Articles By Mike Altendorf at CIO UK

Beyond the life of Pi

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:05:00 GMT

Innovation is alive and well in Britain and should be a key characteristic of all CIOs, along with the ability to encourage others to create game-changing technologies

The CIO talent show

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:40:00 GMT

It?s the ideal time to start looking for your next CIO role, but your CV will need an update to play up the attributes that define today?s sought-after information leader

7 key strengths the top 20 of the CIO 100 exhibited

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:09:00 GMT

These are the key strengths that the leading CIOs exhibited and were used as the criteria for the judgement of the CIO 100. The same strengths were used to assess the submissions by CIOs to the CIO 100.

Why transformation matters to me

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:52:44 GMT

The new CIO 100 is judged on the transformation agenda that the leading CIOs in the UK exhibit. Along with the judging panel that analysed the finalists we all felt that transformation was the most important aspect of a CIO's role in any organisation.As I've said elsewhere on the CIO and CIO 100...

The CIO 100 transforms

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:21:53 GMT

The CIO 100 for 2012 has just gone live on this title and like the CIO's in it a major transformation has taken place in the way it operates.The key word is transformation. The editorial team of CIO UK believe that organisations will need to embrace transformation of they are to have a place in...

CIO Profile: P&G's Dave Ubachs on the future of the CIO

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:16:00 GMT

For one of Procter & Gamble's IT heads, if the CIO isn't on the board, they cannot continue to stay relevant

CIO Profile: P&G's Dave Ubachs on supplier management and mergers

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:13:00 GMT

Dave Ubachs deals with the world's biggest suppliers on a global scale. For many, he is their number one customer.

CIO Profile: P&G's Dave Ubachs on providing global solutions

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:10:00 GMT

Ubachs and his CIO peers across the P&G empire got there through a corporate-wide understanding that CIOs needed to be central to the challenges the organisation faces

Four IT trends for 2012

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:26:00 GMT

The CIO of 2012 faces a quartet of challenging changes based about anticipating colleagues? behavioural needs and providing fast, accurate business information

Outsourcing a key part of transformation for CIOs

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:03:24 GMT

CIO UK has been championing the cause of the CIO as the transformation leader in organisations. Throughout 2011 our cover story leaders were those that are transforming organisations whether it be Visa, BAA, the Met, retailers Boots and M&S, airline easyJet, national governments or global...

In 2012 the device is no longer the crucial discussion for CIOs

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:51:06 GMT

"Oh you haven't upgraded to an iPhone 4" sneered the oily type with a constant false smile on seeing my Smartphone. It's a typical reaction from those who have not yet or may never discover the beauty and power of information and are instead still in the dark ages of device love.In 2012 the...

Education Secretary Michael Gove schools ICT plan gets industry backing

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:41:00 GMT

Industry organisations have welcomed Education Secretary Michael Gove's announcement today of fundamental overhaul in the way ICT is taught in schools

2011, the editor's year

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:36:07 GMT

So 2011 is behind us and for many it was a tough year. A while back I heard an economist, but sadly can't remember his name, on Radio 4 predict that 2011 will be a bad year for the economy and his justification for it was that there were no distractions from the difficulties. With Olympics,...

CIO Profile: Thomson Reuters' Jane Moran on CEO Tom Glocer's legacy

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:47:00 GMT

Thomson Reuters IT leader gives her support for the corporate structure the outgoing CEO created

CIO Profile: Thomson Reuters' Jane Moran on application rationalisation

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:46:00 GMT

Thomson Reuters CIO explains the technology strategy behind the recent merger

CIO Profile: Jane Moran of Thomson Reuters on creating a merger culture

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:45:00 GMT

As Global CIO of acquisitive information company Thomson Reuters ? itself the product of a 2008 integration ? Jane Moran knows when a merger is a success

A source of much relief for charity CIO Marcus East

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:01:00 GMT

Comic Relief CIO Marcus East explains the benefits of open source software for keeping administration costs down to make the most of public donations

The CIO = the man that can?

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:29:00 GMT

2011. A year that will be remembered for many things ? most of them not all that great.

New year metrics

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:41:28 GMT

As 2011 draws to a close, naturally we are all looking at what 2012 will offer. There is no doubt that it will be a significant year. There is excitement surrounding the Olympics, but also great concern over the economic crisis in Europe and whether the UK can capture a share of emerging markets...

Information for sale

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:53:00 GMT

If departments can buy their own commodity IT, where does that leave today?s CIO? As the purveyor of timely, contextual and critical information to the business...

Information for sale

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:53:00 GMT

If departments can buy their own commodity IT, where does that leave today?s CIO? As the purveyor of timely, contextual and critical information to the business...

CIO Profile: Dan West keeps up with the trends at Asos

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:17:00 GMT

Finding and looking after the right people is as much as challenge as the technology requirements for fast-growing online retailer Asos and its CIO Dan West

A look back at 2011 for CIOs

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:32:49 GMT

As is traditional at this time of year we take a look back at 2011 and what it has done for the CIO sphere.January - Joe Harley was announced as the new CIO for the government alongside his role as CIO for the Department of Work and Pensions.Harley replaced John Suffolk as government CIO and...

Christmas, a time to party, reflect and say thank you

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:02:39 GMT

Christmas is a time for family, festivities and communities coming together. It is also a great time for reflection and thanks to the teams that support us.Unfairly the office Christmas party has gained a reputation for misuse of the photocopier and dalliances that will later be regretted. We...

Time to be a Chief Wisdom Officer

feedback@cio.co.uk (Mike Altendorf) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:54:00 GMT

Like western medicine, IT tackles the symptoms, not the problem, says Ade McCormack. CIOs must adopt a more holistic approach