VLCM

06/02/2026

As we gear up for Session 2 of our Technology Leadership University, Niel Nickolaisen, our host and Field CIO has a message on what to expect:

Dear All,
Session Two of VLCM's Technology Leadership University is next Wednesday. Our session topic is Operational Excellence, Delivery, and Credibility. Of the six things that we must master as technology leaders, I consider operational excellence, delivery, and credibility the foundation that supports all others.

In about 30 minutes, I will go through my concrete, pragmatic, and simple methods for improving operational excellence and delivery (with a resulting increase in credibility). I will cover my approach to the most critical aspects of ITIL/ITSM, agile, and lean, and introduce tools for proactive service-level improvement and for shifting from unplanned to planned work. I will also discuss the importance of "flow" and introduce the two metrics that matter most.

Please join me and let's have some fun as we get better at everything we do.

Thank you,
Niel

To register for the event, head to https://na2.hubs.ly/H05V88m0. We'd love to have you join us!

05/28/2026

In our latest partner spotlight, we’re highlighting NinjaOne! A platform we love working with because it solves problems IT teams feel every day: endpoint visibility, patching consistency, remote support, and tool sprawl.

NinjaOne brings those functions into one centralized platform, helping organizations manage distributed endpoints with more control and less operational drag. Read more at: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Pbj10

05/22/2026

VLCM Movie Events are BACK! After a too-long hiatus, we brought back the blockbuster advance screening with The Mandalorian and Grogu, and even had Mando himself welcome everyone to our Lightsaber Armory.

Thanks to everyone who attended!

Your friendly neighborhood IT team may already be working on what’s next… 🕷️

05/21/2026

Career growth in tech takes more than being willing to help.

Craig Adams, Chief Product Officer at Rapid7, shares why ownership is one of the first leadership habits to build. Listen or watch Craig's full Tech 2 Exec episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on YouTube. Thanks for joining us, Craig! https://na2.hubs.ly/H05GXm40

05/20/2026

In case you missed it, VLCM recently launched Technology Leadership University, a monthly webinar series led by Niel Nickolaisen, VLCM’s Field CIO.

Niel built the series around six areas technology leaders need to master to run IT with more clarity, discipline, and business alignment. The next session is June 10 and will focus on Operational Excellence, Delivery and Credibility - we'd love to have you join!

The article breaks down what the series covers, what each session is designed to help with, and why it’s worth making time for if you’re leading IT through competing priorities, complex environments, and constant pressure to deliver.

Read the article and register for the next session:

VLCM’s Technology Leadership University with Niel Nickolaisen helps IT leaders prioritize, reduce complexity, and make confident technology decisions.

05/19/2026

A better way to look at ransomware resilience:

Not just, “Can we detect it?”

But, “How far can it spread, and how fast can we recover?”

That answer is shaped by infrastructure decisions most teams make long before an incident begins, from identity design and network segmentation to backup isolation and recovery planning.

Read more:

Learn how infrastructure architecture affects ransomware resilience, including identity design, network segmentation, backup architecture, and recovery platforms.

05/12/2026

Join VLCM at June 15-18! We'll be hosting a hospitality suite and a Happy Hour at CHICA on June 16. If you're attending, message your sales rep for details.

05/11/2026

Our VLCM Technology Leadership University webinar series kicks off this Wednesday! Join us every second Wednesday of the month for 30-minute IT leadership sessions with our field CTO, Niel Nickolaisen. Learn the six things every technology leader should master, including: how to achieve operational excellence, delivery, and credibility; alignment and prioritization; and modernization and enterprise architecture.

To register, head to: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05pHmf0

05/07/2026

For our ABQ IT Pros - join our monthly IT Happy Hour at Nexus Brewery on May 21! Stop by for a pint and take home our exclusive "Dumpster Fire Response Team" growler coozie. Register today at
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05m7Xw0.

05/06/2026

A note from Brandon Madsen, President of VLCM:

On behalf of everyone at VLCM, thank you for being part of IT eXchange 2026.

Whether you’ve been with us for years or this was your first time attending, your presence is what made the event what it was.

Events like ITX remind me why I love this business — the conversations, the ideas exchanged, and the relationships built in a single day set the tone for everything that comes after.

I hope you walked away with at least one connection, insight, or idea worth bringing back to your team.

If there’s anything VLCM can do to help you put what you learned into action, or if you just want to keep the conversation going, please reach out anytime.

Thanks again for being there. We’re already looking forward to ITX 2027.

Brandon Madsen
President, VLCM