities. Thedestinationwillcapture everytourist'sattention.So packyourbags,makealistof thingstocarry,bookyour ticketsandlettheInterlaken weaveitsmagiconyoursoul.
1984 Lenovowasofficiallyfounded.Onthesameday,itgottheChinesegovernment’sapproval.
Lenovo’sorganizationalstructurewasestablishedjustaftertheChineseNewYear.Inthesame year,LenovostartedmanufacturingitspersonalcomputersunderthebrandnameThinkPad.
1985
LenovowasknownasLegendatthetime.Thisyear,thecompanybecamepubliclytradedaftera $30mmillionUSDHongKongIPO.ManyanalystshadpositivethoughtsonLenovobeforethe IPO.Onthefirsttradingday,thecompanystockpricehitahighofHK$2.07andclosedinon HK$2.00.
LenovousedtheearningsfromthisofferingtofinanceitssalesofficesinEurope,NorthAmerica, andAustraliatoexpanditspresenceandmakeitsproductionanddevelopmentbetter.Inaddition, theofferingswerealsousedtoincreasethecompany’sworkingcapital.
Forthefirsttime,thecompanybecamethemarketshareleaderinChina.Becomingamarketleader inthesameyear,thecompanystartedsellingitsownlaptops.
2000
1996
ALenovocomputer,Tianxi,wasreleasedin1998.Itwasdesignedtomakecomputeraccesseasy forinexperiencedChineseconsumersalongwithaccesstotheinternet.Theinternetaccessfeature wasenhancedbyabuttonthatinstantlyconnecteduserstotheinternetbyopeningthewebbrowser.
TheTianxiwasco-brandedwithChinaTelecomandcamewithoneyearofInternetservice.The Tianxicametolifeafteranintensive2yearsofresearchanddevelopment.Itsvisualswerepastelcolored,ithadashell-shapedcaseandaseven-portUSBhubunderitsscreen.ItwasthebestsellingcomputerinChina’shistorywithmorethan1,000,000unitsinthisyearalone.
In2000,thecompanyalsointroduceditsThinkPadline-upoflaptops.
LenovoacquiresIBM’sPCdivision,whichalsoincludesThinkPad.Thiswasamovethathelped LenovoestablishitselfasamajorplayerintheglobalPCmarketandhelpedthecompany expanditsreachoutsideofChina.
2005
2006
LenovorelocatesitsheadquartersfromBeijingtoNewYork.AfterarestructuringthatfollowedLenovo’s IBMpurchase,thecompanywasthethirdlargestmanufacturernexttoDellandHewlett-Packard.
InMarch2006,thecompanyannounceditsplanstoshiftitsheadquarterstoRaleigh.Thecompanywas alsocuttingjobsof5%ofitsemployees,whichisaround21,000people.
Lenovosolditssmartphoneandtabletdivisionin2008for$100millionUSDtofocuson personalcomputersandlaterpaid$200millionUSDtobuyitbackinNovember2009.
Themobiledivisionwasalreadyranked3rdinunitshareinChina.
Thisyear,LenovoTechnologysponsoredthe2006OlympicWinterGamesheldinItaly’sTorino,with 5,000desktopPCs,350servers,and1000notebookcomputerssupplied. LaunchedthefirstLenovo-brandedPCsworldwide. 2009
2010
Thecompanyintroducesitsfirstsmartphone,LePhone.
Asofthisyear,LeGardenhadover1,000availableprogramsfortheLePhone.Similarly,LeGardenhad 2,774individualdevelopersand542developercompaniesasmembers.
LenovojoinshandswithJapaneseelectronicsfirmNECtoproducepersonalcomputers.The companiesagreedtoestablishanewcompanycalledLenovoNECHoldingstoberegisteredin theNetherlands,saidastatement.
LenovoinvestsCN¥100millioninseedfundingdedicatedtomobileapplicationdevelopment foritsLeGardenonlineappstore. 2011
NECgets$175millionUSDinLenovostock.ItwasplannedthatLenovo’sstockwouldbea 51%stakeintheventure,andNECwouldhave49%,withtheformerhavingafive-yearoption toextenditsstake.
