McLean Forrester
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we tackle technology challenges head-on, empowering organizations to operate at their best. As a woman- and veteran-owned firm, we specialize in AI, cloud migration, application modernization, and IT strategy.
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Beyond Greenwashing: How Strategic IT Fuels Profit and Planet
A Perspective from McLean Forrester For years, corporate sustainability lived in a silo. It was a series of well-intentioned reports, a line item for charitable donations, or a commitment to recycle more in the office kitchen. Meanwhile, the IT department was in another universe, focused on uptime, performance, and cost containment. The two rarely met, and when they did, it was often about the high cost of "going green."
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
The Hybrid Cloud Dilemma: Striking the Right Balance for Your Business
The information technology landscape is no longer a binary choice between a company’s own data center and the public cloud. It has evolved into a complex, multifaceted ecosystem where the most powerful operational model is often a blend of all three: traditional on-premises infrastructure, private cloud, and public cloud services. This integrated approach, known as hybrid cloud, presents the modern enterprise with its most significant strategic dilemma: not whether to adopt the cloud, but how to strike the perfect balance between these environments to fuel business growth, innovation, and resilience.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
The Human Touch Revolution: How AI is Crafting the Future of Retail
In an era where digital convenience often overshadows personal connection, a quiet revolution is transforming retail. McLean Forrester’s insightful exploration of AI in retail reveals how technology is not replacing human interaction but elevating it to unprecedented levels of personalized service.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
Sustainable Technology: How IT Can Drive Environmental Goals While Cutting Costs
For years, the conversation around sustainability in business was framed as a trade off. It was seen as a noble sacrifice of profit for the planet. This outdated perspective has stifled innovation and delayed critical action. Today, a powerful new narrative is emerging. Environmental responsibility and financial performance are not just aligned. They are mutually reinforcing. At McLean Forrester, we are at the forefront of this shift. We guide enterprises to understand that a green strategy is a smart business strategy. The most powerful tool in this transformation is Information Technology.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
The Future of Work is Here: Designing Human Centric Technology Stacks for Distributed Teams
Let us be honest. The debate is over. Remote and hybrid work are not temporary trends. They are the new reality. The initial panic of getting everyone set up at home has passed. Now we face a much bigger question. It is no longer about how we can simply function remotely, but how we can truly thrive. How do we build companies that are productive, secure, and cohesive when our team is spread across different cities and time zones?
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
Data Governance in the Age of AI: Establishing Frameworks for Responsible Innovation
The rise of Artificial Intelligence represents one of the most significant opportunities for business transformation in a generation. Organizations are now harnessing its power to create hyper-personalized customer experiences, optimize complex global supply chains, and unlock breakthroughs in research and development. This wave of innovation is powered by data, and its effective management has become the cornerstone of successful and sustainable AI adoption.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
Beyond Automation: How AI-Driven Operations Forge the Unassailable Competitive Advantage
In the grand theater of modern business, a silent but profound revolution is underway. The narrative is no longer about mere digital transformation a term that has risked becoming a hollow buzzword. The new, compelling story is about intellectual transformation. It is about building an enterprise that does not just operate faster, but thinks smarter. At McLean Forrester, our research and client engagements have led us to a central, powerful conclusion: AI-driven enterprise operations are no longer a forward-thinking strategy; they are the foundational bedrock of market leadership in 2025 and beyond. The companies that will thrive are those that stop asking "if" or "when," and start mastering "how."
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
The Quiet Revolution: Why Paying Attention to Tech Feels Like a Breath of Fresh Air
Let’s be real for a second. If you turn on the news or scroll through your social media feed, it’s incredibly easy to feel like the world is on fire. The conversation around technology, especially the new, shiny, and unknown, often gets wrapped up in a blanket of anxiety. We hear about AI taking our jobs, social media fraying our attention spans, and a vague, ominous sense that the future is something to be feared.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
Beyond the Hype: Why Tailored AI is the Only AI That Truly Works
If you’ve been paying any attention to the business world in the last few years, you’ve been bombarded with a single, relentless message: you need AI. It’s in every headline, every investor meeting, and every conference keynote. It’s presented as a magic wand that will solve inefficiencies, predict the future, and revolutionize customer service overnight.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
The Human Centered Blueprint for Maximizing Your AI Investment
In an era where technological advancement sparks both excitement and trepidation, the conversation around artificial intelligence often centers on disruption; however, a closer examination reveals a different narrative: one of empowerment, collaboration, and immense potential. The true journey of integrating AI isn't about replacing human capability; it's about profoundly augmenting it. This strategic investment path, when navigated with people at the center, unlocks unprecedented growth and fosters a more creative, fulfilling workplace.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
Beyond the Algorithm: The Human Heart of AI in Retail
We have all been there. You visit a website looking for a specific item, and instantly a chat window pops up in the corner. “Hi there. How can I help you today?” it asks with relentless cheer. You type a question, and you get back a pre programmed, clunky response that does not even come close to addressing what you need. You sigh, close the window, and feel a little more disconnected from the brand than you did before you arrived.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
The Enduring Value of Agile: Why McLean Forrester Gets It Right
In the two decades since the Agile Manifesto was first drafted, its principles have been adopted, adapted, and, in many cases, utterly diluted. What began as a revolutionary mindset for software development has, for some organizations, become just another buzzword, a checklist of ceremonies to perform without understanding the underlying philosophy. It is in this landscape of often superficial adoption that the perspective offered by McLean Forrester stands out. Their article on Agile Software Development is not just a summary of practices; it is a compelling argument for a return to the core, human-centric values that make Agile powerful.
By McLean Forrester5 months ago in Education
