Author Archives: Dale Vile
The mainframe skills crunch; an outsider vs insider perspective
During my career, I’ve worked hands-on with a great many operating systems, programming languages, mainstream[...]
Taking IT Cost Tracking and FinOps to the next level
A CIO I interviewed recently told me candidly: “It’s always a bit nerve wracking when[...]
Mainframe Skills: Challenge or Opportunity?
People in mainframe circles have been talking about skills development and succession planning ever since[...]
Challenging the traditional boundaries between IAM and UEM
It’s always refreshing to engage with vendors who aren’t bound by the rigid category definitions[...]
Making IT sustainability more objective and actionable
I’ve heard a lot of pitches from technology companies on how they can help customers[...]
From Barcode Scanning to Smart Data Capture
Time for a more intelligent approach
Beyond the Barcode: Smart Data Capture
The emerging business imperative for richer, smarter data collection
Goodbye Bryan – Rest in Peace
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague,[...]
The politics and practicalities of sustainable IT
A senior leadership perspective
Making supplier management work better
68 IT leaders provide their insights
Optimising your supplier base for 2024
Other infographics in this series are Making supplier management work better and Getting[...]
Getting the most from your key suppliers
Other infographics in this series are Making supplier management work and Optimising your[...]
What does “Investment in Generative AI” actually mean?
I’ve found myself in a number of conversations recently where the discussion has turned to[...]
Kubernetes as an enterprise multi-cloud enabler
Building out your environment to create a full lifecycle delivery platform
CIO perceptions of vendor AI marketing
With all the recent press coverage, it’s not surprising to see IT vendors clamouring to[...]
But is that really Artificial Intelligence?
CIOs speak out on the validity of vendor AI claims
CIO Priorities and Interests 2023
Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023
Just because it’s innovative, doesn’t make it good!
One of my hobbyhorses at the moment is how words and adjectives that ought to[...]
Standardized solution implementation services
Shorten time-to-value, reduce costs and risks, and future-proof your investment
IT Financial Management Revisited
Time for a smarter and more joined-up approach
Getting the most from IT suppliers
100 CIOs tell us their frustrations, needs and wants
The IT Transformation Imperative
Driving meaningful change to make tangible difference
To maximise potential, mainframers must reach out and engage
The team here has always had immense respect for the mainframe community