2012
Lenovoannouncesaninvestmentof$793millionUSDintheconstructionofamobilephone manufacturingandR&DfacilityinWuhan,Hubei.Inthesameyear,thecompanybecamethe largestsmartphonevendorinmainlandChina. 2013
LenovobecomesthenumberonePCCompanyandranks329intheFortune500listoftheworld’slargest companies.Later,thecompanyacquiresCCE,oneofthetopconsumerelectroniccompaniesinBrazil. Furthermore,Lenovobecomestheworld’s#3smartphonecompany
2014
Lenovopurchasesmobiletechnology-relatedpatentsfromNECinApril2014.Later,thecompany purchasesIBM’sline-upofx86-basedserversalongwithIBMSystemxandIBMBladeCenter.
LenovorevealsitsnewlogoinBeijingwithaslogan-InnovationNeverStandsStill.Inthesameyear, thecompanysellsits100millionthThinkPadandalsobecamethenumber1PCmakerglobally
2015
LenovopartnersupwithFujitsu,andtheDevelopmentBankofJapan(DBJ)toformajointventure, whereFujitsusold51%ofitsstaketoLenovoandDBJacquireda5%stake.
LenovoandNetApppartnerupandannounceastrategicpartnershipandjointventureinChina.Asapart ofthedeal,Lenovostartstwonewstoragesystemlines,DM-Series,andDE-Serieswithacombination ofLenovohardwareandNetAppsoftware.Inthesameyear,Lenovobecamethelargestproviderofthe TOP500supercomputersglobally
2020
2018
LenovobecameapreferreddatacenterinnovationproviderforDreamWorksAnimationbeginningwith TrollsWorldTour
LenovofilesanapplicationtoissueChinesedepositoryreceipts,representingrecentlyissued ordinaryshares,tothenlistthemonShanghaiStickExchange’sScienceandTechnology InnovationBoard.
OnthesamedayofgettingacceptedbytheShanghaiStockExchange,Lenovowithdrewits applicationtolistontheexchangewiththereasonofthepossibilityofthevalidityoffinancial informationinitsprospectuslapsing.
2021
Lenovocontinuestoimproveitsprofitabilityalongwithitsrevenuefigures.
Thecampaign,onthethemeof“ForThoseWhoDo”was publishedinNovember2011.Theadsdeliveredthemessage perfectlywiththevarietyofphotosandvideos.
Theadcampaignhighlighted Lenovo’sdesignsandinnovation.It shedlightontheuniquenessoftheir productscomparedtotheir competitors.
Thecampaignshowcasesfemalegamers'negativereal-lifeexperiencesandthegamingcommunity'sbiasestowardthem.It highlightshowwomenchangetheirvoicesorhidetheirgendertoavoidharassmentandothernegativeexperiences. Additionally,thecampaignunderlinestheneedtocreateasafeandthrivingenvironmentforwomeningaming.
Lenovoisknownforits innovativeproductsat relativelyeconomicalprices thatareworthrelyingon.The brandiscontinuously empoweringpeoplealloverthe worldwithitsdiverseproducts, leadingeveryonetowarda betterfuturewithitssmart technologythatisalso sustainableinthelongterm.
Thereareseveralchallengesthat
expatsfaceintheirlineofwork. Sincetheymayhavetomove fromonelocationtoanotherovera period,changingtheirmailingaddress canbeamajorsourceofworry
Thankfully,withtheexpertservicesof therightmailforwardingservices, issuessuchasthiscanberemovedfrom worrylist.Thebenefitsthatmail forwardingservicesofferpeoplehas madeiteasyforexpatswhohave relocatedelsewheretokeeponemailing addressandnothaveissuesreceiving theirmails.
Thisarticlewilllookatwhatexactly mailforwardingservicesareandhow expatriatescanbenefitfromthese services.
Wewillalsolookatsomeofthe differentmailforwardingservices thatyoucanexpect.
Toputitinthesimplestofterms,thisis aservicethatallowsanexpatriate,or anyotherindividualforthatmatter, enjoyemailforwardingservices.That is,regardlessoftheindividual'slocation atanytime,theirmailscanbereceived andforwardedtothemattheircurrent location.
Thismeansthattheexpatdoesnotneed tochangetheirmailingaddressevery timetheymovetoanewlocationinthe courseoftheirjob.Theyretainthesame mailingaddresswherealltheirmailsare sentandfromtheirforwardedtoany addressaspertheirstandingrequest.
Thisofcourseoffersalotof conveniencetothealreadycomplicated lifestyleoftheexpat.Youcanonly imaginehowdifficultitmustbetomove fromcountrytocountry,constantly adjustingtonewwaysofdoingthings.
