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CIO Trends Q1 2016

This guide offers a collection of our most popular articles for IT leaders during the first few months of 2016, examining the changing role of CIOs and how to enhance their relationships with their peers across the business.

Computer Weekly talks to more IT leaders than any other publication, and our reporters gather in-depth insights into the challenges facing CIOs, CTOs and CDOs.

We look at the changing demands of IT strategy in a digital age, and find out how top IT chiefs are working with tech startups to bring innovation and ideas into their organisations.

With technology playing a critical role in every business and government body, the role of the IT leaders has never been under more scrutiny. Read through the selection of articles here to find out how your peers are tackling the opportunities and delivering the benefits of digital technology.

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  • SOA Dos and Don’ts: Application Integration Tips For The CIO

    The rise of in-memory data grids is part of a growing trend in big data technology.  Gartner reports that markets aligned to data integration and data quality tools are on an upward swing, set to push IT spending to $38 trillion by 2014. 

    As this trend grows stronger, more vendors are entering the market, and organizations have a wider range of product options. In this E-Guide, learn tips for application integration strategies.

  • CIO and leadership survey 2017

    The expectation on IT has never been higher. Today, the possibilities offered by technology are greater than ever before, driving complexity and new choices.

    This survey of 80 CIOs and IT leaders highlights the trends for 2017.

    • 83% of IT organisations said they were either undergoing major change now, or planning it in the next 12 months.
    • 65% of organisations implementing digital reported they have achieved or exceeded the benefits they expected.

    Only 22% of budgets increased this year, compared with 40% last year.

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  • Computer Weekly – 28 February 2017: Navigating software licences

    In this week's Computer Weekly, after SAP won a court case against a major customer, Diageo, over software charges, we look at what this means for users. We talk to the IT consultancy that recruits only autistic IT professionals. And we look at the CIO's big challenges for the year. Read the issue now..

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  • Driving Change in the Digital Age

    What separates leaders from laggards in digital transformation? In this e-guide, find out what it takes for CIOs to successfully navigate digital transformation strategy and challenges.

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  • CW Europe – June 2018

    Research from Computer Weekly has revealed that across Europe, there appears to be no consensus on where IT budgets will be spent over the next year. But what is clear is that total budgets are expected to rise. But where will the money go?

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  • Computer Weekly – 7 March 2017: Industrial control systems pose big risk to security

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to national infrastructure from vulnerabilities in industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now.

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  • Digital Revolution: Moving towards agility

    In this e-guide, read more about Citic Pacific Mining's success, the role of the CIO and chief digital officer at GE, and how Australia is planning to develop its digital competencies.

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  • Middle East IT Priorities 2016

    Computer Weekly's annual global survey of readers has once again revealed what CIOs around the world, including an increasing number of Middle East based IT leaders, are planning over the next 12 months.

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  • CW Benelux ezine August 2016

    In this issue of CW Benelux we describe how data scientists in the Netherlands have applied technology to art.

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  • Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to services for digitisation and IoT

    In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looksat the use of mid-sized nearshore IT service providers, choosing a cloud-based platform, and how to manage the huge volume of IoT data.

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  • Europe IT Priorities 2016

    Every year, Computer Weekly and TechTarget conduct a global survey of our readers to understand their technology spending priorities for the coming 12 months. Our research offers a unique insight into the purchasing decisions of IT decision-makers worldwide.

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  • UK IT Priorities 2016

    Every year, Computer Weekly and TechTarget conduct a global survey of our readers to understand their technology spending priorities for the coming 12 months. Our research offers a unique insight into the purchasing decisions of IT decision-makers worldwide.

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  • Computer Weekly – 3 September 2019: From IT disaster to digital innovation at RBS

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we meet the man brought in to turn around the technology at RBS Group after its catastrophic IT outage. We examine the latest best practice in securing mobile devices in the enterprise. And we look at progress towards "passwordless" security. Read the issue now.

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  • CW Nordics November 2017

    The Nordic countries are pace-setters when it comes to digital transformation and although there is a wealth of IT talent in the region, it seems it is not enough.

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  • CW APAC - January 2021: Trend Watch - CIO trends

    In this handbook, focused on CIO trends in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly reviews some key IT trends that are likely to shape the industry in 2021.

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  • CW Nordics ezine February 2018

    In the first CW Nordics ezine of 2018, we take a look at some of the priorities of the region’s CIOs.

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  • Middle East IT Priorities 2017

    This year's Computer Weekly and TechTarget IT Priorities survey has revealed that over half of IT decision makers at Middle East based organisations are planning on reducing how much they send of IT staff, despite the growing importance of IT to business.

