Mark Stabler - Online at 90 MPH

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Mark Stabler owns two BlackBerrys, two laptops, has a third cell phone (just in case), an iPod On the Go, an HP Ipaq 2, and he outfits his home with wireless media servers … all this so he can ensure that he is available 24x7 and can hit the world running at the quickest pace possible. In this podcast, Mark talks about technology and developing countries, the idea of IT "backsourcing," how technology is continuing to "flatten" the world of business competition, and generally, how an enterprise can get IT right.

Some basic IT principles of 25 years ago, like change and capacity management, still apply today. But now, there are more assets than ever to manage, distributed all over the globally expanding enterprise. Says Mark, the next generation of IT will use the principles of ITIL and best practices to lead the way into a new world of business service management (BSM). His advice? Don't wait.

Resources

BMC Atrium Configuration Management Database (CDMB)

Business Service Management: Activate Business with the Power of IT

Bio

Mark Stabler helps develop and drive BMC Software's Business Service Management (BSM) and corporate strategy. Bringing a unique global perspective, he was instrumental in the design and messaging of Business Service Management and is considered one of the “founding fathers” of BMC Software's Routes to Value™. Formerly the head of sales and business development at IT Masters, he led the company's acquisition by BMC Software in 2003. Stabler has an impressive 25-year IT industry track record with specific focus on Enterprise Management solutions. Stabler spent several years at Computer Associates, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing following the acquisition of Legent Corporation in 1995. He spearheaded several of CA's business units including research & development, marketing, channels and strategic alliances.

Mark is a special advisor to the Board of the National & International Center for Missing and Exploited Children and also sits on the board of Parents for Megan's Law.

Production Credits

Ynema Mangum, Producer, Show Host
Dana Farver, Communities Editor-in-Chief
Tom Parish, Audio Producer
Kimberly Stone, Web Development Manager
Scott Ebner, Web Developerr
Larry Seyer, Music

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