Technology Leaders programme is designed to deliver thought provoking industry opinion, from leading analysts, industry experts and IT vendors, on the latest issues affecting senior IT management.
Market Insight
An insight into how leading UK CIOs are prioritising their IT decisions
Sustainability
The first hype-driven stage of cloud adoption has already passed. CIOs now need to prepare for a second stage of on-demand technology says Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) CTO Francois Zimmerman
Innovation
Innovation must create something real and tangible that can help the business
Cloud
Applications, platforms and infrastructure on one hand and where/how they are delivered on the other
Have you been asked for a plan for the future of your IT recently? If not, it won’t be long before you are
Going green has often been viewed with scepticism. But the level of cynicism has started to dissipate in the wake of new economic realities
Tackling inertia and resistance to change is one of the most important aspects of carrying out any major business project
Security
A successful Chief Information Security Officer understands that business risk, and attitude to risk, are key drivers for a strong IT security strategy
Consumerisation
Oracle believe that success in modern technology is all about creating the kind of relationships that allow CIOs to meet changing business requests on-demand
Now is the time for CIOs to consider making aggressive investments in infrastructure to bring in new customers
Accelerated growth for innovative technology platforms based around mobile, cloud and big data.
Outsourcing
Four key areas that a CIO must investigate when considering the strengths of external service provision
CIOs must understand wider organisational priorities in order to make the most from external service relationships
"Philosophically, the whole consumerisation of IT movement is a tide we know we can’t stem" - A view from Star
How to cut emissions, cut costs and transform your IT
Security is hard enough when you have control of your IT estate. Lose control and life could get a lot more difficult.
Join the cloud revolution: I think you’ll need to do it. Lindsay Miller, CIO Acision, gives his business perspective
When it comes to information security and risk management, the end of term report for most CIOs is pretty conclusive: could do better.
Well-managed flexible working is another step towards smarter and more effective enterprise computing for the Co-Operative Group
Sustainability is important. The focus on environmental issues during the past decade means everyone has an awareness of green concerns.
Recent analyst information has recognised that consumerisation is changing enterprise IT and that smart vendors are creating new opportunities for CIOs.
How would you like to use sustainability targets to reduce carbon emissions by a third within a year
Innovation is central to the role of business technology
Explore the potential challenges with Claire Davies MBE.
Consumerisation is quite simply changing how Aurora Fashions operates
Should we be scared of consumerisation, which is much more than simply the latest technology trend?
Sustainabiltiy
Hugh Jones, Managing Director at Carbon Trust Advisory, explores how CIOs can use sustainability to help cut costs and improve efficiency
Mark Brown, Global CISO at SABMiller, is working hard to ensure his risk management style creates lasting business success.
Five key areas that CISOs must deal when creating an information security strategy for any business