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  • CIO Trends #8:Middle East

    In this e-guide we feature the small Island state of Bahrain and its efforts to make itself the go to fintech hub of the Middle East. On the subject of progressive ICT infrastructures this e-guide also looks at the rapid progress being made in Dubai as the government strives to make the city smart.

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  • CIO Trends #8:Middle East

    In this e-guide we feature the small Island state of Bahrain and its efforts to make itself the go to fintech hub of the Middle East. On the subject of progressive ICT infrastructures this e-guide also looks at the rapid progress being made in Dubai as the government strives to make the city smart.

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  • CIO Trends in ASEAN 2018

    In this e-guide, find out how some CIOs in Southeast Asia are responding to challenges around driving business growth, what are they doing to keep their teams on their toes and stay on top of their game.

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  • Computer Weekly – 26 November 2019: Why thousands of IT contractors face 'life-changing' tax bills

    In this issue of Computer Weekly, we investigate HMRC's loan charge policy, a retrospective tax grab that has left thousands of IT contractors facing financial ruin. We compare the cloud storage offerings from AWS, Microsoft and Google. And we find out how retailers are turning to tech to deal with a new generation of shoppers.

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  • Computer Weekly - 24 March 2020: Making home working work - a guide for IT leaders

    In this week's Computer Weekly, with staff working from home during the coronavirus crisis, we look at three key technology areas to consider. We find out about a novel approach to teaching security awareness to users. And we examine the role of IT in corporate environmental, social and governance programmes. Read the issue now.

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  • Computer Weekly – 16 July 2019: Reaping the benefits of digital transformation at Defra

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we check out the digital transformation at Defra, and see how the government department is preparing for Brexit. The new technology chief for the NHS explains how he's going to bring the health service into the digital age. And we examine how to make a success of enterprise social media platforms. Read the issue now.

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  • Marketing software moves closer to centre of the CIO's vision

    In this e-guide: Software for marketing, from content marketing through customer experience management to marketing automation, and the rest, has not been as central to the vision of CIOs as ERP and the full panoply of IT infrastructure: storage, security, networking, data centres, and all of the above delivered by way of the cloud.

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  • Discover how data analytics and IoT work together to transform the IT industry

    In this week's Computer Weekly, our UK salary survey shows that IT leaders are benefiting from generous bonuses as tech becomes part of mainstream business. We find out how the internet of things is transforming the railway industry. And the CIO of the Williams F1 team explains how data analytics is boosting race performance. Read the issue now.

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  • A Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to Datacentre Management

    Only 31% of IT decision-makers surveyed said that they had a repeatable, optimised or managed strategy in place. Take a look at this vendor-neutral buyer's guide to see how the experts are predicting cloud computing will impact your data center in the next 3 years.

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  • Computer Weekly – 12 March 2013: Will software-defined networking justify the hype?

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we take an in-depth look at one of the hottest emerging technologies – software-defined networking – and what it means for IT departments. We visit Iceland, home of the greenest datacentres, and see what they offer to CIOs. And we look at the growth of governance as a key task for CIOs. Read the issue now.

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  • How to get the best value from Office 365

    In this e-guide, we outline the key differences between the three enterprise subscription packages offered by Office 365: E1, E3 and E5. By understanding the pros and cons of each tier as well as the needs of the end users, an IT department can ensure it purchases Office 365 in an effective manner.

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  • CIO Trends #7: Benelux

    In this e-guide we take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing CIOs. There are few more difficult challenges than those brought about by cybersecurity threats - find out why SMEs in the Netherlands are struggling with this. Also find out how united action in the Netherlands could help solve the huge problem of Ddos attacks.

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  • Computer Weekly – 30 March 2021: The ticking timebomb of IR35

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we reveal that IT contractors are seeking a multimillion-pound payout after confusion over the forthcoming IR35 tax reforms. Many firms are building data lakes to improve their analytics – we examine the storage implications. And we talk to the CIO at the London School of Economics. Read the issue now.

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  • Why Unilever combines IT with business

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year since HP split in two. And we examine how software development is changing in the enterprise. Read the issue now.

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  • CIO Trends #10: Benelux

    If CIOs ever needed a reminder of the predatory cyber criminals that circle their organisations, Travelex's woes is a big one. Also find out how close autonomous ships are to regularly docking in Dutch ports. Read more about it in this issue of our CIO Trends Benelux series.

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  • BeneluxIT Priorities 2017

    This year's Computer Weekly and TechTarget IT Priorities survey has revealed that IT decision makers at Benelux based organisations are less confident, than counterparts in most other parts of Europe, that IT budgets will rise this year.Only 28% of them think budgets will increase.

