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CRN 9 November 2009

CRN staff — 2009-11-09T16:28:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 9 November 2009 at 16:28:00

Articles from the 09-11-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 2 November 2009

CRN staff — 2009-11-02T12:17:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 2 November 2009 at 12:17:00

Articles from the 2-11-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 26 October 2009

CRN staff — 2009-10-26T11:02:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 26 October 2009 at 11:02:00

Articles from the 26-10-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 19 October 2009

CRN team — 2009-10-19T14:15:00.000Z

CRN team, CRN, Monday 19 October 2009 at 14:15:00

Articles from the 19-10-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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IT leadership

Computing — 2009-10-13T17:22:00.000Z

Computing, Computing, Tuesday 13 October 2009 at 17:22:00

Our definitive guide examines the latest best practice in managing IT and the key skills needed to be a successful CIO

Future CIOs must think strategically

The IT leaders of tomorrow will have to make themselves indispensable to the business – while driving effective change and demonstrating sound leadership skills.

Show them you mean business

The tough business climate offers IT leaders a golden opportunity to shine, but only if they focus on rapid results and advertising their achievements.

Case study: Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide's IT director believes IT's role is to make the business fitter, leaner and faster.

Case study: Holiday Extras

Holiday Extras' web and marketing director urges managers to focus on what they do best.

Knowledge is power

To succeed as a chief information officer takes business savvy, technical know-how and organisational awareness.

Universities target aspiring CIOs

New courses are aimed at experienced IT professionals.

Anatomy of an IT leader: From master to orchestrator

The era of command-and-control management is over, says Freeform Dynamics' Dale Vile.

Anatomy of an IT leader: CIOs must be champions of integration

The role of CIO needs to be redefined, says management consultant Colin Beveridge.

Anatomy of an IT leader: How to earn the confidence of the board

CIOs must demonstrate a good understanding of the business challenges facing their employer, says Henley Business School's Sharm Manwani.

CRN 12 October 2009

CRN staff — 2009-10-12T12:05:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 12 October 2009 at 12:05:00

Articles from the 12-10-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 5 October 2009

CRN staff — 2009-10-05T11:54:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 5 October 2009 at 11:54:00

Articles from the 05-10-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 28 September 2009

CRN staff — 2009-09-28T10:27:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 28 September 2009 at 10:27:00

Stories from the 28-09-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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Tomorrow's IT Leaders

Computing — 2009-09-24T09:32:00.000Z

Computing, Computing, Thursday 24 September 2009 at 09:32:00

Our campaign aims to to identify the key skills required by tomorrow’s IT leaders and help today’s IT staff to map the personal and career development path they need to reach the top of their profession

The UK faces an increasing threat of having insufficient skilled IT leaders to take the technology profession forward, according to a growing number of industry experts.

The wave of redundancies prompted by the recession, the growth in outsourcing and technology changes have created a potential time bomb as traditional career paths to IT management disappear.

For these reasons, Computing has launched Tomorrow’s IT Leaders, a campaign aimed at analysing the impact of these changes and providing a career roadmap for aspiring IT managers.

This online special report collects all out campaign content into one place - and gives you an opportunity to tell us what you think. Join the debate by clicking on the red "Add your comments" button at the end of this article.

Developing the IT leaders of tomorrow

We kick-off the campaign by looking at the latest research and expert opinion on the scale of the challenges faced by UK IT.

Help us to avert a leadership crisis

Computing's leader article explains why we have launched the Tomorrow's IT Leaders campaign and what we hope to achieve.

British Airways devises a new programme to develop the IT high-flyers of the future

We look at how BA is maintaining its focus on IT staff development despite huge budget cuts caused by the downturn.

Video Q&A: Paul Coby, CIO at British Airways - Part one

Video Q&A: Paul Coby, CIO at British Airways - Part two

Computing senior reporter Angelica Mari talks exclusively to BA's IT chief about developing the IT leaders of the future.

