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How a focus on patients and delivery helped MHRA rise to the Covid-19 challenge

John Quinn, technology chief at the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, on how it delivered a world-beating vaccine approval process despite Brexit and lockdown.

By Edward Qualtrough

Leadership

Why do so many CIOs get fired?

The high turnover of IT leaders reflects their failure to navigate the politics of the C-suite, argues CIO adviser Cathy Holley.

Digital Transformation

The data trust gap endangers successful digital transformation

The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of data-driven digital transformation, but it has also exacerbated a trust gap with customers over the use of data.

Big Tech

How will the UK tame Big Tech’s market power post-Brexit?

The UK no longer has the heft of the EU behind it, so will it be able to put a dent in Big Tech's market dominance?

Cloud

Can GAIA-X solve Europe’s data sovereignty problem?

The new standards system could boost the EU's position in cloud computing but more action will be needed to regain control of the continent's data.

White Papers

NIST’s guidance for a zero trust architecture

ManageEngine

Unlocking the Value of Cloud Migration with Automated Replatforming for a Leading Financial Firm

Hexaware-Technologies

Innovation

Vertical Aerospace CIO Madhu Bhabuta on radical post-pandemic transformation

The impetus to 'build back greener' opens the door for an 'agile' transformation of the aerospace sector, says the UK electric aircraft maker's IT leader.

Automation

Automating the law

The legal profession is cautiously embracing AI and automation, with profound implications for access to justice.

Education and employment

Will the UK’s new visa rules attract the technology talent it needs?

A new 'elite' visa is among the latest measures to ensure Brexit doesn't stem the influx of technology talent. Will it be enough to fuel the UK's technology ambitions?

Sustainability

Technology leaders have a vital role in decarbonisation

"The biggest mistake I could make is to sit back and just 'run IT'." Andrew Quail, director of IT and innovation at SGN, calls on CIO peers to lead decarbonisation efforts.

Digital Transformation

The Cures Act lays the foundations for ‘open healthcare’ in the US

It is hoped new legislation, which comes into force today, will give rise to an app ecosystem that could disrupt the most expensive healthcare system in the world.

Digital Transformation

A data-driven approach to digital maturity

Monitoring their maturity can help technology leaders justify continued investment in digital transformation.

Cloud

Banking Circle CIO: Re-engineering the platform that supports 10% of B2C payments

Banking Circle's infrastructure underpins billions of dollars of online transactions. CIO Michel Andre explains why cloud is key to its future.

Workforce

Covéa Insurance CIO’s mantra ‘to get everyone to talk more’

Graeme Howard, chief technology and information officer at Covéa Insurance, discussed how technology underpins community at Tech Monitor Live.

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