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  • CW Middle East July to Sept 2016:

    In this issue of CW Middle East we look at how CIOs in the region are formulating their virtualisation strategies as organisations warm to the benefits of cloud computing.

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  • Computer Weekly – 6 August 2019: Using tech to boost staff morale

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the emerging technologies being used to improve employee experience and raise staff loyalty and motivation. The CIO of the Football Association explains how IT is changing the way the national game is administered. And we examine the growing role of AI in preventing cyber attacks. Read the issue now.

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  • Advanced analytics meld with machine learning to press more value from big data

    In this e-guide we shine the light on a number of case studies taken from around the world of data analytics. We delve into a number of Silicon Valley-based startups that are looking to shake up the data analytics industry as well as glimpsing into the future of AI-based analytics, data visualisation tools and the Australian data analytics market.

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  • How businesses can win talent war with mobile apps, HR data analytics, and cloud technology

    Becoming more digital has emerged as a ruling concept among forward-looking organisations in recent years. Now, while having multi-channel engagement with customers is a big aspect of digital, so too is attracting and retaining the employees who can make a reality of digital transformation.

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  • CW Benelux ezine February 2019

    Dutch military intelligence has released a lot of details about the attempt to hack into the networks of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague.

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    Read some of our most popular articles on issues faced by IT decision makers, such as how to get the most out of the internet of things, and how to tailor your IT operating model to fit in the digital age.

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  • Computer Weekly – 14 February 2017: Under surveillance – what the Investigatory Powers Act means for business

    In this week's Computer Weekly, the UK government has passed the Investigatory Powers Act, labelled a "snoopers' charter" that expands the scope of state surveillance – but what does it mean for businesses? We find out what digital transformation means in the fire and rescue service. And we examine the public cloud and storage. Read the issue now.

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  • Making Sure Your Identity and Access Management Program is Doing What You Need

    Identity and access management (IAM) can cause a multitude of issues within an organization if not managed properly. This expert guide explores how to ensure your identity and access management services enable and support the established CIO priorities.

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  • A Computer Weekly buyer's guide to CIO leadership

    In this 14-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how the age of the customer requires IT leaders to focus on both the business technology and IT agendas; why IT leaders need to use blogging and social media to raise their profile and build influence in their organisations.

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  • A guide to developing modern mobile applications

    A key ingredient of eBusiness is the ability to offer customers the very best user experience, irrespective of whether they use a web browser, a mobile browser or a mobile app. In this guide, we explore the challenges organisations face in managing the numerous ways customers can transact with businesses.

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  • E-Zine: Enterprise CIO Decisions: Running Lean in 2010

    Technology decision makers in the enterprise are under pressure to deliver results on tight budgets while streamlining efficiency, cutting costs, and reducing risk for their organizations. Read this E-Zine from Enterprise CIO Decisions to find out how ITSM, outsourcing and technology are combining to make IT a lean, mean fighting machine in 2010.

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  • It's complicated: how data integration lies at the heart of evermorecomplex data architectures

    Data integration and preparation remains the knotty problem at the heart of many data management and business intelligence programmes.Demands on IT leaders in user organisations – especially large, complex ones – are and will continue to be equally complex and pressing as boards look to get business value from data. Read more in this e-guide.

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  • Computer Weekly – 31 January 2017: Visionary technology transforming healthcare

    In this week's Computer Weekly, find out how a visionary approach to technology is transforming healthcare at London's world-leading Moorfields Eye Hospital. The UK tech sector has set out its priorities for the forthcoming Brexit negotiations – we take a look. And our new buyer's guide examines trends in datacentre management. Read the issue now.

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  • Computer Weekly - 19 June 2012: How to succeed at desktop virtualisation

    In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest Buyer's Guide examines best practice in desktop virtualisation. We ask if a six-year-old technology could be a key to tackling IT security threats. And we look at how universities are dealing with their IT challenges as they await the first intake of students at new higher tuition fees. Read the issue now.

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  • Computer Weekly – 16 August 2016: Barriers to UK datacentre expansion

    A TechUK survey has found that the UK tech sector's confidence of growth over the next two years has dropped by 23 points, due to Brexit. In this week's issue, we look at how Asian investors are pulling out of datacentre investments. According to datacentre analyst Broadgroup, these investors have been quite spooked by the Brexit vote.

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  • Computer Weekly - 19 July 2022: Tracking the rise of homeworking across the UK

    In this week's Computer Weekly, homeworking has more than doubled in the UK due to the pandemic – we look at the regional differences. The pressure is growing on cyber security teams – we find out how to avoid staff burnout and lost talent. And we examine the role that tech startups play in the growth of Amazon Web Services. Read the issue now.

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