Mark Samuels
How to make great decisions quickly

Business strategy
How to make great decisions quickly
There's a difference between rushing and being decisive. Here are some tips on how to make the right choices when you can't afford to linger
9 Nov 2020
Using technology to keep intruders out and data safe

cyber security
Using technology to keep intruders out and data safe
How one CISO is helping rebuild a company that lost billions due to a malicious insider
6 Nov 2020
Getting hold of the data science talent your business needs

machine learning
Getting hold of the data science talent your business needs
A look at some of the key skills IT leaders should consider when looking for new hires
29 May 2019
GDPR is not enough to win back customer trust

big data
GDPR is not enough to win back customer trust
When it comes to building new services, industry experts believe there should be a collective responsibility for data security
15 Apr 2019
How to build an IT team that's great for today and tomorrow

chief information officer (CIO)
How to build an IT team that's great for today and tomorrow
Best practices to ensure you can attract, maintain and develop the skills your business demands
8 Apr 2019
How to create a mobile strategy in the age of 5G

Mobile
How to create a mobile strategy in the age of 5G
Despite the buzz around emerging network tech, BYOD continues to shine
5 Apr 2019
How CIOs can build effective cross-business collaboration

collaboration
How CIOs can build effective cross-business collaboration
Most employees are keen to use their own apps and devices, but they're not always as enthusiastic when it comes to security
26 Mar 2019
AI and the CIO: How to develop a business case

chief information officer (CIO)
AI and the CIO: How to develop a business case
Convincing executives to look past the hype and bluster is often the biggest challenge for IT leaders
1 Mar 2019
Do IT professionals ever dream of becoming a CIO?

chief information officer (CIO)
Do IT professionals ever dream of becoming a CIO?
IT leaders share how they planned their careers in tech, and what lessons others can learn
11 Feb 2019
The C-suite is the blind spot in most security strategies

cyber security
The C-suite is the blind spot in most security strategies
Just like every other employee, the boardroom needs to be aware of the basics
28 Jan 2019
Best ways to lead as a CIO in the digital world

chief information officer (CIO)
Best ways to lead as a CIO in the digital world
IT leaders from Air Malta, Mars Inc and Mercedes-AMG describe what success looks like for them
25 Jan 2019
How to turn big data into a competitive advantage

Data & insights
How to turn big data into a competitive advantage
The increasing pace of change means five-year strategies are no longer viable for business leaders
21 Dec 2018
CIO strategies for moving to a cloud-first business

public cloud
CIO strategies for moving to a cloud-first business
IT leaders describe barriers to adoption, and why on-premise will have a role for many years to come
11 Dec 2018
For CIOs, digital transformation never ends

digital transformation
For CIOs, digital transformation never ends
To put an end date on a transformation project is to misunderstand the value of change
5 Dec 2018
How a focus on the customer has reshaped the CIO role

chief information officer (CIO)
How a focus on the customer has reshaped the CIO role
A rapidly changing job description makes the CIO 'the most misunderstood C-suite position'
5 Oct 2018
How can CIOs create the right mobile strategy?

Mobile
How can CIOs create the right mobile strategy?
Between BYOD, CYOD and emerging categories like wearables, IT leaders face new challenges — but there are also new opportunities
17 Jan 2017
How to make the most of social media in business

Business strategy
How to make the most of social media in business
Real world organisations explain how they avoid the pitfalls of social media
10 Jan 2017
Embrace change or move out of the way

Business strategy
Embrace change or move out of the way
Disruption is occurring whether we like it or not, so go along for the ride rather than stay standing still...
6 Jul 2015
Why being top of the table could really matter

Business strategy
Why being top of the table could really matter
This week Mark Samuels reveals why leaders should sit up and take notice of lists...
2 Feb 2015
Personal branding for the CIO

Business strategy
Personal branding for the CIO
It's more important than even for c-level leaders to prove their business worth, warns Mark Samuels...
25 Dec 2014
Welcome to the age of disposability 

cloud computing
Welcome to the age of disposability
We live in a world where we don't always think about what we're doing, because we can simply press delete later on, warns Mark Samuels...
5 Dec 2014
Who should control innovation?

Business strategy
Who should control innovation?
Should innovation just be down to the IT department or should everyone in the business pull together? Mark Samuels takes a look...
3 Dec 2014
Geography really matters in the digital age

Business strategy
Geography really matters in the digital age
Location still matters even in the virtual world, according to Mark Samuels...
26 Nov 2014
Are you under threat from the head of the IoT?

Business strategy
Are you under threat from the head of the IoT?
Mark Samuels ponders what the latest job title du jour means for those currently tasked with their firm's digital strategy
18 Aug 2014
The CIO role is safe and sound 

Business strategy
The CIO role is safe and sound
CIOs get stronger by continually having to prove themselves, as Mark Samuels discovers...
17 Jul 2014
Managing the cloud

cloud computing
Managing the cloud
How can CIOs ensure the cloud gives them an advantage rather than puts them at a disadvantage?
20 Jun 2014
A reality check on the connectivity of ‘things’

Business strategy
A reality check on the connectivity of ‘things’
Are wearables really going to take off in a big way, or has the hype gotten out of control? Mark Samuels takes a look...
20 May 2014
Striving for customer service excellence in the digital age

Business strategy
Striving for customer service excellence in the digital age
The digital revolution has unleashed many opportunities, so why can't we get customer service right? Mark Samuels takes a look
21 Apr 2014
Striving for customer service excellence in the digital age

Business strategy
Striving for customer service excellence in the digital age
The digital revolution has unleashed many opportunities, so why can't we get customer service right? Mark Samuels takes a look
21 Apr 2014
How can the CIO source innovation?

Business strategy
How can the CIO source innovation?
Businesses need to move at lightning speed in the digital age, says Mark Samuels. So how can you keep pace with innovation?
20 Mar 2014
CDO backlash and digital strategy

Business strategy
CDO backlash and digital strategy
CIOs and CDOs have a real opportunity to work together when it comes to digital governance, according to Mark Samuels.
20 Feb 2014
What is IT innovation?

Business strategy
What is IT innovation?
CIOs must lead the charge when it comes to being creative, argues Mark Samuels in his latest column.
21 Jan 2014
What is IT innovation?

Business strategy
What is IT innovation?
CIOs must lead the charge when it comes to being creative, argues Mark Samuels in his latest column.
21 Jan 2014
CIOs must put the customer first

Business strategy
CIOs must put the customer first
2014 has to be the year of the customer, or else CIOs will soon become extinct, warns Mark Samuels.
17 Dec 2013
Data analytics and the CIO

Business strategy
Data analytics and the CIO
The skills gap just got serious - especially when it comes to data analytics - warns Mark Samuels.
21 Nov 2013