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Mayors could lead local transformation
A vote in favour of mayors can reduce duplicity and simplify the state for IT leaders and residents
Who are your key staff?
Some questions to ask yourself when you need to choose the people you absolutely can't do without
Building on infrastructure
None of the big trends can happen without strong infrastructure
Public Service Network highlights the communication problem
Any large-scale IT project means the CIO has to get general buy-in
Free thinking
Freeform Dynamics
The secrets of effective disaster recovery
Freeform Dynamics is a UK based industry analyst and research organisation that investigates and reports on the business impact of developments in the IT and communications (ITC) markets across Europe and the USA
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Topics: Business strategy, Board politics, Security, Technology
Security Trends
Rik Ferguson
DigiNotar, where did our trust go?
As spokesman for Trend Micro, Ferguson is recognised as an industry thought leader and analyst and is regularly quoted by the international press on issues surrounding information security, cybercrime and technology futures. With over fifteen years experience in the IT Industry with companies such as EDS, McAfee and Xerox, Ferguson’s broad experience enables him to have a clear insight into the challenges and issues facing businesses today. As Solutions Architect for Trend Micro, Rik interacts with CIOs from a wide variety of European and Global multi-national blue chip enterprises, government institutions, law enforcement organisations.
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Topics: Security
Comms Blog sponsored by Avaya
Alan Stevens
More mixed messages
With over 20 years IT experience, from companies as varied as 3i, Wang, Abbey National, IBM and Xerox, Alan Stevens is well placed to observe and comment on the technology he deals with on a day to day basis.
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Topics: Board politics, Security, Technology
Business & Technology Delivery
Geoff Thompson
Is Quality Dead?
Geoff Thompson, a founder member of the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB), currently the Chair of The UK Testing Board, Chair of the Management Committee of the TMMi Foundation and the Consultancy Director for Experimentus
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Topics: Technology
Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch
A grounded approach to the cloud
Mike Lynch is the founder and CEO of UK software company Autonomy, the U.K.'s largest independent software vendor. Autonomy makes a broad range of information management products, including software that searches through company documents for compliance and archiving purposes. HP acquired Autonomy in October 2011
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Topics: Board politics
CIO Power Lunch
Andy Hayler
Master chef stars at Le Gavroche
Aside from being CIO UK’s sometime resident restaurant critic, Andy Hayler also contributes regularly to the title on a number of IT issues. Following a successful career at oil giants Esso and Shell, Hayler set up Kalido, an innovator in data warehousing and business intelligence (BI). In 2001 the company was one of the fastest growing in the BI sector. He went on to become a consultant, advising companies on strategy. As a blogger Hayler has won awards for his blog Andy on Enterprise Software.
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Topics: Board politics
Leading CIOs
Mark Chillingworth
Mayors could lead local transformation
Mark became the News Editor of a consumer magazine initially before joining Sky TV as an online editor, which led to a stint producing television items. He then traveled for two years, before returning to be News Editor of publishing industry title Information World Review which he went on to edit before joining CIO in January 2008. As Editor of the online CIO title he is responsible for all online content and developments.
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Topics: Soft skills, Budgets, Business strategy, Change management, Board politics, Security, The CIO career, Supplier management, Technology
Cloud adoption for CIOs
Sandra Hamilton
The Journey to Your Cloud Part 5: Building Your Private Cloud
Sandra Hamilton is the Vice President of EMC Consulting. As the EMEA lead, Hamilton is responsible for driving the organisation’s strategy in enterprise information management, application architecture, cloud and virtual datacentre, and security and risk management. Shine was senior vice president and general manager for EMEA at Sybase, overseeing all operational, sales, marketing, services and support operations in the region. Prior to Sybase, Shine was at Canadian-based Geac Computer Corporation for ten successful years, based in both the UK and US at various times, during which he helped to successfully turn around two major global divisions for the ERP firm. Prior to this Shine spent 6 years with Andersen Consulting and three years in the Oil Exploration Industry. Steve holds a degree in physics from Manchester University.
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Topics: Board politics
Strategic Decisions
Stuart Cross
5 innovation killers and how to avoid them
Stuart Cross, President of Morgan Cross Consulting, helps companies including Alliance Boots, Avon, Morrisons and RBS Insurance to dramatically accelerate growth. His new book, The CEO's Strategy Handbook, published by Global Professional Publishing, is out now. He can be reached on 01636-526111 or info@morgancross.co.uk. His website is http://www.morgancross.co.uk
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Topics: Business strategy
Management Clarity
Julian Goldsmith
Who are your key staff?
Julian has been a business and technology journalist for nearly 20 years. Some of the many titles he worked on include silicon.com, Retail Week and TimesOnline.
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Topics: Business strategy, Change management, Board politics
Brand Engagement
Nathan Williams
Evaluating the B2B customer experience and why it matters to you
Nathan’s technology expertise pre-dates the dotcom bubble – he was building the very first websites for brands such as the Carphone Warehouse and Railtrack. He has witnessed the evolution of digital technology and is uniquely placed to comment on its development including the patterns that are emerging, new trends and breakthroughs, and its impact upon business and society.
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Topics: Business strategy, Board politics
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Women CIOs? Not one of us
The lack of female IT leaders has become an embarrassment, which needs to be adressed soon
Who are your key staff?
Some questions to ask yourself when you need to choose the people you absolutely can't do without
Major BP outsourcing deal demonstrates new CIO role
Technology knowledge is eclipsed by ability to cut a deal
The Bathtub Curve and other over-simplistic ideas
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Mayors could lead local transformation
A vote in favour of mayors can reduce duplicity and simplify the state for IT leaders and residents
Who are your key staff?
Some questions to ask yourself when you need to choose the people you absolutely can't do without
Building on infrastructure
None of the big trends can happen without strong infrastructure
Public Service Network highlights the communication problem
Any large-scale IT project means the CIO has to get general buy-in
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