Theseserviceprovidersareessential forexpatriates.Someofthereasons forthistakeincludethefollowing:
Itispossibletosortoutmail forwardingserviceswithoutthese companies.However,itisalong andstrenuousprocess.Youwould berequiredtomakeseveralvisitsto thepostoffice,filloutandsubmita change-of-addressform,carryout identityverification,workwitha confirmationnumber,andafew otherthings.
Youcouldjustsaveyourselfallthe troublebyworkingwithamailforwardingcompany.Theeasethat theyofferissecondtononeasyou willbedoingalotlesswhilestill enjoyingallthebenefits.Thissaves youtimeattheveryleast.
Somepeoplewhorelocateabroad andstillneedtodealwithmail forwardingservicesintheirhome countryentrustthisresponsibilityto familyorfriends.Therecouldbe problemswiththisarrangement. Oneoftheproblemsis compromisingyourprivacyatthe veryleast.
Thisisbecausethepeopleyouhave entrustedwillhavefirst-handaccess totheinformationinyourmail. Furthermore,thiscouldbea problemiftheycannotbeentirely trustedorarecareless.So,security maynotbeguaranteed.
Youwouldnothavethisworrywith thiskindofcompany Asexperts, theywouldrespectyourprivacy whilecarryingouttheirtasks.
Theservicesofamailforwardingservice willcomeinhandyifyouhaveaproblem dealingwithloadsofpaper Your preferenceforgettingadigitalcopyof whateverissenttoyoucanberespected bythecompany.
Yourdocumentwouldsimplybescanned toyouwhereveryouare.Thismeansthat youdonothavetodealwithlargepaper piles.
Thereareseveraladvantagestothis.For example,thereismoresecurity consideringhowyouarenotdealingwith hardcopy.So,youdonothavetoworry aboutlosingdocumentsornotfinding themwhenneeded.
Bytheway,therelationshipbetween goingpaperlessandemployeeefficiency wasexplainedinaHarvardBusiness Reviewstudy.Thestudyaddressedhow goingpaperlesshasapositiveeffecton people.Youcanreadthisstudyformore informationonthissubject.
Theservicesofthesecompaniesare thereforeworthit.Thisisconsidering howtheycanhelpyougopaperless.
Thesecompaniesunderstandthe importanceofinformationtechnology Manyoftheseserviceprovidershave incorporatedit.Oneofthewaysthishas beendoneisbymakingiteasytoaccess information.
Firstly,accesstoyourmaildoesnothave tobeviahardcopyasmentionedearlier Inadditiontothis,someofthese companieshaveappsthatalloweasy digitalaccess.Forothers,itcouldbea websitethatallowsyoutokeeptrack.
Conventionally,achangeofaddressis supposedtomeanthatyourmailaddress alsochanges.So,relocatingtoadifferent
countryissupposedtomeanmajor changestoyouraddress.Thechallenge withchangingyouraddressisthatall yourcustomersandeveryonewho reachesyouneedtobeaware.
Thisdoesnothavetobethecase, thankstotheseserviceproviders.You canmaintainyourformeraddresseven aftermoving.Theseserviceproviders willreceiveyourmailandhaveitsent toyourcurrentlocation.
Youdonothavetobetheonlyone usingyouraccount.Yourspouseor employeescanmakethemostofitas well.
Theywouldonlyneedausernameand passwordtocontrolandviewwhatever issenttothem.Inlightofrecent development,thisworksverywellfor peoplewhoworkremotely.
ThereareafewservicesthatofferUS mailingaddresstonon-USresidents. Theseserviceswillusuallyofferastate residencyalongwithallthebenefits thataresidentofthestatewillenjoy. Alloftheseyoucanenjoywithout beingphysicallyresidentinthestate. Regardingmailforwardingservices, someservicesthatexpatriatescan makegooduseofinclude:
Thisallowsthemtogetaphysical addressformailingpurposes.This addresscanbeusedforeitherpersonal orbusinesscorrespondence.This optionallowsyoutoaccesswhateveris senttoyouviayouremailaddressor yourcloudaccount.
Ithasalotofsimilaritieswiththe optiondiscussedabove.Infact,you
wouldstillneedvirtualmailbecause thatishowyouwouldgetyour mailbox(PMB)numberandaddress. Youcankeeptrackusingdeviceslike yourPC,smartphone,ortablet.
