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CIOs ready for flexi-time law
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland Most CIOs believe their organisations are ready for a proposed extension of employees' right to ask for flexible working. CIO50 2008: Top 10 [03 Sep 2008]
CIOs rate MBAs
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland In the latest silicon.com CIO Jury poll, the 12-strong panel of IT chiefs voted eight to four in favour of the qualification, although even some of the supporters said experience is a... [19 Aug 2008]
The rise and rise of Infor
Comment Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland Ask most industry people to name a success story and they might well mention Salesforce.com. But they would be overlooking the far more impressive achievements of Infor, argues Bob Tarzey. [06 Aug 2008]
IT chiefs brace for recession
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland The prospect of the UK heading into a full blown recession is forcing some IT chiefs to reassess their tech strategy and investment. For the second time in a row, the silicon.com CIO Jury... [04 Aug 2008]
The McCue Interview: Phil Pavitt, CIO, Transport for London
Comment Robin Dargue CIO, Royal Mail David Lister Chief Architect, Royal Bank of Scotland After a rollercoaster ride at telco NTL Phil Pavitt was contemplating a more relaxing semi-retirement that involved spending more time at his house in France, flying... [29 Jul 2008]
The £500k hunt for missing HMRC discs
News Police are believed to have searched National Audit Office buildings, two HMRC premises and other government buildings, the Royal Mail depot in Belfast, four TNT depots and a rubbish tip in Kent, with the main search concluding on 5 December 2007. [18 Jul 2008]
RIM warns on BlackBerry PDF flaw
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland He said: "Given the BES needs to access the data store from the mail server, obviously that's quite a high privilege. RIM is warning businesses to disable the function that allows a... [17 Jul 2008]
UK failing to respect computing heritage
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland IT chiefs have hit out at the lack of respect the UK as a nation gives to its computing heritage following the mothballing of the Museum of Computing in Swindon.silicon.com asked a number... [15 Jul 2008]
Microsoft readies online apps for business
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland Microsoft announced its road map and pricing for web-based software suites built for big companies and growing businesses. Enabling telecommuting, which many employers and workers... [09 Jul 2008]
Woolly risk analysis is hastening a housing crash
Comment Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland Borrowers have moved from a mortgage feast to a famine so bad that the government has stepped in with a £50bn support package. But there's a better way to ease the situation, argues Steve... [03 Jul 2008]
On Demand Solution from IBM Helps Harry And David Achieve Flawless Execution
White Paper Founded in 1934, Harry and David have grown into a mail order legend, marketing and distributing America’s best-loved gifts: fruit baskets, rich chocolates, gourmet meats and confections, and Royal Riviera Pears. [03 Jul 2008]
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Gets ROI From SurfControl Software in Just Months
White Paper Like all businesses that provide Internet and e-mail access the array of problems that unmanaged use can pose are serious risks to the organisation’s reputation, network resources, staff productivity, and the sensitive issue surrounding patient... [03 Jul 2008]
From CIO to consultant: Project manager or salesman?
Comment Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland It seems like only yesterday I was publishing my New Year resolutions for all to see here on silicon.com. In reality, it's been more than three months since I last sat at the screen with... [02 Jul 2008]
Hardware defies economic gloom
News Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland Forecasts of economic gloom do not apply to the hardware market just yet, according to analyst firm Gartner, which has predicted that the market for both PCs and servers will remain in... [02 Jul 2008]
The Naked CIO: What makes a great IT leader?
Comment Robin Dargue Royal Mail David Lister Royal Bank of Scotland Climbing the greasy pole as a CIO depends on certain key factors. These are important for reaching the very top and indispensable for avoiding a rapid return to earth, says the Naked CIO. [30 Jun 2008]
