DxE requires CIO’s role to evolve

DxE requires CIO’s role to evolve

Digitisation was once the onus of businesses at the very beginning of the IT revolution when the prerogative was simply to migrate analogue to digital, while automation sought to expedite work processes and streamline results. Since then, technology has played a more...
Brexit: Gartner suggests CIO strategy

Brexit: Gartner suggests CIO strategy

While the decision for the UK to leave the European Union (EU) might have come as a surprise and had markets and businesses scrambling to adapt as quickly as possible, CIOs may have several months to prepare for the potential implications of Brexit. It appears that...
How can IT deliver on business needs?

How can IT deliver on business needs?

Kathy Gibson reported from IDC Cloud and Data Centre Roadshow in Rosebank – Whether CIOs acknowledge it or not, the proliferation of smartphones is having a fundamental impact on their IT planning, and they are having to rethink how they deliver applications. Today,...
Challenging bimodal, other IT myths

Challenging bimodal, other IT myths

Gartner analysts speak eloquently of bimodal IT, where IT organisations neatly segment their operations into two modes: mode one to keep the existing, or legacy, systems running smoothly; and mode two for the development of new and innovative systems that appeal to...
Top five CIO tips for working with C-Suite

Top five CIO tips for working with C-Suite

By David Jamieson, CIO, OpenText CIOs across all industries require a deep understanding of the technology deployed in their business. They should understand the limitations of the current network and applications; the multiple contractual relationships with...