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2012 UK Olympics CIO hits the ground running

2012 UK Olympics CIO hits the ground running

In his first interview since his appointment, London 2012 CIO Gerry Pennell tells Computing how his past experience and an emphasis on proven technology will help to ensure a trouble-free Games.
Angelica Mari Mar 13 2009 6:15AM Training & Development
Veteran KPMG CIO to move on to global project

Veteran KPMG CIO to move on to global project

Consultancy firm KPMG is seeking a new CIO to replace industry veteran Ian McBride.
Brett Winterford Mar 11 2009 3:50PM Software
Obama appoints "first ever" federal CIO

Obama appoints "first ever" federal CIO

President Obama has appointed the first-ever federal chief information officer (CIO).
Angela Moscsaritolo Mar 6 2009 11:04AM Security
Jetstar extends project management outsourcing deal

Jetstar extends project management outsourcing deal

Jetstar’s CIO Stephen Tame has espoused the need for businesses to run leaner in order to keep IT projects on-track, as the low-budget carrier extended an outsourced project management deal for a further two years.
Staff Writers Jan 20 2009 2:51PM Strategy
Thumbs-down for vendor trips and smartphone upgrades

Thumbs-down for vendor trips and smartphone upgrades

CIOs should turn the tables on vendors in 2009 by ‘politely declining’ vendor courtesy trips and instead inviting them to a free lunch at a chain restaurant to discuss cost optimisation, according to Gartner.
Staff Writers Jan 7 2009 2:11PM Hardware
Q & A – Sun Microsystems CIO Bob Worrall

Q & A – Sun Microsystems CIO Bob Worrall

On the data centre challenges facing IT managers, why IT service provision is changing and what problems will it present to IT managers
Dave Bailey Dec 22 2008 5:10PM Software
Internode appoints first CIO

Internode appoints first CIO

Internode has appointed the former head of operations at Cable & Wireless, Mike Damms, as its first chief information officer.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2008 11:39AM Telco/ISP
End of the road for 'rip and replace' IT

End of the road for 'rip and replace' IT

The wasteful 'rip and replace' culture adopted by many IT departments will be wiped out in 2009 as businesses focus on making better use of the systems they already have, according to service-oriented architecture firm Software AG.
Nov 29 2008 3:22PM Hardware
John McInerney promoted to Telstra CIO

John McInerney promoted to Telstra CIO

Best known for leading the IT Transformation program at Telstra, McInerney was described as “immensely capable” by CEO Sol Trujillo this morning.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2008 2:20PM Strategy
ISO20K skills in demand from Aussie CIOs

ISO20K skills in demand from Aussie CIOs

Vendor-agnostic IT best practice certifications are in demand from prospective CIOs in their MBA programmes, a lecturer at Charles Sturt University says.
Ry Crozier Aug 20 2008 6:01AM Strategy
IPv6 migration hits CIO radar

IPv6 migration hits CIO radar

IT managers have been advised to ensure forthcoming network kit purchases support the next generation of the internet protocol after the European Commission (EC) announced plans to force the pace of migration to IPv6.
Dave Bailey Jun 2 2008 3:39PM Networking
Google CIO defects to EMI

Google CIO defects to EMI

Douglas Merrill, de facto chief information officer and vice president of engineering at Google, has quit his post to become president of digital business at EMI Music..
Guy Dixon Apr 7 2008 3:09PM Training & Development
AMD appoints Ahmed Mahmoud as CIO

AMD appoints Ahmed Mahmoud as CIO

AMD has appointed Dell veteran Ahmed Mahmoud as chief information officer reporting directly to Hector Ruiz, chief executive at AMD..
Mar 12 2008 7:28AM Training & Development
Microsoft hires ex-Disney exec as CIO

Microsoft hires ex-Disney exec as CIO

Tony Scott gets key role with software giant.
Clement James Jan 21 2008 2:39PM Training & Development
Green IT still low on CIO agenda

Green IT still low on CIO agenda

Half of IT executives admit that their firms do not monitor IT-related energy spending, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Staff Writers Oct 3 2007 9:25PM Strategy
The evolving role of the CIO

The evolving role of the CIO

IT security has the potential to impact a business at every level. Few other business areas, if any, have the potential to damage customer relations, disrupt supplier dealings, lower employee productivity, lose revenue and even lead to the arrest of the CEO.
Martin Carmichael, Jun 12 2007 1:50PM Security
Brennan sees big opportunity in mid-market

Brennan sees big opportunity in mid-market

The local mid-market is cashed up and ready to spend big dollars on IT&T outsourcing, according to a joint report.
Lilia Guan Apr 18 2007 1:30PM Networking
Directors ignorant about IT

Directors ignorant about IT

There is a distinct lack of IT competence and knowledge within Australian company boards according to research conducted by local recruitment firm, Talent2.
Staff Writers May 22 2006 11:24AM Training & Development
Air Force CIO heading for private sector

Air Force CIO heading for private sector

U.S. Air Force CIO John Gilligan, who recently oversaw a contract consolidation effort with Microsoft to improve the Air Force's security, plans to leave for the private sector May 10.
Marcia Savage May 3 2005 9:53PM Security
Homeland Security CIO resigns

Homeland Security CIO resigns

Department of Homeland Security CIO Steven Cooper has resigned and will leave the agency at the end of the month.
Marcia Savage Apr 7 2005 7:30PM Security

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