Podcast: Q&A with Whitbread CIO Ben Wishart

Podcast: Q&A with Robin Young, former retail CIO at financial services giant Citibank

Two influential IT leaders give their views on the challenges facing their profession.

Technology chiefs must evolve into information leaders

IT leadership expert David Chan explains how changes in the way firms are organised will affect CIOs.

IT management requires a focus on the business and its customers

Tomorrow's IT Leaders: Whitbread Group IT director Ben Wishart gives his views.

Leadership means managing staff commitment and motivation

Tomorrow's IT Leaders - Domino's Pizza IT director Jane Kimberlin gives her views.

Think long and hard before deciding

IT leaders must adapt their decision-making processes to the current economic turmoil, says Nick Smith of CIOnet.

IT professionals back our campaign

Computing's Tomorrow's IT Leaders campaign gains support.

Video Q&A: Jane Kimberlin, IT director, Domino's Pizza - Part one

Video Q&A: Jane Kimberlin, IT director, Domino's Pizza - Part two

Domino's Pizza IT director Jane Kimberlin talks to Computing senior reporter Angelica Mari and George Lawrie, principal analyst at Forrester Research.

Podcast Q&A: John Bovill, CIO, Aurora Fashions

On IT staff development at his firm and career advice to technology professionals.

Podcast Q&A: Guy Kawasaki, technology guru

On the future of IT leadership, industry trends, and innovation.

IT staff development programmes fail to make the grade

Current staff development strategies are not good enough to solve the IT leadership skills gap, according to a global study by Deloitte.

Virgin on success as media and technology are brought together

Virgin Media’s chief technology and information officer talks about his ambitious plans to converge IT.

CRN 21 September 2009

Sara Yirrell — 2009-09-22T18:15:00.000Z

Sara Yirrell, CRN, Tuesday 22 September 2009 at 18:15:00

Articles from the 21-09-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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Storage

Computing — 2009-09-17T09:56:00.000Z

Computing, Computing, Thursday 17 September 2009 at 09:56:00

Our definitive guide looks at the latest strategies and technologies for managing vital corporate information

Conquering the data mountain

We talk to IT leaders from a range of sectors about the storage challenges they face and their strategies for surmounting them.

Making sure storage is firing on all cylinders

A storage overhaul has made Benfield Motor Group’s data more secure and easier to manage, and also helped to drive up the performance and responsiveness of its entire IT function.

Storage case study: Domino's Pizza

SAN upgrade gives pizza chain a solid base for data analysis.

Storage case study: Canopius

Insurer boosts business continuity with move to iSCSI.

Construct a smarter home for your data

Building a storage environment that is flexible, efficient, responsive and green might seem like a tall order, but the necessary tools are out there.

Five tips for best practice in storage

Forrester Research gives advice on improving efficiency.

State of the storage art

Freeform Dynamics analyst Tony Lock examines adoption trends in storage technology and highlights areas where users and suppliers need to raise their game.

Keep data on the right side of the law

Pinsent Masons partner Rosemary Jay spells out the legal requirements that all organisations must take into account when formulating their storage strategies.

CRN 14 September 2009

CRN staff — 2009-09-15T10:58:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Tuesday 15 September 2009 at 10:58:00

Articles from the 14-09-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 7 September 2009

CRN staff — 2009-09-08T13:01:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Tuesday 8 September 2009 at 13:01:00

Articles from the 07-09-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

CRN has a new look!

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CRN 24 August 2009

CRN staff — 2009-08-24T11:19:00.000Z

CRN staff, CRN, Monday 24 August 2009 at 11:19:00

Articles from the 24-08-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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CRN 10 August 2009

Sara Yirrell — 2009-08-10T12:14:00.000Z

Sara Yirrell, CRN, Monday 10 August 2009 at 12:14:00

Articles from the 10-08-2009 issue of CRN - Computer Reseller News

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