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21 February 2023

Engaging talent, deterring pests

This article is part of the Computer Weekly issue of 21 February 2023

Rentokil Initial has consolidated 77 datacentres globally to just three, but its acquisitive culture means there’s still plenty to do, as its group director of IT shared services explains.

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CIO interview: Ed Higgs, group director of IT shared services, Rentokil Initial
by Mark Samuels
The pest control provider has consolidated 77 datacentres globally to just three – but with a corporate culture of acquisitions, there’s still a lot more to do
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by Clare McDonald
At October’s Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, almost 100 experts from the tech and employment sectors shared their ideas for improving diversity in the technology industry

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