Also,whateverissentcanbegotten fromseveralcourierswiththisoption. SomeofthesecouriersincludeFedEx, UPS,DHL,andUSPS.
equallymakethemostofit.
Confidentialityisoneofthemajor highlightsofthisoption.Forexample, yourbusinessorhome'slocationcanbe keptasecret.Thisisbecausetheissued streetaddressisnotreal.Thisallows userstoavoidanymailtheydonot want.
Thisoptionisbestforpeoplewith businessesinthiscountrythatneedor wanttorelocateabroad.Thisiseither onatemporaryorpermanentbasis.It ensuresthatyourprofessional reputationandcredibilityarenot adverselyaffectedbyyourrelocation.
Youwouldgetanaddressneededfor businesspurposesandcanevendoas muchasopenabankaccountwithit. Overall,yourbusinesscorrespondence canremainintactwithavirtualoffice.
Thisisbestsuitedforpeoplewhoruna businessinthiscountrybutare permanentlyresidingabroad.Even thosewithbusinessesinthiscountry andthatresidetemporarilyabroadcan
Thereareadditionalfeaturesthatcanbe engagedwiththisoption.Forexample, specificinstructionscanbeaddedto eachmailbeforesendingthemout.
Itisalsoworthknowingthatsomeof thesecompaniesofferotherrelated servicesthatcanbehelpful.For example,somemail-forwarding companiesinSouthDakotahelp expatriatesgetresidency.Youcanvisit https://www.dakotapost.net/formore informationaboutthis.
Thereissomuchthatexpatriatesstand togainworkingwithmailforwarding services.Thisisespeciallyforthose withbusinessessetupbeforerelocating. Theyneedtomakethemostofthese companies.
3.VirtualOffice
Amongmanystrugglesfacedbywomen intheworkplace,theissueofthewage gaphasbeenlongprevalent.Togiveyou moreperspective,awomanonlymakes 83centscomparedtoadollarmanearns. Onthebrighterside,thewagegapis muchlowerat90%foryounggen workersaged25to34.Despitethe hurdles,womenhavecomealongway, fromfightingtheirwaythrough inequalitytoowningabusiness.Hereare 10businessesownedbywomenthatyou needtoknow
Established:2014
Owner:LorenRochelleandBrent Neill
Industry:Advertising/Tech
NOMisanindependentadvanced contextualadvertisingtechfirmthat identifiesthemostrelevantcontentfor yourcustomerincrucialtimes.Thisadtechplatformguaranteestosavemore than40%ofmediaspendthatmightget wastedonirrelevantorunsafebrand placement.Withmorethan300million videoplacementsallovertheweb, Nomologyallowscustomersinmicrotargetingcampaigns.
Established:2013
Owner:MadelineHaydon
Industry:Food&Beverages
Nutpodsisoneofthebestbusinesses ownedbywomen.Itcametolifewhen Madelinewaslookingforadairy-free yetrich-tasting,consistentcreamer withoutalltheadditives.Thecreamers aremadewithablendofalmondsand coconuts.Soonafterlaunchingthe productsonAmazon,Nutpodsaysnowit hasbecomethenumber1plant-based creameronthesite.
Whilethereareindependentbusinessesowned bywomen,thereareunfortunatelymanywho limittheirdreamsandambitionsdueto strugglesofinequalityinvariouspartsoflife. ThisInternationalWomen'sDay,let'sdo everythingwecanforwomenaroundtheglobe andforaworldofequality.
3.ActOneGroupInc.
Established:1978
Owner:JaniceBryantHowroyd
Industry:HumanResource Management
Janicestartedthecompanywitha mere$1500thatincludesa$900loan fromhermom.NowActOnegroup servesacross33countriesserving over17000clientsand2600 employeesglobally.Itisthelargest privatelyheld,womanandminorityownedWorkforceManagement CompanyintheU.S.
4.MTMInc.
Established:1995
Owner:PegandLynnGriswold startedMTMin
Industry:Medicaland transportationmanagement
MTMwasfoundedwiththeaimof providingmedicalcaretopeople withouteasyaccesstotransportation. Itisnowoneofthelargestandmost establishedNEMTbrokers, schedulingmorethan20milliontrips for13.6millionmembersnationwide whilehandlingeightmillioncalls everyyear
5.Turtle&Hughes
Established:1923
Owner:JayneMillardandfamily
Industry:Electricalandindustrial distribution
SinceJayneMillardstarted overseeingthecompany,ithasseen tremendousgrowth.TodayTurtle& Hughesemploysover800people acrosstheU.S.andCanada,Mexico, andPuertoRico.Thecompany providesoneofthemostcomplete
rangesofsolutions.In2021, Millardwasinductedintothe Women'sBusinessEnterprise (WBE)HallofFame.
