Enterprise 2.0 Lock Down in a Highly Regulated Environment

Enterprise 2.0 has turned into a cultural necessity.  It is increasingly challenging to implement an E2.0 solution in the heavily regulated financial industry.  At Vanguard we adhere to various federal laws, as well as our own internal auditing process to ensure we maintain the highest level of compliance and security. 

Abha Kumar is a Principal in Vanguard's IT division, responsible for the leadership, vision and operational support of the global strategic portfolios of corporate systems, global business systems and the Enterprise 2.0 agenda at Vanguard. 

Prior to joining Vanguard, Ms. Kumar was VP, Divisional Information Office, at Dow Jones where she was responsible for corporate systems, enterprise portals, business intelligence and offshore services.  Prior to that, she was a Group Director at The New York Times Company.

Vanguard, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, traces its roots to the founding of its first mutual fund, Wellington Fund, in 1928. Today, with U.S. mutual fund assets of more than $1.3 trillion, Vanguard is the nation's second largest mutual fund firm and a leading provider of employer-sponsored retirement plan services. Vanguard offers 160 funds and ETFs to U.S. investors, and more than 50 funds to non-U.S. investors. Vanguard also offers brokerage services, variable and fixed annuities, life insurance, financial planning, and asset management services.

A leader in the mutual fund industry, Vanguard is known for providing competitive investment performance, a broad array of funds, quality client service, and the industry's lowest average expense ratios. Vanguard is the industry's only client-owned mutual fund company -- existing only to serve its mutual fund investors. Vanguard seeks a long-term

Andrew Lazzaro is a Manager in Vanguard's IT division, responsible for the Crew Management Systems Department. He his responsible for the implementation of corporate systems and the Enterprise 2.0 agenda at Vanguard. 

Prior to joining Vanguard, Mr. Lazzaro was a manager at Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Vanguard, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, traces its roots to the founding of its first mutual fund, Wellington Fund, in 1928. Today, with U.S. mutual fund assets of more than $1.3 trillion, Vanguard is the nation's second largest mutual fund firm and a leading provider of employer-sponsored retirement plan services. Vanguard offers 160 funds and ETFs to U.S. investors, and more than 50 funds to non-U.S. investors. Vanguard also offers brokerage services, variable and fixed annuities, life insurance, financial planning, and asset management services.

A leader in the mutual fund industry, Vanguard is known for providing competitive investment performance, a broad array of funds, quality client service, and the industry's lowest average expense ratios. Vanguard is the industry's only client-owned mutual fund company -- existing only to serve its mutual fund investors. Vanguard seeks a long-term