2008 in comment and analysis
Beijing Olympics diary: Testing times…
Comment Clocks across the Chinese capital are ticking away what's left of the tech team's preparation time. Yet two major tasks remain to be completed, says Jeremy Hore, chief integrator for Olympic worldwide IT partner Atos Origin, in his exclusive... [21 Jul 2008]
Editor's Blog: Why we write about the iPhone
Comment "I'm just flabbergasted that people have been so blinded by the marketing hype. I'm fed up with all the headlines about this device. Or am I missing the point - what does it do that a high-end Nokia doesn't already do? [17 Jul 2008]
Woolly risk analysis is hastening a housing crash
Comment 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 Boyle. CIO50 2008: Top 10 [03 Jul 2008]
The Naked CIO: What makes a great IT leader?
Comment 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. I once did a talk on the key factors for success for a CIO. [30 Jun 2008]
Leading a horse to water
Comment Government CIO John Suffolk is number five in this year's silicon.com CIO50 list. It's a testament to his standing in the CIO community and an acknowledgement of just how critical his role is. CIO50 2008: Top 10 [23 Jun 2008]
Beijing Olympics diary: Serious games
Comment Just 46 days remain until the start of the Beijing Olympics. So how will the systems fare? The only way to find out is tough testing, says Jeremy Hore, chief integrator for Olympic worldwide IT partner Atos Origin, in his exclusive silicon.com diary. [23 Jun 2008]
Legal Eye: Europe's copyright controversy
Comment Rumblings from the EU about the controversial copyright levy suggest this thorny issue is being taken seriously. But can a resolution be found that suits everyone, asks lawyer Neville Cordell. The European Commission is to consult on changes to the... [18 Jun 2008]
Minority Report: The 3G iPhone has landed
Comment Some Apple watchers got themselves overexcited in the run-up to this week's announcements. But even though the launches turned out to be short on shocks, there's still plenty to chew over, says Seb Janacek. [13 Jun 2008]
Gordon Lovell-Read
CIO Profile A 35-year veteran of the IT industry working with blue-chip organisations, Gordon Lovell-Read spent six years at Siemens UK as CIO and an executive management board member, with a string of successful business ventures and transformation projects... [11 Jun 2008]
Mars - The CIO training ground
Comment A Mars a day may help you work, rest and play - as the old ad for the chocolate bar claimed - but it also makes for a top CIO. One of the themes to come out of the silicon.com CIO50 both this year and last year is the notable number of CIOs to have... [11 Jun 2008]
The CIO's route to the top
Comment Being a techie isn't necessarily the best route to the top of the IT tree, with most CIOs on the silicon.com CIO50 2008 list starting out in non-tech backgrounds. Almost half of the 50 CIOs on the list revealed their educational background and a... [11 Jun 2008]
Who voted on the CIO50?
Comment The silicon.com CIO50 2008 list was compiled using the votes of 25 CIOs and an expert judging panel. Votes were based on a CIO's leadership ability, delivery and execution record, innovation and influence. [11 Jun 2008]
Female CIOs break through glass ceiling
Comment The lack of women in the IT profession is well documented and the traditional 'socks and sandals' geek stereotype of the industry is undoubtedly one of the continuing factors as to why tech is not an attractive career option for many women. [11 Jun 2008]
Toby Redshaw
CIO Profile Toby Redshaw joined global insurance group Aviva as CIO at the beginning of 2008 following six years at mobile phone giant Motorola. At Motorola, among other things, he dealt with IT architecture, ebusiness, in-house collaboration and data... [11 Jun 2008]
Computing on the go
Comment Business travellers may feel they are being bombarded with new technology. Yet just how far has the trusty combination of laptop and smart phone really come, asks Anthony Plewes. Although the technology market is saturated with different devices... [04 Jun 2008]
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