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CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst News | 22 May 2012
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How to improve your communication with your boss
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. News | 18 May 2012
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IT managers in ‘true denial’ of BYOD
Juniper Network’s trusted mobility index shows 65% of UK IT managers don’t think employees are using unsupported devices News | 09 May 2012
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What is the top priority for IT execs in 2012, and why?
Why, given a choice of 14 IT concerns, including cloud computing, did application performance management (APM) come out on top? Analysis | 03 May 2012
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Unlocking growth potential in emerging markets
Emerging markets offer huge potential for technology companies to expand. This report from Grant Thornton assess the opportunities in a range of emerging markets. News | 02 May 2012
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CIO interview: David Bulman, chief information officer, Virgin Atlantic
Six months after joining Virgin Atlantic as CIO, David Bulman is leading a transformation at the airline with mobile technology at its heart. Interview | 30 Apr 2012
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Master data governance tools needed to seal MDM, data governance gap
Master data management and information governance are intertwined as business disciplines in theory but disconnected in practice. New master data governance tools are emerging to seal the gap. Feature | 17 Apr 2012
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Accenture, Detica: Big data to drive business, trigger privacy concerns
Consulting firms Accenture and Detica see the big data wave as rich in new business opportunities, but rank with data privacy concerns. News | 17 Apr 2012
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Government launches £40m cloud investment fund
The government has launched an Enterprise Capital Fund to lend over £40m to UK cloud computing and software-as-a-service companies News | 17 Apr 2012
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Gartner: CIOs not cut out for the board
CEOs view CIOs as itinerant technology specialists rather than leadership material, research from Gartner shows. News | 17 Apr 2012
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CW500: Transforming IT at HMRC, with CIO Phil Pavitt
Phil Pavitt, HM Revenue & Customs CIO, revealed the secrets behind running the UK's largest IT estate to CW500 Club members. Feature
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Do not delay, EU data protection changes on the way
Three or four years is plenty of time to get ready for the new data protection framework in Europe, but the clock is ticking Feature
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Infosecurity: The changing landscape
The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) must adapt as businesses rethink IT security Feature
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What businesses should learn from Web 2.0
Today’s Web 2.0 leaders – Google, Amazon, Salesforce.com et al – are the best place to look for important new IT management activities and practices. Feature
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IT priorities in the downturn
IT leaders talk to Computer Weekly about how their IT priorities have been shaped by the downturn it strategy
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Buyer's Guide: Tips for small companies on IPv6 migration
There is no rush to switch from IPv4 to IPv6, but there is no harm in being prepared for IPv6. We look at the practical issues for SMEs. Buyer's Guide to IPv6
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Capita: the story of where UK public sector outsourcing began
Capita is a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm focusing heavily on the UK public sector market. With annual revenues over £2.7bn, it has become a lynch pin in public sector outsourcing. Feature
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Do CIOs have more clarity about cloud computing?
This research shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, CIOs accept it offers benefits. Feature
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IT matters again
This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. CIO Briefing
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Capturing the ICT dividend
This report from Oxford Economics and AT&T shows ICT investment and productivity growth are closely linked – and European countries are lagging behind other parts of the world in both areas. Feature
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IT careers: Why relationships are everything
Former CIO, Dr Robina Chatham, explains why building relationships is the most important IT skill. IT skills
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Why the public sector is turning to multi-sourcing
Sarah Burnett explains why the public sector is moving from single sourcing to multi-sourcing, in an age of austerity. Opinion
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Time to assess the value of the data you hold
Martha Bennett offers strategic advice for managing growing volumes of corporate data. Opinion
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How to get IT right in mergers and acquisitions
Charlie Mayes offers advice on IT-business integration as mergers and acquisitions begin to take off. Opinion
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How to introduce bring-your-own-device schemes in the enterprise
A look at some of the issues businesses must consider when introducing bring-your-own-device (BYOD) schemes Opinion
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Opinion: Is big data just big hype?
If the deluge of headlines and vendor marketing materials is anything to go by, big data is the next big thing. So how much is there really to all this big data talk? Opinion
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Forrester: Agile development
Application development leaders are looking to adopt agile computing methods, says a Forrester survey of more than 200 IT executives. Opinion
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The top seven mistakes IT executives make
Global IT spending is forecast to increase slightly this year. But will IT executives spend the money effectively? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Challenges and opportunities of smartphone security policy (part 6)
The main rising challenge for many businesses is that of bring your own device (BYOD) and the related issues, the key issue (as always) being that of the data. And in particular, how the ownership of the data on the device is agreed, or at least deal... Opinion
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Top 10 project management trends for 2012
Collaboration is a common theme throughout many of the 2012 top 10 trends for project management, according to a panel of experts. Opinion
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PM trend 2: Collaboration software will be an essential tool
The proliferation of collaborative software in the project environment such as SharePoint® is going to intensify in 2012. Trend 2
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Transforming IT at HM Revenue & Customs - Phil Pavitt, CIO for HMRC
HMRC CIO Phil Pavitt talked to the CW500 club about IT transformation. These are his slides with a report of his talk. Photo Story
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CW500: HMRC CIO Phil Pavitt, on IT transformation
HM Revenue & Customs spends hundreds of millions of pounds every year on IT, but faces huge challenges to cut costs and be more efficient. Video
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Budget 2012: Ten things you need to know
George Osborne laid out his ambitions to make the Britain “the technology hub of Europe”. This photo story rounds-up the key points affecting tech businesses. Photo Story
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The UKtech50: The top 20
Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Photo Story
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CW & FT video debates – IT leadership and the CEO
In a series of monthly video debates, Computer Weekly and the Financial Times invite a panel of experts to discuss business and IT issues. Video
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Podcast: CIOs must upskill or risk being bypassed
As IT leaders are increasingly required to focus on commercial aspects of the business, many feel they do not have the sufficient skills to perform their roles, according to a global CIO survey. Podcast
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Podcast: Round-up 11 April - MPs ask questions about Terminal 5
Weekly IT news round-up from Warwick Ashford at ComputerWeekly.com. This week: The New York Stock Exchange implementing off the shelf technology to cut time taken to access business critical data; and MPs aks questions about what really went wrong at... Podcast
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CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst News
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How to improve your communication with your boss
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. News
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IT careers: Why relationships are everything
Former CIO, Dr Robina Chatham, explains why building relationships is the most important IT skill. IT skills
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IT managers in ‘true denial’ of BYOD
Juniper Network’s trusted mobility index shows 65% of UK IT managers don’t think employees are using unsupported devices News
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What is the top priority for IT execs in 2012, and why?
Why, given a choice of 14 IT concerns, including cloud computing, did application performance management (APM) come out on top? Analysis
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Why the public sector is turning to multi-sourcing
Sarah Burnett explains why the public sector is moving from single sourcing to multi-sourcing, in an age of austerity. Opinion
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Time to assess the value of the data you hold
Martha Bennett offers strategic advice for managing growing volumes of corporate data. Opinion
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Unlocking growth potential in emerging markets
Emerging markets offer huge potential for technology companies to expand. This report from Grant Thornton assess the opportunities in a range of emerging markets. News
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CIO interview: David Bulman, chief information officer, Virgin Atlantic
Six months after joining Virgin Atlantic as CIO, David Bulman is leading a transformation at the airline with mobile technology at its heart. Interview
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PM trend 2: Collaboration software will be an essential tool
The proliferation of collaborative software in the project environment such as SharePoint® is going to intensify in 2012. Trend 2
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IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
