C-Suite Perspectives / News

As an IT professional, you negotiate every day. If you’re launching a new app, for instance, how many times do you negotiate with people?

A new report confirms what many in the IT sector have suspected – tech spending outside the IT department of Australian companies is increasing.

Not so long ago, Brian Lillie wanted to become a CEO. Instead, on the advice of a recruiter, he decided that being a CIO was perhaps a better fit.

Why are so many CIOs seen as nothing more than operational managers? Is it a distrust of ICT? Is it a lack of understanding? Or is it a mindset that refuses to evolve over time?

Coles CIO, Conrad Harvey, is an advocate for helping your business peers see technology as an opportunity to drive transformation.

Australian organisations are seriously under-investing in IT governance particularly at a time when they are highly dependent on technology systems across all operations.

In my 20-plus years in IT I’ve always been stunned by how technologists measure the value of the services delivered to the business.

The days of the slothful and inert CIOs are over and IT chiefs need to start moving away from being risk-averse if they are to get the attention of their boards.

David Gee left his post as CIO at Credit Union of Australia (CUA) in June. He reflects on his first 90 days as CIO at the financial institution. An 18-year veteran in multiple CIO roles, he also provides some advice on how other CIOs should approach their first three months in a new role.

David Gollan joined Western Australia’s largest health fund, HBF, as CIO in 2013. Since then, he has introduced a model to his IT team that identifies the 10 most important things a CIO must address during his or her tenure.

A background in human resources led Simon Pomeroy to one of the most in demand executive roles today. He lifts the lid on what it is like to be chief digital officer in one of the largest enterprises in New Zealand, and in a very competitive sector.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Jon Kenton talks about his elevation up the c-suite, how technology is transforming legal firms, and why CIOs think the way they do.

The Australian government’s decision to abolish the CIO role indicates a profound misunderstanding of the impact that the public sector’s use of technology has on the broader economy.

The notion of IT as a service provider is an outdated concept, and an ‘order-taker mentality’ no longer works as companies become more digitised.

Back from his stint as planning officer for the UN Mission in South Sudan, John Holley shares how the Army’s approach to strategic planning and operations can apply to the business environment.

Franklin shares insights from his varied experience as executive of companies on the supply and demand side of business and IT to lead the mining, concrete, engineering and agriculture group

The CIO-CMO partnership is one that's on the minds of many CIOs, and is seen to offer great potential. But it’s not always peaches and cream; there are challenges that many are still working through.

Defence Bank has embraced online video and social media in a move to stay competitive against Australia’s top national banks, according to the bank’s CEO, Jon Linehan.

With technology now at the core of most business transactions, the relationship between CIO and CEO is assuming an increasing significance.

IT and HR have not traditionally been good friends, but given the vital nature of both technology and staff in every organisation, the two sides could benefit from a better relationship.