Computer Weekly – 21 October 2014: Managing digital projects
Computer Weekly – 21 October 2014: Managing digital projects
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the project management challenges for IT teams that are building digital, agile systems. We look at the growing importance of user experience testing driven by mobile app development. We assess the main products in the scale-out NAS market for storage. And Intel’s CIO talks about managing IT at the world’s largest chip manufacturer. Read the issue now.
How CIOs can effectively manage digital projects
CIOs from public and private organisations discuss their approach to developing digital strategies and implementing new projects.
Buyer’s guide to project management – part one: Firms must incorporate agile into their strategic planning
Before technology management can become an effective partner with business, the two groups of leaders must rethink the way they plan and execute – and begin to act as one.
Mobile computing revolution brings user experience testers to the fore
As customers demand more from their mobile devices, we explore how the user experience testing function is at the centre of business strategy.
John Linwood on life after the BBC
Putting his acrimonious exit from the BBC behind him, John Linwood talks about the data challenges he faces as CTO at Wood Mackenzie.
Scale-out NAS buying options
An overview of the scale-out NAS products offered by the big six storage array makers – Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM and NetApp.
CIO interview: Positioning IT as a growth driver
Intel CIO Kim Stevenson talks about using high-performance computing and data analytics to speed product development and boost sales.
Case study: Engineering company rolls out talent management software internationally
HR technology from SuccessFactors is helping engineering group Meggitt to manage its 12,000-strong workforce across 17 countries.
Opinion: Mobile upsurge challenges IT teams to quantify impact on infrastructure
The popularity of mobile devices is having a significant effect on infrastructure and IT. Charles Brett, principal analyst at Freeform Dynamics, asks how these challenges can be identified and overcome.