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News 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 critical attribute. [19 Aug 2008]
CIOs not taking security breaches seriously
News Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of internal audit chiefs surveyed by business consultancy Ernst & Young, don't regard data privacy and IT fraud as the most important issues. Mike Davies, director of identification and authentication services at... [27 Jun 2008]
When is a supplier gift/junket inappropriate?
News One blogging CIO in the US has highlighted some of the more inappropriate offers IT chiefs get in this post here. The important thing for IT chiefs is to not compromise their own integrity or put themselves in the position were they could be... [06 Jun 2008]
IT chiefs cutting back on contractors
News But more than half of silicon.com's 12-strong panel of IT chiefs are feeling the budget pinch as they plan to scale back spending on external contractors - though many are planning to replace these workers with permanent staff to ensure they still... [28 Mar 2008]
Police forces lack e-crime expertise and resources
News That's the unanimous verdict of UK tech chiefs on silicon.com's CIO Jury IT user panel. Peter Russell, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Local units do not have sufficient resources or skills to deal with some of the threats we are now facing. [18 Mar 2008]
Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 gets cautious welcome
News Photos: When tech chiefs rock out. Richard Storey, head of IT, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer launched Windows Server 2008 this week, calling it the most significant Windows Server release since the first version. [28 Feb 2008]
Praise for Microsoft from open source Linux leader
News Photos: When tech chiefs rock out. Torvalds said: "Does it mean people should trust and love them [Microsoft]? Linus Torvalds, leader of the Linux kernel project that's among the best-known open source threats to Windows, has words of praise for... [26 Feb 2008]
Outsourcing 'increases IT costs'
News That's the verdict of two-thirds of UK IT chiefs in silicon.com's CIO Jury 12-strong IT user panel, whose verdict is that outsourcing doesn't save money. And Ted Woodhouse, former IS director at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "I have... [31 Jan 2008]
Dear silicon.com... Tax man's stamp bill, more lost data, unencrypted laptops…
Comment Editor's choice silicon.com editor Steve Ranger flags up his picks on the site this week.¦ Q&A: Pen Hadow, explorer ¦ The Brampton Factor: Why big government IT projects fail ¦ Video: How to keep the best-performing staff ¦ Photos... [24 Jan 2008]
Microsoft licensing value under scrutiny
News At a recent workshop by blue-chip user group the Corporate IT Forum, some IT chiefs said Microsoft's Select Agreements are a far better deal for many organisations. CIO Jury: IT chiefs not yet planning for Windows Vista ¦ [15 Nov 2007]
Are 'naked PCs' cheaper for businesses?
News Other IT chiefs also backed the argument for optional, not compulsory, naked PCs. CIO Jury: IT chiefs not yet planning for Windows Vista ¦ Richard Storey, head of IT, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust [27 Sep 2007]
Leading CIOs make shortlist for top award
News The finalists for the CIO of the Year award include the tech chiefs from the AA, Oxfam, Reuters, Tesco and Unilever. Those in the running for the Public Sector award include Birmingham City Council, the Humberside Police and Liverpool Women's NHS... [23 Jul 2007]
Re:Viewing 2006: The year in outsourcing
News At silicon.com's CIO Forum event in September the best and brightest of the UK's IT chiefs were divided over whether it's a good idea. Some said nobody else would be able to run their business the way they do or they simply don't trust outsourcing... [11 Dec 2006]
CIO Jury: The Linux desktop is dead
News Despite the love-hate relationship that many organisations have with Microsoft, its products are now relatively stable, well-supported and secure, according to Ted Woodhouse, director of IT strategy at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. [08 Nov 2006]
CIO Jury: Do businesses spend too much on IT?
News Ted Woodhouse, director of IT strategy at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said there is too much spend and not enough delivery. Ted Woodhouse, director of IT strategy, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust [06 Oct 2006]
