A taxonomy of CIOs

23 February 2012

A taxonomy of CIOs

When Philip Clarke took over as the chief executive of retail titan Tesco in March 2011, his promotion helped put an end to one of the longest-running boardroom gags: that CIO stands for ‘career is over’.

If the former CIO at one of the UK’s most successful companies can go on to reach the top spot, it shows that the role can give the holder experience that makes them eligible for overall business leadership.

According to Barbara Dossetter, programme director at professional group CIO Connect, the job of IT leader gives an unparalleled viewpoint of the overall operations of... read more...

More Editor's Choice

Autonet tackles data boom

Insurance provider used virtualisation to get customer data under control

Smart water

Water management company Veolia Water installed a network of sensors and controllers in order to balance water pressure with customer demand

Connected business

Social and mobile technologies are changing the way that human beings interact, and the implications for business are enormous

Applying data science

Forward Internet Group, the digital agency behind price comparison site uSwitch.com, has begun to exploit big data technologies and data science

Information Age Poll

Have your vote on current issues

White Papers

11 Hiring Trends for 2011

In this document, you'll get the insider info you need to give potential employers what they want and beat your competition in 2011. You'll learn about the most valuable certifications and the game-changing skills that can lead to more job security and stability.

12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the IT Job You Want

Learn how you can make yourself a more attractive candidate now with PrepLogic's free 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want.

1Z0-040 Oracle Database 10G New Features for Administrators Practice Exam

Oracle 9i administrators can certify on Oracle 10G by passing this exam. The ExamForce 1Z0-040 Oracle Database 10G New Features for Administrators practice exam provides their unique triple testing mode to instantly set a baseline of your knowledge and focus your study where you need it most.

Video Surveys

Information Age: News, analysis & insight for IT & business leaders