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Articles by Ron Condon

Politics, persuasion and the path to the top IT post

  • In Depth
  • Date: 29 January 2008
Somebody once joked that you can tell an extrovert in the IT department because, "when he talks to you, he looks at your shoes instead of his own".

Power politics and the IT project

  • In Depth
  • Date: 14 January 2008
Who calls the shots when it comes to starting new IT projects in your organisation?

How to win funds for systems development

  • In Depth
  • Date: 10 January 2008
No-one goes into IT just to maintain and tweak old applications. The main attraction is always in creating new systems, preferably using the latest technology. Systems development not only makes life a lot more interesting, but when it comes to finding a new job, it certainly adds lustre to the CV.

How to mitigate the security risks of outsourcing

  • News
  • Date: 05 December 2007
Outsourcing can present security issues for the user. Ron Condon assesses the risks firms face, and looks at measures they can take to mitigate them

Stay on top of IT industry news

  • News
  • Date: 18 October 2007
In the 1990s, any self-respecting CIO with a travel budget would make his or her annual trip to Las Vegas for the Comdex show. It was the place to be, and a chance to rub shoulders with the likes of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Ellison and Michael Dell. It was also a great way to meet people and companies and really find out what was happening, and what might happen a few months down the line.

How to negotiate the best deal

  • In Depth
  • Date: 29 June 2007
The role of the CIO increasingly includes procurement of IT goods and services, which can often result in multi-million-pound deals. Ron Condon takes a closer look at the process and how to get the best possible deal

Selling the value of IT security to the boardroom

  • News
  • Date: 20 June 2007
Talking to the board about IT security can be a daunting experience. Ron Condon speaks to senior IT professionals about how to manage meetings in the boardroom.
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