6.BennettFamilyofCompanies
Established:1974
Owner:MarciaTaylor
Industry:Logistics& Transportation
HeadquarteredinMcDonough, Georgia,theBennettFamilyof Companiessafelyprovides innovativelogisticsand transportationforcompaniesacross America.Alongwithgrowingthe company,Taylorhasmanagedto keeptheculturefamily-friendly.In 2021,Bennettwashailedasthe “TopTransportationCompanyfor WomentoWorkFor”bythe WomeninTruckingAssociation.
7.AmericaChungNam
Established:1990
Owner:CheungYan(akaZhang Yin)andLiuMingChung
Industry:Export, Manufacturing&Distribution
Whenwetalkaboutbusinesses ownedbywomen,ACNisaname wecan'tmiss.Itisoneofthe world'slargestexportersof recoveredpaperintheUnited Statesandaleadingexporterin EuropeandAsia.Withhundredsof employeesworldwide,ithasbeen recognizedasatopAmerican exportertoChinafor19 consecutiveyearssince2001, makingitoneofthemost decoratedbusinessesownedby women.AccordingtoForbes,the combinednetworthofACNis nearly$3billionasofFeb.2023.
8.HowardHannaRealEstate ServicesInc.
Established:1957
Owner:Hannafamily
Industry:RealEstate
Beginningasasmallstartup,itisnow thelargestfamily-ownedrealestate brokerinthecountry Thecompany operatesinmultiplestatesincluding EastCoastandMidwestwhile transformingtherealestateexperience withvisionarypeople,products,and services.
9.PandaRestaurantGroup
Established:1973
Owner:PeggyandAndrewCherng
Industry:Food&Beverages
WorldleaderinAsianDining experiences,thisisoneofthe businessesownedbywomenthatalso aimstobecomealeaderinpeople development.Whetherthroughsharing deliciousfoodorbyproviding opportunitiesforpersonalor professionalgrowth,atPandaeveryone isincludedinauniqueyetgenuine familyenvironment.
10.ASIComputerTechnologiesInc.
Established:1987
Owner:ChristineLiang
Industry:ITHardwareand Software
ChristinemovedfromTaiwantothe UnitedStates.Asasourceofincome, Christinedecidedtobuycomputer componentsfromAsiaandresellthem hereintheUnitedStates.Sheinvested $16000insavingwhichturnedoutto beagoodmove.Now,ASIhasbecome NorthAmerica'slargestdistributorof ITproducts.
AtlassiandevelopedJira,projectmanagementsoftwareforAgileteams.Initially,itwas releasedin2002asabug-trackingproprietarysoftware.However,overtime,Jira transformedintoasuiteofAgileworkmanagementsolutions.Itbringscollaboration acrossmultipleteamsandteammemberswithdifferentfunctions.Userscancustomize theplatformtoworkforteamsofallsizeswithitsexcellentscalabilityandintegration.It enablesmanagersofprojectstoplan,assign,track,andreviewprojectsinreal-time.
EstablishmentYear:2002
Founder:AtlassianCorporation
Headquarters:Sydney,Australia
No.ofemployees:8000+
Website:https://www.atlassian. com/software/jira
Jirasupportsthefollowingprojecttypes:
Ÿ Servicemanagement
Ÿ Workmanagement
Ÿ Marketing
Ÿ HR
Ÿ Finance
Ÿ Design
Ÿ Personal
Ÿ Operations
Ÿ Legal
Ÿ Sales
ProductsofJira:
Jiraoffersfourproductstoprovidethenecessarytooland templatesforbusinessesofvarioussizesanddifferenttypes ofprojects:
Ÿ JiraSoftware:Itcanbeusedforplanning,tracking, fixing,andshippingworld-classsoftware.
Ÿ JiraServiceManagement:Itcanhelpthecustomercare
desktrackandenablefixingcustomerissuesquickly andeffectively.
