Secure, regularly backups of database supplied to all Lodge Secretaries for their respective lodge members (Member Listing, Member Degree dates, etc.)
Accessibility – From tablets to smartphones, notebooks to desktop
Acceleration: What used to take 2 hours, takes 2 minutes rapidly accelerating Grand/Lodge Officers ability to complete tasks quickly, reducing latency and improving capacity. ... another simple example is the ability to find information quickly (search).
Automation. This is a direct enabler of acceleration. An example of automation is integrating data and creating a report. That can ultimately allow you to make more informed decisions.
New revenue streams ($6 per year per constituent member). An example is a traditional Business to Customer (B2C) site where an organization is offering products or services. This is a direct result of reach and automation.
Communication & Collaboration. Being able to communicate with people (synchronously and asynchronously) easily is important to get work done. A simple example is email - it's a critical part of any organization's IT investments.
Cost reduction. Save on postage, paper and time.
Software can be measured as a service from the Grand Lodges' I/T Committee. We pay for services everyday - cell phone calls, electricity, water, et cetera. We pay for how much we use.
So why shouldn't software be treated the same way? Most I/T departments adopt a chargeback model.