Ÿ JiraWorkManagement:Itallowsuserstomanage projectsrelatedtoeverydepartmentwithinthe organization,frommarketingandrecruitmenttolegal andoperations.
Ÿ JiraAlign:Itisbuiltforsmall-scaleenterprisesto connectalltheteamsandbringthemonthesamepage andgetreal-timevisibilityintoeveryproject.
ProsandConsofJira
JirasoftwarealignswithanAgileflavorandgives additionaladvantagesfornon-softwareprojects.Its methodologyfocusesonrecognizingandcompletingthe mostimportanttasksduetowhichtheteamdelivers continuouslyanddoesnotcreateabottleneck.Thisquality setsitapartfromothercompetitors.Itsuniqueapproach canhelpanynon-ITproject,whetheritisreadytolaunch intothemarketorsalespipeline,orrecruitmentand onboardingproject.
ExclusiveFeatures:
Jiraprovidesexclusivefeaturesto improveprojectmanagementand utilizevarioustoolstoincrease efficiencyandproductivity
Ÿ Issue Management: Jiraoffers projecttrackingfeaturesinwhich everyprojectisacollectionof issuestobetracked.Withthehelp ofJira,everyissuecanbefurther brokendownintostoriesand tasks.Ithelpstofinishtheproject onanearlybasisandmanage problem-solvingskills.
Ÿ Agile Development: Jirais assembledforAgiledevelopment, itallowstocollaboratewith Scrum,Kanban,andbug-tracking boards.Userscanchoosea projectbasedontheir requirementsforexampleGoTo Market,Recruitment, Onboarding,Budgeting,etc.,and alsobenefitfromtheseboards. ScrumandKanbanaretwo differentboardswithwhomJira canship.TheseboardshelpJira totrackissuesandlogmultiple projectviews.
Ÿ Bug Tracking: Originally,Jira wascultivatedtotrackbugsinthe softwaredevelopmentprocess.Its programincludesabug-tracking templatethatmakesitveryeasy totrack,record,andfixbugs.It canprioritizebugfixingby viewingitonasingleboardwith asingleclick.
Ÿ Role Assignment Features:
Despiteallfreeplansofferedby Jira,ausercanassigndifferent taskstoadministratorsandassign differentrolestothem,for exampledeveloper,reporter,and viewer Withthehelpofthese roles,globalandproject-level
permissionscanberequestedwith customizednotifications,email notifications,etc.
Ÿ Roadmaps: Thisfeatureenables stakeholderstoseethebig-picture viewofanyprojectandreviewthe overallprogressataglance.This kindofhigh-levelandvisual summaryoftheproject'sgoals, timelines,andprioritiesfacilitates managerstoperformcriticaltasks anddeliverthemostvaluablework first.Roadmapsempower stakeholderstoalignaroundproject objectivesandpromote accountabilityandtransparent communication.
JiraCustomerReviews:
Ÿ Most Effective Project Management Tool For Efficient Work Flows: JIRASoftwareisan exceptionalprojectmanagement toolthatcanassistteamswith planning,carryingoutfollow-up activities,managingbudgets,and optimizingtheirworkflows.Itisa fullsoftwarepackagethatenables teamstoworktogethermore effectivelywhilekeepingtrackof theproject'sdevelopment.JIRA Softwareenablesteamstocreate, track,andprioritizeissues, mistakes,andtasksfromasingle location.
Ÿ AMust-Have, But Not APleasant Experience: JiraiswhatIwould callanecessaryevil.It'san unpleasantuserexperienceand requiresalotofinvestmenttolearn bothasauserandespeciallyasan administrator.Havingusedother tasktrackingandproject managementtoolsfortheSLDC, however,Jiraistrulytheonlyone thatoffersthecustomizabilityand add-onsrequiredtomanagetasks acrossalargeorganization.
TheprominentfunctionofJiraisto plan,assign,track,andmanage projectsregardingsoftware developmentinreal-time.Jiraenables Agileteamstoalignquicklyandmore frequently.ItempowersITteamsto trackbugsintheinitialphasetofix themsuccessfully
2.IsJirastillthebest?
Beingoneofthemostaffordable projectmanagementtoolsonthe market,Jiracanbeusedforvarious rangesofprojectsfromHR,marketing, andoperationstomanagementatthe workplace.Jiraisanexcellentchoice formanagingsoftwareprojectsthat helpsyoutoplan,organize,budget, andtracktheprogressoftheproject.
